Last Ditch Bar, a lesbian venue in Greenfield, Massachusetts, faced fierce backlash after changing its mask policy from required KN-95 masks to optional on Saturday nights. The decision sparked accusations of ableism from disabled and immunocompromised patrons, with criticism intensifying after the bar's apology post lacked alt-text for visually impaired users.
Last Ditch Bar, a lesbian venue in Greenfield, Massachusetts, faced fierce backlash after relaxing its mask-required policy to mask-optional on Saturday nights. The announcement sparked 442 comments accusing management of ableism and endangering immunocompromised patrons, with tensions escalating when an apology post lacked alt-text for visually impaired users.
Last Ditch Bar, a lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, sparked community outrage when it changed its mask policy from required KN-95 masks to mask-optional on Saturday nights. The decision and subsequent apology, which lacked alt-text accessibility, triggered accusations of ableism from disabled patrons who relied on the protective measure, though the bar was struggling financially and aimed to attract more customers.