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smauryholmes t1_izt6ebw wrote

Conservatives post this like once a week here lmfao. SF is by far my favorite city to visit in America.

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FormerKarmaKing t1_izu8nns wrote

Having lived in SF and having lived in NYC now for a decade, SF is nice place to visit but a poorly run city.

Both cities are constantly smeared by conservative media, but things generally work so much better here in NYC. And while we have problems with drug addled people on the streets, it is nowhere near the level of SF. I’m a decent sized guy and even I would feel unsafe walking major streets.

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gvsteve t1_izt9ysj wrote

Would you bring a family with six kids under age 11 to visit San Francisco?

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smauryholmes t1_iztb37c wrote

I wouldn’t bring a family with 6 kids anywhere. That’s too many kids, we’d be a nuisance + spend too much money everywhere.

I did visit SF with a group of 10 kids though when I was around 12 and we all had a blast.

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gvsteve t1_izu7fsy wrote

Well we can’t just stay home forever. Trying to plan an eventual cross country parks and cities trip.

And I can’t figure out what the truth is about San Francisco. Is it the most beautiful and awesome place in the world where only the richest of the rich can afford to live? Or is it littered with needles and excrement, full of strung out homeless criminals who smash your car windows twice a week even if there’s nothing valuable in there at all? Or is it somehow both?

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m0llusk t1_izv0ceu wrote

Where in San Francisco, though? The museums in Golden Gate Park are quite nice.

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RD__III t1_iztl3hb wrote

I was extremely disappointed by San Francisco when I went there. Doesn’t have the museum clout like DC or NYC, and frankly, it felt like a city who’s spirit was taken out back and shot. It doesn’t even breach my top 3 favorite cities I’ve visited.

I will say, the homelessness and lack of cleanliness was a “negative”, but I love NOLA, and it’s not any better.

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smauryholmes t1_iztlbus wrote

DC and NYC are probably 2/3 for me. SF is just way prettier than either, but I get what you’re saying about museums and DC.

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smauryholmes t1_iztcgy4 wrote

I’ve spent probably two months of my life there now, even in the cheapest areas like the Tenderloin, and have never seen anything I haven’t already seen growing up in my conservative hometown. Obviously SF has some huge problems but so do most of the US, and other areas don’t have the upsides.

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bdubdub t1_izth4eb wrote

Year-round mild weather, world class dining scene with foods from just about every culture, incredible hiking in every direction, amazing urban parks, beautiful scenic vistas everywhere you look, world class cycling, incredible museums, world class surfing, easy access to skiing, 2 hours to wine country, high walkability and ability to live without a car, great biking infrastructure, large number of career opportunities, many educational opportunities, endless events and parties, a massive gay scene, interesting and open minded people with a 'live and let live attitude' that allows others be themselves, a general vibe that encourages people to explore who they are and find their passions - no one here is gonna ask you when you're going to 'settle down' or have kids. I could keep going but I doubt the person I'm replying to will even read this far.

It has its downsides like high cost of living, homeownership being out of reach for many, the intractable NIMBYism that tries to crystalize the city in amber, public transit that's often inefficient and frustrating, business cartels that block new restaurants and shops that might bring competition, and a more carrot than stick approach to dealing with the drug-addicted homeless population but anyone who says SF is an unlivable shit-hole either hasn't spent any time here or has very different ideals and just doesn't like cities.

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smauryholmes t1_iztejoo wrote

Most walkable city in America. Stunning natural beauty, arguably the best of any major American city. Million things to do. Elite food. Best job market in America, if not the world.

The third of Americans that honestly believe none of this is true make my hotels there cheaper, thankfully.

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Jumpshot1370 t1_izzto60 wrote

“Most walkable city in America”. So walkable, there is a website showing the locations of human feces on sidewalks, among other places. https://wmmr.com/2019/04/17/someone-made-an-interactive-san-francisco-poop-map/

And check out this video. I’m very thankful I don’t live there.

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smauryholmes t1_izzupl1 wrote

Yes, SF is literally the most walkable city in America: https://www.walkscore.com/cities-and-neighborhoods/

You can always tell who has never actually been there and only hear about it through Fox lol

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Jumpshot1370 t1_izzvea5 wrote

The sidewalks exist, but can you walk on those sidewalks, and feel safe doing so?

I've been to downtown Los Angeles several times. It's pretty bad. From what I have heard (including from San Francisco residents), San Francisco is probably worse.

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smauryholmes t1_izzyyzv wrote

I have spent 2 months in SF over my life and have never felt unsafe while walking anywhere. My last trip there I walked probably 10 miles/day on average, including through some worse neighborhoods, and 1) the walks are way nicer than anywhere I’ve ever lived before 2) never felt unsafe.

Did see a few guys smoking crack lol but you see those type of people in every city if you walk around enough.

I currently live near downtown Los Angeles and it’s 100% worse than SF, but still tolerable. SF is just so beautiful, it’s hard not to have a good time there. Not so true for LA lol.

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