IN BLANKSTARE NEWS: No staring allowed

No staring allowed … A nightclub in Sydney, Australia, has instituted a “no stare policy.” That means no staring at anyone in the club – unless you get consent from the person to stare at them. Club 77 will have safety officers in pink vests to enforce the “no staring” rule. If you don’t comply, police can be called. The club also discourages people from coming there if their “sole purpose” is to “pick up” someone. The club said it encourages people to “interact with strangers” but “any engagement MUST begin with verbal consent.”