tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post4258683387885674389..comments2024-02-28T13:25:04.085-05:00Comments on Smiling Sally: Blue Monday - Tagging TrainsSmilingSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479373067844173653noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-60214877241359613162009-04-08T14:17:00.000-04:002009-04-08T14:17:00.000-04:00Great post. Too bad these people couldn't put some...Great post. Too bad these people couldn't put some art where someone wants it. I like this weekly feature too. I checked out a few of the links and enjoyed them very much.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265301061583417768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-71416513720644792192009-04-07T06:20:00.000-04:002009-04-07T06:20:00.000-04:00yes I agree with you Sally. What annoys me even m...yes I agree with you Sally. What annoys me even more is when the artist 'feels' that they have the right to deface someone's property with their artwork. JudithJudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216978672594822130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-44108974839435267012009-04-06T21:51:00.000-04:002009-04-06T21:51:00.000-04:00Hey Sally; Too bad they don't put their talent fo...Hey Sally; Too bad they don't put their talent for painting to good use. Instead of defacing privet property. <BR/><BR/> Hugs;<BR/> AlauraCottage Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-67517317328972192272009-04-06T21:31:00.000-04:002009-04-06T21:31:00.000-04:00I just got to post for Blue Monday on my other blo...I just got to post for Blue Monday on my other blog. It is related to this special Easter week.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-85132979652567072392009-04-06T20:29:00.000-04:002009-04-06T20:29:00.000-04:00Hey Sally...I see these all the time down here..I ...Hey Sally...I see these all the time down here..I hate to see the old railcars painted up like that...the old trains are such a part of our history. <BR/><BR/> Happy Blue Monday girl...not that I'm a blue person but I just wanted to wish you a Blue Monday seeings as how you kinda like blue and all..that's all I'm saying...just wanted to be kind to a friend and all...seeing as how you love blue..not that there is anything wrong with that mind you....huh...why did you open the door like that Sally...ohhhh I see...don't want me to wear out my welcome...how sweet of you! lol lolPickethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00988937069675602267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-40876687561711258742009-04-06T19:52:00.000-04:002009-04-06T19:52:00.000-04:00I agree with you...it is defacing private property...I agree with you...it is defacing private property!Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14193049178630106990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-45844776400404856272009-04-06T19:02:00.000-04:002009-04-06T19:02:00.000-04:00Artistic vandalism, based on gang territorialism. ...Artistic vandalism, based on gang territorialism. And vast amounts of it are created by adults, not kids. Life in "that other America," fighting for survival in neighborhoods that few of us ever venture into, or begin to understand.<BR/><BR/>Yes, the costs of cleanup are passed on to us, IF it's cleaned up at all. Tag and graffiti removal rarely becomes a priority until neighborhood incomes rise above the subsistence level. Wealthier neighborhoods aren't the provenance of taggers ... you're more likely to see spray-painted obscenities (written by the middle class kids who live there) than actual tagging.<BR/><BR/>Tagging IS art -- territorial gang-related art -- and tagging trains is a relatively safe way to get your name/gang/tag out into the world beyond your own neighborhood.<BR/><BR/>Do I condone it? No. Do I understand it? Yeah, I do. I've worked with these kids, taught them and counseled them and tried to help them create better lives for themselves and their families. And I do see the art in it, which is one heck of a lot more than I can say for Rap music ... aaargh!<BR/><BR/>Victoria<BR/>30 Days of Junkin' in AprilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-65667420638504327442009-04-06T18:37:00.000-04:002009-04-06T18:37:00.000-04:00If it's vandalism, it's not art. It costs thousan...If it's vandalism, it's not art. It costs thousands of dollars to clean this off of just one car and that cost is passed on to the passengers and the freight customers (you and me). The rail industry is already hurting and has been since way before our latest economic woes. This just makes me sad.<BR/><BR/>RobinRobinfromCAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991684488709559707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-92022621039202380242009-04-06T17:41:00.000-04:002009-04-06T17:41:00.000-04:00Afternoon, Dear Smiling One! Oh my! Blue abuse! I ...Afternoon, Dear Smiling One! Oh my! Blue abuse! I can't read what it says on these train cars! Am I supposed to? <BR/>Be a sweetie,<BR/>Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-75906806932787203982009-04-06T17:27:00.000-04:002009-04-06T17:27:00.000-04:00I say it is defacing. I might join your Blue Mond...I say it is defacing. I might join your Blue Monday next time. This is fun. :-) Have a nice day!The blog of MBWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17275802219275053428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-50171870999400381292009-04-06T16:20:00.000-04:002009-04-06T16:20:00.000-04:00Some of it is really neat but it is still vandalis...Some of it is really neat but it is still vandalism if it is not their own property or if they have not been invited to do the tagging. Hope you are having a great Monday!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862436836886238624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-35207818975503433612009-04-06T16:15:00.000-04:002009-04-06T16:15:00.000-04:00Thanks for coming to visit, and for hosting.Love a...Thanks for coming to visit, and for hosting.<BR/><BR/>Love all the blue posts.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Barbara JeanBarbara Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740517393541058936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-62096612740552140802009-04-06T14:35:00.000-04:002009-04-06T14:35:00.000-04:00Sally, I'm back again. It was easy to find somethi...Sally, I'm back again. It was easy to find something blue to post. Thanks for letting me play. RubyRubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00846836871901554431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-42792977737568468002009-04-06T14:34:00.000-04:002009-04-06T14:34:00.000-04:00I guess graffiti has taken on an art of it's own. ...I guess graffiti has taken on an art of it's own. Great photos!Sorry I'm so late in participating, but I always say, "better late than never"!Kathy's Red Door Welcomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333581270892057930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-11194767816626576222009-04-06T14:02:00.000-04:002009-04-06T14:02:00.000-04:00I do think it is artful, but it is also defacing. ...I do think it is artful, but it is also defacing. They should practice their art in legitmate ways.Barbara H.http://barbarah.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-9341798098849310172009-04-06T13:55:00.000-04:002009-04-06T13:55:00.000-04:00I think it is art, but not all art is legal. I li...I think it is art, but not all art is legal. I like to look at it when trains go by in our neck of the woods. I’m not sure how I would feel though if I bought a brand new train and someone defaced it right away…good post! Happy Blue Monday!<BR/><BR/>Heidi Jo the Artist<BR/>http://swirlsofcreativity.etsy.com<BR/>Come Check Out ~ Swirls of Creativity’s Purple Thursday ~ Every Thursday!<BR/>http://swirlsofcreativity.blogspot.comHeidi Jo the Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08291606337218514916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-810768289766716822009-04-06T13:40:00.000-04:002009-04-06T13:40:00.000-04:00You are a riot!WendyYou are a riot!<BR/>WendyPink Slippershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756940060691463596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-11302700458248457722009-04-06T12:48:00.000-04:002009-04-06T12:48:00.000-04:00We once went to see some ancient rock carvings fro...We once went to see some ancient rock carvings from early Nevada Indians and I pondered was this considered graffiti in that day. The artistic quality of them is awesome but I am "The Obedient Daughter" at heart and it not their property so it is a no no. <BR/><BR/>Have A Wonderful Day<BR/>from Roberta AnneThe Raggedy Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967298521893250721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-83893199535959284822009-04-06T12:35:00.000-04:002009-04-06T12:35:00.000-04:00Happy Blue MondayI think its great art but it is d...Happy Blue Monday<BR/>I think its great art but it is definately defacing property! Where does that art belong then I wonder...I don't know.<BR/><BR/>I love your header too. So lovely and blue!<BR/><BR/>have a lovely day<BR/>JudiJudihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01250508159885561102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-83206934634189547642009-04-06T12:27:00.000-04:002009-04-06T12:27:00.000-04:00Hi Sally! just posted my first Blue Monday post~ t...Hi Sally! just posted my first Blue Monday post~ thanks so much for doing this!Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653606644771781660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-22284427170132033612009-04-06T11:56:00.000-04:002009-04-06T11:56:00.000-04:00Can't say much more than what's already been said,...Can't say much more than what's already been said, but I'll give you my educator perspective...<BR/><BR/>Where was a classroom teacher or art teacher when this kid was doodling all over his notebooks...b/c ya know he was! (Probably defacing school desks too!) When still teaching, I was always on the lookout for these kinds of kiddos...the ones where art and creativity didn't mesh with a typical day in the public school classroom!<BR/><BR/>Too bad their talent and creativity isn't gracing the walls of a private art gallery instead of defacing public property!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17633704862629969672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-2765293444476939102009-04-06T11:43:00.000-04:002009-04-06T11:43:00.000-04:00I agree - defacing public property for sure. Somep...I agree - defacing public property for sure. Someplace I read there was a place built for taggers to put up their artwork, and it saved the other places from defacement.<BR/>Thanks for posting Blue Monday. Blues are so beautiful and it's amazing how many wondrous blues there are!Ruthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06805965276576489908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-2357030942665786672009-04-06T11:38:00.001-04:002009-04-06T11:38:00.001-04:00Sally,I never heard of the term "tagging", but I a...Sally,<BR/><BR/>I never heard of the term "tagging", but I agree with everyone wholeheartedly~this is not the way to display your artistic abilities.<BR/><BR/>xoxo<BR/>JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-28589226294263240152009-04-06T11:38:00.000-04:002009-04-06T11:38:00.000-04:00I like the first comment...Blue Abuse! Anyway, I t...I like the first comment...Blue Abuse! Anyway, I too think it is defacing property even though some of it looks quite good. Those who do that should find a better way to display their art.Neabearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311437927263063301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102673914317853060.post-72608189155773808912009-04-06T11:20:00.000-04:002009-04-06T11:20:00.000-04:00We have a little pub that invited local artists to...We have a little pub that invited local artists to do a mural on a wall that faces an alley.. That is different than what was done to those trains.<BR/>You can be sure on your tax dollars will be used to clean it off...so to me it is not art but defacing public property.<BR/>I am new to Blue Monday...I love blue though..Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323768335143979148noreply@blogger.com