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Proposal would create Seattle ‘Loud Music Venues’ earplug law (www.capitolhillseattle.com)
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[+] -9 points 1 year ago (1 child)

I give this a resounding "meh." If you're worried about your hearing (you should be), get a decent pair of Loops or something like that. Making ElCo offer $1 shitty foam earbuds isn't really gonna accomplish anything.

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  • [–] 17 points 1 year ago

    It will accomplish informing people that they are indeed being exposed to sound loud enough to cause permanent hearing damage. I think a surprising amount of people don't quite grasp that reality.

    Also you can get the best noise reduction rating (33dB) earplugs for well under a dollar, I last ordered 25 pairs of disposable foam plugs for ~$0.50 a pair at $13 total. So while it's totally expected for some venues to be scummy and still offer shitty plugs, I'm hopeful that the majority of them will take the over 100% profit on the $1 price or under.

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