Comments on: Save the “Smith’s Shoes” Sign

By: Decatur Metro

Decatur Metro — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:03:13 +0000

Carolyn, you call for moderation and common sense and then you label this post as vilifying the owner? That doesn’t sound like moderation to me.

Also, no one is asking anyone to save a dozen signs. I’m also not calling for some sort of local ordinance that all historic signs be saved. When I write that post feel free to respond in kind.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:43:42 +0000

I agree with you — these preservationist things can get totally out of hand. Moderation and common sense are needed in these matters, and I don’t think any new store owner/business should be vilified if they choose NOT to leave signage in place that is not their own.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:40:12 +0000

If every new business/store were required to keep all previous business/store signs displayed, it would be difficult to determine which business you are looking for or entering! I think there is a practical limit to this idea, so I agree with CoventryResident.

By: Decatur Metro

Decatur Metro — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:22:42 +0000

“I guess my many encounters in years gone by with another city’s extremist historical society (”you can’t move that rock….even though it is hazardous”…it was like Mayberry in that city) may have been the catalyst : )”

You’re certainly not alone in that regard CR. I love preservationists, but like any activist group there are always some extremists unwilling to listen to or consider any opposition. I’m not sure where this issue falls along the spectrum, but I’m beginning to think that if I had written it as a more objective third party, it wouldn’t have received as much blowback.

And no need to apologize. I appreciate you taking the time to voice your concern with constructive criticism.

By: Decatur Metro

Decatur Metro — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:11:55 +0000

Thanks so much for the reply Federico.

Sounds like a good solution and you certainly have my support in keeping the sign intact. Hopefully you won’t get much pushback from the city. If so, it sounds like you’ve got a pretty good contingent of folks behind you already!

Can’t wait for the Pig to open!