Results: Questionable Pedestrian Sign
1.
1.
Construction crews placed the above sign as a warning to pedestrians. What do you think of this sign?
I think it's offensive and too graphic
8%
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165 votes
I think it does a good job of warning pedestrians about the dangers
53%
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1037 votes
I think it's funny
24%
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465 votes
N/A
14%
•
277 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
•
24 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.41% | 8 | |
| stupid | 0.10% | 2 |
| I think it could cause an accident. It is too close to the street so the pedestrian is caught on the road. | 0.05% | 1 |
| It's ridiculous | 0.05% | 1 |
| it's dumb | 0.05% | 1 |
| I don't understand. It looks like people are falling from the building onto cars. What does that have to do with pedestrians? | 0.05% | 1 |
| they work so hard they should be able to do what they want | 0.05% | 1 |
| it's very confusing! | 0.05% | 1 |
| it is a bit much for me to look at, since I've had a loved one hit by a car like that. but if it prevents accidents... | 0.05% | 1 |
| Poorly thought out | 0.05% | 1 |
| mix | 0.05% | 1 |
| it is confusing | 0.05% | 1 |
| I think it's in the wrong place. The fence blocks the crosswalk. | 0.05% | 1 |
| RIDICULOUS!! | 0.05% | 1 |
| Think it's nuts | 0.05% | 1 |
| not sure | 0.05% | 1 |
2.
2.
The sign has caused some controversy as it upset some people who thought it was too graphic. What do you think should happen to this sign? I think it should be removed
7%
•
142 votes
I think it should stay in place
49%
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971 votes
I think they should replace the sign with a more appropriate one
11%
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216 votes
I really don't care
21%
•
410 votes
N/A
11%
•
222 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
•
7 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.10% | 2 | |
| live and let live | 0.05% | 1 |
| the message needs to be clearer and unambiguous | 0.05% | 1 |
| If it helps keep down accidents, use it | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think it should be standardized | 0.05% | 1 |
| A tad less graphic.... but, I think it's kind of funny....lol... | 0.05% | 1 |
3.
3.
The City ordered the construction crew to remove the sign because there were complaints that it was offensive. How do you feel about this? I'm happy it was removed
10%
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204 votes
I think it's silly that it was removed
51%
•
1006 votes
I really don't care
25%
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495 votes
N/A
13%
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257 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
•
6 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.15% | 3 | |
| government always wins | 0.05% | 1 |
| I wouldn't call for the removal for being "offensive," but it still gives me goosebumps | 0.05% | 1 |
| everything is offensive to someone | 0.05% | 1 |
4.
4.
The construction crew explained that they put the sign up after a pedestrian was clipped by a car mirror after ignoring the previous sign which simply stated "sidewalk closed". Does it surprise you that the previous sign was ignored? Yes, who ignores a sign like that?
18%
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352 votes
No, people ignore signs all the time
59%
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1154 votes
I'm not sure
11%
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208 votes
N/A
13%
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247 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
•
7 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.25% | 5 | |
| Its obvious that you can't walk on the sidewak. Its nit even there. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Many people are self-indulged and unaware of their surroundings | 0.05% | 1 |
5.
5.
Finally, do you think we, as a society, are a little too sensitive and quick to complain? Yes
67%
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1328 votes
No
5%
•
107 votes
Sometimes
15%
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294 votes
N/A
12%
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236 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
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3 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| "we" are not a society | 0.05% | 1 |
| A very vocal minority are entitled. To generalize sensitivity as a societal thing gives an easy out for people who would rather not change their behavior/beliefs. | 0.05% | 1 |
| 0.05% | 1 |
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