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A comment on Ask HN: Has anyone here left the big city in pursue of a simpler life?. Parent comment

Re:Ask HN: Has anyone here left the big city in pursue of a ... by giantg2 on Monday March 20, 2023 @09:39AM (#35231327)
"So not independent. At all."

Go back and re-read. Not everyone follows the rules.

"But with who?"

Friends within a couple miles, siblings, etc.

"You have to be intentional for this to be possible in rural areas. Not even "safe", just literally possible."

Yes, tell me my life experiences. Now stop trolling. It is literally possible and people do bike and walk places miles away. Don't believe me? Go look at the Amish.

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Re:Ask HN: Has anyone here left the big city in pursue of a ... by thwayunion on Monday March 20, 2023 @09:40AM (#35231349)
> Friends within a couple miles

Which may or may not exist. Again, you have to be more intentional.

I am not trolling you. I am giving the parent reasonable advice. Calm down.

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Re:Ask HN: Has anyone here left the big city in pursue of a ... by giantg2 on Monday March 20, 2023 @10:16AM (#35231816)
Always been by default for me.
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