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Not technically, no, but this language: > If you insist on living in NYC for any reason Strongly suggests that living in NYC is only something people do if th
by ysavir 5y ago
Not technically, no, but this language:
> If you insist on living in NYC for any reason
Strongly suggests that living in NYC is only something people do if they have reason to _insist_ on it, and not because it's just a place where people want to live.
Someone could just as well say that "If you insist on living in a suburb for any reason, then working from home is probably more comfortable..."
- cmelbye 5y agoNew York is culturally known as a city that never sleeps, an expensive city, a crowded city, a city with muggy summers and bone-chilling winters, etc. There have been countless songs, books, and tweets written about how it takes a certain level of resolve to thrive there. That doesn't mean that people don't enjoy living there.
- ysavir 5y agoNot sure if this was meant towards me or the parent comment, but I'll mention that I am a satisfied NYC resident.
- endisneigh 5y agoYou’re reading too much into it. And yes, someone could insist on living in a suburb. Urban and suburban living each have their own advantages. Therefore one could insist on living in each for any reason, hence my comment.
- ysavir 5y agoI don't think I'm reading too much into it. There is a big difference between these two sentiments: > If you live in NYC > If you insist on living in NYC for any reason
- endisneigh 5y agoLol I’m the author of the comment and am telling you my intent.
- slothtrop 5y agoWords convey things irrespective of your intent
- Will_Do 5y agoThis is a silly argument but I disagree. Seemed like a perfectly neutral statement to me, including "I insist on living in NYC because I think it's the best place to live"