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8. Why not get rid of all stairs and put a moat around the building. Two advantages

Tue Jun 23, 2026, 04:22 PM

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The moat keeps out the criminals

The residents can jump into the moat.

The only downside is having to clean out the algae every month.

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States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper. Some safety experts are worried [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Tuesday OP

We don't just need affordable housing Mad_Machine76 Tuesday #1

The single staircase thing is a good change. EdmondDantes_ Tuesday #2

You're right, but this is magat world now. ananda Tuesday #3

Valid at the moment. But we have elections coming soon EdmondDantes_ Tuesday #5

From your lips to god's ears. ananda Tuesday #9

Except the evidence doesn't support that as noted in the original article EdmondDantes_ Tuesday #7

they're modern now. they wont always b. mopinko Wednesday #11

We need to cap housing prices Matthew28 Tuesday #4