What do you dislike about your neighborhood, city, state?

Blade · 12-07-2017, 03:01 PM

We have a thread for what you love or like about your neighborhood city state Etc.

What do you not like, hate or would like to be different in your neighborhood, city, state?

Blade · 12-07-2017, 03:45 PM

As for the neighborhood, we used to be a tight knit little neighborhood there was only five or six houses out here then. A few people have moved away and a few have died. I don't even know the names of the people who live in the two houses across the street or even what they look like. I wish the neighborhood was as friendly as it used to be. We looked out for each other's kids, had Christmas parties and cookouts during the summer, if a strange vehicle came up my driveway one of my neighbors would be calling to see if that vehicle was supposed to be over here. I miss that feeling of looking out for each other and the feeling of family

girl_dee · 12-07-2017, 03:48 PM

no gay community to speak of. i sure miss that.

Katniss · 12-07-2017, 04:01 PM

Atlanta traffic. Shoot me now. Of course judging by the levels of road rage that last is a strong possibility.....

Katniss~~ I'd add corrupt city government but that seems to be a universal issue.

Kätzchen · 12-07-2017, 06:13 PM

Oregon is not really a blue state. My county was the stronghold for the democratic seat, but our state is basically an red state. The tiny pale blue dot of our state is dying and it scares me.

Closer to home, my neighborhood used to be the suburban neighborhood where nothing remotely bad ever happened. In the last nine years I have lived in my neighborhood, crime is at an all time high. Neighborhoods are divided, drastically. One block looks good, the next block is very scary. In our neighborhood, since last fall, there have been five killings, Latino and Black gangs dominate the more run down sectors of my area. You can't count on law enforcement to make any positive difference either. Imho, it seems rather hopeless.

Housing issues are at an all time crisis point. You either own (or are trying to own ) your own house and so-called property, or you're a renter and either market for home owners or renters is so bad that I have no idea if anything good will come of it at all.

Thirty, or even 40, years ago Portland was a small an small urban paradise, of sorts. It's not that way any more.

I had plans to move last year, but my life was drastically altered last fall. With any luck at all, I hope to move next year. Where, I'm not sure. Anywhere, but here where I currently have lived for the past nine years, will hopefully be better.

Eta: There are lots of good things about the metro area.....but, I'm at a point in my life where I think I need to put lots of thought into where I will move to next, because it most likely be the last time I move. I grew up in an rural lifestyle. I'd like to return to that, if possible.

cathexis · 12-07-2017, 06:57 PM

We haven't seen any other leather, let alone LGBTQ. Often get asked about the only womon who sprouts a moustache without waxing of shaving it off. Will most definitely be the first one to be genderqueer happy. lol

Gemme · 12-08-2017, 05:04 AM

There's not much of a nightlife, but that is accessible if I'm willing to travel a little ways. It's very safe, but that's because it's very old and white. I feel like I'm the only one who isn't rolling in it sometimes. People are so interesting, acting a bit snooty, which is funny. This area used to be the 'wrong side of the tracks' but they act like it's all old money.

No one can drive for shit here.

BullDog · 12-08-2017, 02:42 PM

Sometimes I dislike the fact that I live out in the middle of nowhere. However, it gives me so much peace and quiet that overall I still love it.

FireSignFemme · 12-08-2017, 06:29 PM

Neighborhood – Property management. People in the front office at the apartments where I live some of whom behave worse than than the criminals outside who use this property as a place to sell drugs, settle old scores, and think up new disputes.

City – 1-3 percenters who move here attracted by comparable salaries combined with a much lower cost of living who don't give back to the community. Those moving here with a desire to add to, contribute along with others already here, I'm all for that. But coming here to oppress, trample on, conquer and divide the common people

State – This is a fairly conservative state outside of, and away from the larger cities. I'd like to see a more even distribution/mix of Republicans, Liberals, Democrats, other party affiliation group members working together to try and create meaningful change for the greater good, benefit of all. In this state it just seems politics, it's all about finding a great big ugly stick to use to clobber the opposition. A race to see who can politically bash who to death the fastest. I really dislike that about our state.

RockOn · 12-08-2017, 06:40 PM

In my neighborhood, I dislike the snakes (copperheads & timber rattlers) as well as the chiggers.

It is snowing in my woods tonight! YAY!!! Young Jeffrey has never seen snow. He is mesmerized with it. Heh Heh! Puppyface wants to go back out but I told him he must thaw out first.

Chad · 12-08-2017, 07:08 PM

I love this place!

I would agree with Dee that having a gay community would make it better.

Other than that I am super happy out here in the middle of nowhere.

Blade · 12-08-2017, 07:15 PM

Speaking of bugs (chiggers) I hate the stink bugs that have found their way here. The last few years garden has been taken over by them. Never had them much before a few yrs ago.

DapperButch · 12-08-2017, 07:16 PM

I like that my neighborhood is becoming more racially diverse.

I am happy/satisfied with my city.

I love the large amount of parkland my state has available for hiking and mountain biking.

I love that my favorite beach is less than two hours away.

Yep, happy here.

ETA: Duh, you said dislike. Sorry! I don't like the ever increasing traffic to the beach and I don't like that there is an increasing number of cis, straight people who come to "our beach".

MsTinkerbelly · 12-08-2017, 08:00 PM

I can hear the freeway traffic at night.
It is soooooooo cold here.

But unlike most of you, I can pack up and move to another location as the mood strikes me.

candy_coated_bitch · 12-08-2017, 08:27 PM

The crowds and the assholes that park on the opposite side of my street.

Blade · 12-08-2017, 09:25 PM

It isn't close to anywhere! I have to drive 30 minutes to get to an interstate to go anywhere.

cathexis · 12-08-2017, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade

It isn't close to anywhere! I have to drive 30 minutes to get to an interstate to go anywhere.

Dislike being able to nearly walk from one end to the other w/o breaking a sweat. Live kitty corner from the courthouse. Which is one of the few buildings open on Main street.

Also live more than an hour's distance from an interstate.

JDeere · 12-09-2017, 12:57 AM

Houston traffic!!!!! Its horrendous.

Dislike seeing empty store fronts or abandoned houses that nothing gets done about.

Chad · 12-09-2017, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDeere

Houston traffic!!!!! Its horrendous.

Dislike seeing empty store fronts or abandoned houses that nothing gets done about.

I hate Houston traffic too and I don't live there anymore but I have business there. Try Austin traffic it sucks too.

Chad · 12-09-2017, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad

I love this place!

I would agree with Dee that having a gay community would make it better.

Other than that I am super happy out here in the middle of nowhere.

Okay, I missed some things that I saw in other folks posts.

I hate chiggers!
I hate it that people hunt our deer out here.
I hate Austin traffic!

12-07-2017, 03:01 PM	#1
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12-07-2017, 03:45 PM	#2
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12-08-2017, 05:04 AM	#7
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12-07-2017, 03:48 PM	#3
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12-07-2017, 06:13 PM	#5
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: May 2010 Location: . Posts: 15,839 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 31,630 Thanked 33,387 Times in 10,548 Posts Rep Power: 21474866	Oregon is not really a blue state. My county was the stronghold for the democratic seat, but our state is basically an red state. The tiny pale blue dot of our state is dying and it scares me. Closer to home, my neighborhood used to be the suburban neighborhood where nothing remotely bad ever happened. In the last nine years I have lived in my neighborhood, crime is at an all time high. Neighborhoods are divided, drastically. One block looks good, the next block is very scary. In our neighborhood, since last fall, there have been five killings, Latino and Black gangs dominate the more run down sectors of my area. You can't count on law enforcement to make any positive difference either. Imho, it seems rather hopeless. Housing issues are at an all time crisis point. You either own (or are trying to own ) your own house and so-called property, or you're a renter and either market for home owners or renters is so bad that I have no idea if anything good will come of it at all. Thirty, or even 40, years ago Portland was a small an small urban paradise, of sorts. It's not that way any more. I had plans to move last year, but my life was drastically altered last fall. With any luck at all, I hope to move next year. Where, I'm not sure. Anywhere, but here where I currently have lived for the past nine years, will hopefully be better. Eta: There are lots of good things about the metro area.....but, I'm at a point in my life where I think I need to put lots of thought into where I will move to next, because it most likely be the last time I move. I grew up in an rural lifestyle. I'd like to return to that, if possible.

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12-08-2017, 06:29 PM	#9
FireSignFemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: N/A Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: WA Posts: 4,434 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 37,962 Thanked 10,326 Times in 3,143 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Neighborhood – Property management. People in the front office at the apartments where I live some of whom behave worse than than the criminals outside who use this property as a place to sell drugs, settle old scores, and think up new disputes. City – 1-3 percenters who move here attracted by comparable salaries combined with a much lower cost of living who don't give back to the community. Those moving here with a desire to add to, contribute along with others already here, I'm all for that. But coming here to oppress, trample on, conquer and divide the common people State – This is a fairly conservative state outside of, and away from the larger cities. I'd like to see a more even distribution/mix of Republicans, Liberals, Democrats, other party affiliation group members working together to try and create meaningful change for the greater good, benefit of all. In this state it just seems politics, it's all about finding a great big ugly stick to use to clobber the opposition. A race to see who can politically bash who to death the fastest. I really dislike that about our state.

12-08-2017, 06:40 PM	#10
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12-08-2017, 07:15 PM	#12
Blade Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: TG Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: once in a while someone amazing comes along...and here I am! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 5,501 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,855 Thanked 14,417 Times in 4,058 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Speaking of bugs (chiggers) I hate the stink bugs that have found their way here. The last few years garden has been taken over by them. Never had them much before a few yrs ago. __________________ Yeah so what if I'm triple dipped in awesome sauce? The best way to predict the future, is to create it.

12-08-2017, 07:16 PM	#13
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MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,925 Times in 5,021 Posts Rep Power: 0	I can hear the freeway traffic at night. It is soooooooo cold here. But unlike most of you, I can pack up and move to another location as the mood strikes me.

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12-09-2017, 12:57 AM	#18
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