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organic1 ago

I have a feeling that the playground is where they allow the already captive children to get outside for a bit and still be watched closely. Don't want them getting a Vitamin D deficiency, you know? This may also be where customers can check out what product they like without parents and other people getting suspicious. I can imagine that a real playground would get confusing for their customers as to which children are the products and which are not, and the potential for the kids to try to make friends with others on the playground and say something that might raise a red flag would be high.

norobotono ago

Possibly, but the playground is surrounded on all sides and therefore is far too public. If they really wanted to give them fresh air and sunshine, some woods would be better than a very public playground.

organic1 ago

True. I thought the playground was fairly secluded myself as it's not really in a neighborhood or park setting, but I haven't spent much time in bog cities such as DC, so your assessment of "very public" is probably correct.

Edit to add: I meant big cities, but my typo actually makes sense, so I'm leaving it the way it is. ;)

norobotono ago

I was going by the google maps picture of it which shows buildings on every side, some of which look residential.

organic1 ago

OK, cool. Thanks for checking and making that more clear.