In Hampstead Heath, London, posters appeared urging gay men to stop cruising and use hook-up apps instead. With a history as a cruising ground since the 19th century, the area has seen recent changes as some residents seek to reclaim it for the local neighborhood. While local authorities quickly removed the signs, discussions highlighted differing perspectives within the community, particularly between younger men favoring apps and older generations who maintain traditional methods. The issue raised concerns of discrimination and acceptance among residents.
One anonymous older gay man told the newspaper that his generation "prefer not to use the apps", adding: "We were here first."
Local resident Michael Pitt said he believed that the people who put up the signs were new to the area, and that other long-time residents have a "live and let live" mind set.
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