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Most community boards are simple: a problem, a note, and a hope that someone reads it. Lost items, cleanup requests, and reminders about basic manners show up side by side.

This gallery collects the messages you see in shared spaces every day, but with a little extra touch: emphatic pet warnings, excessive “please don’t” notices, and some creative heads-up posts about theft. It’s all very short, very direct, and above all, very human.

1. Medium-sized or below

A handwritten sign on lined paper reads: "GIVING AWAY OLD CANNIBAL CORPSE SHIRT!!" with red, dripping letters. Text below offers a free shirt and contact info, which is scribbled out in red.
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2. “Not FDA approved”

A printed advertisement for “mail enhancement pills” promises benefits like bigger mail and more confidence. It includes testimonials, a disclaimer about FDA approval, and text warning about possible shipping costs.
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3. Wonder who’s falling for these fake memories

A bulletin board displays printed photos of people with their responses to the question, "What is your favorite memory of 2015?" Each response is typed below the individual's photo.
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4. “I almost just got broken up”

A handwritten note on lined paper sits on top of a washing machine that says, “Can y'all stop leaving earrings and eye lashes in the washer. I almost just got broken & with. Thank you.”
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5. Is he Spiderman?

A handwritten letter on lined paper reads: "Dear Neighbor," and mentions observations like someone buying a pogo stick, kids in strollers, and a Mach-a-male. It ends humorously, signed "your neighbors," with a P.S. about Spiderman skills.
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6. Don’t be a petty thief

A printed note is pinned to a wall. The note angrily addresses a thief who stole a school backpack, listing stolen items and expressing hope for bad karma, with an expletive partially blacked out at the end.

7. Those are very specific rules

A printed notice to residents lists humorous rules, such as no trash bags by doors, no zip lines, no yelling "I AM SPIDER-MAN," and not calling people to the "Shadow Realm." It ends with a warning about evictions for violations.
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8. “Do it in the dark, as you chose to tear up the puzzle”

A printed notice on a wooden door informs residents that someone destroyed a completed puzzle, urges respect for shared spaces, and asks the culprit not to repeat the behavior, emphasizing community and moral conduct.
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9. Someone has had enough with the dog’s “business”

A printed sign asking dog owners to clean up after their dogs and stating that dog feces is not allowed on the roof, with a warning of heavy fines for violators.
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10. Really curious about the story behind this

A sign on a wall
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11. *The chicken is not to be trusted

A photo of a brown hen standing on a sink is taped to a wall. A handwritten note reads: “Hello, Is this your lil brown hen? Please call [number]. I am vegetarian but my partner isn’t. Please hurry.”
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12. Scary warning!

A green trash bin with a taped sign reading: "OLD LADY. If I catch you in the act of putting your dog's crap in our cans, I will cut off your head and bolt it to the hood of my car.
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13. Renters are not allowed to scream out loud

A printed sign on a brick wall addresses tenants, asking them to respect each other by keeping nighttime intimate activities quiet, especially since other tenants have children. The message is signed “BY MANAGEMENT.”
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14. Crystal clear

A display labeled "Evacuation Plan" contains only a sticky note with the word "run." written on it, instead of detailed instructions or a map.
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15. Warning: Loss of hope and despair beyond this door

A brown door with a yellow and white sign reading “NO EXIT ACCESS BLOCKED.” Below, a handwritten note warns not to open the door and lists risks like alarming staff and triggering protocols.
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16. I think building management wants this door closed

A blue door with five printed signs, including a skunk image and messages asking people to keep the door closed due to unpleasant odors and restroom noise complaints.
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17. “Imagine where your shoes have been”

A printed notice from The Lapham Company asks residents not to use their feet to press elevator buttons or push against walls, urging respect for the building and cleanliness.
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18. The tone change at the end makes it hard to take it seriously

A flyer on a wall with a photo of a large detergent bottle. The text mourns a stolen 170-load detergent, asks for its return, and offers forgiveness if it's left on the table. Some text is underlined and emphasized in bold.
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19. But if I don’t post it, is it really happening?

A sign shows a person on stairs near red flames with text: "IN CASE OF FIRE EXIT BUILDING BEFORE TWEETING ABOUT IT." The word "BEFORE" is highlighted in red.
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20. “Why, you ask?”

A printed note on a countertop warns neighbors about a stolen package, requests the return of a purse, tumbler, and small box, and threatens to press charges if items are not returned within 48 hours.
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