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> Who could have imagined that taking something to the extreme isn't compatible with a regular human lifestyle. the problem is when some extreme style of livin

by serf 4y ago

> Who could have imagined that taking something to the extreme isn't compatible with a regular human lifestyle. the problem is when some extreme style of living becomes a well known trend, then you get lots of people that would otherwise be incompatible with an idea that try to cope with it anyway... ... then you get articles like "I hate Living in My Tiny House" side : these types of articles rarely hit the real point of "Maybe I shouldn't blindly follow every trend.". Rather than that bit of truth they just list the reasons why the idea is stupid from their perspective and conclude it with why no one should ever try it.

thwayunion 4y ago
If you read the fine article, you'll note that the author isn't following a trend. He simply can't afford rent otherwise.
- kQq9oHeAz6wLLS 4y ago
  He also works full time from home, begging the question...why not move somewhere cheaper?
  - thwayunion 4y ago
    Particularly in the USA and childless. Especially if you don't need access to the best public schools, there are so many extraordinarily vibrant metro areas with really cheap housing.
    - wikibob 4y ago
      As someone currently trying to find a new, vibrant metro to live in, could you list some you like, and specifically why they are attractive?
      - kQq9oHeAz6wLLS 4y ago
        Wherever you land, one bit of advice I've heard which I very much agree with is this: avoid involving yourself in the local politics for 2-3 years minimum. Remember the locals like the way things are, and they got that way because of, not in spite of, the local political views. Better to live there a bit and absorb and, ideally, integrate with the political climate. Not saying they're perfect, but they are unique and deserve a fair shake.
dsfyu404ed 4y ago
>the problem is when some extreme style of living becomes a well known trend, then you get lots of people that would otherwise be incompatible with an idea that try to cope with it anyway... Trend followers doing it for the image and pouring money in ruin every hobby and niche sport. Seeing a trend bite back at them is kind of nice.

by serf 4y ago

thwayunion 4y ago

If you read the fine article, you'll note that the author isn't following a trend. He simply can't afford rent otherwise.

kQq9oHeAz6wLLS 4y ago
He also works full time from home, begging the question...why not move somewhere cheaper?
- thwayunion 4y ago
  Particularly in the USA and childless. Especially if you don't need access to the best public schools, there are so many extraordinarily vibrant metro areas with really cheap housing.
  - wikibob 4y ago
    As someone currently trying to find a new, vibrant metro to live in, could you list some you like, and specifically why they are attractive?
    - kQq9oHeAz6wLLS 4y ago
      Wherever you land, one bit of advice I've heard which I very much agree with is this: avoid involving yourself in the local politics for 2-3 years minimum. Remember the locals like the way things are, and they got that way because of, not in spite of, the local political views. Better to live there a bit and absorb and, ideally, integrate with the political climate. Not saying they're perfect, but they are unique and deserve a fair shake.

dsfyu404ed 4y ago

>the problem is when some extreme style of living becomes a well known trend, then you get lots of people that would otherwise be incompatible with an idea that try to cope with it anyway... Trend followers doing it for the image and pouring money in ruin every hobby and niche sport. Seeing a trend bite back at them is kind of nice.