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[–] AlfredoJohn@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Alright this is good context, I didnt see the condition of the crosswalk from before all this was done. I still feel like there are better ways to create a memorial but in contrast to the shitty condition it was in yeah I can see how if anything the chalk was creating more visibility to that area. I still feel like a crosswalk is not the best place to put a memorial and I think thats the point i was trying to get at and where i thought the original comment in this chain had a decent point, like put it before the cross walk, further down the street on the side walk itself, the curbs, the walls near it make a billboard next to road. But yeah that crosswalk was in such a bad condition already this wasnt effecting much. I had seen some pictures else where in the thread were it looked like people were putting chalk over the white paint itself and that to me is such a bad idea when as you said in your other post you could at least put it in between the painted sections of the cross walk.

[–] BussyGyatt@feddit.org 1 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

that's a fair opinion. thank you for hearing me out as far as you did, despite how hard I tend to make that for people...

[–] AlfredoJohn@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 hours ago

Of course, and no, I'm sorry, I feel like I got a bit aggressive at points trying to explain my viewpoint which probably made it seem like my intentions were to be apologetic to the administration. I completely see where you were coming from, I should have taken some of my own advice and looked into your sources more instead of jumping to conclusions. I feel like everyone is getting so tired from this administration that we are all at a short fuse and my coping is to try and look for something good or actionable in everything so I dont completely loose my sanity during it all. I truly hope we are all able to get past this shit administration as quickly as possible and look forward to a world where everyone can be accepted, respected and live with dignity without having to hide or be scared of who they are. Stay safe out in this crazy world.