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Noise Whisperers
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Bringing Science and Reason to Neighborhood Noise Policies
Keep discussions respectful and serious - trolling does not help anyone.
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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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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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
QUIET STREETS — Quiet Communities
www.quietcommunities.org
February 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM