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One day it was too silent, the air was too clean, there was no obnoxious sounds, exhaust, or dust particulates in the air. So, a guy invented leaf blowers. (lemmy.world)
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[โ€“] Baguette@lemm.ee 6 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

You have a valid point but also having walkable sidewalks is an important thing. You'd need at least a bit of concrete/asphalt to make sure everyone, especially those with disabilities, can move around.

Making sure the leaves are out of the way allows pedestrians to walk safely (no hidden sharp objects, no slipping on wet leaves, etc.) and makes sure those on wheelchairs are also able to pass.

Not sure why raking isn't more popular though. I'm tormented by leaf blowers in the morning at 7:30.

[โ€“] usualsuspect191@lemmy.ca 5 points 14 hours ago

Raking isn't more popular because it's slower and way more work. Blowers are excellent for snow removal too (when it's the light and dry kind).