Results: Have you had to deal with the mess/art of graffiti?
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1.
This morning I discovered that graffiti vandals did a number on the fence surrounding the property I'm renting. Have you ever lived in a neighborhood where you, or a nearby neighbor, had graffiti sprayed somewhere on your property?
Yes
14%
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275 votes
No
72%
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1412 votes
Undecided
3%
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62 votes
Not Applicable
10%
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199 votes
2.
2.
Most of the vandalism I experienced was silver spray paint, easy to remove with baking soda and vinegar. However, the yellow painted-on writing (such as in the picture) was very difficult to remove. After trying mineral spirits, thinner and sanding, there is still a ghost image of "Dead Nevermind" on the fence. If this was your property, what would you do about the ghost image on your fence?
I'd do nothing, figuring that natural elements like rain, sun and wind would eventually diminish the ghost image.
7%
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140 votes
I'd do some research, trying to find out how to best remove the ghost image.
18%
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343 votes
I would definitely do something to get rid of the ghost image. Leaving it as it is would not be an option for me.
19%
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364 votes
Frankly, I wouldn't have even tried to remove the original graffiti.
3%
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65 votes
I would paint over the ghost image since pressure washing, sanding and applying thinner won't do the job.
33%
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635 votes
Not applicable
32%
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628 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
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30 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.45% | 10 | |
| don't know | 0.05% | 1 |
| replace the board | 0.05% | 1 |
| repaint it over with other colour . | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on 'tag | 0.05% | 1 |
| i would use a product called grasffiti go www.cspecialtycoatings.vcom | 0.05% | 1 |
| replace the board. | 0.05% | 1 |
| find out who did it, beat them to a pulp and have them remove it. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i would call police and officials with the town i lived in and let them deal with the crime and getting rid of the defacement to my property. | 0.05% | 1 |
| if it was interesting i would show it off, some graffiti is talented and beautiful | 0.05% | 1 |
| after calling the police and filing a report i would hunt the bastards down no matter what their age. | 0.05% | 1 |
| report it to police | 0.05% | 1 |
| if you are renting, let the landlord remove it at his expense | 0.05% | 1 |
| i would move to a more upscale area. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i would keep it up and call police let them keep eye on area and make vandals remove it or pay to have it fixed | 0.05% | 1 |
| put up a sign saying good job thanks | 0.05% | 1 |
| if you're renting, try getting the landlord to paint over it. and i'd probably move soon as possible. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i'd probably move | 0.05% | 1 |
| considering that it is that small of a piece of wood, i'd replace it | 0.05% | 1 |
| paint it a matching color, then remove it. | 0.05% | 1 |
| city takes care of it | 0.05% | 1 |
3.
3.
The city where I live will assist with graffiti removal on public property and businesses, but not on private property such as single-family detached homes. (This has to do with the large amount of graffiti within the city.) Does your city assist residents with graffiti removal, other than just giving advice?
Yes, my city has a program to help out homeowners with graffiti removal.
8%
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161 votes
Nope, my city is like yours--no removal assistance for private property.
15%
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290 votes
I have not a clue what my city does.
43%
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834 votes
Not applicable--I don't live in a city
34%
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653 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
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10 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.31% | 6 | |
| my city allows graffiti artists to explore their talents in some downtown areas. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don,t see much of it at all | 0.05% | 1 |
| do not have graffiti problems in my city | 0.05% | 1 |
| no graffiti in my town | 0.05% | 1 |
4.
4.
You know, I've got to wonder what drives individuals to deface others' property. I have my own hunches. Yet, some graffiti is truly beautiful. Have you seen, in person, what you would call beautiful graffiti? (Photo is street art by Roberto Cavalli.)
Yes
40%
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773 votes
No
28%
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547 votes
Undecided
13%
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249 votes
Not Applicable
19%
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379 votes
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