Salem is Over Touristed. Please don’t come here.
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Salem is Over Touristed. Please Don’t Come Here
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Salem is Over Touristed. Please Don’t Come Here
r/travel is a community about exploring the world. Your pictures, questions, stories, or any good content is welcome. Clickbait, spam, memes, ads/selling/buying, brochures, referrals, classifieds, surveys or self-promotion will be removed.
More on the moronic changes to Washington Street...this time from emergency services. The entitled bicycle lobby lies and tells you there's no issue.
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.
FFS really?!
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.
"Trickle Down Housing" is a bullshit proposition....so much for "social justice" in Salem.
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.
Is allowing a giant development that will inevitably displace a vibrant minority community when they are priced out, while catering to wealthier carpetbaggers that can afford the rents, the kind of "social justice" Salem wants? If so, your hypocrisy is showing and you're the real problem.
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.
Another illegitimate city survey! Share your high score for the number of times you fill it out and let’s see what results are actually shared with city residents!
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.
Canary in the coal mine? Local small businesses being squeezed out does not bode well for our community. How's that tourist economy treatin' ya Salem? Bring on the Marriotts, Chinese made witch kitsch and luxury apartments!!!! Woo hoooo!!!!
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.
OMG It's STILL NOT ENOUGH!!!!
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.
More will NEVER be "enough" for a YIMBY
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.
Is Salem Really "Welcoming and Inclusive"? Doesn't Seem Like It is Does It?
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.
The Washington Street fiasco is having predictable consequences. But sure...let's give entitled bicyclists a raised bike lane on the sidewalk.
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.
This is what thoughtful and truthful analysis looks like:
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.
Got some great advertising for this subreddit! Thanks!!
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.
Online Life in Salem
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.
Salem "leaders" are considering forcing ranked choice voting on our community. Does ranked choice voting create barriers for minority voters? This February 2025 study from Harvard's Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at The Kennedy School says "Yes."
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.
Neighborhood Associations are public forums that are regularly used by government to inform the public about initiatives, canvas for public opinion, etc. This subreddit is NOT an equivalent forum. I'm afraid some in our community do not understand the difference.
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.
Salem Has a Problem with Biased Neighborhood Associations
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.
City Seal Task Force - The Insanity/Ignorance Marches On…
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.
I distrust any candidate whose events include Julie Curtis. Curtis is a partisan minder that does not live in our community but inserts herself at every and any opportunity. She should stay in Danvers where she lives and stop infecting our community with her unwanted presence.
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.
I wouldn't want to work with Erin Turowski. I don't think she should be a city councilor either.
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.
This year's best Halloween costume idea: Resident of Barcelona
Salem is a special place and it is threatened by over-tourism, questionable political leadership, increasing development and a myriad of issues of concern. Often times the message presented to our community by public figures and their supporters regarding these topics is skewed, incomplete or just plain lies. Let's talk about what is left out of public discussions hosted by politicians and their supporters. Facts matter. The truth matters. THIS SUBREDIT IS NOT INTENDED FOR TOURISTS.