A Real-Life Chalk-Based Discussion Forum in Brighton

Spotted this the other day. It’s a big chalk thing on the prom in Brighton (click here for a full 6000px wide panorama where you can see all the details). It invites people to leave gossip on the pavement. It’s massive. And they supply chalk.

I thought it was a bit like a discussion forum. Then as I looked at the detail the thought solidified before my very eyes…

Here’s the instructions:

Some posts:

Here’s a threaded discussion developing (at the top) with a random OT post underneath:

And like in all good forums communities of shared opinion pop-up:

Then sure enough, the seeders, spammers and advertisers move in ;-)

If the rain hasn’t washed it all away you can find it here.
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