Locals squirt tourists w/ water guns: Barcelona mass tourism protests

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It would be very American to jump up and pull super soakers out of a back pack and start firing back. It's a misguided protest but lately everyone is pinning systemic issues on easy targets so I don't blame their passion.

Don’t underestimate the harmful impact of airbnbs on housing in tourist areas—particularly in Europe. It’s very real.

The even bigger issue—particularly in the US—is the commoditization of the housing market. Corporations are purchasing houses and converting them to rentals, essentially making it impossible for families buy homes. Add airbnbs to that mix along with noncitizens buying homes, and we are left with a huge problem with no easy solution.

If you consider yourself a good person, don’t use airbnbs. Seriously.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It would be very American to jump up and pull super soakers out of a back pack and start firing back. It's a misguided protest but lately everyone is pinning systemic issues on easy targets so I don't blame their passion.

Don’t underestimate the harmful impact of airbnbs on housing in tourist areas—particularly in Europe. It’s very real.

The even bigger issue—particularly in the US—is the commoditization of the housing market. Corporations are purchasing houses and converting them to rentals, essentially making it impossible for families buy homes. Add airbnbs to that mix along with noncitizens buying homes, and we are left with a huge problem with no easy solution.

If you consider yourself a good person, don’t use airbnbs. Seriously.

yes lick the boot of big corp hotel industry instead

[Anonymous]

How do they know the tourist isn't staying in a hotel?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It would be very American to jump up and pull super soakers out of a back pack and start firing back. It's a misguided protest but lately everyone is pinning systemic issues on easy targets so I don't blame their passion.

Don’t underestimate the harmful impact of airbnbs on housing in tourist areas—particularly in Europe. It’s very real.

The even bigger issue—particularly in the US—is the commoditization of the housing market. Corporations are purchasing houses and converting them to rentals, essentially making it impossible for families buy homes. Add airbnbs to that mix along with noncitizens buying homes, and we are left with a huge problem with no easy solution.

If you consider yourself a good person, don’t use airbnbs. Seriously.

DP. Oh spare me your sanctimony. Does your family sleep on park benches on vacation? There are practically zero ways to travel that aren’t adversely affecting someone somewhere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How do they know the tourist isn't staying in a hotel?

They obviously don't. They just target anyone who looks white and blonde.

I am neither and won't be visiting Barcelona anytime soon. This is shameful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It would be very American to jump up and pull super soakers out of a back pack and start firing back. It's a misguided protest but lately everyone is pinning systemic issues on easy targets so I don't blame their passion.

Don’t underestimate the harmful impact of airbnbs on housing in tourist areas—particularly in Europe. It’s very real.

The even bigger issue—particularly in the US—is the commoditization of the housing market. Corporations are purchasing houses and converting them to rentals, essentially making it impossible for families buy homes. Add airbnbs to that mix along with noncitizens buying homes, and we are left with a huge problem with no easy solution.

If you consider yourself a good person, don’t use airbnbs. Seriously.

DP. Oh spare me your sanctimony. Does your family sleep on park benches on vacation? There are practically zero ways to travel that aren’t adversely affecting someone somewhere.

Hence the discussions about overtourism. Is tourism a priority for a particular community? Would they prefer to follow other economic activities and objectives that allow a better way of living?

Amsterdam has stopped advertising.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How do they know the tourist isn't staying in a hotel?

They obviously don't. They just target anyone who looks white and blonde.

I am neither and won't be visiting Barcelona anytime soon. This is shameful.

Well then 98% of Americans are safe and will remain dry.

The Swedes, however, are screwed.

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/hair-color-by-country

/ just when I thought this thread couldn't get any more offensive it became racist somehow, you people are gross.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It would be very American to jump up and pull super soakers out of a back pack and start firing back. It's a misguided protest but lately everyone is pinning systemic issues on easy targets so I don't blame their passion.

Don’t underestimate the harmful impact of airbnbs on housing in tourist areas—particularly in Europe. It’s very real.

The even bigger issue—particularly in the US—is the commoditization of the housing market. Corporations are purchasing houses and converting them to rentals, essentially making it impossible for families buy homes. Add airbnbs to that mix along with noncitizens buying homes, and we are left with a huge problem with no easy solution.

If you consider yourself a good person, don’t use airbnbs. Seriously.

DP. Oh spare me your sanctimony. Does your family sleep on park benches on vacation? There are practically zero ways to travel that aren’t adversely affecting someone somewhere.

Hence the discussions about overtourism. Is tourism a priority for a particular community? Would they prefer to follow other economic activities and objectives that allow a better way of living?

Amsterdam has stopped advertising.

So if you consider yourself a good person, don’t go to Amsterdam.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How do they know the tourist isn't staying in a hotel?

They obviously don't. They just target anyone who looks white and blonde.

I am neither and won't be visiting Barcelona anytime soon. This is shameful.

Well then 98% of Americans are safe and will remain dry.

The Swedes, however, are screwed.

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/hair-color-by-country

/ just when I thought this thread couldn't get any more offensive it became racist somehow, you people are gross.

Hi dummie, look at the actual videos of the Barcelona crazies.

You are gross, racist and deeply blondist I guess.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How do they know the tourist isn't staying in a hotel?

They obviously don't. They just target anyone who looks white and blonde.

I am neither and won't be visiting Barcelona anytime soon. This is shameful.

Well then 98% of Americans are safe and will remain dry.

The Swedes, however, are screwed.

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/hair-color-by-country

/ just when I thought this thread couldn't get any more offensive it became racist somehow, you people are gross.

Hi dummie, look at the actual videos of the Barcelona crazies.

You are gross, racist and deeply blondist I guess.

I'M RACIST?

Whose post explicitly mentioned "white"?

YOURS.

You remain gross.

[Anonymous]

Cities and towns have lots of ways to discourage tourism, through taxes and ordinances and the like. So why don't more of them do it? Because the businesses in these areas would freak out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How do they know the tourist isn't staying in a hotel?

They obviously don't. They just target anyone who looks white and blonde.

I am neither and won't be visiting Barcelona anytime soon. This is shameful.

Well then 98% of Americans are safe and will remain dry.

The Swedes, however, are screwed.

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/hair-color-by-country

/ just when I thought this thread couldn't get any more offensive it became racist somehow, you people are gross.

Hi dummie, look at the actual videos of the Barcelona crazies.

You are gross, racist and deeply blondist I guess.

I'M RACIST?

Whose post explicitly mentioned "white"?

YOURS.

You remain gross.

Yes, you're RACIST and DUMB.

Look at the videos.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How do they know the tourist isn't staying in a hotel?

They obviously don't. They just target anyone who looks white and blonde.

I am neither and won't be visiting Barcelona anytime soon. This is shameful.

Well then 98% of Americans are safe and will remain dry.

The Swedes, however, are screwed.

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/hair-color-by-country

/ just when I thought this thread couldn't get any more offensive it became racist somehow, you people are gross.

Hi dummie, look at the actual videos of the Barcelona crazies.

You are gross, racist and deeply blondist I guess.

I'M RACIST?

Whose post explicitly mentioned "white"?

YOURS.

You remain gross.

Yes, you're RACIST and DUMB.

Look at the videos.

Like you looked at the videos, saw skin (and hair!) color, and decided that was what you needed to mention?

No, I refute your accusation, which is clearly a confession.

Sorry that the truth hurts. It's all there in the posts. I recommend you mea cupla and all will be good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How do they know the tourist isn't staying in a hotel?

They obviously don't. They just target anyone who looks white and blonde.

I am neither and won't be visiting Barcelona anytime soon. This is shameful.

Well then 98% of Americans are safe and will remain dry.

The Swedes, however, are screwed.

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/hair-color-by-country

/ just when I thought this thread couldn't get any more offensive it became racist somehow, you people are gross.

Hi dummie, look at the actual videos of the Barcelona crazies.

You are gross, racist and deeply blondist I guess.

I'M RACIST?

Whose post explicitly mentioned "white"?

YOURS.

You remain gross.

Yes, you're RACIST and DUMB.

Look at the videos.

Like you looked at the videos, saw skin (and hair!) color, and decided that was what you needed to mention?

No, I refute your accusation, which is clearly a confession.

Sorry that the truth hurts. It's all there in the posts. I recommend you mea cupla and all will be good.

Dummie dummie, yes, of course I watched the videos, it helps to know the facts, don't you think?

This started when some PP asked the very reasonable question "How do they know the tourist isn't staying in a hotel?"

Grow up. And find something more productive to do with your time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How do they know the tourist isn't staying in a hotel?

They obviously don't. They just target anyone who looks white and blonde.

I am neither and won't be visiting Barcelona anytime soon. This is shameful.

Well then 98% of Americans are safe and will remain dry.

The Swedes, however, are screwed.

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/hair-color-by-country

/ just when I thought this thread couldn't get any more offensive it became racist somehow, you people are gross.

Hi dummie, look at the actual videos of the Barcelona crazies.

You are gross, racist and deeply blondist I guess.

I'M RACIST?

Whose post explicitly mentioned "white"?

YOURS.

You remain gross.

Yes, you're RACIST and DUMB.

Look at the videos.

Like you looked at the videos, saw skin (and hair!) color, and decided that was what you needed to mention?

No, I refute your accusation, which is clearly a confession.

Sorry that the truth hurts. It's all there in the posts. I recommend you mea cupla and all will be good.

Dummie dummie, yes, of course I watched the videos, it helps to know the facts, don't you think?

This started when some PP asked the very reasonable question "How do they know the tourist isn't staying in a hotel?"

Grow up. And find something more productive to do with your time.

We're all here posting conversation to web randos.