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Signs at Spanish beaches warn English-speaking tourists to stay away (www.independent.co.uk)
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The threat of rock falls, water contamination and jellyfish have been used to deter visitors from Mallorcan beaches

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[–] 17 points 3 years ago (3 children)

Seems a bit racist and xenophobic to me, not to mention the undermining of the societal trust that is required for warning signs to work at all.

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  • [–] 23 points 3 years ago

    Yea especially when tourists often don't know about the local risks. Warning signs are mostly for people who aren't from a particular area

    Don't want a 'boy who cried wolf' situation

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  • [–] 9 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    On the flip side tourists are making entire regions unlivable for the natives through exploitation of economical inequality.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 years ago

    The local government sought this out via policy, now they need to undo it.

    If you tell people "this is a great place to party" they're gonna, and they're not gonna go home when you're ready for bed.

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