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"Contribution" is pretty subjective. Seattle has historically had quite a bit of industry and R&D that employed lots of regular people, but the current softwar
by chroem- 9y ago
"Contribution" is pretty subjective. Seattle has historically had quite a bit of industry and R&D that employed lots of regular people, but the current software bubble is now crowding it out of the city, while also inflating property values thanks to VC cash. And that's not even getting into the hipsterification culture shift.
- leggomylibro 9y agoI mean contributing like art and culture and teaching; not everyone who comes here for a job has that at the core of their being, despite the way we're treated.
- chroem- 9y agoSeattle's culture has been absolutely ruined by the huge influx of bay area types. Colonizing us and making Seattle more like SF is not a contribution. There was a time in recent memory when the city didn't cater to flamboyant hipsters.
- leggomylibro 9y agoLadies and gentlemen, the typical reaction you can expect when saying 'hi' to someone. Thanks for the succinct example. I won't bother saying I'm not who you think I am; it never helps.
- chickenfries 9y agoYou think this is what qualifies for being treated like subhuman dirt? Buddy...
- Cyph0n 9y agoHeh. OP, try to read some history or learn about how some of the more unfortunate people are living right now. Don't focus on the US -- which is in and of itself an anomaly -- but open your eyes to the whole world. You'll quickly realize how fortunate you truly are.