Comments on: Dusting for dog-crap in a fancy condo http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Fri, 24 May 2013 12:09:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Mark Temporis http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794887 Mark Temporis Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794887 If you don't live there and just traverse their property to get to the waterfront, what's to stop you from telling the condo association to bugger off? If you don’t live there and just traverse their property to get to the waterfront, what’s to stop you from telling the condo association to bugger off?

]]> By: Mark Temporis http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794888 Mark Temporis Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794888 Does the 500$ fine be enough for the pricey testing when there are significant noncompliers? If even a low level of noncompliance puts the policy into the red, it's no good. Also, pouring bleach on the dog poo is easier than cleaning it up. You could also collect your neighbor's poo and keep it in case you want to screw with them later. One could also taint the doggie DNA with your own by spitting/urinating on the poo as well. Oddly enough, I've heard of kitty DNA testing being good enough to convict a crook, but nothing about using doggie DNA. I'm sure this science would be more useful in identifying the source of dog attacks, etc. Does the 500$ fine be enough for the pricey testing when there are significant noncompliers? If even a low level of noncompliance puts the policy into the red, it’s no good.

Also, pouring bleach on the dog poo is easier than cleaning it up. You could also collect your neighbor’s poo and keep it in case you want to screw with them later. One could also taint the doggie DNA with your own by spitting/urinating on the poo as well.

Oddly enough, I’ve heard of kitty DNA testing being good enough to convict a crook, but nothing about using doggie DNA. I’m sure this science would be more useful in identifying the source of dog attacks, etc.

]]> By: Baldhead http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794121 Baldhead Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794121 SO the fine is $500. How much is the test? It seems to me like this is a money losing proposition that's mostly aimed at one person ("we know it was you and we'll prove it!") SO the fine is $500. How much is the test? It seems to me like this is a money losing proposition that’s mostly aimed at one person (“we know it was you and we’ll prove it!”)

]]> By: Nevermore http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794895 Nevermore Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794895 A couple of years ago this very topic was covered in the Jeugdjournaal (Dutch TV news for kids). Luckily for Dutch pooches it was an April Fools pun. A couple of years ago this very topic was covered in the Jeugdjournaal (Dutch TV news for kids). Luckily for Dutch pooches it was an April Fools pun.

]]> By: donniebnyc http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794132 donniebnyc Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794132 If you see something (shitting), say something. If you see something (shitting),

say something.

]]> By: dole http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794143 dole Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794143 "Turd stirrers" “Turd stirrers”

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794926 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794926 "Luckily for Dutch pooches it was an April Fools pun." Hmm in Germany it's been an actual issue for years, now actually being implemented: "The German town of Volkach is to DNA test every dog so it can fine owners when their pets foul public spaces." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/germany/4400064/German-town-plans-dog-DNA-database-to-stop-fouling.html “Luckily for Dutch pooches it was an April Fools pun.”
Hmm in Germany it’s been an actual issue for years, now actually being implemented:

“The German town of Volkach is to DNA test every dog so it can fine owners when their pets foul public spaces.”
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/germany/4400064/German-town-plans-dog-DNA-database-to-stop-fouling.html

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794419 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794419 i also used pooh flags to shame my neighbors into doing the right thing. you can download my artwork for free: http://www.scoopthepoop.net i also used pooh flags to shame my neighbors into doing the right thing. you can download my artwork for free:

http://www.scoopthepoop.net

]]> By: Chentzilla http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794167 Chentzilla Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794167 I see material for Human Centipede prequel here. I see material for Human Centipede prequel here.

]]> By: lookitsmarc http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794185 lookitsmarc Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794185 "Poop halters" “Poop halters”

]]> By: Ted8305 http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794456 Ted8305 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794456 Got to give give the condo association credit for coming up with a creative idea... Seriously though, how do they think they're going to get a DNA sample any of the dogs? They've got no authority to swab privately owned animals. Got to give give the condo association credit for coming up with a creative idea…

Seriously though, how do they think they’re going to get a DNA sample any of the dogs? They’ve got no authority to swab privately owned animals.

]]> By: TCC http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794215 TCC Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794215 I'd rather have the dna testing for the dogs than the cameras. I see the camera solution as more open to abuse than dna testing the dogs and poop. And the 500 dollar fine will have to do since they probably can't get the "wear it as a mustache" penalty. I’d rather have the dna testing for the dogs than the cameras. I see the camera solution as more open to abuse than dna testing the dogs and poop.

And the 500 dollar fine will have to do since they probably can’t get the “wear it as a mustache” penalty.

]]> By: bkad http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794499 bkad Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794499 <blockquote>They've got no authority to swab privately owned animal</blockquote> Is that true? Why not? Condos are private organizations, and people living in them already agree to a range of arbitrary rules in exchange for their membership.

They’ve got no authority to swab privately owned animal

Is that true? Why not? Condos are private organizations, and people living in them already agree to a range of arbitrary rules in exchange for their membership.

]]> By: desertisburning http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794523 desertisburning Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794523 So...we can dust for doggie doo but we still can't really dust for vomit? So…we can dust for doggie doo but we still can’t really dust for vomit?

]]> By: Forteto http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794012 Forteto Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794012 Not saying that I would.... but I can think of sooo many ways to abuse this system. Not saying I would however. And how does this even work? DNA can be quickly taken from poop? And matched? Not saying that I would…. but I can think of sooo many ways to abuse this system. Not saying I would however.

And how does this even work?
DNA can be quickly taken from poop?
And matched?

]]> By: seyo http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794015 seyo Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794015 It's Gattaca, for dogs (for now). How soon will it be that it's used for humans? It’s Gattaca, for dogs (for now). How soon will it be that it’s used for humans?

]]> By: mappo http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794272 mappo Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794272 Huh. There's something I've never seen before: the words "posh" and "Baltimore" right next to each other. Huh. There’s something I’ve never seen before: the words “posh” and “Baltimore” right next to each other.

]]> By: dole http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794017 dole Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794017 Sounds like a load of shit to me. Sounds like a load of shit to me.

]]> By: nixiebunny http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794020 nixiebunny Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794020 The could take a cue from the Brits and install CCTV cameras in the area. Might me less invasive. Or maybe not. The could take a cue from the Brits and install CCTV cameras in the area. Might me less invasive. Or maybe not.

]]> By: CCinBmore http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794021 CCinBmore Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794021 Hummph - I'm shocked. I've done work at Scarlett Place a couple of times over the years (engineering, not - ahem - biohazard assessment) and this sort of decision making is par for the course. The board there is dysfunctional to the extreme, far more than your average condo board. Oh yeah. It's also worth mentioning that this condo sits right on the harbor close to some high density residential areas. If I lived nearby and needed to walk my dog I'd probably traverse their property regularly just to walk by the water. Of course, I'd also pick up after my dog but that's not a universal practice. Hummph – I’m shocked. I’ve done work at Scarlett Place a couple of times over the years (engineering, not – ahem – biohazard assessment) and this sort of decision making is par for the course. The board there is dysfunctional to the extreme, far more than your average condo board.

Oh yeah. It’s also worth mentioning that this condo sits right on the harbor close to some high density residential areas. If I lived nearby and needed to walk my dog I’d probably traverse their property regularly just to walk by the water. Of course, I’d also pick up after my dog but that’s not a universal practice.

]]> By: sally599 http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794022 sally599 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794022 Considering that what usually happens in these situations is an outright ban on dogs I think this is a nice alternative. Considering that what usually happens in these situations is an outright ban on dogs I think this is a nice alternative.

]]> By: knodi http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794026 knodi Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794026 When I read the story, this image popped into my head: http://tinyurl.com/yaok8bf When I read the story, this image popped into my head:

http://tinyurl.com/yaok8bf

]]> By: lookitsmarc http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794028 lookitsmarc Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794028 What's less expensive and/or creepy? Surveillance cameras catching the poop-leavers or doggy DNA testing? Or maybe a crime-stoppers-esque hotline? "Shit disturbers"? What’s less expensive and/or creepy? Surveillance cameras catching the poop-leavers or doggy DNA testing?

Or maybe a crime-stoppers-esque hotline? “Shit disturbers”?

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794037 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794037 The jokes on them. That's human poo! The jokes on them. That’s human poo!

]]> By: Felton http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794305 Felton Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794305 A great punchline would be if it turned out to not be from a dog. A great punchline would be if it turned out to not be from a dog.

]]> By: uricacid http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794056 uricacid Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794056 I'd be shocked if we found out "resident Steven Frans" owns stock in, or knows someone involved with BioPet... Shocked I say I’d be shocked if we found out “resident Steven Frans” owns stock in, or knows someone involved with BioPet…

Shocked I say

]]> By: IronEdithKidd http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794312 IronEdithKidd Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794312 You win. You win.

]]> By: k88dad http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794068 k88dad Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794068 Thumbs down. I'm sorry, but I have far too much respect for the privacy of these proud Canine-Americans. Isn't DNA testing still expensive and time-consuming? This sounds like using a sledge hammer to place a push pin. I'm thinking Poop Patrol is the way to go. There are always busybodies in every complex. You keep them out of everyone else's, um, poop and you tackle the "fresh steamer" problem, too. Win-win. Thumbs down. I’m sorry, but I have far too much respect for the privacy of these proud Canine-Americans.

Isn’t DNA testing still expensive and time-consuming? This sounds like using a sledge hammer to place a push pin.

I’m thinking Poop Patrol is the way to go. There are always busybodies in every complex. You keep them out of everyone else’s, um, poop and you tackle the “fresh steamer” problem, too. Win-win.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794081 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794081 I live in an appartment where someone allows her dog to pee in the hall on a regular basis. Also some other people hawk lugies on the wall. I have thought about DNA testing every time i see that. I hope these early adopters work out all the kinks. People who can keep their pets responsibly cared for without inflicting nuisances on others can be left alone and those that can't should be punished. I live in an appartment where someone allows her dog to pee in the hall on a regular basis. Also some other people hawk lugies on the wall. I have thought about DNA testing every time i see that.

I hope these early adopters work out all the kinks.

People who can keep their pets responsibly cared for without inflicting nuisances on others can be left alone and those that can’t should be punished.

]]> By: loonquawl http://boingboing.net/2010/05/21/dusting-for-dog-crap.html#comment-794850 loonquawl Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-794850 500$ will cover the lab testing, and then some. The 'then some' will go into repaying the initial database-building and the USEs (unknown shitting entities). Mirroring current trends in explosives, it would also be possible to ditribute food additives that contain nano-scale code-dust. Dog owners with their pets found non-coded would be required to pay for the removal of all USE droppings. Unrelated tidbit: in German, the words for code ('Code') and shit ('Kot') have indistinguishable pronounciations. 500$ will cover the lab testing, and then some. The ‘then some’ will go into repaying the initial database-building and the USEs (unknown shitting entities).

Mirroring current trends in explosives, it would also be possible to ditribute food additives that contain nano-scale code-dust. Dog owners with their pets found non-coded would be required to pay for the removal of all USE droppings.

Unrelated tidbit: in German, the words for code (‘Code’) and shit (‘Kot’) have indistinguishable pronounciations.

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