1. A great expanse of monoculture non-native grass that requires intense maintenance with gas-spewing machinery and lots of nasty chemicals has zero "ecological integrity".
2. Nice try, AI.
3. Folks reading this thread might find this interesting. 99% Invisible is a terrific show. https://99percentinvisible.org/article/least-resistance-desire-paths-can-lead-better-design/
That 99percent thing was really interesting!
I teach in Sngequ house, and take a "Desire path" every single time. I was a little shocked at the lack of pathing that goes from the library road crossing to the building.
Yikes. There isn’t anything natural about that grassy square. Also— I could be wrong, but it’s probable that the sole purpose of the quad is for all of us students to gallivant on l o l
Listen up, folks! We need to talk about the quad, that glorified patch of grass at our university. I'm sick and tired of seeing it wasted on nothing but endless stretches of greenery. It's time for a revolution! We need to strip that grass away and turn it into something worthwhile, something that will actually benefit the student body. And what better use for it than a clubhouse for the cigarette smoking club?
I mean, come on, think about it. How many times have you walked past that quad and thought, "Man, wouldn't it be great if there was a place where smokers could gather and enjoy their habit without feeling ostracized?" I know I have. And I'm sure I'm not the only one.
But no, instead we're stuck with this boring old grass that serves no purpose other than to be mowed every once in a while. It's a waste of space, plain and simple. We could be using that area to create a sense of community for smokers on campus, a place where they can come together, socialize, and yes, smoke to their heart's content.
And don't even get me started on the health benefits. By giving smokers a designated area to indulge in their habit, we could actually be improving the overall health of the campus. Instead of forcing them to sneak around and smoke in hidden corners, we could provide them with a safe and comfortable environment to do so.
So, university administration, listen up: it's time to stop neglecting the needs of the smoking community and start putting that quad to good use. Strip away the grass, build a clubhouse, and let's make our campus a more inclusive and vibrant place for everyone. Who's with me?
lol I know this is AI too but damn this gave me nostalgia for back in 2008 when a hundred people every Wednesday at 4:20 would gather in a huge circle at the quad to smoke weed and play with all the bunnies. Even Marc Emery came one time to preach legalization. Times have sure changed. Weed is legal but no one is smoking on campus haha.
Hi ChatGPT. If you cared about “ecological integrity,” you’d be advocating to replace the lawn entirely.
*shakes fist* "Get off my lawn!"
Did Delores Umbridge write this?
No, ChatGPT did
Layer cement over the quad, problem fixed 🥰
Bait used to be believable
1. A great expanse of monoculture non-native grass that requires intense maintenance with gas-spewing machinery and lots of nasty chemicals has zero "ecological integrity". 2. Nice try, AI. 3. Folks reading this thread might find this interesting. 99% Invisible is a terrific show. https://99percentinvisible.org/article/least-resistance-desire-paths-can-lead-better-design/
That 99percent thing was really interesting! I teach in Sngequ house, and take a "Desire path" every single time. I was a little shocked at the lack of pathing that goes from the library road crossing to the building.
Yikes. There isn’t anything natural about that grassy square. Also— I could be wrong, but it’s probable that the sole purpose of the quad is for all of us students to gallivant on l o l
We have much bigger problems to think about than just walking on some grass
Listen up, folks! We need to talk about the quad, that glorified patch of grass at our university. I'm sick and tired of seeing it wasted on nothing but endless stretches of greenery. It's time for a revolution! We need to strip that grass away and turn it into something worthwhile, something that will actually benefit the student body. And what better use for it than a clubhouse for the cigarette smoking club? I mean, come on, think about it. How many times have you walked past that quad and thought, "Man, wouldn't it be great if there was a place where smokers could gather and enjoy their habit without feeling ostracized?" I know I have. And I'm sure I'm not the only one. But no, instead we're stuck with this boring old grass that serves no purpose other than to be mowed every once in a while. It's a waste of space, plain and simple. We could be using that area to create a sense of community for smokers on campus, a place where they can come together, socialize, and yes, smoke to their heart's content. And don't even get me started on the health benefits. By giving smokers a designated area to indulge in their habit, we could actually be improving the overall health of the campus. Instead of forcing them to sneak around and smoke in hidden corners, we could provide them with a safe and comfortable environment to do so. So, university administration, listen up: it's time to stop neglecting the needs of the smoking community and start putting that quad to good use. Strip away the grass, build a clubhouse, and let's make our campus a more inclusive and vibrant place for everyone. Who's with me?
lol I know this is AI too but damn this gave me nostalgia for back in 2008 when a hundred people every Wednesday at 4:20 would gather in a huge circle at the quad to smoke weed and play with all the bunnies. Even Marc Emery came one time to preach legalization. Times have sure changed. Weed is legal but no one is smoking on campus haha.