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It's safe. There's no question about that. I don't think this is the issue. One thing is that the laws have never really been clear. In 2016, it's hard to hav
by edblarney 10y ago
It's safe. There's no question about that.
I don't think this is the issue.
One thing is that the laws have never really been clear. In 2016, it's hard to have 'local flex' on many things.
Everything is observed.
This is one of the big drawbacks of globalization: every little bit of odd-behaviour is scrutinized from a global and legal perspective.
'Local cultural context' is not possible, and basically ignored.
With a microphone a camera and a twitter feed on every corner, everything must be 'sanitized'.
I'm willing to accept a few greasy wheels, a bit of foul language so long as I know that the locals can handle/deal with it.
- kelseydh 10y agoThis is a very true point and sad consequence of both globalization and technological interconnectedness. In New Zealand I have heard stories about how a few decades ago in rural parts of the country, pubs used to stay open well past national closing hour limits, due to a general nonchalance and attitude among the locals that we "we-just-do-things-differently-here." Local police just looked the other way. That kind of flagrant disregard for laws where they don't fit the desire of local populations is starting to die out, as globalization combined with technology is sterilizing the power of local cultures to develop their own quirks, customs and ways of doing things without accountability. Where local discretion used to reign, rigid codified standards have taken over.