objectimpermanence t1_j2pmmad wrote on January 3, 2023 at 1:49 AM

Reply to comment by Ilanaspax in Has anyone been through eviction courts in the past year? by balaca40

> atleast hoboken retains a shred of its character.

Are you taking about cultural character of architectural character?

I’m not saying Hoboken doesn’t have character, but it is much more culturally homogeneous than JC, even if you only compare it to downtown JC. Hoboken is overwhelmingly populated with upper middle class people, which is a group that you seem to abhor.

Hoboken has done a better job at historic preservation, but the tangible benefits of that success primarily accrue to wealthy property owners and landlords, which is another group of people you seem to detest.

Ilanaspax t1_j2qon08 wrote on January 3, 2023 at 6:59 AM

Sorry to say you seem a bit obsessed and also to be projecting quite a bit onto me simply stating an opinion that hoboken at the moment seems less corny and tacky than downtown JC (an ironic turn of events if you’re remotely familiar with the region). A result of better city planning or simply less heinous faux luxury buildings due to it being a smaller city? You be the judge because I don’t really care to be honest.

Not sure where you got the idea that I hate wealthy property owners - I simply dislike those with a sense of entitlement that see nothing wrong with displacing long term residents but I can see how it’s easier for your brain to process rich person=bad instead of wrapping it around the bigger picture. Good luck with that 🙏