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What was socially acceptable when you we're young, but now it's not.

I grew up in an era when smoking was ubiquitous and socially acceptable, with cigarettes prominently featured in advertisements, movies, and even hospitals. I even remember crowded restaurants filled with smoke and airplanes designated "smoking" and "non-smoking" sections near the end of the full on "No Smoking Everywhere" ban took effect
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What you and others have pointed out.

Maybe these examples don't adhere to what's being discussed but here goes - - - - Dogs were allowed to run loose in our area (but maybe not downtown, of course). I remember them chasing cars.

Also, people were also permitted to burn piled-up leaves in their yards come autumn.
WowwGirl · 36-40, F
@rinkydinkydoink we still do that
@WowwGirl

Fires in the yard? I don't know why that stopped being a thing. I don't recall headlines about out-of-control fires.
WowwGirl · 36-40, F
@rinkydinkydoink we do controlled burns to not have wild fires. City people stuff idk. It's fine if you know the winds
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
@rinkydinkydoink we can do it if you get a burn permit in some areas.
@JimboSaturn

This is good to know :D
WowwGirl · 36-40, F
@JimboSaturn why a permit?
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
@WowwGirl To make sure you are going to burn the yardwaste responsibly using correct techniques like a burn barrell , in the right location, and have fire extinguishers etc...
WowwGirl · 36-40, F
@JimboSaturn do they just take your word for all that?
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
@WowwGirl I think the fire department may come in some instances and check out you property. Of course it's also a way for your municipality to make money lol. I think having to go through the formality of getting a permit, will make you think about what your are doing a little more.
WowwGirl · 36-40, F
@JimboSaturn yeah no way, that sounds like a lot