What are you doing on this sidewalk that makes it bother you so much?
Are you handicapped in a wheelchair? Or just a Karen. Go talk to the shop owner if you’re “so worried”. Oh wait. You’re not. You just want to complain on the internet.,
Ultima-Manji on
This appears to be one of those inner-city cobblestone streets where cars are expected to yield to pedestrians everywhere anyway, so it’s less of an issue if you do need to step onto the street. But there’s also still plenty of room.
I wouldn’t worry about it unless someone with a mobility aid genuinely has a problem getting past.
iSucc_At_Memes on
0/10 rant.
Quiet_Illustrator410 on
It is not an issue, if sidewalk is wide enough to allow two people or person on a wheelchair to pass.
It gets much more “fun”, when you have sidewalks like we do in Leuven – falling apart, narrow, uneven, with broken tiles and advertising on sidewalks.
Walking around Leuven quickly becomes a survival game, especially for those on wheelchair, with crutches or with a baby stroller. Some streets and their sidewalks are literally impossible to get through if you are not 100% physically fit or with a baby.
everything3d on
Karen spotted lol
SmokeMountain4777 on
Well Karen, who you could report it too,? ok go to the local towns official government website and look up current legislation and/ or #file a complaint. They have probably been doing it before today or this year or even decade, just walk on by.
Antoine_Geys on
Yes they are. They are also required to pay a tax for everything that is placed on the said sidewalk. So yes it’s legal and if you want to complain you can do so but know that your complaint will be filed to people working for the very entity that gets the money from the stupid advertising.
Outrageous-Free on
It’s parcour. You zigzag! Belgium’s just keeping you in shape. FOR FREE.
AffectionateCat980 on
If this is your biggest complaint today you must have a very happy and smooth life, be grateful for that!
ezcIap on
Leuk leven als dit je ergert 😭 mss eens binnen gaan en je geluk proberen bij den LOTTO?
RAW_returns on
Ik durf wedden van wel.
Ok-Sandwich-8032 on
Ur lives seems fun
CatShrink on
Be glad it’s not raining and you can see what the sun looks like for once.
Zephorian on
These comments are wild. I think it’s a fair question. Though the “reporting” part is a bit much.
BelgianDudeInDenmark on
Having just lived in vietnam for a year, it’s so funny cus imo this looks almost empty in comparison 😂.
I dont see anything wrong with this as long as there is space for a wheelchair to pass without having to go on the street. Seems theres jsut about enough space on the left?
Legally, i believe terraces and putting those metal advertisement need permits. Or else police could fine them, so if you want to complain, youll need to call the non-urgent local phone number of the police.
No-Draft-4939 on
Valid crashout imo. Shop keeper has a whole sidewalk to put the advertisement on the inside of the sidewalk. Instead, he puts it on the outer side so now you have to slalom your way through the advertisements and the terrace. I have never seen an ad placement like this. It’s always on the inside of the sidewalk.
Intrepid-Strain4189 on
Meanwhile, over in the Middle East….
Unhappy-Band-6311 on
If they pay trottoirtax for it they are
landyc on
Lmao comments on this thread are kinda gold keep em coming
LeRieur on
Pouah faut arrêter d’exagérer y a quand même de quoi marcher, va prendre une pinte au citizen fox histoire de te détendre
RobertDeNeuro on
If I see this at a shop, then that’s a shop I will not enter. Block the shop that blocks the path.
KaiUno on
Come in, come in! We have gambling and poison for sale! The poison is behind a curtain now, but don’t be fooled, we’ve got your fix right here! And you can use us as a delivery point for all your Chinese crap as well!
They used to be the distributor of the news from around the world. Now there’s just all sorts of shady gambling devices and some poor shmuck hogging said machine with a jupiler in his hand, conveniently sold by the same shopkeeper.
LifeIsAnAdventure4 on
If this sign prevents you from walking on this sidewalk, you may be American.
isogaymer on
Where is the space for a wheelchair user, or a blind person to pass? Where? Why are so many belgians apparently content to let vulnerable street users fend for themselves?
Ecstatic-Network4668 on
I think the shop pays taxes to the city for permission to place stuff on the sidewalk.
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If they pay for it, yes.
Ahhhh I could recognise Mons from a mile away
What are you doing on this sidewalk that makes it bother you so much?
Are you handicapped in a wheelchair? Or just a Karen. Go talk to the shop owner if you’re “so worried”. Oh wait. You’re not. You just want to complain on the internet.,
This appears to be one of those inner-city cobblestone streets where cars are expected to yield to pedestrians everywhere anyway, so it’s less of an issue if you do need to step onto the street. But there’s also still plenty of room.
I wouldn’t worry about it unless someone with a mobility aid genuinely has a problem getting past.
0/10 rant.
It is not an issue, if sidewalk is wide enough to allow two people or person on a wheelchair to pass.
It gets much more “fun”, when you have sidewalks like we do in Leuven – falling apart, narrow, uneven, with broken tiles and advertising on sidewalks.
Walking around Leuven quickly becomes a survival game, especially for those on wheelchair, with crutches or with a baby stroller. Some streets and their sidewalks are literally impossible to get through if you are not 100% physically fit or with a baby.
Karen spotted lol
Well Karen, who you could report it too,? ok go to the local towns official government website and look up current legislation and/ or #file a complaint. They have probably been doing it before today or this year or even decade, just walk on by.
Yes they are. They are also required to pay a tax for everything that is placed on the said sidewalk. So yes it’s legal and if you want to complain you can do so but know that your complaint will be filed to people working for the very entity that gets the money from the stupid advertising.
It’s parcour. You zigzag! Belgium’s just keeping you in shape. FOR FREE.
If this is your biggest complaint today you must have a very happy and smooth life, be grateful for that!
Leuk leven als dit je ergert 😭 mss eens binnen gaan en je geluk proberen bij den LOTTO?
Ik durf wedden van wel.
Ur lives seems fun
Be glad it’s not raining and you can see what the sun looks like for once.
These comments are wild. I think it’s a fair question. Though the “reporting” part is a bit much.
Having just lived in vietnam for a year, it’s so funny cus imo this looks almost empty in comparison 😂.
I dont see anything wrong with this as long as there is space for a wheelchair to pass without having to go on the street. Seems theres jsut about enough space on the left?
Legally, i believe terraces and putting those metal advertisement need permits. Or else police could fine them, so if you want to complain, youll need to call the non-urgent local phone number of the police.
Valid crashout imo. Shop keeper has a whole sidewalk to put the advertisement on the inside of the sidewalk. Instead, he puts it on the outer side so now you have to slalom your way through the advertisements and the terrace. I have never seen an ad placement like this. It’s always on the inside of the sidewalk.
Meanwhile, over in the Middle East….
If they pay trottoirtax for it they are
Lmao comments on this thread are kinda gold keep em coming
Pouah faut arrêter d’exagérer y a quand même de quoi marcher, va prendre une pinte au citizen fox histoire de te détendre
If I see this at a shop, then that’s a shop I will not enter. Block the shop that blocks the path.
Come in, come in! We have gambling and poison for sale! The poison is behind a curtain now, but don’t be fooled, we’ve got your fix right here! And you can use us as a delivery point for all your Chinese crap as well!
They used to be the distributor of the news from around the world. Now there’s just all sorts of shady gambling devices and some poor shmuck hogging said machine with a jupiler in his hand, conveniently sold by the same shopkeeper.
If this sign prevents you from walking on this sidewalk, you may be American.
Where is the space for a wheelchair user, or a blind person to pass? Where? Why are so many belgians apparently content to let vulnerable street users fend for themselves?
I think the shop pays taxes to the city for permission to place stuff on the sidewalk.
Nag nag nag