Cape Cod is....

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Anonymous wrote:People who like the cape aren't denying the sharks. Some of us are saying it doesn't impact us because we prefer the ponds anyway and also go for long bike rides. How is this hard to understand?


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Don't bother. Those of us who like the Cape are not like OP, thankfully. Does OP seem happy to you?

Do happy, mature, well adjusted people start threads like this one, and go on and on, as if their life depended on it? C'mon.

OP is a poor troll, and I am shocked that this tread has not been not locked or deleted.

Absurd.


I would normally leave threads like this well enough alone since I am not a beach person, have never been to Cape Cod, and really don't care about the shark population. But, since you have taken to repeatedly reporting posts from this thread, while also repeatedly calling other posters "trolls", I am going to weigh in. Let's look at the original post of this thread:

Based on my one trip there, I will say, that I found Cape Cod to be:

Way too expensive. (10K for a small house in Chatham)
Beautiful.
Water too cold to swim in.
Snooty. My snootiest Aunt goes every year. Preppy heaven.
Too far from DC for me to visit regularly.

What do you think about Cape Cod?


What about this post has infuriated you so much that you have repeatedly asked for the thread to be removed? Is Cape Cod expensive? That is a subjective issue, but if OP thinks it is, what does it matter to you? Is it beautiful? I assume that you agree that it is. Is the water cold? That is also a matter of opinion and may actually be considered a benefit by some people. Is OP's Aunt snooty? Perhaps, but I agree that OP is wrong to stereotype the entire population based on a single person. Too far from DC? Another subjective factor but it does seem pretty far to me. So, this comes down to one item which which you likely you agree, three subjective matters of opinion, and one unfair generalization. If this is a troll post, it is one of the laziest efforts I've ever encountered.

Rather than taking screenshots (for what purpose I haven't a clue), claiming that you are being defamed (despite that nobody knows who you are), and obviously getting your blood pressure raised to unsafe levels, maybe you should just ignore this thread? Trust me, Cape Cod will survive a few DCUMers' concerns about the water temperature and number of sharks. Your defense is not required.



OP sounds like she has a problem. If she has a chip on her shoulder about (insert trolling item here) - maybe she should examine that, instead. People are defensive about where they are from, especially if they are from a beautiful place. For those not from a beautiful place, and maybe lacking other healthy outlets, why attack where others are from? Strikes me as sad. There are places all over that have (insert trolling item here) - but OP (who is obviously fixated on calling other people crazy) doesn't seem to want to hear about reality and perspective, just her fixated points.


Look, Lady: there are dozens of posters here. The OP didn’t call you crazy...I did. I’m one of the multiple posters who isn’t the OP btw referencing the Crazy Cape Cod Lady (that’s you, BTW...you are the CCCL).

Why can’t you understand that CC isn’t everyone’s cup of tea? Different strokes for different folks.

Guess what? I can’t stand SF and I’ve always thought nyc was overrated. I think London and Chicago are much more fun, personally. Note I said personally; I fully understand that others prefer SF and NYC.

This thread is soliciting opinions about CC. It’s not a personal attack on you. It’s very weird that you feel compelled to convert everyone to CC lovers. Most people try to dissuade others from crowding their favorite vacation spot. I stand by my prior comment pondering if you are a hired hand to lobby for the local land-shark industry.

Lastly: does the fact that much of this thread is peppered with jokes escape you?



If you could point out what you call "jokes" I would appreciate it.

I am being more calm than anyone here (and I happen to have low blood pressure, Jeff - since you felt the need to mention it), yet the need to pile it on is puzzling. Especially since there are sharks in many areas - there are at least (3) articles upthread about North Carolina, in particular - and the different breeds of sharks the North Carolina area attracts, but OP and her buddies keep chiming in - like a playground game.

I think my sense of humor is "slightly" different than OP attacking with random information OP tries to sell as fact - and is now trying to sell as a "joke". Interesting. I don't think my being more sophisticated than OP (based on her posts) means I don't have a sense of humor. Maybe OP is just full of it, and simply not funny or accurate, which is fine.



Not being snarky: do you know what OP means? It’s original post/poster.

I’m not the OP, and I’ve clearly stated that I’m one of the presumably several posters referencing the Crazy Cape Cod Lady—noting I can’t take credit for that moniker since I read it in another thread. I’m not sure why you continue to blame the OP for everything, so I’m truly curious if you simply don’t understand what OP means?

Regarding jokes: I truly hope you realize sharks don’t walk on the land and hire paid lobbyists to attract fresh meat to Cape Cod.

Here’s another one: I was skimming real estate on Redfin for Barnstable County, and I swear every listing had at least one visible shark fin in the pictures.

^^^That’s a joke.

For whatever reason, you feel personally hurt. I’m sorry that your feelings are hurt. Truly.

But...wait for it...you need to own up to aggressively criticizing the entire state of NC, it’s residents, and tourists who enjoy the OBX. Your comments have been very mean. (And never in a joking way.) Can you acknowledge that, apologize, and do better?

Do you similarly criticize Disney? If so, then I’d appreciate an apology for Disney aficionados as well. No rush; I’ll turn back to my to do list while I wait. (Next on the list: set a google alert for Cape Cod shark attacks followed by investigating the board of directors of the Land Shark Lobby Group.)
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
jsteele wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:People who like the cape aren't denying the sharks. Some of us are saying it doesn't impact us because we prefer the ponds anyway and also go for long bike rides. How is this hard to understand?


+1

Don't bother. Those of us who like the Cape are not like OP, thankfully. Does OP seem happy to you?

Do happy, mature, well adjusted people start threads like this one, and go on and on, as if their life depended on it? C'mon.

OP is a poor troll, and I am shocked that this tread has not been not locked or deleted.

Absurd.


I would normally leave threads like this well enough alone since I am not a beach person, have never been to Cape Cod, and really don't care about the shark population. But, since you have taken to repeatedly reporting posts from this thread, while also repeatedly calling other posters "trolls", I am going to weigh in. Let's look at the original post of this thread:

Based on my one trip there, I will say, that I found Cape Cod to be:

Way too expensive. (10K for a small house in Chatham)
Beautiful.
Water too cold to swim in.
Snooty. My snootiest Aunt goes every year. Preppy heaven.
Too far from DC for me to visit regularly.

What do you think about Cape Cod?


What about this post has infuriated you so much that you have repeatedly asked for the thread to be removed? Is Cape Cod expensive? That is a subjective issue, but if OP thinks it is, what does it matter to you? Is it beautiful? I assume that you agree that it is. Is the water cold? That is also a matter of opinion and may actually be considered a benefit by some people. Is OP's Aunt snooty? Perhaps, but I agree that OP is wrong to stereotype the entire population based on a single person. Too far from DC? Another subjective factor but it does seem pretty far to me. So, this comes down to one item which which you likely you agree, three subjective matters of opinion, and one unfair generalization. If this is a troll post, it is one of the laziest efforts I've ever encountered.

Rather than taking screenshots (for what purpose I haven't a clue), claiming that you are being defamed (despite that nobody knows who you are), and obviously getting your blood pressure raised to unsafe levels, maybe you should just ignore this thread? Trust me, Cape Cod will survive a few DCUMers' concerns about the water temperature and number of sharks. Your defense is not required.



OP sounds like she has a problem. If she has a chip on her shoulder about (insert trolling item here) - maybe she should examine that, instead. People are defensive about where they are from, especially if they are from a beautiful place. For those not from a beautiful place, and maybe lacking other healthy outlets, why attack where others are from? Strikes me as sad. There are places all over that have (insert trolling item here) - but OP (who is obviously fixated on calling other people crazy) doesn't seem to want to hear about reality and perspective, just her fixated points.


LOTS of projection right there. Time for a little self-reflection.

-Not OP


OP's buddy: How would you feel if someone criticized podunk with insufficient information trying to pass as "facts"? And saying that (where you are from) is (insert OP's hyperbole here).


DP: um, what?

Fact: it is too far a drive for OP.

Fact: there is a historic and current shark issue there. Google the articles this week plus the annual shark research.

Fact: the water is colder than points further south.

Fact: rentals are expensive.

Fact: it is preppy. Nobody calls OCMD or NJ beaches preppy; most people call all MA beaches preppy.

I’ll give you a win on CC being a haven for snooty aunts. I mean, it might be—but we don’t have the data yet to support the assertion.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:In related news, at approximately 12:15 this afternoon, a great white shark, concerned that it’s existence was being questioned, surfaced at the Head of the Meadow beach near Truro, Cape Cod. Notwithstanding protests from some bathers, the shark’s request to close the beach to swimmers was granted.



Truro and Dennis are on opposite sides of the Cape, about 30 miles away - that is one busy shark!
Anonymous
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.urbandictionary.com/define.php%3fterm=cape%2bgirls&=true

It all makes sense now! Cape Girl is a legit thing! Scroll down to read the second definition.

I feel like I really learned something today.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
jsteele wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:People who like the cape aren't denying the sharks. Some of us are saying it doesn't impact us because we prefer the ponds anyway and also go for long bike rides. How is this hard to understand?


+1

Don't bother. Those of us who like the Cape are not like OP, thankfully. Does OP seem happy to you?

Do happy, mature, well adjusted people start threads like this one, and go on and on, as if their life depended on it? C'mon.

OP is a poor troll, and I am shocked that this tread has not been not locked or deleted.

Absurd.


I would normally leave threads like this well enough alone since I am not a beach person, have never been to Cape Cod, and really don't care about the shark population. But, since you have taken to repeatedly reporting posts from this thread, while also repeatedly calling other posters "trolls", I am going to weigh in. Let's look at the original post of this thread:

Based on my one trip there, I will say, that I found Cape Cod to be:

Way too expensive. (10K for a small house in Chatham)
Beautiful.
Water too cold to swim in.
Snooty. My snootiest Aunt goes every year. Preppy heaven.
Too far from DC for me to visit regularly.

What do you think about Cape Cod?


What about this post has infuriated you so much that you have repeatedly asked for the thread to be removed? Is Cape Cod expensive? That is a subjective issue, but if OP thinks it is, what does it matter to you? Is it beautiful? I assume that you agree that it is. Is the water cold? That is also a matter of opinion and may actually be considered a benefit by some people. Is OP's Aunt snooty? Perhaps, but I agree that OP is wrong to stereotype the entire population based on a single person. Too far from DC? Another subjective factor but it does seem pretty far to me. So, this comes down to one item which which you likely you agree, three subjective matters of opinion, and one unfair generalization. If this is a troll post, it is one of the laziest efforts I've ever encountered.

Rather than taking screenshots (for what purpose I haven't a clue), claiming that you are being defamed (despite that nobody knows who you are), and obviously getting your blood pressure raised to unsafe levels, maybe you should just ignore this thread? Trust me, Cape Cod will survive a few DCUMers' concerns about the water temperature and number of sharks. Your defense is not required.



OP sounds like she has a problem. If she has a chip on her shoulder about (insert trolling item here) - maybe she should examine that, instead. People are defensive about where they are from, especially if they are from a beautiful place. For those not from a beautiful place, and maybe lacking other healthy outlets, why attack where others are from? Strikes me as sad. There are places all over that have (insert trolling item here) - but OP (who is obviously fixated on calling other people crazy) doesn't seem to want to hear about reality and perspective, just her fixated points.


LOTS of projection right there. Time for a little self-reflection.

-Not OP


OP's buddy: How would you feel if someone criticized podunk with insufficient information trying to pass as "facts"? And saying that (where you are from) is (insert OP's hyperbole here).


You seem quite out of touch with reality. People have shared facts as well as their own experiences. You discount all of them as if you are the only one who decides what is “real”.

You also conflate users in just about every post. It’s mind-boggling how routinely you do it.

Anonymous


OP sounds like a stalker.
Anonymous
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bostonherald.com/2020/07/05/shark-sighting-off-cape-cod-shore-closes-beach/amp/

Shark sighting off Cape Cod shore closes beach today (Sunday, July 5).
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:In related news, at approximately 12:15 this afternoon, a great white shark, concerned that it’s existence was being questioned, surfaced at the Head of the Meadow beach near Truro, Cape Cod. Notwithstanding protests from some bathers, the shark’s request to close the beach to swimmers was granted.



I noted the beach closure in nearly real time earlier today. Same story as PP directly above posted but my shark game is fast!
Anonymous


OP is a hired hand for the OBX tourist industry lobby.

Anonymous
Wow, this thread has legs. Back to original questions, what do you think of Cape Cod? I like it a lot. It's not perfect, but every beach up and down the east coast is a trade-off in some regard. I agree that Cape Cod water is a little too cool for me, but it's a beautiful place. I will catch flack for this, but Cape Cod is very similar to the Outer Banks IMHO. Both are long slivers of sand with a bunch of different villages that offer a lot of different experiences. Both have the bustling touristy vacation complete with restaurants, minigolf, arcades, shops...etc. Both also have quiet villages and lots of open space where you can almost have the beach to yourself. I love Cape Cod and OBX. I think if you really like the beach, like water activities, you're going to be able to enjoy either locale. You just need to do some research and know where to go to enjoy yourself.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bostonherald.com/2020/07/05/shark-sighting-off-cape-cod-shore-closes-beach/amp/

Shark sighting off Cape Cod shore closes beach today (Sunday, July 5).


It was cloudy Sunday so not much of an issue.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bostonherald.com/2020/07/05/shark-sighting-off-cape-cod-shore-closes-beach/amp/

Shark sighting off Cape Cod shore closes beach today (Sunday, July 5).


It was cloudy Sunday so not much of an issue.


Cloudy with a chance of shark bite!
Anonymous
Tacky.
Anonymous
I didn’t like it at all. Crappy beaches. Rocky and too cold to swim.
Anonymous
I know a lot about Cape Cod. It’s solid. I am headed there now. I just think the shark disavowal is weird.
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