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Toronto Coffee Shop Ejection Over iPad Sparks Debate
A recent incident at a popular Toronto coffee shop has sparked widespread discussion online after a patron, identified as @nadsthebads, claimed she was unfairly ejected for reading on her first-generation iPad. The individual posted a short video detailing her profound frustration, stating she was "2 seconds from a crash out" due to the perceived discriminatory treatment. According to her account, another customer was allowed to continue reading on a Kindle, while her use of an older iPad for reading was deemed unacceptable by the establishment's staff. The incident, which occurred on October 13, 2025, quickly gained significant traction across social media platforms, with the video accumulating over 1.9 million views and more than 200,000 likes within days. The patron later indicated she would post a "storytime" detailing the full experience, suggesting a deeper narrative behind the brief online post. This event raises pertinent questions about customer service policies, the acceptance of various digital devices, and potential biases within public establishments. Efforts to reach the coffee shop for comment on their specific policy regarding electronic device usage for reading were ongoing at the time of this report, as the incident has ignited a debate among consumers and digital readers alike.
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