A Case for the Preservation of Abandoned Places

Re:A Case for the Preservation of Abandoned Places by Aurornis on Friday February 09, 2024 @01:19PM (#39318283)

I had a fascination with abandoned places when I was younger.

Sadly, a friend of a friend was exploring an abandoned building when the floor gave out underneath him. He has a permanent disability as a result. The group thought the structure was sound, but hidden water damage had weakened part of the floor enough that it gave up under his weight.

After that, I started appreciating abandoned places only through photos from others.

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Re:A Case for the Preservation of Abandoned Places by serjester on Friday February 09, 2024 @02:34PM (#39319381)

I can relate as I also spent countless hours exploring abandoned places when I was younger. Similarly, I watched a friend fall through a floor exploring an school, but luckily in our case no injuries came of it. The risk is under appreciated but when you're a teenager you don't care. Amazing memories though.

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Re:A Case for the Preservation of Abandoned Places by digging on Friday February 09, 2024 @01:26PM (#39318374)

Worst I've had is friends with extensive poison ivy or ripped clothing, but your story is a valuable one. Abandoned places are inherently dangerous for multiple reasons, as much fun as exploring them can be.

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