[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Well no, but there's also nothing to suggest that this information wasn't available already - if not in printed form, at least as "local knowledge" (don't play in the canal, it's dangerous, risk of drowning, etc.). Basically I think it's unlikely that the group didn't know that they were being risky messing around in the water (like teens messing around on train tracks / building sites). In fact if anything, the risk / bragging rights are half of the fun for teens.

As a theory, I'd actually suggest that specifically printing out a pamphlet about a risky place / activity and handing it out is practically an invitation for certain teens, to come and test their luck.

Like the proverbial switch that has a little sticker attached saying "DO NOT PRESS". It just makes people all the more curious.

Not that your trying to put a whole generation in a box or owt...lol

Anyhoo all I said was that it would be nice to see a revival of the public information film, like the tufty club ( from the 70's) it was beneficial, mind you my accident on a bypass was prior to my exposure to tufty

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