No staring...
- Thread starter Jace
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hollydolly
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- London England
That should be Staring... surely ?
I read that in the news the other day as well. Apparently the Sydney police have planted themselves in plain clothes in Nightclubs to prevent unwanted ''staring'' over the dance floor...I've heard it all now...
Alligatorob
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JaniceM
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Well, staring is rude, but I've never heard of it being a crime!!
NorthernLight
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I looked up "starring" on Urban Dictionary. Yes, you might get arrested for doing it in a bar.
hollydolly
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An iconic nightclub will introduce hi-vis 'staring police' who will kick out revellers if they look longingly at a stranger across the dancefloor without prior 'verbal consent'.
Long-established venue Club 77 in the heart of Sydney's Darlinghurst party strip has overhauled its safety and harassment policy to make the venue a 'safe space' that promotes a strong culture of consent amid a crackdown against harassment.
The venue stresses interaction with strangers is encouraged but says engagement must now start with prior verbal consent or will otherwise be considered as harassment and will result in being evicted from the club.
The rules also apply when staring at a stranger from afar and not respecting the personal space of DJs.
Safety officers donning pink fluoro vests will roam the venue to deal with such complaints from anyone feeling 'uncomfortable' or receiving unwanted attention.
'If we receive reports of any behaviour that has made someone feel uncomfortable, the reported individual will be removed from the venue and the police will be called,' the rules stipulate.
'We adopt a policy of 'always believe the report' in cases of harassment and feeling unsafe.'
'We do this to make everyone feel safe and to ensure our patrons are comfortable approaching staff if anything has made them uncomfortable or feel unsafe.'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...ey-bans-staring-strangers-bid-safe-space.html
Long-established venue Club 77 in the heart of Sydney's Darlinghurst party strip has overhauled its safety and harassment policy to make the venue a 'safe space' that promotes a strong culture of consent amid a crackdown against harassment.
The venue stresses interaction with strangers is encouraged but says engagement must now start with prior verbal consent or will otherwise be considered as harassment and will result in being evicted from the club.
The rules also apply when staring at a stranger from afar and not respecting the personal space of DJs.
Safety officers donning pink fluoro vests will roam the venue to deal with such complaints from anyone feeling 'uncomfortable' or receiving unwanted attention.
'If we receive reports of any behaviour that has made someone feel uncomfortable, the reported individual will be removed from the venue and the police will be called,' the rules stipulate.
'We adopt a policy of 'always believe the report' in cases of harassment and feeling unsafe.'
'We do this to make everyone feel safe and to ensure our patrons are comfortable approaching staff if anything has made them uncomfortable or feel unsafe.'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...ey-bans-staring-strangers-bid-safe-space.html
Pappy
Living the Dream
The “No drooling” law will get you three days in jail, so wear a mask and the police can’t see you drool.
Pappy, masks have holes for the eyes, the cops would have a gander at my eyes, know that I'm staring, and still 'cuff' me.The “No drooling” law will get you three days in jail, so wear a mask and the police can’t see you drool.
Alligatorob
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Sounds like a pretty unenforceable law... And if it were the US I suspect not constitutional.
Pinky, I do stare, I don't leer, well maybe a just a little bit..... Oh I admit it, I leer too, if the person is leerable.Maybe it should be "no leering"
I always figured people went to clubs/bars to get noticed and meet people. If you didn't want to be looked at, why would you dress up, put on makeup and fix your hair? Just look like you're going to Wally-world to pick up some groceries and people will quit staring!
fuzzybuddy
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What is illegal ogling (I'm staying out of the starring/staring debate). Really what is the legal definition? Say someone is dancing rather well, and you're watching them, is that ogling? This seems like a total waste of valuable police assets. Maybe we should get a task force to police for those who don't regularly floss in night clubs.
I can just see it now;
'What are you in for?'
'I killed my family, you?'
'Staring'
'Well, stop it!'
Tempsontime65
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Look into my eyes, you are under my spell...now give me a dollar!!
Nathan
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jujube
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Just wear your dark sunglasses inside. Everyone will think you're somebody important who's trying to hide AND you get to stare with impunity.....
Sassycakes
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If it weren't for my husband staring at me the day we met we would never have gotten married.
Bellbird
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I can't believe the Aussies are getting soft.