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cannibowlistic t1_j64l8tp wrote

This never stops anyone and is a complete waste of money and resources

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lizacovey t1_j656ubo wrote

It is performative at this point. They grease the poles, local news covers it, fans climb the poles anyway, local news covers it. The circle of life goes on.

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kingerthethird t1_j67fpxj wrote

Anything to keep us from thinking about the real issues.

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TimX24968B t1_j67pd23 wrote

its a quick way to get some easy ad revenue. low cost materials in comparison to the lots of clicks and ad revenue.

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idunno2468 t1_j65xi2h wrote

I like the theory I read that it’s not supposed to stop people, it’s just supposed to channel people’s desire towards something harmless instead of breaking windows

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cannibowlistic t1_j670kmz wrote

Our city isnt that smart

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rufiooooooooooo t1_j673ezt wrote

You sayin I’m not smart enough to climb a pole or something?! I’ll show you

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GreenAnder t1_j68a2t6 wrote

>Our city isnt that smart

Not smart enough to climb a pole?! Challenge accepted.

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Timmichanga1 t1_j650ydd wrote

I bet the cops get to bill overtime rates or "parade rates" or some shit and that's why they keep doin it.

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KFCConspiracy t1_j691vv2 wrote

I'm pretty sure it's a decoy thing. It's not so bad if someone climbs the poles, so they're giving people ideas and making it a bit more difficult so they can spend more time doing it.

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