Skolanthropy t1_ix3j28s wrote on November 20, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Reply to comment by megaman368 in I want a law that fines the sign-manufacturing political party $50 per sign left over after election day. by PlentyCommission166

For me it goes something like:

"Oh, that person in that home supports that candidate? I wonder why. Let me look that up."

Happens that way occasionally, but usually I already know what my options are.

megaman368 t1_ix3mbqb wrote on November 20, 2022 at 2:30 PM

I think that’s the best case scenario. And even at that it feels wasteful to produce millions of signs. On the off chance someone might not just completely ignore them.

Skolanthropy t1_ix40n9r wrote on November 20, 2022 at 4:17 PM

True dat. Surely these signs could be restricted under the same premise as other restrictions on single-use plastics?

Or maybe we could mandate they be recyclable and then give $0.05 a pop for whoever brings them in.

Edit: The cost of the signs can be surprisingly high.

megaman368 t1_ix5j8ty wrote on November 20, 2022 at 10:24 PM

I think recyclability is lie (or at least an exaggeration) that convinces us it’s ok to use plastic so we don’t have to modify our behavior.

I hate to stay this, but maybe we should stick to internet adds that cost a few watts to deliver.

Skolanthropy t1_ix62zap wrote on November 21, 2022 at 12:50 AM

Personally, I block literally every internet ad.

IMO, I have the right to decide what gets my attention.