Focus On The Family fires Wells Fargo

DavidMn · #1 12-04-2005, 05:02 PM

I was reading in the metro section of today's Local Minneapolis paper, and it came to my attention the the conservative christian group Focus On The Family has terminated it's relationship with Wells Fargo bank because the CEO of Focus deemed that Wells Fargo was advancing a "Radical Homosexual agenda." (((SIGH))) What apparently triggered FOTF's ire was the fact that Wells had made a matching grant to GLAAD for something that wasnt specified in the article. The CEO also stated that Wells had done an "Excellent" job in handling it's affairs, but that "This is principle, and we had to take a stand." He also stated that members should not spend any money at companies with a pro-gay stance. HUH?!?!?

Wells Fargo has a large presence here in the Twin Cities, and they are very well known for being a gay friendly company. They always have a presence at our local Pride festival that takes place each year the last week in June, so I'm surprised these people at Focus didnt notice this sooner than they did. Also, as an interesting side note, the founder of FOTF said 49 out of the 50 top Fortune 500 companies in the US are "PRO-GAY."

I actually was very pleased to read that. I guess my thought on the whole thing would be that Wells Fargo isnt going anywhere, and if these people wanna look like idiots, so be it. I'm not losing any sleep over this because I know no matter what I do, there are people out there that aren't gonna like me for who I am, so F**K em.

markolas · #2 12-04-2005, 05:27 PM

Excuse me while I go open up a bank account at Wells Fargo...

DavidMn · #3 12-04-2005, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by markolas

Excuse me while I go open up a bank account at Wells Fargo...

Dont you think the world is about to end for sure now the 49 out of 50 fortune 500 companies are PRO-GAY. That really was a hoot.

Livia · #4 12-04-2005, 05:35 PM

My checking account and mortgage are with Wells Fargo.

DavidMn · #5 12-04-2005, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Livia

My checking account and mortgage are with Wells Fargo.

Wow, nice win there against Colorado. Hopefully the Rose Bowl will be a good game.

Miss Vicky · #6 12-04-2005, 05:44 PM

Well that's one good thing that can be said for the company.

Though I can't say I'm real thrilled with the service I've received thus far.

They misplaced an ATM desposit I made (roughly $600) and rather than call to inform me of this... they sent a letter stating that they were unable to locate it and that consequently they had deducted the amount from my account balance.

After that my mother insisted that I do my deposits at the teller... so I did, once. But when I requested cash back they wouldn't give it to me because I didn't have a California ID or license at the time... Umm hello geniuses! I didn't have an ID when I opened the account either! I also think that if I had stolen the check from someone, I would have asked for more than $40 cash.

Sorry for my little rant.

DavidMn · #7 12-04-2005, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

Well that's one good thing that can be said for the company.

Though I can't say I'm real thrilled with the service I've received thus far.

They misplaced an ATM desposit I made (roughly $600) and rather than call to inform me of this... they sent a letter stating that they were unable to locate it and that consequently they had deducted the amount from my account balance.

After that my mother insisted that I do my deposits at the teller... so I did, once. But when I requested cash back they wouldn't give it to me because I didn't have a California ID or license at the time... Umm hello geniuses! I didn't have an ID when I opened the account either! I also think that if I had stolen the check from someone, I would have asked for more than $40 cash.

Sorry for my little rant.

no dont worry. That sucks that you had those service problems. But I think that most any large bank would have some stories like that, not that it makes it any more acceptable, mind you.

Livia · #8 12-04-2005, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

Wow, nice win there against Colorado. Hopefully the Rose Bowl will be a good game.

I would have preferred Iowa State in the Big 12 game, rather than a back-door opponent we've already slaughtered in regular season.

I couldn't be happier about the Rose Bowl!!

The whole town is ga-ga. The UT tower sure did look purty last night, all aglow in burnt orange.

Miss Vicky · #9 12-04-2005, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

no dont worry. That sucks that you had those service problems. But I think that most any large bank would have some stories like that, not that it makes it any more acceptable, mind you.

The only reason why I still bank with them is because they're pretty much everywhere. Otherwise I would've dumped them long ago.

That little issue with the lost deposit caused some of my checks to do this -

I was pissed.

irishgrl · #10 12-04-2005, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

Well that's one good thing that can be said for the company.

Though I can't say I'm real thrilled with the service I've received thus far.

They misplaced an ATM desposit I made (roughly $600) and rather than call to inform me of this... they sent a letter stating that they were unable to locate it and that consequently they had deducted the amount from my account balance.

After that my mother insisted that I do my deposits at the teller... so I did, once. But when I requested cash back they wouldn't give it to me because I didn't have a California ID or license at the time... Umm hello geniuses! I didn't have an ID when I opened the account either! I also think that if I had stolen the check from someone, I would have asked for more than $40 cash.

Sorry for my little rant.

I agree. They SUCK. they got bought out (or some sort of high level shakeup) and they changed some policies and they werent customer friendly.
They owed me money and they wouldnt pay. it wasnt much but still.....word of mouth can still do damage and you think they'd remember that

DavidMn · #11 12-05-2005, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by irishgrl

I agree. They SUCK. they got bought out (or some sort of high level shakeup) and they changed some policies and they werent customer friendly.
They owed me money and they wouldnt pay. it wasnt much but still.....word of mouth can still do damage and you think they'd remember that

That's no good either. I know that tends to happen with bigger banks.