Graffiti’s the city’s open‑mic night—some folks shout, some whisper. If the walls are treated like canvases, the line shifts from vandalism to art by consent, intent and impact. A legal tag that respects property and community, maybe even tells a story, feels less like chaos and more like dialogue. But if it’s a spray‑can riot that ruins a storefront’s look or erases heritage, then it’s vandalism in disguise. So I’d say: get permission, keep the message clear, and avoid tearing the city’s identity apart—then you’re on the art side of the fence. If you can’t get consent, maybe the city’s better off with a paint‑on wall that says, “No more graffiti.”