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Numerous-Mix-9775 t1_j2eybom wrote

I think the people who tend to complain about the area the most are the people who’ve been here their whole lives.

I’ve lived somewhere else long enough to realize Springfield isn’t that bad. COL is reasonable, weather (while admittedly bipolar) is decent, we’re in easy reach of “big” cities but still large enough to attract some great stuff here. If you like the outdoors, we have almost everything you could want within easy reach.

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snacksv1 t1_j2f041p wrote

I agree with this. Sure, Springfield has its problems, but its a great place to live and raise a family. You can only see and realize this by living in other places for a while.

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armenia4ever t1_j2f1aht wrote

This.

The things here that are geared toward families with kids are very affordable and within a 20 minute drive.

That's a big deal as it's hard to find anything resembling a semi city lifestyle that's affordable for actual families. Most cities aren't and are often not kid friendly or a place you can raise a family.

Springfield certainly has issues, but I'd take it over somewhere like St Louis or Chicago.

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Goblin4Morrison t1_j2f7vyu wrote

The weather is NOT bipolar, please stop using that term as an adjective. My illness is not a descriptive word for fucks sake.

The weather changes frequently. Call it moody.

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houseofwarwick t1_j2fbuit wrote

It’s an adjective that also happens to describe a medical disorder. Take a look at how bipolar is used in chemistry for another example.

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Numerous-Mix-9775 t1_j2fffir wrote

Google “bipolar definition.”

  1. having or relating to two poles or extremities. "a sharply bipolar division of affluent and underclass"

“Moody” could be considered offensive too if you want to take that route. I’ve been clinically depressed and could easily be described as “moody” on those occasions. I don’t make jokes like “Hey, tell Mother Nature to take her meds,” because mental illness is NOT something to joke about - as someone who has suffered mental health issues I’ll be the first to defend that. But bipolar isn’t a term exclusive to psychiatric realms.

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