cross-posted from: https://piefed.ca/c/newbrunswick@lemmy.ca/p/981650/third-places

Any recommendations for free or inexpensive place? > > Places I can think of: > > Coffee shops > Breweries and pubs > Libraries > Parks > Small scale music concerts > Axe throwing > Malls > University campuses

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[–] 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

yeah. people don't get the logistics, the liability, the legality.

if you start a third space, and there is an accident or incident, you're gonna get sued. you also have to pay rent, utilities, and usage fees that may be in your town/city. and now in the age of social media, you can expect to be harassed/mobbed/campaigned against if you upset the wrong person.

the problem with third space idealism is that everyone wants someone else to take on the burden of this stuff. and it's a burden. there isn't much direct benefit to people who are in charge of these spaces.

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