> Have you never lived in a community? In a society? Have you never gone to a block party? Said hi to a neighbor? Gone to a bar? Cared even a little bit about the neighborhood in which you live?

Yes I'm heavily involved as a leader in my local community and spend about 70 days a year volunteering in it and supporting the people who live in it. How does that compare to you?

Supporting your local community doesn't mean propping up unviable businesses. It's a luddite argument, like paying people to dig holes and fill them back in again.

If I opened a store next to your house selling last week's newspapers and you never buy any is it your fault I went out of business? Nonsense.

> points for puffing out your chest in public

Lol you asked me if I did anything! I didn't say anything until you specifically asked!

Really not following the HN commenting guidelines here lol. The above commenter was just stating a point on their responsibility to local businesses. From that you assumed way too much about them and their community connections.