What the hell is up with PNWers?

[rwh11385]

I suppose I can't disagree with you totally. I often catch myself talking up WA state and the PNW. A good example is this thread I suppose. I guess out of all the places I have been, I still prefer home over any of them.

and you don't think other people feel the exact same way about where they live? the majority of Americans have the wealth and means to move, so they could if they wanted. most of us generally settle where we love - no need to try to persaude others that your choice was better

even so, I'm annoyed by the 'culture' I've seen from much of the PNW and people who have migrated east from there. it's even worse sometimes than the East coasters everyone is annoyed by (prep schoolies). The people from PNW I have met, and correlate with some board members, are either always talking about themselves, or their things, or how much they love the area to people who similarly love their own different place of origin, or in a different but equally annoying way there are the emo kids with no problems and try to complain about life anyway. both are utterly bored regardless of how much there is said to see or do. The people I like become involved with soccer or just hanging having fun instead of constantly seeking to brag and/or complain. obviously not everyone acts like that, but the worst is from areas like PNW, Barrington, IL, and Miami, FL. As renowned as the education at my school is, I am bothered by some of those who infest it who can't come to grips of dealing with others or reality. If you know anyone at at Wash U in STL, maybe you know what I'm talking about. Certainly people like that are all around, but the % spikes in particular areas.

for those laid back and just like to have a chill good time, i'm sorry. more people like you should represent the region than the tools I meet

I suppose I can't disagree with you totally. I often catch myself talking up WA state and the PNW. A good example is this thread I suppose. I guess out of all the places I have been, I still prefer home over any of them.

[MattE30]

Barrington, IL

Yeah, these are the people that have 5 acres of woods surrounding one of the busiest roads in the NW suburbs (and it's only 2 lanes) and refuse to sell a fraction of it to widen the roads and remove some of the worst traffic outside Chicago. It is fun driving through the downtown and seeing all the milfs in their mercedes and z4s, though.

Midwest weather sucks. It's hot and sticky in the summer and freezing in the winter. Chicago is the only area in the midwest I'd want to live after graduation. I would not complain if I got a good job out west.

[Funkmasta]

Winona doesn't count Joe.... :drink:

ya, it's not much of anything, is it? although they did have a FREAKING huge firework show for all 20,000 people that lived there.

Damn it was cold there.

[Mtriple]

I'm not going to rag on the midwest. I lived there for a year, so don't challenge my OPINION. ;)

Winona doesn't count Joe.... :drink:

[Funkmasta]

Midwest has the worst weather mood swings ever. In Portland, I've never used AC in a house or a car, and in the winter, the heater gets used sparingly.

I'm not going to rag on the midwest. I lived there for a year, so don't challenge my OPINION. ;)

The rain here, I can deal with. It keeps the air smelling clear and nice. It keeps everything green most of the year, and it keeps the Californians indoors. What's not to like? I don't even own an umbrella.

Regardless, The real reason I live here, is because this spot is one hour from downtown Portland.

[LINUS]

Well, it's a bummer you think so badly of the PNW, but whatever. It's been a pretty cool place to grow up for me. Just enough city influence to keep you current, and just enough country to keep you true.

Your opinion is valid to you, but I know whenever I travel and am asked where I'm from people are nice to me when I say "Washington state". So I guess since I get a bunch of questions about the PNW rather than a hollow "Oh" as a response, that whoever I'm talking to is interested & wants to know more.

Like I said before, PNW may not be "Heaven on Earth", but it treats me right, and if I ever wanted kids I'd like them to get a ton of PNW influence growing up.

As to the racist crap, I don't buy it. I won't even blame Idaho since I have no real 1st hand experiences like that over there (not saying it doesn't exist, just that I've never been witness to it), but the West side of WA state is a pretty big mixing pot of cultures, and it works a lot better in Seattle than a lot of the other major metro areas, so until I hear a Black/Oriental/Latin origin person tell me otherwise, I'm betting it works better here than in a lot of other places.

Come over for the e30 picnic next year, I bet we could change your view if you were willing to open your mind. I'll buy you lunch @ XXX if you still can honestly call us a "bunch of douches".

[rwh11385]

Yes, there are a lot of people migrating from California. Yes, this state is populated by mostly hippies and whites. No, this is not a white haven. We have one of the largest percentages of Asians in the country and the Hispanic population is growing (obviously). I can guarantee there are plenty of other states with a higher percentage of whites than Washington. No matter what anyone says, we want nothing to do with white supremecy.

even so, I'm annoyed by the 'culture' I've seen from much of the PNW and people who have migrated east from there. it's even worse sometimes than the East coasters everyone is annoyed by (prep schoolies). The people from PNW I have met, and correlate with some board members, are either always talking about themselves, or their things, or how much they love the area to people who similarly love their own different place of origin, or in a different but equally annoying way there are the emo kids with no problems and try to complain about life anyway. both are utterly bored regardless of how much there is said to see or do. The people I like become involved with soccer or just hanging having fun instead of constantly seeking to brag and/or complain. obviously not everyone acts like that, but the worst is from areas like PNW, Barrington, IL, and Miami, FL. As renowned as the education at my school is, I am bothered by some of those who infest it who can't come to grips of dealing with others or reality. If you know anyone at at Wash U in STL, maybe you know what I'm talking about. Certainly people like that are all around, but the % spikes in particular areas.

for those laid back and just like to have a chill good time, i'm sorry. more people like you should represent the region than the tools I meet

[KenC]

I've never met anyone cool or decent from the Pacific coast and the only person who seems a good individual on the board is Ken.

haha, thanks.

In all seriousness, if any of you get a chance to visit Portland, I would take it. It's not a place to vacation to, but a beautiful city nonetheless. I live in downtown Portland and I love it. It's a very 'liveable' city, large but not overwhelming. I love SF to death, but it's so fucking huge (compared to what I'm used to).

Long story short, there are nutso people in every state of the nation.

[TwoJ's]

PNW is beautiful country but having an argument over who lives in a better part of the country is seriously retarded. But I digress, I'm glad you guys think that the Midwest is such a shithole because I've never lived in a better place and we dont need any of you moving here!!!

Exactly. And I don't think teh midwest is a shithole. While I've never been to MN, I love IA, NE, MO and MI. The people are much more hospitable in the midwest (in my humble opinion of course).

And to that other poster, there are quite a few hippies here, but they're all segregated in Bellingham so it's not a problem.


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[Turf1600]

I love VA, been to WA, but I really didn't dig it so much, the weather stayed too overcast for me, but maybe it's because my relatives up there are less than thrilling. TX is only nice for the opportunities it has, with 3 of the top 10 largest cities in the US only a few hours away from each other. I would go back to VA in a second if I could still AX and get the chances to do shit like I can here.

Texas is Badass - college station is a living nightmare.

So holmes, are you going to tell me a number of people haven't been migrating north from California and the state isn't populated by hippies and whites? The posts on that site hopefully aren't shared by the majority of the populace but they have identified the PNW as a "white haven". I enjoy diversity and when you grow up with it, you sometimes can't stand those who haven't. Especially when it is narrow-minded Americans who can't think across borders at all.

Yes, there are a lot of people migrating from California. Yes, this state is populated by mostly hippies and whites. No, this is not a white haven. We have one of the largest percentages of Asians in the country and the Hispanic population is growing (obviously). I can guarantee there are plenty of other states with a higher percentage of whites than Washington. No matter what anyone says, we want nothing to do with white supremecy.

[rwh11385]

So holmes, are you going to tell me a number of people haven't been migrating north from California and the state isn't populated by hippies and whites? The posts on that site hopefully aren't shared by the majority of the populace but they have identified the PNW as a "white haven". I enjoy diversity and when you grow up with it, you sometimes can't stand those who haven't. Especially when it is narrow-minded Americans who can't think across borders at all.

wait? you are using a biased source [nitrorustlerdude] to support your outdoor-living oriented city? please. that's like finding the best reviewed cities for surfing if you are in Cali or FL... have you any reasoning ability?

similar to what SuperDuper posted, the place is popular with certain individuals
http://www.stormfront.org/forum/show...-129112p6.html

http://www.stormfront.org/forum/show...0&postcount=31

http://www.stormfront.org/forum/show...1&postcount=92

great things you can find when searching about PNW. I don't think i could stand a place established by people running from diversity (the move North from California) regardless of their mountains. There are towns everywhere that have folks scury away from the "others" but few places that fill whole states with an attempt to.

You're a dumbass for believing what a few dickheads on another forum said. Thats no different than someone citing a r3v thread for reference. I have lived here my entire life and I have seen nothing but acceptance for minorities. I have never seen a skinhead in my life much less heard of any sort of gatherings in the area. Washington is one of the most liberal states in the US. If you are looking for skinheads, they dwell on the east side of the mountains and into Idaho. That area is comprised of mostly farmland and desert and their people have completely different political, social and economic beliefs. Eastern Washington is in fact so different that many people want to split the state in half and make 2 states.

[FredK]

Nah, I won't defend my hood. I've never had really strong feelings of regionalism.

I like where I live, and I am comfortable with my surroundings, but I'm not going to try to say YO MASSACHUSETTS BIRTHPLACE OF AMERICA or some shit like that.

Massachusetts. It's not for everyone.