Not sure where Tory fits in at the SS anymore, but if this was his call I’m disgusted. Have been a supporter since ’98. Purchased multiple boards, wetties, clothing, etc. Check the site daily. Even living out of the area, I preferred to give my business to the SS. I cannot believe beer is now available for purchase. It’s bad enough when people of age choose to poison themselves w/ that sh#t, but do you really think the groms are going to avoid it when they see guys they look up to swilling it? What happens when “skull it, grom!” is said to a f#cking 10 year old? Be cool, or be a p#ssy? Getting just one kid hooked isn’t worth whatever massive profit margin exists from your sale of alcohol at a f#cking surf shop.
Going straight to social media with this. Also have contacts w/ the Orlando Sentinel. Having your name out there may drive some business your way, but I know most of that business, and your current business, comes from kids. Kids who aren’t old enough to work. Kids who get their parents to buy boards, wetties, clothing, and whatever the f#ck else from you guys. If I was a parent of one of those kids I think I’d pass on giving my business to a surf shop that also wants to moonlight as a pub.
Do the right thing. Stop selling that sh#t.
