2024-04-23 18:33:21
The poster incorrectly appears to be claiming that this monument is The Cenotaph. It is in fact Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square, which is a traditional location for public celebration. The Cenotaph is a memorial to the British and Commonwealth war dead. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(4-0-9) Author
2024-04-23 18:39:19
NNN - even in the note, it’s described as a “Memorial to the British and commonwealth dead” NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(6-0-2) Author
2024-04-23 19:43:36
NNN - Nowhere in the post is it implied they think it is the cenotaph. There are lots of war memorials. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(6-0-2) Author
2024-04-23 22:54:13
Trafalgar Square itself commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(1-0-2) Author
2024-04-24 06:55:28
There is a difference between celebrating by a memorial and vandalising it. Previous protesters have used the opportunity to deface memorials. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(0-1-6) Author
2024-04-24 12:13:13
NNN- This user is expressing an opinion and as others have said, they merely claim it's a memorial. Even then, a note wouldn't be justified on that alone. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(3-0-0) Author
2024-04-24 15:07:23
The person posting states this is a war memorial, when in fact it is a monument to commemorate Nelson (Nelson’s Column). People regularly sit on the base of the monument, including during pro-Palestinian protests. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(0-0-0) Author