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L15ecr Wrote:

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> I think that whilst they are definately artistic

> and colourful they are a bit tacky. In certain

> areas I think they would work but not there. It

> does also mak them blend in with the cars so not

> so visible!


Totally agree.


Foxy

L15ecr Wrote:

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> I think that whilst they are definately artistic

> and colourful they are a bit tacky. In certain

> areas I think they would work but not there. It

> does also mak them blend in with the cars so not

> so visible!


Blend in with the cars? Wow - I had no idea that Forest Hill Road was awash with psychedelic hippymobiles :-)

I hate them to be honest - they distract drivers and attract children to go near them and the road. I wish Southwark council would ask local residents' opinions about these things before going ahead.



I also have no idea what's green about using spray paints....

I have seen thr person painting them and if you look they are quite intricate and agreed the pattern is somewhat childish. Also I agree that they should be black hence my point that they are tacky! given that you think they should be black, that would suggest they are of colour i.e colourful....no? I am not quite sure at what point I agreed with their current design!


Dog duck Wrote:

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> To say they are 'artistic and colourful' is a load

> of bollards! They're not. It's a childish mess and

> should be returned to black gloss standard street

> furnture colour.

Is the cost of this coming from the council tax? If so, I am not surprised they are wasting money on this type of hippy nonsense. Since the council politics is at odds with central government politics yet again then front line services will be used as a political football.
I like them. Colourful and cheerful. Colour makes me happy. Nothing unique about black - just dreary and dismal. It's not bad art either, it's just different. I like the fact that artistic flair is being shown throughout East Dulwich. Certainly brings a smile to my face.

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