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Good for you Sharon don't take their criticism You guys are doing a wonderful job. Keep up the good work. And you should run for council. I know it wouldn't be a puppet show. Heather is another good one.
I find it ironic that Nate shared a post using the term “Lum Lum” to illustrate current real estate conditions. The Lum, or Slum, or Scumbia, are all nicknames for Columbia with very negative connotations. I love the town I live in and cringe every time I read Lum. I would never use a post that used that term in reference to our town, especially one where I was trying to indicate a positive change. Nate will criticize others for posting Anon while himself posting as Unknown. He will critisize others for being negative while perpetuating negative town stereotypes by sharing someone else's post. I taake pride in where I live and what I wrote.
I asked The Spy a question I knew they would answer and it turned into a “WOW” moment I was not expecting. When reading from sources I expect a name as there are too many out there with tainted information. If you Nate, cannot put your name on a social media page you created, I have to wonder why? Is the information biased, one-sided, to only benefit certain others. Perhaps because you are an agency principal/owner. If you're as proud as you say of Columbia show your name for all to see. I'm not opposing your website just feel if you want people to read the good things then be transparent. That is something council is not and we Columbians deserve honesty. We would not be a town divided if the honest truth was presented and not others agendas. When I read information I have a right to know where it's coming from. It's called journalism. I also read more than one view before forming an opinion.
This is Nate – I posted below about how I am not really and advisor to the borough, and didn't select anonymous, it says unknown, but had my email address. I dunno how to use blogger…I use wordpress, also I don't comment on blogs too much anymore. Well, ever really, mostly on Facebook. Anyway – I think there are people who use the Lum Lum slang with affection, just the same way some people own the River Rat as a badge of honor. That is not really my style, and I did not do that, but the post was from a Realtor promoting a property so I am erring on the side of affection not disdain.The post I shared was about a home in Columbia going under agreement in less than a day. So much for the taxes scaring people away from the borough.
There are people that use “my bitch” as a term of endearment for their significant other. It doesn't mean most would not cringe when they read it. I get where you were going wit the post but the realtor's choice in nickname should have given pause before sharing.
It IS biased, I think I have mentioned this on the page itself – it is biased toward optimism and promoting the good things in Columbia as a direct response to the negative views that seem to get the most “press”. I also tend to post corrections to the misinformation I see elsewhere.I am not the only person with access to publish on the page. A page is not a profile. I do not post everything on there. I am not the only optimist in Columbia. I am not a journalist – it is not, nor does it pretend to be a news site because it is expressly NOT OBJECTIVE. -Nate
The Realtor in question has a particular style, and it is bold. I would say that is not my style, but I appreciate him being true to himself and apparently cultivating a successful career with it. Your focus on this one aspect of that post is an indication of the problem I see with many people that comment on these issues in town. You're missing the forest for the trees, and seem to be unwilling to concede the talking point that taxes will scare people away from buying homes here (proven false by the speed with which that home sold, and others as evidenced in the comments of the post)-Nate
At no time did say that the taxes were scaring people away. In fact I do know the real estate market here is hopping. And I did say I could see where you were going with the post. Just remember, the ends do not always justify the means. You seem to paint anyone that disagrees with revolving loan fund creation with the same negative brush. You are doing a disservice to many residents that are able to look at things objectively. It is possible to see the forest AND the trees.
I won't say the taxes scare people away, but anyone with common sense would certainly have to consider the high taxes in their decision to buy here. Real estate may be hopping, but that also means people are selling, it's not new construction.
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Good for you Sharon don't take their criticism You guys are doing a wonderful job. Keep up the good work. And you should run for council. I know it wouldn't be a puppet show. Heather is another good one.
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I find it ironic that Nate shared a post using the term “Lum Lum” to illustrate current real estate conditions. The Lum, or Slum, or Scumbia, are all nicknames for Columbia with very negative connotations. I love the town I live in and cringe every time I read Lum. I would never use a post that used that term in reference to our town, especially one where I was trying to indicate a positive change. Nate will criticize others for posting Anon while himself posting as Unknown. He will critisize others for being negative while perpetuating negative town stereotypes by sharing someone else's post. I taake pride in where I live and what I wrote.
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My motto is: When they go low, I hit harder. Love, affection, and fluff will not reverse the damage being done to the borough taxpayers.
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I did not suggest that mount… : )
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I asked The Spy a question I knew they would answer and it turned into a “WOW” moment I was not expecting. When reading from sources I expect a name as there are too many out there with tainted information. If you Nate, cannot put your name on a social media page you created, I have to wonder why? Is the information biased, one-sided, to only benefit certain others. Perhaps because you are an agency principal/owner. If you're as proud as you say of Columbia show your name for all to see. I'm not opposing your website just feel if you want people to read the good things then be transparent. That is something council is not and we Columbians deserve honesty. We would not be a town divided if the honest truth was presented and not others agendas. When I read information I have a right to know where it's coming from. It's called journalism. I also read more than one view before forming an opinion.
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This is Nate – I posted below about how I am not really and advisor to the borough, and didn't select anonymous, it says unknown, but had my email address. I dunno how to use blogger…I use wordpress, also I don't comment on blogs too much anymore. Well, ever really, mostly on Facebook. Anyway – I think there are people who use the Lum Lum slang with affection, just the same way some people own the River Rat as a badge of honor. That is not really my style, and I did not do that, but the post was from a Realtor promoting a property so I am erring on the side of affection not disdain.The post I shared was about a home in Columbia going under agreement in less than a day. So much for the taxes scaring people away from the borough.
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There are people that use “my bitch” as a term of endearment for their significant other. It doesn't mean most would not cringe when they read it. I get where you were going wit the post but the realtor's choice in nickname should have given pause before sharing.
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Says he or she with no name.
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Me too! Thanks Joe and Sharon!
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Only supporters of council are their spouses and coffee club friends.
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It IS biased, I think I have mentioned this on the page itself – it is biased toward optimism and promoting the good things in Columbia as a direct response to the negative views that seem to get the most “press”. I also tend to post corrections to the misinformation I see elsewhere.I am not the only person with access to publish on the page. A page is not a profile. I do not post everything on there. I am not the only optimist in Columbia. I am not a journalist – it is not, nor does it pretend to be a news site because it is expressly NOT OBJECTIVE. -Nate
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The Realtor in question has a particular style, and it is bold. I would say that is not my style, but I appreciate him being true to himself and apparently cultivating a successful career with it. Your focus on this one aspect of that post is an indication of the problem I see with many people that comment on these issues in town. You're missing the forest for the trees, and seem to be unwilling to concede the talking point that taxes will scare people away from buying homes here (proven false by the speed with which that home sold, and others as evidenced in the comments of the post)-Nate
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At no time did say that the taxes were scaring people away. In fact I do know the real estate market here is hopping. And I did say I could see where you were going with the post. Just remember, the ends do not always justify the means. You seem to paint anyone that disagrees with revolving loan fund creation with the same negative brush. You are doing a disservice to many residents that are able to look at things objectively. It is possible to see the forest AND the trees.
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I won't say the taxes scare people away, but anyone with common sense would certainly have to consider the high taxes in their decision to buy here. Real estate may be hopping, but that also means people are selling, it's not new construction.
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