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chaostheory on Sept 5, 2019 | parent | context | favorite | on: Weighted blankets might ease insomnia and anxiety

> 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

sneakernets on Sept 5, 2019 [–]

There's no real evidence of this. I could argue that bright, blinding lights actually help conceal criminals by the sheer lighting difference.

chaostheory on Sept 6, 2019 | [–]

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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