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Who made you the judge of where people get to live?

by fredsmith219 4y ago

User23 4y ago
- dang 4y ago
  You've been breaking the site guidelines egregiously lately—in fact, you've been an asshole repeatedly, such as in this thread and these: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32465482 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32465482 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32464502 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32464502 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32459965 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32459965 That's seriously not ok. We ban accounts that do this, and in fact have had to ask you many times in the past to stop doing this. I don't want to ban you, because you've also posted good things and it doesn't seem like you've been breaking the rules consistently. But if you don't fix this, we're going to have to. If you'd please review https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html and stick to the rules when posting here, we'd appreciate it.
kcplate 4y ago
You may not like their delivery, but they make a reasonable point.
- edmcnulty101 4y ago
  But what if their community sucks though? Being serious.
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- saxonww 4y ago
  No they really don't. It was a terrible attitude and a bad comment. The poster would be bringing money into the community. They would be paying taxes; if they buy a house, there will probably be property taxes, which typically support local utilities, schools, libraries, etc. They'd be shopping at local stores. The poster asked about schools, so they probably have or will have at least one kid - so purchasing things for at least 3 people. That doesn't sound parasitic to me, it sounds more like investment. What people are afraid of is not "parasites," it's growth changing the size and character of their community. Which I'm afraid is just the way of things, especially if the area you live in becomes desirable.
  - shrubble 4y ago
    Every item you mention in your post, only concerns money. Do you see that materialistic attitude as accurately representing your views?
    - saxonww 4y ago
      Sure. I think our society uses money as a medium of exchange, and that trade helps communities of all sizes fill gaps in skill and supplies that they're not able to provide on their own. And I'd also argue that talking about someone paying taxes to support local services is not "only concerned with money," but whatever makes you feel enlightened, I guess.
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drewcoo 4y ago
I think the GP's NIMBYism is justified by the threat of gentrifying small towns. On a similar note, many states would like Californians to stay in California and stop trying to Cailifornify everywhere else.
- davidw 4y ago
  California needs to build more housing.
- ch4s3 4y ago
  One assumes that people are leaving California to some extent because they don’t like it enough to stay and are choosing a different place. Lots of people move from NY to Florida and Florida isn’t becoming NY, those people become Floridians.
- joeblubaugh 4y ago
  So build a wall.
jacknews 4y ago
Indeed, this is also something the OP should be mindful of. Some small towns might have a stifling, backward local community. Better to let those communities just wallow in their pettiness.
II2II 4y ago
It may not have been well articulated, but one should ensure they are welcome in a small town before investing in it. I live in a small city where people like to point fingers at newcomers for pricing locals out of the market (and yes, that includes people who move here to WFH). It's a big enough and anonymous enough city that it isn't going to affect one's life. The small towns I've lived in were small enough that it would affect one's life. That isn't to say that one shouldn't look to move to small towns. If you're willing to live on their terms, they can be welcoming places. As for judging where people get to live, I understand that sentiment. We certainly don't give governments that power because we love freedom. Laws also exist that try to limit discriminatory practices when people try to find housing. Unfortunately, it is near impossible to regulate how a community will respond to others. Just something to think about, particularly if one's approaching a new town with only their personal desires in mind. EDIT: word choice, for clarity.

Who made you the judge of where people get to live?

User23 4y ago

dang 4y ago
You've been breaking the site guidelines egregiously lately—in fact, you've been an asshole repeatedly, such as in this thread and these: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32465482 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32465482 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32464502 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32464502 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32459965 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32459965 That's seriously not ok. We ban accounts that do this, and in fact have had to ask you many times in the past to stop doing this. I don't want to ban you, because you've also posted good things and it doesn't seem like you've been breaking the rules consistently. But if you don't fix this, we're going to have to. If you'd please review https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html and stick to the rules when posting here, we'd appreciate it.

kcplate 4y ago

You may not like their delivery, but they make a reasonable point.

edmcnulty101 4y ago
But what if their community sucks though? Being serious.
- deleted 4y ago
  [deleted]
saxonww 4y ago
No they really don't. It was a terrible attitude and a bad comment. The poster would be bringing money into the community. They would be paying taxes; if they buy a house, there will probably be property taxes, which typically support local utilities, schools, libraries, etc. They'd be shopping at local stores. The poster asked about schools, so they probably have or will have at least one kid - so purchasing things for at least 3 people. That doesn't sound parasitic to me, it sounds more like investment. What people are afraid of is not "parasites," it's growth changing the size and character of their community. Which I'm afraid is just the way of things, especially if the area you live in becomes desirable.
- shrubble 4y ago
  Every item you mention in your post, only concerns money. Do you see that materialistic attitude as accurately representing your views?
  - saxonww 4y ago
    Sure. I think our society uses money as a medium of exchange, and that trade helps communities of all sizes fill gaps in skill and supplies that they're not able to provide on their own. And I'd also argue that talking about someone paying taxes to support local services is not "only concerned with money," but whatever makes you feel enlightened, I guess.
  - deleted 4y ago
    [deleted]

drewcoo 4y ago

I think the GP's NIMBYism is justified by the threat of gentrifying small towns. On a similar note, many states would like Californians to stay in California and stop trying to Cailifornify everywhere else.

davidw 4y ago
California needs to build more housing.
ch4s3 4y ago
One assumes that people are leaving California to some extent because they don’t like it enough to stay and are choosing a different place. Lots of people move from NY to Florida and Florida isn’t becoming NY, those people become Floridians.
joeblubaugh 4y ago
So build a wall.

jacknews 4y ago

Indeed, this is also something the OP should be mindful of. Some small towns might have a stifling, backward local community. Better to let those communities just wallow in their pettiness.

II2II 4y ago

It may not have been well articulated, but one should ensure they are welcome in a small town before investing in it. I live in a small city where people like to point fingers at newcomers for pricing locals out of the market (and yes, that includes people who move here to WFH). It's a big enough and anonymous enough city that it isn't going to affect one's life. The small towns I've lived in were small enough that it would affect one's life. That isn't to say that one shouldn't look to move to small towns. If you're willing to live on their terms, they can be welcoming places. As for judging where people get to live, I understand that sentiment. We certainly don't give governments that power because we love freedom. Laws also exist that try to limit discriminatory practices when people try to find housing. Unfortunately, it is near impossible to regulate how a community will respond to others. Just something to think about, particularly if one's approaching a new town with only their personal desires in mind. EDIT: word choice, for clarity.