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If you could ban anything, what would you ban?

403 replies

NewWateringCan · 10/01/2022 20:52

As above.
This is one of my favourite topics of conversation. It can be anything you like, no rules, but ideally small, petty, and lighthearted. It usually is things that aren't already illegal, but it can be, as not all laws get followed. It can be anything you want!
Lighthearted, if possible!
My list includes but is not limited to,
fireworks
glitter
people spitting
children running at pigeons
balloons
daylight savings time
loud cars and motorbikes
my vacuum running out of battery
having a cold nose.
Please, tell me yours!

OP posts:
Smorgasborb · 11/01/2022 18:46

@BluTangClan

Leaf blowers.
Omg yes!
AllThingsServeTheBeam · 11/01/2022 18:50

@SpookyScaruSkeletons not even remotely. Just adding my opinion just like everyone else.

Afonavon · 11/01/2022 19:10

Tories & right wing opinions

Men using trans rights to invade women’s spaces.

Smoking and drugs

Bullies

Shitty deaths. Everyone should have a peaceful death in their sleep aged 90.

Depression and anxiety

Homework

MeanderingGently · 11/01/2022 19:18

Dogs. Bloody dogs....as pets.
I'd allow working sheep dogs on farms and guide dogs for the blind/disability help dogs. That's all. The rest would go.

AllThingsServeTheBeam · 11/01/2022 19:24

@MeanderingGently

Dogs. Bloody dogs....as pets. I'd allow working sheep dogs on farms and guide dogs for the blind/disability help dogs. That's all. The rest would go.
So my nans dog who has kept her company and something to get up for after my grandad died?

My dog, who has been through everything with me. All my highs and shit lows, whose never bothered another being in his life?

Weird.

Echoesandsilence · 11/01/2022 19:30

Overtime

DontFatshameBigBarbara · 11/01/2022 19:37

Council tax
TV licences
The advert that says Flashing lights
Nits
Flies
Social hugging and kissing of any kind including air kisses
Air brushing in magazines
People who are famous for no reason from now on you have to demonstrate an actual talent

NoRegerts · 11/01/2022 19:38

I had to Google MAMIL and now I can never unsee it Grin

Surmeslevres · 11/01/2022 19:40

Cancer
Litter
EU

BluTangClan · 11/01/2022 22:29

Cars with indicators on the inside side of the headlight and none on the actual side of the car.
A modern trend which is a pain in the arse when you're trying to cross at a t-junction.

Benjispruce5 · 12/01/2022 06:53

@AllThingsServeTheBeam some people dot like dogs. I used to feel the same but now have a rescue. We’re all different no?

AllThingsServeTheBeam · 12/01/2022 06:56

[quote Benjispruce5]@AllThingsServeTheBeam some people dot like dogs. I used to feel the same but now have a rescue. We’re all different no?[/quote]
Yes. And I am ok to find people not wanting other people to own dogs weird. No?

RBKB · 12/01/2022 07:10

Online gambling.

PhilCornwall1 · 12/01/2022 07:19

Caravans
Cyclists
Dogs

felulageller · 12/01/2022 07:27

Alcohol

FluffyBooBoo · 12/01/2022 08:03

@PhilCornwall1

Caravans Cyclists Dogs
If you are banning cyclists, I am banning cars and other private motorised transport. Enjoy the bus 😉
PhilCornwall1 · 12/01/2022 08:56

If you are banning cyclists, I am banning cars and other private motorised transport. Enjoy the bus 😉

I'll start a taxi service and carry myself around. 😁

FluffyBooBoo · 12/01/2022 09:00

@PhilCornwall1

If you are banning cyclists, I am banning cars and other private motorised transport. Enjoy the bus 😉

I'll start a taxi service and carry myself around. 😁

A taxi is usually a car, last time I looked... They are banned! It's buses, trains or trams. Or skateboards...
pawpatrolneedaunion · 12/01/2022 09:07

People who use your name too much as a power play.

"Thank you pawpatrolneedaunion, and by the way pawpatroldontneedaunion...."

I know who I am, you don't need to constantly use my name like a school teacher.

knackeredcat · 12/01/2022 09:29

Liars

(I know, a lot of banning)

FluffyBooBoo · 12/01/2022 09:39

@knackeredcat

Liars

(I know, a lot of banning)

Would it not be easier just to ban lying?

Although on further contemplation... it would get rid of a lot of politicians that I have no respect for... 🤔

thewhatsit · 12/01/2022 09:40

Fake grass

Sleepyquest · 12/01/2022 09:45

Influencers

PhilCornwall1 · 12/01/2022 09:46

A taxi is usually a car, last time I looked... They are banned! It's buses, trains or trams. Or skateboards...

Perhaps I could use my 80s roller skates, it could get very messy.

SouthParkCovid · 12/01/2022 09:50

Television license
Fireworks
Covid