Noise Whisperers
@noisewhisperers.bsky.social
Bringing Science and Reason to Neighborhood Noise Policies
Keep discussions respectful and serious - trolling does not help anyone.
https://sites.google.com/view/noisewhisperers/
Keep discussions respectful and serious - trolling does not help anyone.
https://sites.google.com/view/noisewhisperers/
"It's not fair!!!" We hear it from victims of #noisepollution from #barking #dogs all the time - and that's right is not fair, but the law should be! noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-...
The Right to Peace: Why Noise Protection Must Be Equitable
Imagine living in a neighborhood with multiple dogs. Their unpredictable barking disrupts your sleep, your work, and your health. Yet, when ...
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March 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
"It's not fair!!!" We hear it from victims of #noisepollution from #barking #dogs all the time - and that's right is not fair, but the law should be! noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-...
Thinking about how #government assesses #risk factors for #neighborhood #noisepollution may be one path to help #Maine #Senate (and others) clarify issues from their #barking #bill
February 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Thinking about how #government assesses #risk factors for #neighborhood #noisepollution may be one path to help #Maine #Senate (and others) clarify issues from their #barking #bill
You want to put a large, unattended, #barking #dog under my bedroom window?
I think you just disqualified yourself from dog ownership ;)
Those producing the #noisepollution are the last people #governments should be issuing #licenses to produce #noise. noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/shou...
I think you just disqualified yourself from dog ownership ;)
Those producing the #noisepollution are the last people #governments should be issuing #licenses to produce #noise. noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/shou...
Should Chronic Barking Dog Owners Be “Self-Disqualified” from Dog Ownership?
Imagine if you could predict a major neighborhood nuisance before it happened. If someone announced, "I plan to install an industrial airhor...
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February 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
You want to put a large, unattended, #barking #dog under my bedroom window?
I think you just disqualified yourself from dog ownership ;)
Those producing the #noisepollution are the last people #governments should be issuing #licenses to produce #noise. noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/shou...
I think you just disqualified yourself from dog ownership ;)
Those producing the #noisepollution are the last people #governments should be issuing #licenses to produce #noise. noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/shou...
A fascinating and powerful peace from @theguardian.com about the #health #wellbeing and #philosophical value of experiencing #quiet. As #critical #noise activists, we want caution against #fetishizing any soundscape, but this perspective is important. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Quiet, please! The remarkable power of silence – for our bodies and our minds
Our increasingly noisy world has been linked to cardiovascular disease, anxiety and depression, as well as hearing loss. But that’s not the only reason we need more peace and quiet in our lives
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February 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
A fascinating and powerful peace from @theguardian.com about the #health #wellbeing and #philosophical value of experiencing #quiet. As #critical #noise activists, we want caution against #fetishizing any soundscape, but this perspective is important. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Great, thank you! We appreciate the cautious approach. Consulting with specialists in #noisepollution is exactly what we do ;)
February 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Great, thank you! We appreciate the cautious approach. Consulting with specialists in #noisepollution is exactly what we do ;)
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Is your neighbor’s dog too loud? Maine bill would clamp down on excessive barking
Is your neighbor’s dog too loud? Maine bill would clamp down on excessive barking
Supporters say it would help address neighborhood disruptions, while opponents say it could prompt overreactions and that it's an issue best left to municipalities.
www.pressherald.com
February 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Is your neighbor’s dog too loud? Maine bill would clamp down on excessive barking
We ran into a #BarkingRights advocate on social media who was hard to take seriously. But we do try to respect those we disagree with. We want to find a serious advocate for the status quo in #dog-related #noisepollution. noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/in-s...
In Search of a Barking Rights Advocate: A Call for Thoughtful Dialogue
At Noise Whisperers , we pride ourselves on engaging with the toughest questions in dog-related noise policy. Our goal is not just to advoca...
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February 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
We ran into a #BarkingRights advocate on social media who was hard to take seriously. But we do try to respect those we disagree with. We want to find a serious advocate for the status quo in #dog-related #noisepollution. noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/in-s...
Joking aside, it would be great if we could actually find people who advocate for #BarkingRights who have a #serious argument. Please let me know if you find anyone.
February 12, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Joking aside, it would be great if we could actually find people who advocate for #BarkingRights who have a #serious argument. Please let me know if you find anyone.
I am respectfully curious what protections, if any, you think those impacted by barking dogs should have? From our analysis, even #libertarian advocates like #ElonMusk would be against unregulated impacts of dog-related noise: noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/let-...
Let Freedom Bark? The Inadequacies of Libertarian Dog Barking Policies
As Noise Whisperers , we strive to engage with different perspectives on noise pollution and neighborhood harmony, particularly the contenti...
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February 12, 2025 at 7:47 AM
I am respectfully curious what protections, if any, you think those impacted by barking dogs should have? From our analysis, even #libertarian advocates like #ElonMusk would be against unregulated impacts of dog-related noise: noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/let-...
We definitely agree that imprecise policies will fail and cause problems (see post above in this thread). But we have to ensure that does not lead to a lack of regulation.... much of these discussions are based on confusions about this complexity: noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/15-m...
15 myths driving dog barking policy failures
Discussions on the complexity of crafting equitable and effective dog barking policies are far too often driven by a set of myths that live ...
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February 12, 2025 at 7:41 AM
We definitely agree that imprecise policies will fail and cause problems (see post above in this thread). But we have to ensure that does not lead to a lack of regulation.... much of these discussions are based on confusions about this complexity: noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/15-m...
We partially agree with you (see my post on the Maine law above in this thread).... but not regulating this issue may bring its own problems - you have to ask: Who really is telling who how to live? noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/who-...
Who is Telling Who How to Live? The Asymmetry of Noise Pollution and Personal Freedom
When a dog owner is asked to reduce their dog’s barking, a common retort is: “Don’t tell me how to live!” This reaction suggests that the r...
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February 12, 2025 at 7:39 AM
We partially agree with you (see my post on the Maine law above in this thread).... but not regulating this issue may bring its own problems - you have to ask: Who really is telling who how to live? noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/who-...
We have been looking at the specifics of the #Maine #Dog #Barking policy, there are strengths and weaknesses, but overall it could be a step in the right direction - if the specifics are addressed. noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/navi...
Navigating Noise and Nuance in Maine’s New Dog Barking Bill
Here at Noise Whisperers , we try to keep our finger on the pulse of global policy discourse and innovation related to neighborhood noise. I...
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February 12, 2025 at 7:36 AM
We have been looking at the specifics of the #Maine #Dog #Barking policy, there are strengths and weaknesses, but overall it could be a step in the right direction - if the specifics are addressed. noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/navi...
Our look at the #policy specifics of the #Maine #Senate bill from Rick Bennett aiming to tackle #noise from #barkingdogs. We applaud the effort and offer some additional points to consider. noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/navi...
Navigating Noise and Nuance in Maine’s New Dog Barking Bill
Here at Noise Whisperers , we try to keep our finger on the pulse of global policy discourse and innovation related to neighborhood noise. I...
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February 12, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Our look at the #policy specifics of the #Maine #Senate bill from Rick Bennett aiming to tackle #noise from #barkingdogs. We applaud the effort and offer some additional points to consider. noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/navi...
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We sure do! Check out our '8 Steps to Quiet Streets' guide for comprehensive strategies on reducing neighborhood noise, including dog barking.
🔗You can access it on our Quiet Streets webpage: www.quietcommunities.org/quiet-streets
🔗You can access it on our Quiet Streets webpage: www.quietcommunities.org/quiet-streets
QUIET STREETS — Quiet Communities
www.quietcommunities.org
February 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
We sure do! Check out our '8 Steps to Quiet Streets' guide for comprehensive strategies on reducing neighborhood noise, including dog barking.
🔗You can access it on our Quiet Streets webpage: www.quietcommunities.org/quiet-streets
🔗You can access it on our Quiet Streets webpage: www.quietcommunities.org/quiet-streets
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Some Progressives Understand #Noise: “Like #greenhousegas pollution, #noisepollution is degrading our world — and it’s not just affecting our bodily and mental health, but also the health of ecosystems on which we depend.” #soundscape @ecorinews.bsky.social @sueanderbois.bsky.social t.co/pfj2DZcbNa
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/noise-pollution-mental-health/
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December 13, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Some Progressives Understand #Noise: “Like #greenhousegas pollution, #noisepollution is degrading our world — and it’s not just affecting our bodily and mental health, but also the health of ecosystems on which we depend.” #soundscape @ecorinews.bsky.social @sueanderbois.bsky.social t.co/pfj2DZcbNa
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A Quieter World Is Possible: “#Noise is inevitable in a big city; harmful noise levels are not. ‘It's important to distinguish between the types of sounds that populations will [naturally] produce versus the … unnecessary noise that we're willing to deal with and accept’.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/no-more-noise-toronto-1.7038351
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December 4, 2024 at 9:21 PM
A Quieter World Is Possible: “#Noise is inevitable in a big city; harmful noise levels are not. ‘It's important to distinguish between the types of sounds that populations will [naturally] produce versus the … unnecessary noise that we're willing to deal with and accept’.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
It is not just a single #dog that #barks for too long on a given day... it is the #cummulative and #chronic exposure that matters to many victims of #noisepollution. #PublicPolicy must reflect #reality?
noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/why-...
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Why Sustainable Noise Policy Must Account for Cumulative and Chronic Dog Barking Impacts
The Hidden Cost of an Unchecked Soundscape Policymakers often approach dog barking complaints as isolated incidents, linking each disturbanc...
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February 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It is not just a single #dog that #barks for too long on a given day... it is the #cummulative and #chronic exposure that matters to many victims of #noisepollution. #PublicPolicy must reflect #reality?
noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/why-...
noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/why-...
It might seem obvious, but #housing #density shapes #noisepollution and should inform #publicpolicy for #municipalities. #barking #dogs represent a clear case example: noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-...
The Missing Metric: Why Housing Density Should Inform Dog Licensing Policy
Introduction Municipalities routinely issue dog licenses without considering housing density, leading to excessive barking conflicts and avo...
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February 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
It might seem obvious, but #housing #density shapes #noisepollution and should inform #publicpolicy for #municipalities. #barking #dogs represent a clear case example: noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-...
We are looking to connect with #Behavioral #Science #BehSci experts interested in issues of #Neighborhood #NoisePollution. From our view, there seems to be a gap in this field - with much need to fill it! noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-...
The Behavioral Science Gap in Neighborhood Noise Policy
Neighborhood noise is more than just a matter of decibels—it’s a human and cultural challenge that demands an understanding of our minds, be...
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February 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We are looking to connect with #Behavioral #Science #BehSci experts interested in issues of #Neighborhood #NoisePollution. From our view, there seems to be a gap in this field - with much need to fill it! noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-...
How should #local #government think about the complex issue of #social #norms when it comes to #neighborhood #noisepollution, particularly from #barking #dogs?
noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/no-i...
noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/no-i...
No, It’s Not Normal: How Assumptions About the Social Norms of Dog Barking Prevent Effective Policy
A crisp morning in a small German village. The houses stand in neat rows along the winding streets, their thick timber frames and red-tiled ...
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February 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
How should #local #government think about the complex issue of #social #norms when it comes to #neighborhood #noisepollution, particularly from #barking #dogs?
noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/no-i...
noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/no-i...
One might think #Germany has smart #noisepollution #policy, but a closer look reveals radically ineffective frameworks, leaving victims with no #agency or basic #rights to a healthy home environment. noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/when...
When 35 Euros Buys Your Neighbor a Nightmare: How Germany’s Dog Barking Tax Fails Noise Victims
At first glance, Germany’s dog tax system seems like a model of regulation. After all, requiring dog owners to pay a fee should, in theory, ...
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February 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
One might think #Germany has smart #noisepollution #policy, but a closer look reveals radically ineffective frameworks, leaving victims with no #agency or basic #rights to a healthy home environment. noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/when...
We asked #Grok to reflect what it thinks #ElonMusk
would think about our calls for effective #dog-related #noisepollution #regulation from a #libertarian view (i.e. not at all from our perspective). The results were.... interesting: noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/let-...
would think about our calls for effective #dog-related #noisepollution #regulation from a #libertarian view (i.e. not at all from our perspective). The results were.... interesting: noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/let-...
Let Freedom Bark? The Inadequacies of Libertarian Dog Barking Policies
As Noise Whisperers , we strive to engage with different perspectives on noise pollution and neighborhood harmony, particularly the contenti...
noisewhisperers.blogspot.com
February 9, 2025 at 12:43 PM
We asked #Grok to reflect what it thinks #ElonMusk
would think about our calls for effective #dog-related #noisepollution #regulation from a #libertarian view (i.e. not at all from our perspective). The results were.... interesting: noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/let-...
would think about our calls for effective #dog-related #noisepollution #regulation from a #libertarian view (i.e. not at all from our perspective). The results were.... interesting: noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/let-...
#ClimateAction & #Dog #Barking - they may seem like different issues but there are underlying dynamics of human #behavior and #culture. Let's work together to solve both! noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/why-...
Why We Might Not Solve Climate Change Until We Solve Barking Dogs
At first glance, the connection between barking dogs and climate change might seem tenuous, even absurd. But beneath the surface, both issue...
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February 9, 2025 at 7:25 AM
#ClimateAction & #Dog #Barking - they may seem like different issues but there are underlying dynamics of human #behavior and #culture. Let's work together to solve both! noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/why-...
A classic debate when it comes to barking dogs: Who is actually telling who how to live? #dogs #noise #equality #health #wellbeing #neighborhoods #policy #respect #science #reason #ethics #power #bullies
noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/who-...
noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/who-...
Who is Telling Who How to Live? The Asymmetry of Noise Pollution and Personal Freedom
When a dog owner is asked to reduce their dog’s barking, a common retort is: “Don’t tell me how to live!” This reaction suggests that the r...
noisewhisperers.blogspot.com
February 8, 2025 at 6:49 AM
A classic debate when it comes to barking dogs: Who is actually telling who how to live? #dogs #noise #equality #health #wellbeing #neighborhoods #policy #respect #science #reason #ethics #power #bullies
noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/who-...
noisewhisperers.blogspot.com/2025/02/who-...
@quietcommunities.bsky.social we are wondering if you have any resources or policy positions related to neighborhood noise in general, and dog barking specifically?
February 8, 2025 at 6:15 AM
@quietcommunities.bsky.social we are wondering if you have any resources or policy positions related to neighborhood noise in general, and dog barking specifically?