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By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:18:00 +0000

In fairness, I think Mike meant that the shopping centre is a fantastic destination, rather than being a destination shopping centre that is fantastic.

I’m not going to moan about Cabot Circus, I’m just tired of the undeserved hype. It really isn’t *that* special.

By: bristolgraffiti

bristolgraffiti — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:28:04 +0000

“How sad you all are! We get a fantastic destination shopping centre which shows that Bristol is really on the up, with great shops that will draw people in from all over the South West and Wales and all you can do is whinge that the money goes to the companies that have spent millions putting their shops there. Why not just enjoy the fact that we’ve got a great shopping centre with some fab new places to eat and drink and stop the whinging.”

See, there it is again, the ‘whinging’ line being used against people complaining on the web, i smell astroturf (and who says ‘destination shopping centre’ in real life?).

By: Chris Hutt

Chris Hutt — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:54:41 +0000

A “destination shopping centre” is one that generates masses of car travel as people swarm in from all over the west country and beyond, whereas a normal shopping centre just serves the needs of local people.

Bristol International Airport is relishing the extra flights as jaded shoppers are drawn from across Europe. It’s all great for the business and sod the environment. In fact why not call Bristol a “Green Capital” and get even more tourists flying in?

By: thebristolblogger

thebristolblogger — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:21:47 +0000

What’s the difference between a ‘destination shopping centre’ and a normal ’shopping centre’?

By: Chris Hutt

Chris Hutt — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:48:26 +0000

Mike, you just don’t get it, do you?

We get a fantastic blogger who shows that Bristol is really on the slide, with great posts to draw people in from all over the South West and Wales and all you can do is whinge that people are free to express their opinions despite the best efforts of the PR professionals. Why not just enjoy the fact that we’ve got a great blog with some fab new posts and comments and stop the whinging?

By: Mike James

Mike James — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:20:15 +0000

How sad you all are! We get a fantastic destination shopping centre which shows that Bristol is really on the up, with great shops that will draw people in from all over the South West and Wales and all you can do is whinge that the money goes to the companies that have spent millions putting their shops there. Why not just enjoy the fact that we’ve got a great shopping centre with some fab new places to eat and drink and stop the whinging.

By: Duchy Unoriginal

Duchy Unoriginal — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:09:35 +0000

A lot of you have got too much time on your hands. Robert’s right, the place is better than it was. I’ll probably only use it two or three times a year but I’ll enjoy it when I do. I won’t be sitting on my arse using words like “munificence” which I have never heard anyone ever use away from this forum.

By: VowlestheGreen

VowlestheGreen — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:51:10 +0000

Robert, you say they have built something amazing but admit that the profit does not go back to Bristol!! Does not sound amazing to me!

Personally I dont think I’m moaning at all .
Its all about better alternatives. There is a perfectly rational, reasonable case against this way of developing Bristol. Carboot Circus wont make us any happier, healthier, fairer, greener or more secure in our lives.

By: Chris Hutt

Chris Hutt — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:03:12 +0000

Well done Robert for being the first to trot out the new Carboot Circus PR line – Stop moaning!

So no more criticism,
no more debate,
no more thought,
just enjoy the munificence of those who know best.

That may be good enough for you Robert but it doesn’t cut any ice here.