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Do you think that grafitti is vandalism or art?
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It depends... lame scrawl is ugly and pointless... detailed graffiti on ugly/old buildings is refreshing. True artists know the difference and don't vandalise good looking buildings/walls/trains. Though many would beg to differ... real tagging is about respect. Respecting nice buildings, and respecting the art of others.

2 Replies to kimbalee1's answer

what is "respectful" about defacing someone elses property?

If it's an ugly building with paint peeling off and whatnot... you are doing them a favour.

We have a lot of gang territory grafitti in the big cities near me. That is

always vandalism.

1 Replies to Mags59's answer

you are sooo right--nothing artistic about that stuff.

Vandalism. And I am amazed at the reaction that grafitti vandals deploy --when confronted. Here is Southern California --they have killed quite a few people. If I confront someone and they try to kill me--I will probably make sure they die---and not me and my family. They seem to be 'extremely disrespectful' of others and their property.

1 Replies to marketingpro's answer

Really??? I didnt know it was that bad--good luck and stay armed.

If the graffiti is asked for, fine--otherwise no mater how beautiful, it is vandalism!

I think is an art, is beautiful, but it complement is the vandalism, that's the only think bad, i think... sometimes, should great this boys paint the graffiti in their house... =0)

4 Replies to gilberto's answer

a lot of them show no respect for someones property and that is bad if it is art or not.

Yes, but personality, I agree that they have no respect, but remember that most of this boys never have "studies", also, hey have a Disintegrated family and that's the only think that they can do, talking about an activity doesn't kill anybody...

well, if it is OK with the people then it is OK with me, I understand the problem and wish they had a good way to show there talents

Ok, I agree

tuff tuff choice here rab. culture of poverty hard 4 me 2 understand. & that's where i think this 'art' comes from - the street. it's amazing in & of itself, but often, on a beautiful bldg, i find it offensive & outta place. but an expression 4 'troubled' peeps? well...???