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Re: Vancouver 'mind-numbingly boring?
Originally Posted by Paul_Shepherd
(Post 11658408)
I agree with regards to work opportunities in Vancouver, there would be very little there for myself, thats why i chose Ontario, however i must say i did enjoy my visit there, its a lot smaller than Toronto, I think its the outdoor stuff that attracts me, but maybe that would wear thin after a while.
I do think the author of that article did try to push his point a little too far though, many people (except for Oink ;)) enjoy "nice" and "safe" as a place to live. Maybe the author should try one of the middle eastern hotbed locations if he enjoys living on the edge! :rofl: |
Re: Vancouver 'mind-numbingly boring?
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 11658167)
Everyone has their likes and dislikes, you have posted nothing as to why Vancouver is better, so other then being the usual prick, you have provided nothing of use.
Originally Posted by plasticcanuck
(Post 11658197)
I need to ask if there is anything at all in your life that is good. I understand that you have a mental condition but constantly complaining about virtually everything in your life achieves very little, IMO.
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Re: Vancouver 'mind-numbingly boring?
Not sure a place can be boring. It is inanimate. The problem is the people, those who are there, or those who visit. Some like what a location has to offer, some don't. Because one guy whines about it is no reason not to go visit and find out for oneself. I don't like any city, so I avoid them. There are places I have enjoyed and gone back to, places I disliked and would not go back to.
Those who find any place boring or unlikable, perhaps go somewhere else. I moved from one city at it no longer suited me (too many people moved in) to somewhere with less people. The buggers seem to keep following me, so I may have to move again soon. Vancouver and surrounds for me is anything but boring from 8000 feet. Awe inspiring scenery that that a bar, restaurant, theatre, museum, man made attraction could not even get close to. |
Re: Vancouver 'mind-numbingly boring?
I think you can term places boring. In Vancouver's case, I think perceptions of outsiders are sky high, because it does look stunning, and the city does have some innovation and industry. However, it lacks large corporate headquarters, and attracts those people more driven by lifestyle than career or ambition. It's also fairly isolated geographically, wedged between the Rockies and the Pacific, so feels insular. On the plus side, it's growing, and benefitting from Asian trade and investment. Another twenty years and it could well become world class.
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Re: Vancouver 'mind-numbingly boring?
Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 11658592)
I think you can term places boring. In Vancouver's case, I think perceptions of outsiders are sky high, because it does look stunning, and the city does have some innovation and industry. However, it lacks large corporate headquarters, and attracts those people more driven by lifestyle than career or ambition. It's also fairly isolated geographically, wedged between the Rockies and the Pacific, so feels insular. On the plus side, it's growing, and benefitting from Asian trade and investment. Another twenty years and it could well become world class.
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Re: Vancouver 'mind-numbingly boring?
Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 11658598)
Plus, it suffers from severe parochial and conservative north American attitudes, which doesn't help.
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Re: Vancouver 'mind-numbingly boring?
My Sinophobe friend in Vanvouver emailed me that he heard on the radio yesterday 75% of single family detached houses there have been purchased by Chinese speculators or by Chinese families already living there. I have a whole file stuffed full of links from him (The Economist mainly) in the same vein and I've told him time and again to move if he doesn't like it because he sure isn't going to change it.
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Re: Vancouver 'mind-numbingly boring?
Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 11658600)
Must be changing a bit though, considering the immigration?
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Re: Vancouver 'mind-numbingly boring?
Originally Posted by caretaker
(Post 11658607)
My Sinophobe friend in Vanvouver emailed me that he heard on the radio yesterday 75% of single family detached houses there have been purchased by Chinese speculators or by Chinese families already living there. I have a whole file stuffed full of links from him (The Economist mainly) in the same vein and I've told him time and again to move if he doesn't like it because he sure isn't going to change it.
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Re: Vancouver 'mind-numbingly boring?
Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 11658609)
Most of it is from India, China and south east Asia. None of which are noted for their socially progressive cultures.
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Re: Vancouver 'mind-numbingly boring?
Originally Posted by caretaker
(Post 11658607)
My Sinophobe friend in Vanvouver emailed me that he heard on the radio yesterday 75% of single family detached houses there have been purchased by Chinese speculators or by Chinese families already living there. I have a whole file stuffed full of links from him (The Economist mainly) in the same vein and I've told him time and again to move if he doesn't like it because he sure isn't going to change it.
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Re: Vancouver 'mind-numbingly boring?
Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 11658628)
Ironically, that's the point: socially progressive cultures can be a bit boring !
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Re: Vancouver 'mind-numbingly boring?
If you find Vancouver boring - don't live there, I mean seriously, what's the problem?
Belfast in the 70's/80's was pretty exciting - doesn't mean that I enjoyed living there. Wasn't it Confucius that said "may you live in interesting times" and considered it an insult? Just checked Wikipedia - seems it has history as a generic Chinese curse lol |
Re: Vancouver 'mind-numbingly boring?
Originally Posted by Eddmac
(Post 11658662)
If you find Vancouver boring - don't live there, I mean seriously, what's the problem?
Belfast in the 70's/80's was pretty exciting - doesn't mean that I enjoyed living there. Wasn't it Confucius that said "may you live in interesting times" and considered it an insult? Just checked Wikipedia - seems it has history as a generic Chinese curse lol People here are very defensive. |
Re: Vancouver 'mind-numbingly boring?
I am tired of being picked on by this one poster and it's not the first time.
Thanks to those I have talked to over the years, some really great folks here but there are a few who have made posting here a less then fun experience and for my well being, I am leaving. |
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