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Re:“Blue Mind Theory” by vkou on Sunday June 11, 2023 @02:50PM (#36284402)
> May I ask why you should have more right to buy a house in that town than someone else?

You should ask that question to the NIMBYs that have pulled the ladder up from under them.

"Nobody is allowed to move to this area after I did" is insane, toxic, and selfish.

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Re:“Blue Mind Theory” by genocidicbunny on Sunday June 11, 2023 @02:52PM (#36284417)
It's not insane, it's quite rational as long as real estate is an investment.
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Re:“Blue Mind Theory” by TeMPOraL on Sunday June 11, 2023 @05:07PM (#36285694)
> as long as real estate is an investment

And therein lies the problem.

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Re:“Blue Mind Theory” by vkou on Sunday June 11, 2023 @08:08PM (#36287049)
Houses can't both be affordable, and a good investment.

And if I have to choose between people having a roof over their heads, and investors being happy, the latter can go pound sand any day of the week.

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Re:“Blue Mind Theory” by genocidicbunny on Sunday June 11, 2023 @10:52PM (#36287920)
I think you misunderstood me as advocating for the system that exists; We very much agree. But as long as housing is an investment, the rational thing will remain to try to pull up the ladder behind you.
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