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> "Live a little." Safety is personal and often a luxury. Living is exactly what people are trying to do thanks to such services. You may have next to zero exp
by aric 13y ago
> "Live a little."
Safety is personal and often a luxury. Living is exactly what people are trying to do thanks to such services. You may have next to zero exposure to violence surrounding you and others near and far. If you're in the United States, I'd suggest checking out some crime maps (which only scratch the surface), taking a look at your region's more in-depth Police Incident Reports if they have a site, and tuning-in to a police scanner online every now and then. It may give a nice dose of reality.
> "Taking a walk isn't a horribly dangerous activity and it's sad that our society has conditioned us to believe it might be."
That's relative. It depends on where you are, times, and other contexts. It's sadder that people are conditioned to be less receptive to understanding the plight of others or, moreover, conditioned to wearing blinders. You might never want a service that provides aid or extra peace of mind. You might not want locks on doors. But "live a little" is not a caring response to those who do.
Other services like this exist with various subscription models. As to whether this Kitestring one is any good, who knows. The splash page is too sparse.