[net.misc] bell-ringing in malls .. an unusual

kaufman@uiucdcs.UUCP (12/17/84)

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I suspect that it isn't "illegal" to ring bells in malls. I think
that the mall owners don't want to bother the shoppers and the
shop owners with all of that ringing. So the Salvation Army
(or whoever) uses the fake bells. After all, there are a heck of
alot of people that shop there, so not being able to ring their
bells is a small sacrafice for all of the potential "donations"
that are there!
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I welcome the opportunity for the Salvation Army to drown out all that *******
muzak!

Ken Kaufman (uiucdcs!kaufman)

Note:  These are not my opinions.  They are YOURS!  (and incidentally those of
your employers, too.  So there!)

falk@uiucuxc.UUCP (12/20/84)

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The Salvation Army uses real bells in Marketplace mall in Champaign, Ill.
Doesn't really bother me, can't hear them too much over the general din,
but I suspect that if I were a shop-keeper nearby that I would have some
objections!

-Connie