Comments on: 10 Things I Hate About Vancouver http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/ Freelance Writing, Personal Development, and Making Money with Freelance Writer Michael Kwan Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:03:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: disdeinen http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-44670 disdeinen Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:01:47 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-44670 Regarding #2: I would tend to agree, although (as you point out) with the limited exposure to such conditions it is hard to blame Vancouverites for their lack of preparedness. In such conditions people would be prudent to find alternate means of transportation. Point #8 is interesting: are you suggesting that if you grew up in any other city you would somehow be less bored over time? It is my experience that locals everywhere tend to grow weary of their surroundings, which is why people generally go away for vacation. I am rather ambivalent about point #9: my main complaint is the limited capacity of the bridges. As for #10: are there actually cheaper cellular plans elsewhere in Canada? I agree that the US generally has superior plans, but as a consumer I only had to make a phone call and ask for a better rate from Telus... I now have unlimited data (EVDO) for $15/month. Regarding #2: I would tend to agree, although (as you point out) with the limited exposure to such conditions it is hard to blame Vancouverites for their lack of preparedness. In such conditions people would be prudent to find alternate means of transportation.

Point #8 is interesting: are you suggesting that if you grew up in any other city you would somehow be less bored over time? It is my experience that locals everywhere tend to grow weary of their surroundings, which is why people generally go away for vacation.

I am rather ambivalent about point #9: my main complaint is the limited capacity of the bridges.

As for #10: are there actually cheaper cellular plans elsewhere in Canada? I agree that the US generally has superior plans, but as a consumer I only had to make a phone call and ask for a better rate from Telus… I now have unlimited data (EVDO) for $15/month.

]]> By: Small Town vs. Big City: Six Factors To Consider || Beyond the Rhetoric || http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-40224 Small Town vs. Big City: Six Factors To Consider || Beyond the Rhetoric || Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:40:36 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-40224 [...] more efficient, but you also have to put up with big city traffic. One of the biggest things that I hate about Vancouver is that no one knows how to drive in the snow, so when you add the white stuff in with gridiron [...] [...] more efficient, but you also have to put up with big city traffic. One of the biggest things that I hate about Vancouver is that no one knows how to drive in the snow, so when you add the white stuff in with gridiron [...]

]]> By: In The Sphere: A Personalized Bobblehead | BlueFur.com http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-38841 In The Sphere: A Personalized Bobblehead | BlueFur.com Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:59:35 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-38841 [...] Miss604 is one of Vancouver’s most famous bloggers, so it only makes sense that she loves this city. It’s easy to point out the variety of cuisine and our obsession with hockey, but she also notes that she loves the nerds, the bus drivers, and the monkey puzzle trees too. She even likes the balance. [...] [...] Miss604 is one of Vancouver’s most famous bloggers, so it only makes sense that she loves this city. It’s easy to point out the variety of cuisine and our obsession with hockey, but she also notes that she loves the nerds, the bus drivers, and the monkey puzzle trees too. She even likes the balance. [...]

]]> By: Kevin http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-38702 Kevin Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:18:51 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-38702 "9. Horrible highway system" You can give credit to Larry Beasley for that choice (more of less). But its not actually too bad of any idea. Its actually a really good idea and many other cities in the world are expanding on the Vancouver model. Remember; "Congestion is our Friend". "10. Expensive cellular" This will hopefully get solved very soon with the Canadian government "opening up the airwaves" so to speak. I agree that the prices are far too high and the fact that I have to bitch and complain to the cell phone companies all the time doesnt make anything any better. “9. Horrible highway system”
You can give credit to Larry Beasley for that choice (more of less). But its not actually too bad of any idea. Its actually a really good idea and many other cities in the world are expanding on the Vancouver model. Remember; “Congestion is our Friend”.

“10. Expensive cellular”
This will hopefully get solved very soon with the Canadian government “opening up the airwaves” so to speak. I agree that the prices are far too high and the fact that I have to bitch and complain to the cell phone companies all the time doesnt make anything any better.

]]> By: Ed Lau http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-38580 Ed Lau Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:59:39 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-38580 Who wants comparable defense? I want overwhelming and complete ownage of criminals. ...actually, I feel much the same as Jeff. Ship criminals to death town and bring us more money. Who wants comparable defense? I want overwhelming and complete ownage of criminals.

…actually, I feel much the same as Jeff. Ship criminals to death town and bring us more money.

]]> By: Negative Posts Grab People’s Attention || Beyond the Rhetoric || http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-38517 Negative Posts Grab People’s Attention || Beyond the Rhetoric || Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:49:16 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-38517 [...] Sunday, I wrote a post listing 10 things I hate about Vancouver. Having been born and raised in this city, it’s easy to pick out countless items to dislike [...] [...] Sunday, I wrote a post listing 10 things I hate about Vancouver. Having been born and raised in this city, it’s easy to pick out countless items to dislike [...]

]]> By: Rebecca http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-38506 Rebecca Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:36:52 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-38506 I have a whole category dedicated to "cheap things to do" but it's mostly stuff for the weekends or special events. I have a whole category dedicated to “cheap things to do” but it’s mostly stuff for the weekends or special events.

]]> By: Dave http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-38483 Dave Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:14:39 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-38483 Regarding highways, Vancouver got it right, so right. Here in Toronto, they built some of the biggest, ugliest, noisiest freeways in North America and traffic is still a mess. If you build it, they will fill it. Imagine if False Creek and English Bay were cut off from the downtown by a towering 6-lane freeway. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardiner_Expressway Regarding highways, Vancouver got it right, so right. Here in Toronto, they built some of the biggest, ugliest, noisiest freeways in North America and traffic is still a mess. If you build it, they will fill it.

Imagine if False Creek and English Bay were cut off from the downtown by a towering 6-lane freeway.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardiner_Expressway

]]> By: Jeff Kee http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-38443 Jeff Kee Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:47:12 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-38443 Also the snow driving thing - so true. I drive a 4X4 so I can get through snow no problem and I'm smart enough to not slam on my brakes or drive too fast etc. Most people do not know how to react to snow in their cars, and are completely hopeless unless they have snow chains and everything set up. Even then they mess up. Also the snow driving thing - so true. I drive a 4X4 so I can get through snow no problem and I’m smart enough to not slam on my brakes or drive too fast etc. Most people do not know how to react to snow in their cars, and are completely hopeless unless they have snow chains and everything set up. Even then they mess up.

]]> By: Jeff Kee http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-38442 Jeff Kee Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:46:03 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/02/10/10-things-i-hate-about-vancouver/#comment-38442 Ed, that's because a gunshot to the face is not a comparable defense to a car break in. When a simple baseball bat can deter the guy, a gun would be an overcast. That being said, as much as I am quite liberal minded, I am in favour of the death penalty. I can't justify my taxes paying for meals and housing for criminals who are apparently too dangerous to be released. Also stiffer penalties against gangs, gun crimes (watch out Ed) and what not. When it comes to local economics I'm very right wing. Ship the homeless people off to sheltors, allow growth, add highways, expand roads, build more expensive beautiful buildings to cleanse the city. Did you know I used to be hitler in my previous life? Just kidding. Maybe not. Ed, that’s because a gunshot to the face is not a comparable defense to a car break in. When a simple baseball bat can deter the guy, a gun would be an overcast.

That being said, as much as I am quite liberal minded, I am in favour of the death penalty. I can’t justify my taxes paying for meals and housing for criminals who are apparently too dangerous to be released. Also stiffer penalties against gangs, gun crimes (watch out Ed) and what not.

When it comes to local economics I’m very right wing. Ship the homeless people off to sheltors, allow growth, add highways, expand roads, build more expensive beautiful buildings to cleanse the city. Did you know I used to be hitler in my previous life? Just kidding. Maybe not.

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