I'm guessing this guy was really bad PR : https://twitter.com/_FloridaMan

haha, I love the florida man twitter account! But really, Florida ain't so bad ... I live in Orlando. There's lots of activity going on, lots of meetups, and lots of energy.

Orlando is in Florida, but I wouldn't call it "Florida". ;)

That's like Austin is in Texas, but it ain't "Texas".

> Orlando is in Florida, but I wouldn't call it "Florida". ;)

So what would you call "Florida" then?

> That's like Austin is in Texas, but it ain't "Texas".

That statement is mostly wrong. Yes, Austin is a very unique place. However, I think your perception of what constitutes "Texas" is biased and incorrect, based on that statement and the sentiment that typically underpins it.

haha, very true ... but then, why would any techie want to live anywhere else other than a hub. I don't think you'll be attending many tech meetups in Ocala ;)

> ... and lots of energy.

Unfortunately, much of that energy is thermal... (-.-;)

I rode my motorcycle to work earlier this week and last week. Could have probably done so in a t-shirt (though I tend to wear a jacket anyways, just for safety) ... this is in February, when much of the northeast was being blasted by snow. A little thermal energy can be a good thing ;)

... in Orlando. That's not really fair to call all of Florida Orlando. Orlando and Tampa have theme parks, college towns, and are much more active than most of Florida from what I gather