This sign is posted repeatedly outside the church at King and Simcoe. I walk past it many times a week going to and from work and it always brings inquiries to my head. Do people often bring their tents downtown to camp? Has there been a big problemt with this in the past? Yes, it is quite a popular place for the bums the sleep, but why not a simple 'no loitering' sign. 'Camping' is so indirect and a little bit ridiculous. You might as well put up a sign that says 'no icefishing' beside it. Perhaps, with the word camping they are trying to be more polite because camping has postive connotations. But, it's almost tempting to pitch a tent and roast some marshmallows just so they can see how absurd the concept really is. If it is for the purpose of giving a more joyous tune to yet another rule we have to follow, then that idea abolishes itself with the giant 'NO' that can only be read with a strict and forceful tone. 'Camping' looks like its just trying to fit inside the margins. The font appears to be a standard sign font, sans serif, simple and to the point. So, just in case you were wondering, no - you cannot camp there! Give a try at the next block over though. :)
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