Scottish minister calls for the closure of Balearics balconing website
Balconing Federation slammed as “absolutely vile”
Christina McKelvie, the Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy in Scotland. | Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter
Palma26/08/2024 11:06
Christina McKelvie, the Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy in Scotland, has hit out at the Federació Balear de Balconing (Balearics Bacloning Federation), a website that record the number of falls apparently as part of the campaign against overcrowding and antisocial tourism.
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Ulla JacksonI like your sense of humour
Interesting to read that residents of Bournemouth, Bibury and Oxford cities in the UK are complaining of tourist overcrowding. So to get away from the hordes, some locals came to Mallorca only to discover even greater overcrowding and protests for them to return home. You couldn't make it up!
As gross as the Federació Balear de Balconing might be, it continues to highlight a terrible problem. The causes might include: Alcohol/drug abuse Mental health issues Stupidity and imitation Poor building design If they help to get these addressed, then the anguish of families, friends, witnesses and emergency services might be spared in the future. Shutting them down risks hiding the problem.
No balconies to UK guests, problem solved, as they seem to have little ideas how to use and behave on a balcony.
This lady is on a power trip. Censorship is never the answer. Although these rankings come across insensitive to those mourning, raising awareness of this trend and its danger is very much needed. Although I don’t agree with celebrating death, I’m hopeful these types of posts discourage others from playing this silly game and harming themselves. If it saves one life, I consider the insensitive posts worth it.