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You aren't a typical millennial though, and hardly speak for your entire generation. I can't think of any that have Birmingham on an imaginary pedestal like you do, actually.
That's my point, you guys have no ideal image of what a typical millennial is, especially those from NYC. We're all different, some of us didn't live like your typical image of a native NY'er, a good percentage of us lived in low-income areas. I didn't move to duplicate life in NY, I moved because I wanted something different...
I didn't move to Birmingham after NYC, I moved to Miami with family.
You and the other Atlanta boosters have such an skewed and outdated view on cities outside of Atlanta, it's ridiculous. Like the other poster said, Atlanta is a cool city, but it's not everyone's cup of tea, and nor is it a Tier 1 city.
The tiers are very different depending what you're counting. "Our metro contains every amenity" isn't the same as having intense urbanity, or whatever else someone includes in their tiers.
As for the tiers not being disputable, that's absurd. People can think whatever they want. And disagreeing doesn't mean they've never visited. The entitlement around here is also absurd.
If you choose to interject on every one of my comments, that's your prerogative I clearly don't mind at all.
I like how I've asked you twice now to quote me on a fake fact about Atlanta on this thread that's I've presented but you can't... But you keep saying that I'm saying fake facts about Atlanta. I'd assume this would be an easy task for you.
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Don't go to to Atlanta. I did the move from NYC to Atlanta... I had two other friends also do the move, granted none of us had kids or families andwe all left within a year or two because it sucked.
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Thanks for being objective, it's rare when it comes to folks who live in Atlanta. Usually it's paradise for everyone and it's impossible for someone to dislike it.
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LOL, what does it say when Atlanta can't even win a poll amongst cities below its own tier
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Atlanta not being an easy sell isn't new, I never understandwhy people act surprised. Do you ever think perhaps the city has a marketing problem or it's just not as popular besides cost of living?
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Atlanta IMO doesn't have that strong of a draw/"cool" factor reminiscent of cities like SD which is why it's losing this poll even though it's double it's size.
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Thanks for proving my opinion. Atlanta boosters are the craziest.
Yes, you have an agenda, have had for years and everyone knows it. You provide proof of it almost daily. Why you are so hellbent on publicly embarrassing yourself repeatedly is the real mystery here.
You and the other Atlanta boosters have such an skewed and outdated view on cities outside of Atlanta, it's ridiculous.
The average adult Atlantan is probably WAY more well traveled than you can even dream of, and is very aware of cities outside of Atlanta. There are millions of us that travel for a living every week, you're a young kid that goes to College in Birmingham, AL.
A typical passive/aggressive backhanded insult in your trademark style:
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Typical insult when Atlantans dare to defend the place after your above comments:
Yes, you have an agenda, have had for years and everyone knows it. You provide proof of it almost daily. Why you are so hellbent on publicly embarrassing yourself repeatedly is the real mystery here.
Got it.. Understood now.. You said I presented false facts about Atlanta on here which I didn't as you've shown above. Basically you don't like my opinion and personal experience with Atlanta because it's impossible for someone to dislike Atlanta? I get it and that's ok man thanks for sharing.
So if someone from Chicago, NYC, LA, Washington, SF, etc. had to move (or was looking to move) to a 2nd or 3rd tier city, where might they find the most satisfaction? Let's say they wanted a full city experience that wouldn't be so underwhelming compared to their home Tier 1 city. Some good urbanity, sports, amenities, etc.
Some are left off of here on purpose but feel free to comment if you have one in mind that isn't listed, and isn't an obvious one, like Denver, Dallas, Seattle (I consider those pretty much Tier 1)
How can you consider Denver and Seattle tier 1 but not Atlanta? Atlanta trumps both of those cities on a national level and no one would place Denver a tier over Atlanta and not many would do it for Seattle.
Atlanta is losing in this poll to a very desirable West Coast city, San Diego. But let's not forget that even a vaunted city like Chicago doesn't always fare well in these coastal match-ups. Chicago got clobbered by Seattle in this recent poll Which of these 6 cities would you most want to live in?
It really depends on how small a person is willing to go and what amenities they are willing to give up. Or what one is wanting to add to their city.
After living in Chicago, I am in love with city living. I moved to St Louis a few years ago and love it. I would admit over a short period of time I've learned that St. Louis is as small as I want to go.
With that being written, I love the small big city living. No traffic, parking issues and a fair cost of living to income ratio. At the same time I didn't give up the city totally.
I believe that the St. Louis area could be loosely described as a mid sized metropolitan area. I think you can get a fair amount of amenities in this general size range.
I believe that the St. Louis area could be loosely described as a mid sized metropolitan area. I think you can get a fair amount of amenities in this general size range.
BTW, I have never visited Atlanta, but I believe that the area is large enough to offer a lot in terms of amenities.
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I clearly don't mind at all.
