CTV News Canada: Swiss town bans tourists from taking photos Relaxnews
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June 1, 2017
A Swiss town has passed a new bylaw banning tourists from taking selfies, Instagram pics and photos in general in a cheeky marketing ploy that claims the ban is for everyone's own good.
In the picturesque town of Berguen/Bravuogn, which is situated about an hour away from St. Moritz, visitors who dare to pull out their camera or smartphone to snap photos of the quaint alpine village, mountain peaks and verdant valley floor, face fines of 5 CHF, equal to about $5 USD, for violating the new law.
The reasoning behind the curious new rule?
It's common knowledge that social media can stir feelings of jealousy, FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), and depression among users, officials say, particularly when scrolling through photos of stunning travel destinations -- much like their quaint Swiss town.
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