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Re:A.I. Is About to Solve Loneliness. That's a Problem by shawabawa3 on Saturday August 02, 2025 @01:07PM (#44769288)
> In the UK, most councils have made parks alcohol-free zones

Uh, citation needed?

Some small parks, cemeteries, kids playgrounds maybe

Every large park in London at least is full of people drinking

There's even a kids playground next to a pub in London fields where I often go drinking with other parents while the kids play

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Re:A.I. Is About to Solve Loneliness. That's a Problem by throwaway22032 on Saturday August 02, 2025 @01:42PM (#44769627)
They are just being daft.

Most of the UK has laws or bylaws at least against antisocial drinking e.g. if you're being a twat, violent, homeless, etc you will be asked to pour it out and leave, in incredibly rare cases I guess you might be fined but probably not.

Just having a beer in public at a picnic with friends is fine and is a national pastime.

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