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franciscoptoday at 12:12 PM7 repliesview on HN

I feel that way about street advertising, beautiful European cities with historical buildings all around and suddenly a big screen/panel asking you to buy whatever.


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goodcanadiantoday at 2:07 PM

I lived for a few years in Hawaii, where they have banned most outdoor advertising. Having seen the difference, I strongly support such initiatives.

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agystoday at 2:36 PM

São Paulo: Cidade Limpa

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cidade_Limpa

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ecocentriktoday at 5:33 PM

The first time I saw a giant floating tv billboard at the beach was the first time I felt the urge to sink a vessel. I found it offensive but everyone else seemed to just accept it as normal.

derrasterpunkttoday at 12:47 PM

That is an interesting take. Now I probably can‘t unsee it.

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LtWorftoday at 12:50 PM

I had read that some municipalities in switzerland were banning them.

Me, I just do what I can and at least trash the ones covering the windows on public transport here.

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k12sossetoday at 4:55 PM

A slingshot is a worthy investment for opponents of outdoor video advertising

Scroll_Swetoday at 4:42 PM

Where in Europe have you seen this?

Don't want to doxx myself but no outdoor ads on the main street here.

Maybe Stockholm has some.