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Banksy rages in NY.. (Original Post) G_j Oct 2013 OP
You are about to be beseiged by the dumbest opinions on the internet, like the last Banksy post alcibiades_mystery Oct 2013 #1
Eh. These days, people look to rally around someone. randome Oct 2013 #2
That was good G_j Oct 2013 #3
And the property value of that building just soared. Barack_America Oct 2013 #4
 

alcibiades_mystery

(36,437 posts)
1. You are about to be beseiged by the dumbest opinions on the internet, like the last Banksy post
Sat Oct 19, 2013, 10:03 AM
Oct 2013

Take a break from those to read more thoughtful views - neither the dumb hipster/artjerk celebration nor the Philistine tut-tutting of jackasses:

http://animalnewyork.com/2013/why-is-everyone-fucking-up-banksys-nyc-work-americas-top-vandals-explain/

 

randome

(34,845 posts)
2. Eh. These days, people look to rally around someone.
Sat Oct 19, 2013, 10:27 AM
Oct 2013

Witness the mindless acclaim given by some to Assange.

As far as 'heroes' go, don't you think there are worse people they could rally behind?
[hr][font color="blue"][center]Don't ever underestimate the long-term effects of a good night's sleep.[/center][/font][hr]

G_j

(40,367 posts)
3. That was good
Sat Oct 19, 2013, 10:54 AM
Oct 2013

nice to get some insight from other NY artists.
"Going over Banksy is an easy way for someone to bring a little attention to themselves."

Barack_America

(28,876 posts)
4. And the property value of that building just soared.
Sat Oct 19, 2013, 10:59 AM
Oct 2013

Insure the art now, property owner. You might not understand the message, but you have been given a financial gift.

The wrath I would bring down on NYC if they removed a Banksy from my building.

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