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THE BIG QUESTION

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Manchester University students’ union has voted to ban clapping because it could trigger anxiety and said “jazz hands” should be used to show appreciati­on.

Do you agree?

YES 4% NO 96%

No. I have ADHD and suffer from low tolerance to loud noises, but I think this is a step too far. GIGLAMESH

Yes. Ignorance is rife. Our young son has a sensory processing disorder and cannot handle loud noises such as clapping. ANTHONY VAUGHN

Yes. My son is autistic and hypersensi­tive, meaning things are 10 times louder to him than us and cause him pain. VICKY CROWTON

No. In a few years’ time they’ll wonder how they could have done such a silly thing. ADAM

No. Everything will be banned soon in case it causes anxiety in someone. Total madness! ALI4

No. The students absolutely must protest this by unanimousl­y disregardi­ng this ludicrous rule. NEBULA0024

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