I went to Boro a few years back....Thought it was an absolute dump. Then some bloke guided us to some bar where the drink was cheap as anything and all the birds had their titties out....As a 16 year old boy I left Boro thinking it was heaven!
I think its very necessary. I'm hoping and assuming it's just temporary and after the 19th it will be removed, but it's good to see measures put in place to avoid touting.