http://disqus.com/by/Quiet_Girl/enSat, 30 Aug 2008 13:00:24 -0000http://star.txstate.edu/content/noise-policies-face-changes#comment-1929279<p>While I agree with the notion that "neighbors need to establish better relationships with their own neighbors to sort out things before even getting the police involved" I feel there is more to it than good communication. I've had many, many neighbours who lack the part of the brain that allows them to realize they do not live in a soundproof bubble. And while I am a believer of first going to the neighbour to address the problem I'm not foolish enough to do that in all situations. There are times when knocking on the neighbour's door is not so smart. It's one thing if the person next door is watching tv too loud but another all together when there is a group of people. I have been advised by a number of police officers that in such instances the smart thing to do is call the police. Why? Because like it or not groups of intoxicated individuals can become beligerent (can you say mob mentality?). Not often but enough to warrant that a single female (or male) should not approach a crowd in such situations.</p><p>Having said that I think what most peple neglect to think about when they are socializing is RESPECT. I'm the last person that would accept a $100 to put up with your party. I value my space and peace too much. Not everyone likes loud music OR noise OR parties. And, not everyone pays rent to listen to the neighbours. So yes, have your socials and fun but RESPECT those around you enough to not infrige your habits on them. If you're event is going to be loud enough to be heard outside your walls than take it elsewhere. The fact is no one lives in isolation and like it or not every action you take part in affects your neighbours. So if you expect me to respect you and your enjoyment of music and socializing then respect me and my enjoyment of silence.</p><p>Side note: when I was looking for a place to live here the constant topic that people I met advised me on was what apartments to not live in because they are party central and noisy, areas where the police constantly frequent because of inappropriate behaviour and too many parties, houses that neighbours had to take petitions to have party people evicted, and the fact that the biggest problem San Marcos police have is complaints from people of too much noise.</p><p>xoxo<br>quiet girl</p>Quiet_GirlSat, 30 Aug 2008 13:00:24 -0000