I’ve seen it happen to so many neighborhoods.
I think it’s the former more than the later, although it often feels like the later is to blame. It’s just that those corporations have done a really good job at dominating young peoples attention.
I find a lot of cool new cultures arising in the countries which never really had a chance to develop lots of subcultures before. I saw it firsthand in China, some of the younger artists and communities are awesome.
I try to be open minded about new stuff. I just ask the question, is it an honest expression or is it trying to be something. Does it have passion or is it all a show?
Usually the pinoneers are the ones I respect even when it's a tiny thing that no one knows. The ones who come after that are also great. But the ones who come just to make money off it or the ones who follow the herd, not interested.
Natural community formation is probably often not helped by the fact we have so much government interference. Everything needs to have liability insurances, permits applied for, etc. We're at a point where we don't even know what we're allowed to do and when we inquire about it the costs to be allowed to do it are prohibitive. Pioneers now need to be brave enough to face those obstacle courses.
Totally agree. The thing that hurt the most about that town is how all the street performers disappeared. It's still something you can get away with but there's only a 30% chance of not being stopped so it's really killed the vibe. It's funny cause there are no residential buildings within 5 minutes of the station.
I totally agree but at the same time I think the communities we work to build can be stronger than the ones that form by accident.
If we keep pushing through I think things will get better even if it doesn't look like it sometimes.
I like that positive outlook. I'll keep that in mind