does anyone really think there is a "bridge and tunnel" crowd in DC?

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No. We rarely go into DC for anything other than work. We shop, eat out, and do all our recreational activities out here in the burbs. I doubt we're alone. DC just doesn't have the saw draw as NYC does. Its not the same caliber city or cultural center. [/quote]

Then why are you on this board?[/quote]

NP here. If you've been on DCUM for any length of time you would know that many, many of its users are not in DC proper. It covers the suburbs as well as topics of general interest. Hell, not even everyone on here is a parent![/quote]

Exactly, but the point is that the posters tend to identify with DC itself in some way. All of the surrounding areas have similar boards now, but you're on this one. So you're not on a Fairfax or Rockville board, you're on DCUM. I'm asking why?[/quote]

There is no Fairfax or Rockville board. Duh![/quote]

My friend in Rockville and niece in Fairfax would beg to differ. If you're not on their threads, odds are you're not a parent.

[Anonymous]

I don't care where they're from, MD or Va, as long as they don't drive in which of course they do and park in front of my rowhouse. There is a 2 hr maximum for parking by zone in DC and parking enforcement is great. Didn't have this in NYC. Ticket the fu*kers. DC needs the revenue.

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Nope. People don't think DC is very exciting/a good city. Very different from other cities like NYC or the Bay area. [/quote]

If that is true why has the Times written a string of articles like this http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/04/fashion/04Washington.html
That obsessively track the nght life scene and development in DC?[/quote]

There are articles like this about every city (really bad, dinky cities). Not sure this proves anything. The fact is that most people do not want to live on DC. It just isn't that great. [/quote]There is not enough money to make me live in DC even though it would be very convenient for work. In 4 years, I'm relocating to Chicago or San Francisco. I have no problem with big, crowded cities but DC falls flat. Good work opportunities, though.[/quote]

Again, then why are you on DCUM? If you don't like DC, why identify as a DC parent? What do you see as positive or are you just trolling?[/quote]

I live in the DC metro area. Just not in DC. You do realize that the interwebz is available to everyone, right? And that most topics on here don't just pertain to those who live in the district. [/quote]

True, but you brought it up. Obviously somehow you see DC in yourself enough to comment on this thread. You criticized DC generally but don't seem to have any specific complaints, save for a vague plan to move some day. You sound directionless.[/quote]

Horrible schools, failing infrastructure, corrupt government, safety issues. [/quote]

Still vague, and you still haven't given one affirmative reason why you identify as parent who would get anything out of DCUM. For all I know, you could be a troll living in your grandmother's basement in the middle of nowhere who never even stepped foot into town. You just don't seem to have anything positive or meaningful to say, other than to malign people who you don't know, but who at least add to DC's tax base by enjoying our restaurants and nightclubs. As a Native Washingtonian, I welcome them, even if you look down on them or DC because DC's a great place to live, work and have fun. The fact that you're here belies that, whatever your future destination, you're not in a rush to leave.

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No. We rarely go into DC for anything other than work. We shop, eat out, and do all our recreational activities out here in the burbs. I doubt we're alone. DC just doesn't have the saw draw as NYC does. Its not the same caliber city or cultural center. [/quote]

Then why are you on this board?[/quote]

NP here. If you've been on DCUM for any length of time you would know that many, many of its users are not in DC proper. It covers the suburbs as well as topics of general interest. Hell, not even everyone on here is a parent![/quote]

Exactly, but the point is that the posters tend to identify with DC itself in some way. All of the surrounding areas have similar boards now, but you're on this one. So you're not on a Fairfax or Rockville board, you're on DCUM. I'm asking why?[/quote]

Sure. We identify with DC because we live in the area. That doesn't change the fact that DC isn't an awesome city. What is so hard to understand? I have lived in other places that were better and other places that were worse. Why so defensive?

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous]I don't care where they're from, MD or Va, as long as they don't drive in which of course they do and park in front of my rowhouse. There is a 2 hr maximum for parking by zone in DC and parking enforcement is great. Didn't have this in NYC. Ticket the fu*kers. DC needs the revenue.[/quote]

Any revenue will do.

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No. We rarely go into DC for anything other than work. We shop, eat out, and do all our recreational activities out here in the burbs. I doubt we're alone. DC just doesn't have the saw draw as NYC does. Its not the same caliber city or cultural center. [/quote]

Then why are you on this board?[/quote]

NP here. If you've been on DCUM for any length of time you would know that many, many of its users are not in DC proper. It covers the suburbs as well as topics of general interest. Hell, not even everyone on here is a parent![/quote]

Exactly, but the point is that the posters tend to identify with DC itself in some way. All of the surrounding areas have similar boards now, but you're on this one. So you're not on a Fairfax or Rockville board, you're on DCUM. I'm asking why?[/quote]

Sure. We identify with DC because we live in the area. That doesn't change the fact that DC isn't an awesome city. What is so hard to understand? I have lived in other places that were better and other places that were worse. Why so defensive? [/quote]

Am I defensive or are you? I'm just asking why you're here if DC is not what you consider awesome. You just can't seem to answer affirmatively.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

If this is the case - why is real estate so expensive in DC?

It's so crowded that nobody goes there anymore.

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]

If this is the case - why is real estate so expensive in DC?[/quote]

It's so crowded that nobody goes there anymore.[/quote]

Faulty logic. Low demand would reduce costs. In fact, in my DC neighborhood prices have been steadily rising even through the recession and sequester while very few families are leaving.

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Nope. People don't think DC is very exciting/a good city. Very different from other cities like NYC or the Bay area. [/quote]

If that is true why has the Times written a string of articles like this http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/04/fashion/04Washington.html
That obsessively track the nght life scene and development in DC?[/quote]

There are articles like this about every city (really bad, dinky cities). Not sure this proves anything. The fact is that most people do not want to live on DC. It just isn't that great. [/quote]There is not enough money to make me live in DC even though it would be very convenient for work. In 4 years, I'm relocating to Chicago or San Francisco. I have no problem with big, crowded cities but DC falls flat. Good work opportunities, though.[/quote]

Again, then why are you on DCUM? If you don't like DC, why identify as a DC parent? What do you see as positive or are you just trolling?[/quote]

I live in the DC metro area. Just not in DC. You do realize that the interwebz is available to everyone, right? And that most topics on here don't just pertain to those who live in the district. [/quote]

True, but you brought it up. Obviously somehow you see DC in yourself enough to comment on this thread. You criticized DC generally but don't seem to have any specific complaints, save for a vague plan to move some day. You sound directionless.[/quote]

Horrible schools, failing infrastructure, corrupt government, safety issues. [/quote]

Still vague, and you still haven't given one affirmative reason why you identify as parent who would get anything out of DCUM. For all I know, you could be a troll living in your grandmother's basement in the middle of nowhere who never even stepped foot into town. You just don't seem to have anything positive or meaningful to say, other than to malign people who you don't know, but who at least add to DC's tax base by enjoying our restaurants and nightclubs. As a Native Washingtonian, I welcome them, even if you look down on them or DC because DC's a great place to live, work and have fun. The fact that you're here belies that, whatever your future destination, you're not in a rush to leave.


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[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous]

Faulty logic. Low demand would reduce costs. In fact, in my DC neighborhood prices have been steadily rising even through the recession and sequester while very few families are leaving. [/quote]

("It's so crowded that nobody goes there any more" is a Yogi Berra-ism. The faulty logic is the whole point.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nope. People don't think DC is very exciting/a good city. Very different from other cities like NYC or the Bay area.

If that is true why has the Times written a string of articles like this http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/04/fashion/04Washington.html
That obsessively track the nght life scene and development in DC?

There are articles like this about every city (really bad, dinky cities). Not sure this proves anything. The fact is that most people do not want to live on DC. It just isn't that great.

If this is the case - why is real estate so expensive in DC?

I think the prior PP is a descendant of Yogi Berra: "It's so crowded, no one goes anymore."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, are you the same person who brags about getting their corkscrew curls done in NYC?

No just to be clear I think it's stupid to judge everything in DC by NYC (and that goes double for the use of that term in particular).

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No. We rarely go into DC for anything other than work. We shop, eat out, and do all our recreational activities out here in the burbs. I doubt we're alone. DC just doesn't have the saw draw as NYC does. Its not the same caliber city or cultural center. [/quote]

Then why are you on this board?[/quote]

NP here. If you've been on DCUM for any length of time you would know that many, many of its users are not in DC proper. It covers the suburbs as well as topics of general interest. Hell, not even everyone on here is a parent![/quote]

Exactly, but the point is that the posters tend to identify with DC itself in some way. All of the surrounding areas have similar boards now, but you're on this one. So you're not on a Fairfax or Rockville board, you're on DCUM. I'm asking why?[/quote]

Sure. We identify with DC because we live in the area. That doesn't change the fact that DC isn't an awesome city. What is so hard to understand? I have lived in other places that were better and other places that were worse. Why so defensive? [/quote]

Am I defensive or are you? I'm just asking why you're here if DC is not what you consider awesome. You just can't seem to answer affirmatively.

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Because of a job. Shrug. Sorry you think it is so great.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

No just to be clear I think it's stupid to judge everything in DC by NYC (and that goes double for the use of that term in particular).

Yup.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nope. People don't think DC is very exciting/a good city. Very different from other cities like NYC or the Bay area.

If that is true why has the Times written a string of articles like this http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/04/fashion/04Washington.html
That obsessively track the nght life scene and development in DC?

There are articles like this about every city (really bad, dinky cities). Not sure this proves anything. The fact is that most people do not want to live on DC. It just isn't that great.

There is not enough money to make me live in DC even though it would be very convenient for work. In 4 years, I'm relocating to Chicago or San Francisco. I have no problem with big, crowded cities but DC falls flat. Good work opportunities, though.

Have lived in Chicago 9 years and the District now for 13. Please.

SF, sure. Manhattan, Paris, London or Tokyo, of course. Chicago is a very large cow town with an important place in agricultural and manufacturing history.

Keep telling yourself that, asshole.