Wayward Winds Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Hmm, a relatively small place with reliable public transport links, preferably close to a good quantity of woodland. Throw in some hills (I'm not foolish enough to ask for mountains, considering the weather that comes with them), a river and possibly a lake. Must have: Plenty of second hand bookshops. Must not have: The usual gangs of teenagers who seem to have nothing better to do than hang around chucking stones and insults (yes, I'm on the recieving end of this, on the basis I... wear glasses). I've got nothing against teens who refrain from this sort of harrasment though; they're free to do as they please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peener weener Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 A town that isn't full of dumb people, a neighbourhood within walking distance of a park or some sort of nature area, and a grocery store. My current neighbourhood fits those requirements, except it has dumb people. I wouldn't mind living in a big city, although I like rural towns, I wouldn't want to live in one. Any neighbourhood you live in will have at least 1 dumb person so good luck with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maji Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) Oi! I does take grave offense a'that, gov. Don't imply all us starry-eyed, exploration-of-the-unknown types ought to be thrown under the same bus as that rightfully deserved by those responsible for such rot as the genocide and enslavement of entire civilizations. Besides, there's nobody to displace on an asteroid. RE recent question: I dunno, actually. I've enjoyed my city vacations living with relatives, but I've spent so long in the suburbs that their sense of comfort is hard to deny. Can I say a decent-sized space station? Preferably the size of the greater D.C. metropolitan area? with a biodome? Basically where I live but in space Imperialism is what slavery and genocide stems from, not colonialism. Colonialism is simply settling on foreign lands, like the ancient Greeks for instance, whereas imperialism demands the people living on the land should be part of the empire without the benefits of actually being a real citizen of the empire, like Spanish imperialism. I suppose there is validity in saying imperialism cannot be practised if there is no indigenous peoples to oppress. Besides, I'm sure space exploration will gradually lead to more and more kinds of settlement besides asteroids (eg: habitable planets), and when that happens, I sincerely hope we remember what happens when we settle on foreign lands without asking anyone. Edit: For today's question- I would want to live in a large city with ACTUAL good transportation. Love you, Montreal, but wow your transportation sucks and is expensive. Edited November 5, 2013 by Maji Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau of Isaac Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Hmm. My ideal town is one where it's overcast most of the time. Nice breezy winds, rains fairly often but not so often that you're in a constant deluge. A place nice and green. What's in the city doesn't matter so much, I like my hometown perfectly well. I just hate the weather. Too warm, too sunny. My beautiful blue eyes are too sensitive so I'm always squinting. D: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Alear Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Kyoto, but just to make things easier, everyone speaks fluent english (though it's ok with me if they insult me for being a smelly baka gaijin behind my back in Japanese or in English). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaze Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) Describe your ideal social center (town, village, etc). What would it be like? Busy, full of competition between local businesses, one of them mine; a modest but well stocked subscription library; a wonderful pizza joint; an ice cream parlor; a town full of amiable and ambitious neighbors. Protected by community watch and cases decided by jury trials. Fiber optic cable for everyone. Edited November 5, 2013 by Makaze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Alear Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Busy, full of competition between local businesses, one of them mine; a modest but well stocked subscription library; a wonderful pizza joint; an ice cream parlor; a town full of amiable and ambitious neighbors. Protected by community watch and cases decided by jury trials. Amiable ambition sounds delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaze Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Amiable ambition sounds delicious. Cannibalism is not on the menu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percivalé Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I get to kill everyone in it and take over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Alear Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Cannibalism is not on the menu. Well, that's because it's your ideal town center. I respect your boundaries. I'll never eat someone who isn't willing to be cannibalized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaze Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I get to kill everyone in it and take over Take over what? Every business and food provider without help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaze Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) Well, that's because it's your ideal town center. I respect your boundaries. I'll never eat someone who isn't willing to be cannibalized. Consensual cannibalism is actually okay. Edited November 5, 2013 by Makaze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Alear Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) Consensual cannibalism is actually okay. OLWEN, WHAT HAS THOU WROUGHT? EDIT-HAST? Edited November 5, 2013 by SeverIan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Envoy of the Beginning Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Small in land area (no greater than around 30 sq. mi.) Walkable/bikeable with a decent transit system High-density Clean, friendly, and safe Lots of local businesses, parks, some grocery stores, libraries, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaze Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 OLWEN, WHAT HAS THOU WROUGHT? EDIT-HAST? Who what? It's no different than donating yourself to science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percivalé Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Take over what? Every business and food provider without help?exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Alear Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 exactly Board Game Top Shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaze Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 exactly Who will raise the livestock? Who will plow the fields? Who will run the mills? Who will build restaurant? Who will cook the pizza? Who will eat the pizza that you can't eat? You're getting rid of all of your resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaMonkey Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 My local area is fine, so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Any neighbourhood you live in will have at least 1 dumb person so good luck with thatI said full of dumb people, dumb people in moderation is good for your health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peener weener Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 i was talking about you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narga_Rocks Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 My local area is fine, so... That's not actually describing it, you know. What's your area like? Town? Village? etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narga_Rocks Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 i was talking about you That's not a nice thing to say. Ban. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peener weener Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 get at me, tyrannical police state! i am a free man! i will not be oppressed any longer! and much less by you nerds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau of Isaac Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 i was talking about you sickest burn 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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