JAX: Redneck or East Coast Compton? (business, sell, should)

[projectmaximus]

Originally Posted by Joe 4520832257

The TS appears to be from Palm Beach County, so I'm going to put this in context ...

I apologize for this brief hijack...what's TS?

[riveree]

Originally Posted by JMadison

That would probably be pragmatic, but having lived both in high density and acreage on occasion, I prefer less dense living to typical urban areas.

But that's just me. Lots of folks seem to like the idea of urban living. (Have to admit, I don't understand it. To me Urban < Suburban < Estate Living. LOL!)

Lived in Vegas for a while, and have to admit it was convenient to walk to work. But at the same time 1 vehicle stolen, another broken into in a theft attempt.

The dense areas are:

1) In and near downtown
2) Along the river
3) Along the ocean

The rest of The Southside is identical to Northern St. Johns county for variety of lot size.

Meaning, you can find plenty of homes on 1/2 - 1 acre lots on The Southside. You can also find new construction homes where the lots are tight and the homes are very close. it is no different in Northern St. John's county except St. John's isn't fully developed yet (it will be in time). The idea that you would automatically have a larger lot if you lived in St. John's county is not true.

Inside the city limits of Jacksonville you will find urban and suburban and rural.......you'd have to see it for yourself, but it's vastly suburban, not too much urban.

[Joe 4520832257]

Originally Posted by projectmaximus

I apologize for this brief hijack...what's TS?

Sorry, it's just shorthand for "Thread Starter"

This forum might use OP for "Original Poster" or one of the other many acronyms. Honestly I haven't paid attention and I didn't even think about it. Therein lies the peril of internet shorthand. It took me forever to figure out what the hell people meant by DH (Dearest Husband or something to that effect).

[projectmaximus]

Originally Posted by Joe 4520832257

Sorry, it's just shorthand for "Thread Starter"

This forum might use OP for "Original Poster" or one of the other many acronyms. Honestly I haven't paid attention and I didn't even think about it. Therein lies the peril of internet shorthand. It took me forever to figure out what the hell people meant by DH (Dearest Husband or something to that effect).

Thanks. I'd never seen any of those acronyms before coming here. OP i figured out on my own. DH I found in a quick google search. But TS I couldn't figure out, and when I searched for it some sites showed nearly 200 possible meanings to TS (it's a pretty common abbreviation)...so I was at a loss. I was trying to figure out something with Top or Topic, but I didnt think of "starter."

[JMadison]

Originally Posted by projectmaximus

I apologize for this brief hijack...what's TS?

"Thread Starter".

[JMadison]

Originally Posted by coolyfett

It ain't compton...You can wear all the red and blue you want in Jacksonville and not be bothered. The Rednecks are still there, just look for the F150s, they don't wear mullets any more or confederate shirts anymore, but Jacksonville still has them.

LOL! Had a buddy in High School that tried to wear a "Jackson, Miss." T shirt with a huge Confederate flag on it for Student Council photos. They made him wear it backwards, LOL!

Funny thing is, he's the most racially relaxed person in my entire set of friends. Been my experience that southerners often are less racist than northerners. Or at least it takes different forms.

The southerners will accept the black culture, play basketball with blacks, etc. etc. but are really P.O.'ed about losing the Civil War.

The northerners seem to be much more stoic about it. For example they don't want "those people" in their yacht club or whatever.

Just my experiences. Your mileage may vary.

[GQpilot3]

il offer some insight
i lived there for a couple monthes last year
i lived at esplanade at town center which was a great area
the city is ok nightlife is a little bit lackluster and alot of thug wanna bes
the girls are hot
the cities south side is nice the rest of the city leaves much to be desired
the beach areas are hit or miss
ponta vedra is the best area on the coast the town center area is the best on the mainland
i wouldnt call it compton but its more redneck

[titaniummd]

I don't like stereotypes.

I don't visit downtown or North Jax so I don't know the 'Compton' factor.

I haven't seen stereotypical 'Rednecks' where I go (i.e. the boys from "The Deliverance"). If you call people who wear tractor brand hats or rebel flag T shirts 'Rednecks', the only real place I have seen folks like that are in the Flea Market and, on occassions, the Farmer's Market. Then again, I will add Walmart on a Friday or Saturday night in Fleming Island or Blanding BLVD in OP.

[rtt]

Titanium, don't forget the County Fairs.

[22one3one]

Yes, there are rednecks here in Fleming Island and Middleburg.