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Re:Weighted blankets might ease insomnia and anxiety by chaostheory on Thursday September 05, 2019 @11:01AM (#20887390)
> How the fuck can someone be so rude to put a light so bright on

From their POV, they probably think they’re doing the neighborhood a favor. Better lighting tends to reduce crime

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Re:Weighted blankets might ease insomnia and anxiety by sneakernets on Thursday September 05, 2019 @11:55AM (#20887953)
There's no real evidence of this. I could argue that bright, blinding lights actually help conceal criminals by the sheer lighting difference.
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Re:Weighted blankets might ease insomnia and anxiety by chaostheory on Friday September 06, 2019 @09:32AM (#20895440)
I’m not saying they’re right. I’m just pointing out that they’re probably not being purposefully inconsiderate like people playing really loud music

Also there is some evidence https://urbanlabs.uchicago.edu/projects/crime-lights-study

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