The value of public funded art - Page 23

garinda · 30-10-2010, 22:55

Besides thinking the costs shouldn't come from the public purse, I'm sorry to say this all sounds like the equivalent of 'dad dancing' at weddings.

A lot of effort, but ultimately, and sadly a bit cringe making.

katex · 30-10-2010, 22:55

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Originally Posted by cashman

they could never do that, would spoil kates blinkers.

Think I am one of the people on here who is not blinkered and cares about our town and trying to keep positive instead of the cynical attitude handed out by a group of members on here.

Cynicism ought to be the eighth deadly sin; a very unpleasant characteristic.

katex · 30-10-2010, 22:59

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

Attractive = lower rents & rates

I don't think HBC own any of the shops in Broadway or Union St/ Arndale Centre but they can stop change of use. It also means they don't dictate the rents but I'm sure they could put pressure on the landlords of the properties to do something.

Fair enough Dave .. not altogether sure who owns all the properties. Have to have a reason for refusing change of use... just saying 'don't think we should have any more betting shops' is not good enough.

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I forgot to say also that unless the demographics of the town are changed then any attempts to 'improve' the twon centre's attraction will be a complete waste of time and money. Nobody is going to rush to come here while the centre is full of lets say, more than it's fair share of undesirables roaming around in a very confined space.

Ha Ha !.. yes, a culling of undesirables (whoever they are) ... that would be quite spectacular and would definintely pull in the crowds of desirables.

lancsdave · 30-10-2010, 23:00

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Originally Posted by katex

Ha Ha !.. yes, a culling of undesirables (whoever they are) ... that would be quite spectacular and would definintely pull in the crowds of desirables.

Now we're getting there. Can we get funding for it ?

garinda · 30-10-2010, 23:03

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

I forgot to say also that unless the demographics of the town are changed then any attempts to 'improve' the twon centre's attraction will be a complete waste of time and money. Nobody is going to rush to come here while the centre is full of lets say, more than it's fair share of undesirables roaming around in a very confined space.

Told you.

Celebrate our diversity.

International Chav/Chavette competition.

Observer's Alky of the Year.

Best dressed smack head.

Childrens' spelling a tattoo competition.

Longest term female resident, who can't speak English.

Worst kept garden competition.

Endless.

It just needs creativity.

garinda · 30-10-2010, 23:06

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Originally Posted by katex

Cynicism ought to be the eighth deadly sin; a very unpleasant characteristic.

Would that be more, or less unpleasant, than labelling someone 'disgusting' for expressing a valid opinion, that others might not hold.

cashman · 30-10-2010, 23:06

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Originally Posted by katex

Think I am one of the people on here who is not blinkered and cares about our town and trying to keep positive instead of the cynical attitude handed out by a group of members on here.

Cynicism ought to be the eighth deadly sin; a very unpleasant characteristic.

nowt wrong wi trying to keep positive, would help if sensible was included in the positivity.

garinda · 30-10-2010, 23:10

Just checked my Accy Web mail box.

No news of the costs of funding the Victorian Swimming Gala.

Thought not.

Probably be broadcast publicly this time, rather than by special delivery to myself.

Progress, of sorts.

When it happens.

katex · 30-10-2010, 23:11

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Originally Posted by cashman

nowt wrong wi trying to keep positive, would help if sensible was included in the positivity.

So, what's been sensible in other posts on here then ? Just criticism .. no concrete suggestions which is what the town needs.

lancsdave · 30-10-2010, 23:14

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Originally Posted by katex

So, what's been sensible in other posts on here then ? Just criticism .. no concrete suggestions which is what the town needs.

It's very difficult to be positive when the people charged with the responsibility of making the decisions don't listen anway

katex · 30-10-2010, 23:14

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Originally Posted by garinda

Would that be more, or less unpleasant, than labelling someone 'disgusting' for expressing a valid opinion, that others might not hold.

Wasn't a valid opinion ... was just downright offensive.
Stop sidetracking.

cashman · 30-10-2010, 23:14

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Originally Posted by katex

So, what's been sensible in other posts on here then ? Just criticism .. no concrete suggestions which is what the town needs.

thats cos yer blinkered kate, but you don't think so. there has been suggestions but ya choose to ignore em.

Less · 30-10-2010, 23:16

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Originally Posted by katex

Think I am one of the people on here who is not blinkered and cares about our town and trying to keep positive instead of the cynical attitude handed out by a group of members on here.

Cynicism ought to be the eighth deadly sin; a very unpleasant characteristic.

Take a look at yourself woman! of course you aren't blinkered how the heck would blinkers fit over those rose tinted specs?

But Cynicism is much, much better than art, no hang on, cynicism is, if applied correctly an art form in a class of it's own. Or is that the full monty with Prince Charles dancing in the dole queue?
Now that I would turn up to see.