Comments on: Emotionally intelligent signage on a beach

By: Scott Coleman

Scott Coleman — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:17:01 +0000

I am an absolute beach bum. when I see trash on a beach it really makes me furious because I just cannot relate to someone leaving trash in suh a beautiful place. I mean, can you picture someone just leaving a bunch of empty bottles in the middle of the rain forest? I sure can’t! I really feal that all beaches should have signs like these.

By: Cheif Conor Regan

Cheif Conor Regan — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:41:11 +0000

I like the design of the sign because it grabs people’s attention and when people are intrigued by something they will remember it longer. The message is also one that makes you think. Many people go to the beach for the nice scenery and yet they leave their trash. It is a little absurd. This sign is very interesting.

By: Confused Colin Ahern

Confused Colin Ahern — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:02:55 +0000

This is an interesting way to create a message. I can relate this to my history through even athletics. When coaches send negative messages, it tends to give the team a pessimistic attitude, whereas a sign like this, or a coach, saying something in a more kind, and more courteous way is a lot easier for people to follow. When one is being yelled at they are most likely going to get upset and unmotivated, but if someone says something kindly then one might take it into consideration.

By: P. MacLean

P. MacLean — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:54:03 +0000

It really bothers me when I show up at the beach and see numerous waste receptacles, but no trash in them. Instead, trash is scattered along the whole beach. It may not be alot of trash, but that’s still too much, and it’s ugly.

I think signs like these appeal to the logic and postive emotions of those who look at the sign. When one see’s a sign such as that, it is VERY hard to argue with the logic of the sign, and the way the message is conveyed.

I think if we had more signs such as these, people would be more motivated to do things like throwing away trash, because of the logic and appeal of the sign.

~Parke

By: Shannon Capobianco

Shannon Capobianco — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:07:16 +0000

I agree with the sign and think that it is an interesting way to get people involved in doing something to benefit themselves, as well as the earth. Personally, i love going to the beach but it makes me disgusted when it is dirty from trash everywhere. I believe in going green and i hate when people litter all over the place. People need to learn to respect the earth and no be so lazy by throwing trash where ever they feel necessary. I like the sign and think that it will appeal to people because of the nice setting and random thought bubble. Although there will always be people that disreguard the sign and do not listen to the message, there will also be people that take the time to read the sign and take it into consideration.

By: shannon h

shannon h — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:13:43 +0000

Agreeing with almost everyone, the beach is a relaxing place that people take advantage of. Some just bury their trash, or just simply leave it where they were. The sign on the beach is not a rule or demand that people want to break or go against. It is simply just giving someone a reason to walk and throw their stuff away. The sign is more creative and friendly yet can be more effective and useful.

By: Sam Walsh

Sam Walsh — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:46:30 +0000

I agree with Pete in that the comic bubble sign gives people a good option, not a demand. Some signs will read “DO NOT LITTER” in big, bold letters, which is sort of intimidating if you think about it. This sign is saying “could you” instead of “do it.” The niceness of the sign makes people want to help out and throw away their trash rather than rebel against one of the demanding signs.

By: Magnificent Mike Vitelli

Magnificent Mike Vitelli — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:56:50 +0000

Who doesn’t love cartoon bubbles?? I’d pick up somebody else’s trash just because the cartoon bubble asked me to clean up.

By: Kayla

Kayla — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:35:57 +0000

I agree that the strict tone of the sign may give a stubborn person the reason to disregard the sign but i also agree that it sends a message. The way to make sure that the message is heard is through the strict tone in hope that people will understand and want to clean up after themselves. I know that if i saw a sign that is creative like that one, i would stop and read, which i think most poeple would do.

By: Pete

Pete — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:10:32 +0000

*shown; effective.