SF Uniqueness Debate

Discussions argue that San Francisco is not representative of the average US city or other places, highlighting its distinct problems, culture, and lifestyle in contrast to generalizations.

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Sample Comments

rhodysurf Aug 2, 2015 View on HN

Dont act like SF is the average place to live in the US

Redoubts May 25, 2021 View on HN

Ive lived in SF for years. It’s exactly like thisIt’s not just downtown, It’s not like this in any cities at allGet out more, and stop living in denial.

mistrial9 Dec 14, 2024 View on HN

except.. this is San Francisco here .. totally different

As an SF resident, you people are ruining the city.

jquery Jan 18, 2013 View on HN

Perhaps you forgot we are talking about San Francisco?

sporkland Dec 15, 2019 View on HN

It's definitely a thing in San Francisco.

xirdstl Jul 18, 2015 View on HN

Not everyone considers SF to be a top US city. To each his own.

roflchoppa Dec 10, 2016 View on HN

but thats the thing. SF is not NY.

andbberger Mar 31, 2022 View on HN

people were saying that about SF a few years ago

esyir Sep 4, 2021 View on HN

This is Sf, California. Hardly a bastion of small government.