[tablespoon]

> I don't think I understand what you are trying to say here.

You're making the error of focusing too much on technological gizmos as "solutions."

> Point is, businesses need to keep up with the times. Just stating that lightning keeps thieves away is not going to cut it.

The context here is banning the lighting.

[manuelabeledo]

Why is it a mistake? Genuinely curious.

If some “gizmo” has the potential to make something better for a little investment, why not consider it?

[nottorp]

The gizmo isn't good as a deterrent. Only for maybe catching the thieves after the fact.

Just like police cars patrolling neigborhoods at night lead to a drop in petty crime even if they don't actually catch anyone.

[manuelabeledo]

Alright, then where’s proof that keeping showcases lit is a deterrent?

So far it seems just the word of a random Internet stranger against mine.