And yet another reason why 'NICE' areas aren't always safe

[Sugar08]

Originally Posted by Rudey

Everyone has a different standard. But I just want to point out that you said you didn't think Jamaica is "so bad". From the tone, you recognize it's not the best. It's not as scary as the Bronx or the island of Jamaica, but it's also not as safe as many other neighborhoods.

-Rudey

I know everyone has a different standard... which is why I asked for others to give me their personal definitions.

And you're right, Jamaica is not "the best," nor is it "so bad." It falls somewhere in between. For the record, the Bronx has "not so bad" areas as well. But I think when people start castigating entire neighborhoods as "bad," it's a problem. I think the point of this thread was to say that crime happens in all areas. Different types of crime, perhaps, but crime happens everywhere. I'm not sure that 'Seid illustrated his point in the best way by using St. Johns as an example, but it doesn't diminish the point.

Bottom line (and the reason why I made my initial replies to this thread): the "hood" is simply "home" to some people, and to call the place someone hails from a neighborhood that "blows" just isn't very nice.

[texas*princess]

Originally Posted by Rudey

Decent is a great word to use isn't it? It doesn't convey that it's affluent or run down. It's just decent. Hah. Either way, it's not exactly where most people dream of living. Plus it's within walking distance to one of the worst neighborhoods in NY, Jamaica. I'll stick to my neighborhood

-Rudey

my thoughts exactly

[Rudey]

Originally Posted by Sugar08

I know everyone has a different standard... which is why I asked for others to give me their personal definitions.

And you're right, Jamaica is not "the best," nor is it "so bad." It falls somewhere in between. For the record, the Bronx has "not so bad" areas as well. But I think when people start castigating entire neighborhoods as "bad," it's a problem. I think the point of this thread was to say that crime happens in all areas. Different types of crime, perhaps, but crime happens everywhere. I'm not sure that 'Seid illustrated his point in the best way by using St. Johns as an example, but it doesn't diminish the point.

Bottom line (and the reason why I made my initial replies to this thread): the "hood" is simply "home" to some people, and to call the place someone hails from a neighborhood that "blows" just isn't very nice.

People know their "hood" is run down and full of crime. If they had the money and the energy to deal with co-op boards, they'd be in my hood. And while crime happens all over, the types of crime and the number of times it happens is very different in Jamaica compared to other places.

-Rudey
--Yeah hunts point is a beautiful area...it doesn't blow at all.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by Rudey

-Rudey
--Yeah hunts point is a beautiful area...it doesn't blow at all.

At first when I saw this, I didn't get the sarcasm...Hunts Point is also a small town/neighborhood in the Seattle area that is the wealthiest in the state. I had to look it up to see if there was a Hunts Point in New York

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by moe.ron

Me love Forest Hills.

Forest Hills!

My heart belongs to Astoria, but there are too many condos there and not enough co-ops, so I'm here now.