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[–] bob@feddit.uk 19 points 1 month ago (2 children)

The magistrate ruling came after noise complaints were raised by Global Radio

Capitalism wins again.

[–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

TBF, I can kinda understand people who work in the area not wanting permanent noise pollution (which if you don't enjoy the busking, is what this essentially is).

[–] sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I would argue that if you work at a tourist hotspot, you know what you're going to get

[–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

I would argue that if you work in a coal mine, you know what you're going to get

See how ridiculous that sounds? Health protections are universal for a reason

[–] sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al 1 points 1 month ago

No, there's a reason bubble bath sells so well in coal mine towns.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world -3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

So of course banning anything that remotely resembles people having fun is the answer.

[–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Don't put words in my mouth. I said I can understand why people working there don't want it. And why the law is on their side.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

And i said it would surely be possible to find better solutions than blanket bans.

[–] sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al 1 points 1 month ago