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AIBU to think tatty lampost flags are imposing on communities?

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Warmlight1 · 22/08/2026 12:42

To think.that people continuing to put up tatty flags on lamposts are imposing on communities?
There are people putting them up again near roads. They hang by a thread eventually causing a clear hazard. It looks disrespectful and costs money to make safe. And the intention looks less and less like they give a fig for anyone especially in diverse places.
Everywhere has a civic hub where flags are flown properly at the proper time.

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Warmlight1 · 22/08/2026 12:54

OvernightBloats · 22/08/2026 12:47

How can a flag cause a hazard? What money are they spending to make them safe? How are they making them safe?

I do not understand what you are implying.

See above. I saw quite a few hanging by a corner in gusts if wind. They could blow across cars. Apart from that they get ragged eventually.
Flags in our country are flown properly. Not haphazardly.

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LoveItaly · 22/08/2026 12:53

I’m far more bothered by all the blocked drains that result in flooding, and also the deep potholes that plague our roads and damage our cars. Councils used to clear the drains but no longer bother, it seems, and as for road repairs 🤷‍♀️

Warmlight1 · 22/08/2026 12:49

saveforthat · 22/08/2026 12:46

I've not noticed this. Our's are secured and in good condition. They look great.

Last time many of ours were insecurely attached and tore or got tatty looking very quickly. I had to report some on a roundabout bridge because they could have flown off over the main road adjacent or below. Over time they just looked a bit depressing.

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OvernightBloats · 22/08/2026 12:47

How can a flag cause a hazard? What money are they spending to make them safe? How are they making them safe?

I do not understand what you are implying.

saveforthat · 22/08/2026 12:46

I've not noticed this. Our's are secured and in good condition. They look great.

Warmlight1 · 22/08/2026 12:46

BrokenBiscuitss · 22/08/2026 12:43

Do you mean england flags?

I haven't examined all closely but yes they are St George Flags or Union Jacks, mostly the St George I think.

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BrokenBiscuitss · 22/08/2026 12:43

Do you mean england flags?

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