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and adults wandering outside in masses while staring at their phone. It’s all thanks to the Pokemon Go app that was released on July 7, 2016. The free mobile app gives people an augmented reality where they can view their surroundings through their phone, while it also shows virtual
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Here Are Some Easy Proactive Tips To Ensure Your Association Is Ready For Augmented Reality: noticed a lot of
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visitors at your property recentlyy and see if yourf
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a Pokemon Gym, you’ll need to find someone y as part of the game, you can go
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and request to be removed. Not everyone g and especially y gets their r wish
granted, so your next step is to embrace the Pokemon Go community. Safety First.y
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making sure areas are well lit, any potholes or divots in the lawnare clearly marked and any ongoingy
when work isk not being done. Slip and falls are a common problem in community associations;
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2:00 am trying to catch Pikachu.) Rulel s & Reg
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time to review what you have and consider makingr te to virtual reality ames
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k Pokemon No, No it is only matter of timef only a matter before another virtual reality only
a short tiime of being on the market, and there is always the chance that you won’t have any issues at all. Whether you’re Team Pokémon Go or Team Pokemon
before another virtual reality game
comes along. Our advice is to prepare your association for this trend. Be sure to stress safety to your residents and be proactive about the use of the game on the property. It’s hard to tell if the benefits outweigh the consequences, so that’s up to the vote in your community!
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projects are cleaned up as much as possible this game could magnify this.
the game, you can let them know the safest way toy play. Remind them of any areasy
good old fashioned common sense! (Note to all players, it’s the best idea to creep around your neighbor’s balcony aty
residents from playing and
Make sure your property isy safe for all residents and guests, y for those who are playing Pokemon Go. That could mean y
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