Libraries around me have just become a homeless shelter. Pretty sad because the buildings themselves are actually quite nice and I'd use them often if it weren't for the high likelihood of being harassed.

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ctdinjeu9 4 hours ago | parent | next [-]

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TurdF3rguson 4 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

You mean being asked for spare change makes you avoid that library? Why not just give them your change?

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llbbdd an hour ago | parent | next [-]

Indistinguishable from a joke

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hsuduebc2 2 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Sure, that's exactly what you want in library.

I understand it's tough for them but some of the homeless people are not people you enjoy you want to be around. I don't understand this need to spread this sentiment.

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TurdF3rguson 2 hours ago | parent [-]

You will encounter homeless people in libraries, because it's one of the few public spaces that won't kick them out. Your reaction to that shouldn't be to hate and avoid libraries though. It should be to appreciate them more.

	▲	vasco 29 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		The guy didn't said he hated it, you did. He just said he avoided it. I would too. The same way I wouldn't want to hang out at a homeless shelter (and why many homeless themselves avoid any places with many other homeless people).

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ghaff 4 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I don't have any change on me.

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trick-or-treat 3 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Just say that then. Or give them a dollar.

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queenkjuul 4 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Do what I do: kindly tell them you have no change. Works for me every time

	▲	onetokeoverthe 2 hours ago \| parent [-]
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