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AIBU to think tatty lampost flags are imposing on communities?

257 replies

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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saveforthat · 22/08/2026 20:57

Velumental · 22/08/2026 20:51

There we go. And the balaclava'd men from this country wrapped in Union jacks terrorizing women on high streets, thoughts on those?

I've not seen them but if they are from this country we have few options. Or are you of the opinion that because we have some low life scum we should let in more? Anyway now you have interrogated and bullied me, shall I ask you 20 questions?

MyLimeGuide · 22/08/2026 20:56

Warmlight1 · 22/08/2026 20:52

Do you know if your council does it and is maintaining it?

No I don't know if the council does it, its definitely maintained, and been there for months.

Warmlight1 · 22/08/2026 20:52

MyLimeGuide · 22/08/2026 20:26

Im going by the roundabout in my town which is loving and tastefully done with quality flags and bunting.

Do you know if your council does it and is maintaining it?

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Velumental · 22/08/2026 20:51

saveforthat · 22/08/2026 20:39

So now anyone who supports flying flags has the "wrong" views on immigration? (in your opinion). How ridiculous you are. Like most people, I support legal immigration but think we should stop letting in 100s of undocumented males from cultures where women are second class citizens.

There we go. And the balaclava'd men from this country wrapped in Union jacks terrorizing women on high streets, thoughts on those?

Warmlight1 · 22/08/2026 20:49

Baldrapunzel · 22/08/2026 20:19

😂I would suggest you have a look at the individuals behind the 'raise the flags' campaign. Actual criminal grifters.

Thanks but I think I'll pass....

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saveforthat · 22/08/2026 20:44

saveforthat · 22/08/2026 20:39

So now anyone who supports flying flags has the "wrong" views on immigration? (in your opinion). How ridiculous you are. Like most people, I support legal immigration but think we should stop letting in 100s of undocumented males from cultures where women are second class citizens.

And it was your post that was deleted, presumably for personal attacks. Someone sensible must have reported you.

saveforthat · 22/08/2026 20:39

Velumental · 22/08/2026 20:11

Your response is the sort that is a flag, a red one, for those traits, I just wondered if that was the case. What's your view on immigration?

So now anyone who supports flying flags has the "wrong" views on immigration? (in your opinion). How ridiculous you are. Like most people, I support legal immigration but think we should stop letting in 100s of undocumented males from cultures where women are second class citizens.

Baldrapunzel · 22/08/2026 20:28

Must be the only one in the country then.

MyLimeGuide · 22/08/2026 20:26

Baldrapunzel · 22/08/2026 20:23

They're lovely quality - have been there for a long while without fraying or tearing.

Why does the sight of dingy, torn flags flapping from one cable tied corner from half way up a lamppost, usually put up by individuals with rather nasty motives, make people happy and proud?

Im going by the roundabout in my town which is loving and tastefully done with quality flags and bunting.

Baldrapunzel · 22/08/2026 20:23

MyLimeGuide · 22/08/2026 20:19

You make sure you check that the war memorial flags dont have any nylon included then?! Would that make them racist flags?

They're lovely quality - have been there for a long while without fraying or tearing.

Why does the sight of dingy, torn flags flapping from one cable tied corner from half way up a lamppost, usually put up by individuals with rather nasty motives, make people happy and proud?

Baldrapunzel · 22/08/2026 20:19

😂I would suggest you have a look at the individuals behind the 'raise the flags' campaign. Actual criminal grifters.

MyLimeGuide · 22/08/2026 20:19

Baldrapunzel · 22/08/2026 20:12

Cheap nylon flags dangling halfway up a lamppost? I'm embarrassed by them.

Proper flags flying at the war memorial or on the church tower on St George's Day? No issue. Union flag bunting at a carnival or national celebration? Lovely.

You make sure you check that the war memorial flags dont have any nylon included then?! Would that make them racist flags?

MyLimeGuide · 22/08/2026 20:16

There were a lot of flags up around the world cup, one roundabout still has them up in my town it looks pretty. I can't understand why anyone would have a problem with this. Its not worth getting upset about.

Baldrapunzel · 22/08/2026 20:15

Velumental · 22/08/2026 20:11

Your response is the sort that is a flag, a red one, for those traits, I just wondered if that was the case. What's your view on immigration?

Indeed it's the faux naivety that gives it away 'what's wrong with flying our own flag?' accompanied by a metaphorical head tilt....

Baldrapunzel · 22/08/2026 20:12

saveforthat · 22/08/2026 20:10

Wow it's xenophobic and racist now to fly our own flag. YABU and ridiculous

Cheap nylon flags dangling halfway up a lamppost? I'm embarrassed by them.

Proper flags flying at the war memorial or on the church tower on St George's Day? No issue. Union flag bunting at a carnival or national celebration? Lovely.

Velumental · 22/08/2026 20:11

saveforthat · 22/08/2026 20:10

Wow it's xenophobic and racist now to fly our own flag. YABU and ridiculous

Your response is the sort that is a flag, a red one, for those traits, I just wondered if that was the case. What's your view on immigration?

saveforthat · 22/08/2026 20:10

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Wow it's xenophobic and racist now to fly our own flag. YABU and ridiculous

Velumental · 22/08/2026 19:59

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Lauraa7 · 22/08/2026 19:55

superchick · 22/08/2026 14:04

Was this Bristol by any chance?

The area between south Bristol and the airport has a flag half way up virtually every lampost- I'm embarrassed to think what foreign visitors must think. I hadn't thought about emailing the council until now, I will definitely do that.

No, I was in the midlands. Sorry to hear you’ve got the same issue

LakieLady · 22/08/2026 19:28

TooBigForMyBoots · 22/08/2026 18:52

Reform think they do.🙄

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czdr3npe33do

Fucking hell, I'm sure the people of Nottinghamshire could think of better things to spend £75k on.

LakieLady · 22/08/2026 19:25

Bikenutz · 22/08/2026 16:08

They look awful on lamp posts and are a signifier of a run down area. They look good on public buildings.

There's a protocol that sets out which days the Union flag should be flown from public buildings. I've worked for 4 different councils and each one had someone who was responsible for knowing which days they were. (They had other things to do as well, they weren't appointed just to make decisions about flags!)

Warmlight1 · 22/08/2026 19:14

ChimpanzeeThatMonkeyNews · 22/08/2026 19:10

So, England flags?

Yes mostly though I've not done an actual count.....I think I've mentioned already ....

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LakieLady · 22/08/2026 19:13

scalt · 22/08/2026 13:42

It doesn’t help that they always look as if they are at half mast, because the hangers’ ladders are not long enough.

And the Union flag is often hung upside down, which used to be a distress signal in the days of sailing ships.

ChimpanzeeThatMonkeyNews · 22/08/2026 19:10

Warmlight1 · 22/08/2026 18:59

There are Ukraine flags but often on private dwellings- or sometimes there has been a civic decision to raise one- also the Pride flag - I think that's different: democratically elected bodies taking a transparent decision and it's one flag, alongside the UK or England flag flown properly on a flagpole. They have proper council permissions.
I'm talking about ordinary main roads by schools and shops and organised groups erecting the flags on every lamposts illegally often at night.

So, England flags?

BelleEpoque27 · 22/08/2026 19:05

Yes, they look shit. They are a sure-fire way to tell an area is full of racists, and so to be avoided - I wouldn't buy a house on a flaggy street. We all know the flags are only intended to intimidate ethnic minorities. Patriotism my arse.