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Olympics vs booksellers

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  1. [5]
    DefinitelyNotAFae
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    I'm hopeful the compromise can be successful. It seems to defeat the purpose of hosting major events and bringing people to your city if you destroy what makes the city special in the progress.

    I'm hopeful the compromise can be successful. It seems to defeat the purpose of hosting major events and bringing people to your city if you destroy what makes the city special in the progress.

    3 votes
    1. [4]
      phoenixrises
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      It's interesting cuz there's a similar thing going on in Vegas with the F1 tour going through there, covering up the casinos and other things like that.

      It's interesting cuz there's a similar thing going on in Vegas with the F1 tour going through there, covering up the casinos and other things like that.

      1. [3]
        DefinitelyNotAFae
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        I'm not familiar with that issue but is it the same sort of "possible permanent damage to historical things" or more of a "bad for business" vibe? I'd understand their frustration either way.

        I'm not familiar with that issue but is it the same sort of "possible permanent damage to historical things" or more of a "bad for business" vibe? I'd understand their frustration either way.

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          phoenixrises
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          Probably a bit of both, obviously the Bellagio fountain isn't as culturally significant to a group of people like the booksellers on the Siene are to the French, but it's somewhat relevant?...

          Probably a bit of both, obviously the Bellagio fountain isn't as culturally significant to a group of people like the booksellers on the Siene are to the French, but it's somewhat relevant? Basically big city trying to accommodate for big event and making locals and tourists unhappy haha.

          2 votes
          1. DefinitelyNotAFae
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            Oh I didn't want to be dismissive, locals will always be unhappy with disruptive events, but I think there are still some best practices that can be implemented. Just not a Vegas person so I'm not...

            Oh I didn't want to be dismissive, locals will always be unhappy with disruptive events, but I think there are still some best practices that can be implemented.

            Just not a Vegas person so I'm not super familiar with it outside of media

            2 votes