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Old 05-07-2012, 10:22 PM
 
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The OP brings up some very valid points, and in turn gets a lot of people bashing Baltimore in reply. I'm sure he can't wait to move here.
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Old 05-07-2012, 11:03 PM
 
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Does blasting on Baltimore really make some of you feel better? Ironically, the next time someone says people from Cincinnati are provincial, or negative, or unwelcoming, you'll be the first to protest. And yet here you are, being provincial, negative and unwelcoming. Give it a rest.
Does coming into a Cincinnati forum and blasting our city make any sense either? I mean, he went negative in the thread title then proceeds to blast what he saw of the city from his Realtor's car? In what warped universe does that fly? Sorry, but he's from Baltimore - not exactly Seattle there.

His thread was rude and he could have gone about it a lot more. And now, unfortunately, we're going to have to look at this title being resurrected here for the next year. It's already at four pages in less than 24 hours, which is usual for negative threads around here.
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Old 05-08-2012, 03:27 AM
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As the thread continues I'd like to remind everybody to stay calm, respectful and on topic.
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Old 05-08-2012, 06:43 AM
 
Location: Cincinnati
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The OP brings up some very valid points, and in turn gets a lot of people bashing Baltimore in reply. I'm sure he can't wait to move here.
There is only one poster bashing on baltimore. Several more have chimed in along the lines of, "don't hate on Baltimore because the OP is a jerk"

I think the problem is that it is hard to figure out what the OP is actually asking among that wall of negativity.

Anyhow, I'm out of this thread, and I think we should let it die. The OP is a troll.
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Old 05-08-2012, 10:05 AM
 
Location: Cincinnati
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think we should let it die. The OP is a troll.
I agree. Later, later.
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Old 05-08-2012, 11:06 AM
 
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Someone from the east coast might not know just how rare real urban areas are in the United States. Chicago, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Cincinnati area the only cities in the midwest which bear any resemblence to the east coast cities.

As has been mentioned, there are things in Cincinnati which Baltimore certainly doesn't have, like Mt. Adams, or any of the many hillside neighborhoods. Baltimore was much bigger than Cincinnati in the 19th century, but most of its intact areas from that era are socially dysfunctional. Cincinnati has at least 10 square miles of high quality 19th century neighborhoods that never suffered a decline.
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Old 05-08-2012, 11:45 AM
 
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I lived in Cincinnati for 3 years, and now live in the DC metro area. I've also spent a good bit of time in Baltimore. From my experience, Cincinnati is very boring. Sure there are neat little neighborhoods with quaint sidewalk businesses, there's interesting architecture, there's nice parks and a riverfront amenities, etc. But overall, I was bored out of my mind in Cincinnati. It found it to be very hard to meet people in Cincinnati because of what I discovered to be a pervasive small town mentality.

What do I mean?

Well, let's just say that when people approach you in a social setting and one of the first questions out of their collective mouths is "What high school did you go to?".....then you know that we're not talking big city mentality. Granted, Cinci is probably considered a medium size city, but a metro area of 500+ thousand people shouldn't be engrossed by "high school" attendance. To be sure, the reason people ask about "high school" is because the high school of attendance actually spells out the class and social status of the person. Native Cincinnatian's know which high schools are in the good/bad parts of town. Yes, a city the size of Cincinnati actually cares about that crap. I was turned off immediately, but soon learned that I would have to deal with this mindset if I were to successfully interact with people.

Another off-putting aspect of Cincinnati is it's abject refusal to relate to anything that deals with Kentucky. I myself am a white collar business owner, very well traveled, very well educated, and financially fit. But I also hail from the great State of North Carolina, which means I have what remains of a southern accent. What does that mean in Cincinnati? It means that if you have a southern accent, then you're automatically associated with those podunks across the river in Kentucky. God help those people if they actually have to interact with someone a quarter mile away across the Ohio River. It's beyond absurd explaining to everyone who's anyone that you're not from Kentucky. The mental midgetry of the city really is that astounding.

Does Cincinnati have it's good qualities? Sure, if you look hard enough. The cost of living is pretty good, and overall the people are nice (enough snottiness though...don't be fooled...it's there in abundance). But you shouldn't move to Cincinnati with high expecations (at all). On a scale of 1 to 10....i'd give Baltimore a 5 and Cincinnati a 4. Neither is awesome, but one is sure better than the other.
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Old 05-08-2012, 11:58 AM
 
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Great post. I think your remark on "snootiness" is right on the mark. Very hard to just strike up conversations with people - in restaurants, in line at the grocery store, anywhere in public really - they will look at you cross eyed. I've never seen this before to this extent anywhere else I've lived.
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Old 05-08-2012, 11:58 AM
 
Location: Cincinnati tri-state area
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I lived in Cincinnati for 3 years, and now live in the DC metro area. I've also spent a good bit of time in Baltimore. From my experience, Cincinnati is very boring. Sure there are neat little neighborhoods with quaint sidewalk businesses, there's interesting architecture, there's nice parks and a riverfront amenities, etc. But overall, I was bored out of my mind in Cincinnati. It found it to be very hard to meet people in Cincinnati because of what I discovered to be a pervasive small town mentality.

What do I mean?

Well, let's just say that when people approach you in a social setting and one of the first questions out of their collective mouths is "What high school did you go to?".....then you know that we're not talking big city mentality. Granted, Cinci is probably considered a medium size city, but a metro area of 500+ thousand people shouldn't be engrossed by "high school" attendance. To be sure, the reason people ask about "high school" is because the high school of attendance actually spells out the class and social status of the person. Native Cincinnatian's know which high schools are in the good/bad parts of town. Yes, a city the size of Cincinnati actually cares about that crap. I was turned off immediately, but soon learned that I would have to deal with this mindset if I were to successfully interact with people.

Another off-putting aspect of Cincinnati is it's abject refusal to relate to anything that deals with Kentucky. I myself am a white collar business owner, very well traveled, very well educated, and financially fit. But I also hail from the great State of North Carolina, which means I have what remains of a southern accent. What does that mean in Cincinnati? It means that if you have a southern accent, then you're automatically associated with those podunks across the river in Kentucky. God help those people if they actually have to interact with someone a quarter mile away across the Ohio River. It's beyond absurd explaining to everyone who's anyone that you're not from Kentucky. The mental midgetry of the city really is that astounding.

Does Cincinnati have it's good qualities? Sure, if you look hard enough. The cost of living is pretty good, and overall the people are nice (enough snottiness though...don't be fooled...it's there in abundance). But you shouldn't move to Cincinnati with high expecations (at all). On a scale of 1 to 10....i'd give Baltimore a 5 and Cincinnati a 4. Neither is awesome, but one is sure better than the other.
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Old 05-08-2012, 12:01 PM
 
Location: Cincinnati
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I appreciate the insight. I disagree. I am new to town and my wife and I have many new friends we met since moving here. We are also networked into the neighborhood association. I also frequent restaurants, bars, pubs, and the like. I find the crowds easy to get along with as long as I am willing to be friendly myself.

The divide between Cincy and Kentucky likely dates back before the civil war, though it is utterly ridiculous.

I am not sure where you lived in Cincy. I have never been asked what high school I went to. Though I have heard from more than one person it's that way on the west side.

Really, judging from your apparent disdain for all things Cincy/Northern Kentucky, I am glad you moved. Not everyone is going to be happy here. I certainly would never live in the DC metro area. I am very familiar with Northern VA and can't stand that area. Same with Maryland and DC proper.
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