Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2272580)

Hmmmm.....Sensory deprivation to increase profits?

Of course, one of the most profitable businesses ever uses total sensory overload---Las Vegas casinos.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2272634)

Thanks for the clarification. When I saw the news article and posted , I wasn't thinking of the autistic community or their families. My first response was simply "here we go again" with some inane cause such as global warming or free speech zones. But you are spot on with the assessment that lower stimulation is better for the autistic---my apologies. I wish the news snippet would have given the reason for these special hours.

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager (Post 2272849)

They've been doing it since July...on Saturdays. From Supermarket News:
In July, Walmart tested out the sensory-friendly hours concept from 8-10 a.m. only on Saturdays. Walls with TVs were turned into a static image, the in-store radio was shut off, and lights were dimmed where possible to create an environment more enjoyable for shoppers with autism or other disabilities.

So Golfing Eagles....this affects you 0%! maybe you want to tell us why you hate people with Autism so much???

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2272885)

So, the OP changed his mind once he realized the point of Walmart's decision. However...
We got to see inside the mindset that led the OP to his opinion in the first place.

"Woke mentality" is bad, in his mind. He has a real problem with it. You could say, it hurts him in his feelings place. We should be more sensitive to his feelings place. Except - if we were to do that, we'd be "woke."

So nah - not giving him a pass on this. It was vile, vicious, and mean-spirited of him to even think that "wussification" was a good adjective to use for people who actually give a crap about their fellow human being. There. I'm being "unwoke." Feel better now OP? You're welcome.

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 2272926)

By water. A land grab by water melting near the poles. We could have some seashore property by 2400 here in the Villages.

Originally Posted by Brynnie (Post 2272933)

Before scoffing at this idea, you may want to do some research on Sensory Processing Disorder. I have this disorder, and, believe me, it's no fun to be assailed by bright lights, loud music, and flashing images. In some people it triggers anxiety attacks and migraines, which are debilitating. It would be nice if more people were aware of this disorder, which often masks itself as shyness or unsociability. Unfortunately, there's no cure, except for sufferers to avoid loud concerts, strobe lights, and other multi-sensory activities. Even being in a room where multiple conversations are going on, especially with music in the background, produces anxiety attacks and other physical symptoms that can be unbearable. A little understanding would be nice. Just be glad you're not one of the people who have sensory problems.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2272489)

so-called "wussification" of America. Today Walmart announced that starting Friday they will have "sensory friendly" hours from 8-10 AM when the lights will be lower, the radio off and the TV screens set to a static image. Are they kidding???? What individual or group made this complaint and why in the world would Walmart even give a second thought to listening to them, much less enacting such an idiotic policy.

Let's hope we never get into a real war. I can see it now: "Sargeant, would you please tell the enemy to cut it out---their bombs are too bright and too noisy. Also, you failed to designate which foxholes are free speech zones." We are in trouble.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2273005)

You're making this TOO easy. Woke isn't "bad" in my mind, it's catastrophically terrible and destructive, which every true American already knows. Which, in turn, makes "wussification" the PERFECT adjective for idiotic woke ideas and their implementation.

Originally Posted by dougjb (Post 2272533)

Shouldn't you stick with being a global warming denier?

Originally Posted by alwann (Post 2273020)

I hope the idea catches on. Do you think a restaurant would make a profit if somehow it was quiet enough to hear the person sitting next to you, and it didn't feel like the Ice Age? It'd get my business.

Originally Posted by Caymus (Post 2272644)

Article written by Denise Malloy Deaderick, Senior Vice President and Chief Belonging Officer

Is that a real title?

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2272673)

I like all three of your posts and you are exactly right. Like I stated in my subsequent post, I didn't even think of those hours as being an attempt to accommodate the autistic community. I thought it was just another corporation appeasing some idiotic woke concept to lead us further down the path to destruction. Naturally, if their motivation was to help those individuals, I'm not against it at all---it's hardly an inconvenience to anyone else.

Originally Posted by spinner1001 (Post 2272677)

I’m calling BS.

People/children with autism don’t only shop at Walmart 800-1000am. Nonsense.

Originally Posted by Eclas (Post 2272777)

C'mon now you can't use common sense. That isn't allowed anymore.

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 2272926)

By water. A land grab by water melting near the poles. We could have some seashore property by 2400 here in the Villages.

Originally Posted by TomSpasm (Post 2273027)

Just so everyone knows, it's not just autistic people who have trouble in Walmart. I have Dystonia, which means I have involuntary muscle spasms, primarily with my eyes and other parts of my face, and at times it extends down my right side to affect my neck, shoulder, legs, and feet. Walmart is one of the worst environments for my body. I can be absolutely fine in the parking lot, and less than 10 seconds after walking in the door, my eye or eyes shut down, my right shoulder raises up, and I am a mess. I look forward to trying out this new time period, it would be nice if I don't feel like crap in there.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2272796)

Actually, if people read SUBSEQUENT posts instead of just glancing at the first one, they'd have half a chance of knowing what they are talking about rather than just banging out blither-blather on their keyboards. Or is that too much to ask?

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2273051)

Ah, the sound of a world WITHOUT BLITHER-BLATHER would be a world without sensory OVERLOAD.........I can only dream.........imagine there are no LOUD lawnmowers
............. imagine there are no loud grassblowers to irritate you
.............I wonder if you can
..............no loud golf carts with their governors jacked WAY UP
..............I wonder if you can
...............no LOUD people to pee you off
...............I wonder if you can
...............they say that I am a dreamer
................but, I am NOT the only one

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2272545)

I'm more than capable of multi-tasking:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

PS: I'm don't deny "global warming", its been going on for the last 20,000 years and cyclically many times before that. The "deniers" are those that are oblivious to the obvious truth--that 20,000 years of warming has nothing to do with driving your SUV.

Originally Posted by Brynnie (Post 2272933)

Before scoffing at this idea, you may want to do some research on Sensory Processing Disorder. I have this disorder, and, believe me, it's no fun to be assailed by bright lights, loud music, and flashing images. In some people it triggers anxiety attacks and migraines, which are debilitating. It would be nice if more people were aware of this disorder, which often masks itself as shyness or unsociability. Unfortunately, there's no cure, except for sufferers to avoid loud concerts, strobe lights, and other multi-sensory activities. Even being in a room where multiple conversations are going on, especially with music in the background, produces anxiety attacks and other physical symptoms that can be unbearable. A little understanding would be nice. Just be glad you're not one of the people who have sensory problems.

Originally Posted by TomSpasm (Post 2273027)

Just so everyone knows, it's not just autistic people who have trouble in Walmart. I have Dystonia, which means I have involuntary muscle spasms, primarily with my eyes and other parts of my face, and at times it extends down my right side to affect my neck, shoulder, legs, and feet. Walmart is one of the worst environments for my body. I can be absolutely fine in the parking lot, and less than 10 seconds after walking in the door, my eye or eyes shut down, my right shoulder raises up, and I am a mess. I look forward to trying out this new time period, it would be nice if I don't feel like crap in there.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2272489)

so-called "wussification" of America. Today Walmart announced that starting Friday they will have "sensory friendly" hours from 8-10 AM when the lights will be lower, the radio off and the TV screens set to a static image. Are they kidding???? What individual or group made this complaint and why in the world would Walmart even give a second thought to listening to them, much less enacting such an idiotic policy.

Let's hope we never get into a real war. I can see it now: "Sargeant, would you please tell the enemy to cut it out---their bombs are too bright and too noisy. Also, you failed to designate which foxholes are free speech zones." We are in trouble.

Originally Posted by mikeycereal (Post 2272747)

Hah, how did I know who the OP was before opening the thread? :shrug:

Originally Posted by Rapscallion St Croix (Post 2272958)

My disease is kleptomania. When do they turn off surveillance and send store detectives on break. Also would like to know if they forbid screaming kids during sensory friendly hours.

Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2273096)

It would hard and cruel to control autistic children, ( or your idea to forbid them because of a handicap) when shopping with special needs in public. Although it has been proven even with low functioning, behaviors is 60% better in a sensory friendly environment.

Originally Posted by TJSanson (Post 2273090)

Let's see--well, from what I gather, anyone who may have such sensory issues may not even be allowed in the military; they'd be "4-F'd", if that's the correct term, and, well, such lights and sounds may not bother you particularly, but those on the autism spectrum--like me--might find bright lights and intrusive background music to be disturbing and even distressful. While, I imagine, its presence or absence may not impact you at all either way.

T

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2272489)

so-called "wussification" of America. Today Walmart announced that starting Friday they will have "sensory friendly" hours from 8-10 AM when the lights will be lower, the radio off and the TV screens set to a static image. Are they kidding???? What individual or group made this complaint and why in the world would Walmart even give a second thought to listening to them, much less enacting such an idiotic policy.

Let's hope we never get into a real war. I can see it now: "Sargeant, would you please tell the enemy to cut it out---their bombs are too bright and too noisy. Also, you failed to designate which foxholes are free speech zones." We are in trouble.

Originally Posted by oldtimes (Post 2272500)

I don't see this as a problem. This is to accommodate people/children with Autism. It's no different than handicap ramps or gluten free menus for people with Celiac disease.

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe (Post 2272512)

I know how to have a sensory-sensitive shopping experience every time, and 24/7. Go to that big box store's website and order from that. See, no radio, no TV, no loud noises, no kids running around, no bright lights, no shiny floors or white walls or opening/closing doors, no whatever bothers you.

Problem solved, completely, cheaply, and without inconveniencing anyone else. Easy-peasy.

Originally Posted by Rosethorn (Post 2273119)

Thank you so much for posting this.

If you met me in public, you’d probably like me. I’m likable and personable and I’m a good listener. I’ve written ten books on architectural history. The world would probably call me “successful.”

I’m a nationally known expert in a goofy little niche topic, and I had a good run with my crazy career, and I know that my books have brought many people much joy.

I’m also autistic (high functioning) and bright lights and loud noises are extremely painful to me. In fact, my body interprets loud noises as physical pain. My wiring is a bit different from “normies.”

Being around large groups of people is very difficult.

Online shopping changed my life. Instacart is a dream come true for me. I won’t venture into Walmart unless the need is urgent.

I think it’s wonderful that they’re considering this and implementing it. And the real question is, how does it hurt anyone else if they create a couple hours of “a more peaceful atmosphere”?

Originally Posted by Eg_cruz (Post 2273122)

Wow……. Bah humbug, let’s don’t try to do anything nice for autistic children. If you not like it don’t go then. As a doctor, you would think you know, there’s a lot of autistic children and adults out there, how is this any different then have him motorized scooters for disable.
Be kind Be Better Humans

Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2273096)

It would hard and cruel to control autistic children, ( or your idea to forbid them because of a handicap) when shopping with special needs in public. Although it has been proven even with low functioning, behaviors is 60% better in a sensory friendly environment.

Originally Posted by Rosethorn (Post 2273119)

Thank you so much for posting this.

If you met me in public, you’d probably like me. I’m likable and personable and I’m a good listener. I’ve written ten books on architectural history. The world would probably call me “successful.”

I’m a nationally known expert in a goofy little niche topic, and I had a good run with my crazy career, and I know that my books have brought many people much joy.

I’m also autistic (high functioning) and bright lights and loud noises are extremely painful to me. In fact, my body interprets loud noises as physical pain. My wiring is a bit different from “normies.”

Being around large groups of people is very difficult.

Online shopping changed my life. Instacart is a dream come true for me. I won’t venture into Walmart unless the need is urgent.

I think it’s wonderful that they’re considering this and implementing it. And the real question is, how does it hurt anyone else if they create a couple hours of “a more peaceful atmosphere”?

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2273149)

And yet another person who DID NOT READ any of my SUBSEQUENT posts. Sorry, I'm not going to point again to yet another person how wrong you are. Just go back through the thread and see MY REAL opinion.

Originally Posted by Boomer (Post 2272930)

I wanted to write a post about how people who wake up every morning — looking for something to be angry about — perhaps need to seek less sensory stimulation.

The choice to tune into sources where the goal of the programmers is to provide their devoted audience with a constant barrage of reasons to be furious about something, anything, whatever fires ‘em up — should maybe be reevaluated.


All around us, we are seeing the symptom of the calculated, insidious training, via screens, that has resulted in the need to thrive on anger and the need for validation of that anger. In many cases, that need can become insatiable, resulting in behavior that takes over the personality. This behavior, throughout our country, is affecting relationships on every level.

It is interesting to read about amygdala-hijacking which attributes some of this behavior to basic neuroscience. The emotional part of the brain can become highly susceptible to negative emotions and reactions — if hammered long enough and hard enough.

Maybe people need to step away from their screens of choice for a while and see if they feel better and are not flying-off-the-handle all the time. Give up those marching orders spewed every day about who to bash — and most often it is a bashing of those who are doing no harm, just trying to live their lives but viciously used as easy targets by talking heads with a big following. (‘Following’ is the operative word there.)

Actually, my first thought when I saw this thread was for people who suffer from autism, which can exhibit a wide variety of symptoms. I think it is just fine to try to help this part of our population. Nobody is harmed by this WM plan. But obviously, it must have been the “mean news of the day” on a screen somewhere.


(And, yes, I saw the back-pedaling post. Not enough to erase the pattern though. Maybe it is time to heal thyself.)

Boomer

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2273008)

Sorry to hear about your problem. If you look at subsequent posts you'll see I support the idea---the news snippet I saw had zero explanation of the reasoning behind their new policy. Once Asian explained it, I had more information and adjusted my viewpoint. (PS: that is NOT "backpaddling:)

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2273211)

That was interesting - turning being a good listener into 10 books on an important subject. It is amazing how many real experts are right here among us in The Villages. I wonder if LOUD lawnmowers in the neighborhood bother you? They do me. Too bad that is the exception and not the rule.

Originally Posted by Eg_cruz (Post 2273122)

Wow……. Bah humbug, let’s don’t try to do anything nice for autistic children. If you not like it don’t go then. As a doctor, you would think you know, there’s a lot of autistic children and adults out there, how is this any different then have him motorized scooters for disable.
Be kind Be Better Humans

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2273149)

And yet another person who DID NOT READ any of my SUBSEQUENT posts. Sorry, I'm not going to point again to yet another person how wrong you are. Just go back through the thread and see MY REAL opinion.