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Re: checked out hawaiithreads...scary
Checked out Hawaii.com... scary.
If you look at their index of posts, the top two most popular forums there by far are "Visitor Information" and "Moving to Hawai'i". That tells me all I need to know about the place. It's really aimed more at outsiders who are interested in Hawai'i, as compared with here at HawaiiThreads, which is a forum of locals, run by locals, for locals.
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Re: checked out hawaiithreads...scary
Originally posted by Glen MiyashiroChecked out Hawaii.com... scary.
If you look at their index of posts, the top two most popular forums there by far are "Visitor Information" and "Moving to Hawai'i". That tells me all I need to know about the place. It's really aimed more at outsiders who are interested in Hawai'i, as compared with here at HawaiiThreads, which is a forum of locals, run by locals, for locals.
Miulang"Americans believe in three freedoms. Freedom of speech; freedom of religion; and the freedom to deny the other two to folks they don`t like.” --Mark Twain
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Re: checked out hawaiithreads...scary
Originally posted by Glen MiyashiroIt's really aimed more at outsiders who are interested in Hawai'i, as compared with here at HawaiiThreads, which is a forum of locals, run by locals, for locals.
Still, Glen makes a good point insofar that the most common response to a "I want to move to Hawaii!" post at Hawaii.com is, "Go for it! You only live once! Take a chance!" And hey, there's a place for that. But good lordy, if that's the only input you get, you'd be in for some harsh surprises.
At HawaiiThreads.com, I'd concede that some of us can be a bit gruff, but we'd also not let some things fly without comment that others would just ignore (i.e. anyone who uses "the states" to refer to the U.S. mainland), and we'll certainly call attention to the pitfalls and potential downsides of a plan. I'd like to think that we don't drown dreams somuch as we give them a more realistic and solid foundation.
So while you might take issue with the tone, in a way there's also a place for the occasional reality check. If you come and say, "Hey I wanna be Hawaiian and I'm unemployed and never finished school I want to come to Hawaii and live on a beach are there any apartments for $400 a month and how do I get housing assistance!" - well, don't be surprised if you get, "Are you out of your @#$^ mind?"
Deep down, in addition to worrying about an unprepared person's impact on our community, I think many of us are also worried about what might happen to that person, and their family. We don't want them to end up sleeping in Ala Moana park, for their sake, and ours.
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best, as they say.
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Re: checked out hawaiithreads...scary
I often forget it, but other people's dreams are our everyday reality. We live in Hawai'i. We wake up, get dressed, eat breakfast, and walk outside into a tropical landscape that millions of people a year spend thousands of dollars each to visit. No wonder they gush so much!
Where I live there are rainbows
And flowers full of color
And birds filled with song
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Re: checked out hawaiithreads...scary
Originally posted by lurkahMiulang's been gone so long dat I tink she can be considered "borderline katonk".
"You can take da tita out of da 'aina, but you can't take da 'aina out of dis tita!"
MiulangLast edited by Miulang; July 28, 2005, 05:10 PM."Americans believe in three freedoms. Freedom of speech; freedom of religion; and the freedom to deny the other two to folks they don`t like.” --Mark Twain
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Re: checked out hawaiithreads...scary
Originally posted by Glen MiyashiroI dunno, I seen some pretty dark skinned katonks. Especially the Okinawan ones.
Miulang"Americans believe in three freedoms. Freedom of speech; freedom of religion; and the freedom to deny the other two to folks they don`t like.” --Mark Twain
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Re: checked out hawaiithreads...scary
Originally posted by MiulangI DO like andagi, though. Does that make me a wannabe Okinawan?But I'm disturbed! I'm depressed! I'm inadequate! I GOT IT ALL! (George Costanza)
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Re: Hawaii.com on HawaiiThreads.com
Originally posted by Tiger BeerThanks to THAT forum, I was led to THIS forum.
THIS forum is more what I was looking for.. so I'm thankful that THAT forum existed to lead me to THIS one!
Miulang"Americans believe in three freedoms. Freedom of speech; freedom of religion; and the freedom to deny the other two to folks they don`t like.” --Mark Twain
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