LGBTIQ+ organisation claps back at ‘expats posting homophobic comments’ on Top Choice ad

A recent Valentine’s Day advertisement by local electronics & appliances business Top Choice made waves on the internet after receiving a flurry of homophobic comments, with others shutting down said comments and applauding the company’s inclusive approach towards marketing.

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Posted by Top Choice – Electronics & Appliances on Friday, 5 February 2021

Clayton Mercieca, community manager of local LGBTIQ+ organisation ‘allied rainbow communities’ stated that the influx of homophobic comments shines a light on the lack of safety for LGBTIQ individuals in Malta

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Posted by Allied Rainbow Communities – ARC on Friday, 12 February 2021

He went on to highlight how comments were particularly made by ‘expats whose country of origin have a track record of state-sponsored homophobia or lack of recognition and visibility towards LGBTIQ individuals.’

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