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Patrick says

Hircus says

Did you see this Ze there?

No, the majority of people simply would not make eye contact at all. I suppose it does look a little crazy to be carrying a sign alone. I need more people to do this with.

A few people took the time to read it. One guy gave me a thumbs-up. A woman took my picture for her son, who she says agrees with me.

Hey, Gandhi started all by himself also.

aPatrick says

the majority of people simply would not make eye contact at all.

I have extensive experience with signmaking, demonstrating, and street theater. This behavior is par for the course. People will ignore a well reasoned claim or statement. However, if someone starts an argument, suddenly a crowd of people will gather to check their shoelaces and imaginary watches and hang around looking at nothing in particular. Once the argument settles down they will thin out and leave again.

The billboard industry determine long ago you have a budget of 7 seconds and a couple of words to make an impression. Fewer, bigger letters and a graphic would make the sign pop. Make a two sided sign so you can flip it for everyone whose attention you actually catch.

Best way to make signs readable from a distance is with 1 inch foam brush and relatively thin paint. Here are some sign making tips I learned in my activist days and now use in a different more permanent guise.

https://www.reddit.com/r/HipCampHosts/comments/kc946v/youre_going_to_be_needing_signs_tips_for_making/

Plain cardboard works OK for ephemeral signs. If you want to look a little fancier paint it white first.

Automan Empire says

The billboard industry determine long ago you have a budget of 7 seconds and a couple of words to make an impression. Fewer, bigger letters and a graphic would make the sign pop. Make a two sided sign so you can flip it for everyone whose attention you actually catch.

Best way to make signs readable from a distance is with 1 inch foam brush and relatively thin paint. Here are some sign making tips I learned in my activist days and now use in a different more permanent guise.

Wonder if those techniques are applicable to making a more effective "Show Us Your Tits" sign.

Automan Empire says

Here are some sign making tips I learned in my activist days and now use in a different more permanent guise.

https://www.reddit.com/r/HipCampHosts/comments/kc946v/youre_going_to_be_needing_signs_tips_for_making/

Thanks Automan, will read.

WookieMan says

Patrick says

Not just city, statewide:

Fuck that. You just made a vacation decision for me. Carolina's it is for the summer trip (maybe). I've been, but wife and kids haven't.

CA is fucked up and I will give them $0. I applaud you for your efforts, but do you ever feel like the ship has taken on too much water and there's only a few life boats left? I know you rent so you have flexibility and don't worry about property value. Is it just work at this point or family?

Covid tests are a pain, but I'll do them for travel INSIDE. I'm not going to wear a mask outdoors though. Ever. Or be shamed for it without fists being thrown.

So yeah, likely no Tahoe for this family. Idaho might be a 2nd option. Coeur d'alene is a cool area. Otherwise coastal Carolinas. Either way I know both those areas will give little shit about masks if at all.

That's a misrepresentation. Many states or municipalities have oudoor mask mandates, but they are for contact closer than 6 ft. You can walk around without a mask and just tell people to stay 6 ft away from you if they have a problem, you won't get fined. I have not worn a mask once outdoors. Few municipalities designate town centers, parks and bar and restaurant rows as outdoor "mask zones" where karens may get mad at you if you don't follow, but those aren't enforceable. Plus on the Nevada side in Tahoe everything has been open indoors as well. Prices have been extremely cheap and the crowds have been staying away. One of the better seasons.