r/TikTokCringe • u/New_Libran • 26d ago

Discussion The easiest $30k this guy ever made

On October 26, 2022, the judge ruled that Walden's contact with Land should have ended when it became clear that Land was not sleeping in the park or in need of assistance, and that the city was not responsible for Walden's actions.

On November 22, 2022, the city settled the lawsuit for $30,000.

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u/Turbulent-Baker-4638 26d ago

It’s not illegal unless it’s after hours (determined by the park I guess) and you can’t sleep overnight and set up tents, etc. Maybe some other jargon about loitering. Also no homeless people because the U.S. hates what it creates. 

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u/bokmcdok 26d ago

That's nuts. Camping overnight in parks is one of my favourite things to do. Get some beers, barbecue and music and you're golden.

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u/wazeltov 26d ago

You can 100% camp in a park in a designated spot. There's a small reservation fee for doing so.

You cannot camp in a park in an undesignated area after park hours.

These laws are usually aimed at reducing homeless populations, or to ensure that everybody that uses the park helps pay for it's maintenance. Campers are supposed to leave their areas clean, but I'm sure everyone knows that doesn't always happen.

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u/gormami 26d ago

The US hates to see what it created

Fixed it for you.

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u/Turbulent-Baker-4638 26d ago

Creates is correct because it’s currently still happening. 

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u/gormami 26d ago

I misread the comment. First pass I thought you were saying the US hates what homelessness creates, not that the US hates the homelessness it created. So I think we're on the same page.

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u/Turbulent-Baker-4638 26d ago

Ah I see. All good! Same page indeed