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[โ€“] NIB@lemmy.world 19 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago) (2 children)

Some countries have it, not all or even most. Sweden is not representative of the entirety of Europe.

In Greece you arent even allowed to camp outside of very limited designated camp sites(though laws in Greece are more like suggestions, so many people still go camping in forests).

[โ€“] Kekzkrieger@feddit.org 7 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Tbf, from first hand experience i can say people are fucking animals when it goes to camping. We used to have places where it was tolerated but people shat and pissed everywhere. Left their garbage behind, food waste attracted animals etc.

People are unbelievable stupid, so they kinda had to ban it and force that ban.

[โ€“] exasperation@lemm.ee 8 points 5 hours ago

i can say people are fucking animals when it goes to camping

It took me reading the rest of your comment, and a lot of thought, before I realized you were using the word "fucking" as some kind of intensifier instead of as the word for "having sex with."

[โ€“] Venus_Ziegenfalle@feddit.org 14 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

In Greece you arent even allowed to camp outside of very limited designated camp sites

Same in Germany

though laws in Greece are more like suggestions

Not same in Germany ๐Ÿ˜…

[โ€“] shekau@lemmy.today 1 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Where would you even camp in Germany be fr

I live in Bavaria so probably on a mountain

[โ€“] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 4 points 12 hours ago (2 children)

England didn't even when part of the EU.

[โ€“] Aux@feddit.uk 1 points 51 minutes ago

England has limited right to roam plus public right of way. This effectively means that most land is accessible one way or another.

[โ€“] calum@lemmy.world 4 points 10 hours ago (1 children)
[โ€“] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 3 points 6 hours ago

I know, this is why I said England rather than UK. Not sure on Wales/NI. Either way, not really a practical option to get there.

[โ€“] Not_mikey@lemmy.dbzer0.com 36 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Is the right to roam really worth the loss of the fundamental freedom to shoot someone who steps on your lawn?

[โ€“] LowtierComputer@lemmy.world 4 points 3 hours ago

Absolutely not!

*continues polishing automatic, sawed-off, pistol grip shotgun

[โ€“] SupraMario@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago

The reason people don't like people wandering onto their land is the usa....is getting sued. The amount of lawyers here which will take a case for anyone or any reason is insane. Even if the person knows they won't win, you who are getting sued, is going to lose money and time because you're going to need to pay a lawyer to make sure you don't lose your clothes by the sueing party.

It sucks, thankfully we have a ton of parks...for now.

[โ€“] RowRowRowYourBot@sh.itjust.works 20 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You have the right to roam. We have the right to organize a nazi party. Which society is freer? /s

[โ€“] fdrc_lm@lemmy.blahaj.zone 31 points 1 day ago (1 children)

In Italy we have both so, take that I guess ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿฅฒ

[โ€“] easily3667@lemmus.org 3 points 13 hours ago

So do the Germans now

[โ€“] Lemmist@lemm.ee 17 points 1 day ago (4 children)

English title and German text? That's bad. You shouldn't do that. Go stay in the corner.

[โ€“] lesatur@lemmy.wtf 5 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

What exactly are you talking about?

The video is from an American expat living in Germany with her family. Her video is originally in English.

YouTube started a feature where they auto translate videos to your assumed language. Might that be the case here?

[โ€“] Lemmist@lemm.ee -4 points 12 hours ago (2 children)

I'm not talking about YouTube or video's author.

I'm talking about this very thread. Look at the title. Look at the message. Analyze language. Think about how the situation looks for those who don't know German.

:)

[โ€“] lesatur@lemmy.wtf 2 points 9 hours ago

There is no German text when I look at the OP.

[โ€“] fdrc_lm@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

I stopped pretending being smart a while ago, so Iโ€™m genuinely lost ๐Ÿ™ƒ Also I donโ€™t speak German, except I only know โ€œkunsthistorischesโ€ for some reason

[โ€“] ECB@feddit.org 0 points 8 hours ago

I guess you visited vienna?

[โ€“] HK65@sopuli.xyz -1 points 13 hours ago

Sprich Deutsch du Hurensohn!

[โ€“] NotLemming@lemm.ee 5 points 1 day ago

You forgot Austrian woman... Singing in English.

[โ€“] Tiger@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Great content, as someone who โ€œstealth campsโ€ often I would love that openness. Thank you for sharing.

[โ€“] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

The right to roam specifically does NOT include camping though.

The video said in some Nordic countries it does, you just can't be in close proximity to the land owners house.

[โ€“] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

No one will report you roaming if you open carry. /s

[โ€“] Aux@feddit.uk 1 points 50 minutes ago

Except for those who open carry too.