Cave Rock, a landmark in the beachside suburb of Sumner, was a hot spot for those looking to snag the area's 'special' Pokemon but locals were unhappy at people who were driving in the area while playing the popular app.
Up to 30 cars at a time were illegally driving across the footpath and parking in a pedestrian zone, and a chain installed to block access had been removed. Sumner residents are fed up with distracted drivers playing Pokemon Go at Sumner Beach in Christchurch. Residents were concerned for their safety.
Concerned resident Peter Hansen contacted the Christchurch City Council on Monday after he got fed up with the illegally-parked players. "They have taken over an area that we should be able to enjoy. "It's extremely unsafe. The cars are parked three deep which is really hazardous for pedestrians as they manoeuvre in and out. "There are two signs saying no parking. It couldn't be clearer than that."
Councillor Paul Lonsdale had a chain put across the footpath on Tuesday to stop drivers going into the area. By Wednesday morning it had been pulled down and Pokemon Go players were back at it. A permanent lifting barrier would be installed, Lonsdale said. "There is a real risk someone could be seriously injured. It's a no-parking area for a reason. "There have been a couple of near misses with mums pushing prams and that kind of thing.”
Which habits of mind should people using the Pokemon Go app use?
ReplyDeleteYou should use the Habits of Mind;
Delete5 Senses- Because, to gather the most 'Pokemons' you must use your surroundings and senses to your best ability. So you can take in in your area and make sure that you aren't in any danger of getting lost or hurt, or affecting someone else.
Stop and Think- If you just ran out of your house without stopping or thinking, you could very possibly injure yourself or someone else. You also might do something without thinking therefore putting yourself in danger or you could even be breaking the law.
Thinking Flexibly- If there was a really hard 'Pokemon' to get and your car couldn't reach it or it was just really hard to get too, you would have to think flexibly and think outside of the box and come up with a clever, innovative solution.
Bella & Lilly
What might be some benefits of playing Pokemon Go?
ReplyDeleteyou will become more fit because of walking so much
DeleteFor everything there is a bright side and the bright side for Pokemon go is that you will be doing lots of fisical activity. While following a Pokemon you will be running and walking around while trying to get the best Pokemon, something you don't do while playing flappy bird.
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DeleteI like the way you compared Pokemon to Flappy Bird Gabrielle. The comparison helped to make your point.
DeleteSome of the benefits of Pokemon Go are its like a fun addicting thing to do to get outdoors it's a great thing to with friends and family.It can be really enjoyable thing to do,trying to get all the best Pokemon and win in battles.You have to look on the bright side of things to have fun doing this awesome game.
DeleteWhat might be some risks or negative consequences of playing Pokemon Go?
ReplyDeleteJust imagine how anti social you would be. All day, for some 24/7 head down, not looking were your going, just for a game. You are putting your life and others in danger if you r driving with your head down. Some seem to believe that just because they play pokemon go means that the saftey rules don't apply for them. Many have been in situations when they have been at risk by themselves or someone alse. There are other ways to get fit and those ways are a lot safer.
DeleteA risk for playing this game would be cars driving off roads. They would be playing Pokemon Go while driving, find a Pokemon, try to get it and BANG, they fall off a cliff. This could also cause injuries because cars could run into pedestrians while trying to catch the Pokemons. Also the game was men't for walking around to catch them, not driving. Caitlyn, Zara & Lily
DeleteVery thorough answers Gabby and Caitlyn. Remember to start your answer with a phrase which makes it clear what the question was, e.g. "Some of the risks of playing Pokemon Go might are..."
DeleteWhat strategies might be put in place so that Pokemon Go players and the local neighbourhood can get on peacefully?
ReplyDeletei think the pokemon go creator should put in a rule that you will get a notification if you go over 35k per hour say something like you cant drive while using the app.
DeleteWhy might this game be so popular?
ReplyDeleteIt could be so addicting because it so addicting because you want to take over gyms and catching rare Pokemon it's also fun seeing lots of places that you wouldn't normally go out to see and it would get you out of your bed and house to find some pokemon and through the parents view it will get lazy kids to get out of the house and do some exercise witch will be good for them and get them to lose weight in a fun way instead of making them go out for long walks/runs.-Elise.E BP
DeletePokemon is so popular because when the adults were young, Pokemon was the best thing in town and they remember how much fun they had so they decided to do it again.
DeletePokemon Go is probably popular because when adults were young they used to watch Pokemon on tv and now they can be the trainer.
ReplyDeleteGood thinking Mitchell! I like the way you have started your answer so it's clear what the question was. Remember to click reply next time so your answer appears inline with the question.
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