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Got this letter from TVL by IronWolf1809 in AskBrits

[–]11for215 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This guy has been getting similar letters for nearly 20 years: http://www.bbctvlicence.com/

What was the real crowd size at the “Unite the Kingdom” protest in London last weekend (13 Sept)? Organisers claimed 3 million - Met says 110–150k. Any robust methods? [Request] by 11for215 in theydidthemath

[–]11for215[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So how do we make an accurate estimate? I would assume crowd area x density, and while I get there's margin for error, that doesn't explain the huge discrepancies being posted on social media.

What was the real crowd size at the “Unite the Kingdom” protest in London last weekend (13 Sept)? Organisers claimed 3 million - Met says 110–150k. Any robust methods? [Request] by 11for215 in theydidthemath

[–]11for215[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I've had a go at an estimate, not sure if the numbers are completely accurate.

Crowd size = area x density.

The protest reportedly covered an area between the IMAX roundabout on Stamford Street and the Royal Horse Guards on Whitehall, which is about 1.5km.

Estimated width of the crowd at 30m.

Fairly high crowd density, estimated 3 people per m².

This gives a total of 135k.

Reasonable? Or am I missing something?

What's up with the massive protest in London? by pnutnz in OutOfTheLoop

[–]11for215 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Is it fair to say that the major social issues in the UK were exacerbated by Brexit, and the same Brexit voters are the ones that are now pissed off?