The frequency of graffiti did not change following posting of a sign prohibiting writing on the walls in a men's washroom. After blackboards were installed, the numbers of graffiti increased significantly. It was hypothesized that the ease of making a graffito response is a controlling variable and that the reported method will produce a large number of responses. Data did not support the idea that graffiti reflect important social issues.
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