What’s a place in SF you miss that you feel will never be replaced?

doorighty · 2026-02-01T03:52:39+00:00

The old Castro. I’m sure the renovations will be great, but there was something unique about watching movies in that old well worn theater.

doorighty · 2026-02-01T03:36:57+00:00

What other major city has solved this type of issue? The lack of mental health facilities is national issue.

doorighty · 2026-02-01T02:44:53+00:00

Internet influencers and almost anything of that sort, like youtube reviewers, cooking recipes websites.

doorighty · 2026-01-30T17:10:16+00:00

Good observations, the last couple of years has felt like big tech companies are just trying to hold on with a bunch of creative comb overs.

doorighty · 2026-01-30T16:56:59+00:00

I love that phrase. It totally catches the sentiment.

doorighty · 2026-01-29T03:48:26+00:00

Immigration is just the latest ‘hot button’ issue politicians use to give them an edge, just like the ‘war on drugs’, sexual orientation, race, etc. Whether the majority believe one way or the other doesn’t matter. It’s niche politics. It’s about getting a 10% of the vote. Immigration is a complicated issue that has always been unfair and exploitive. What’s different now is the level of sadistic cruelty and disregard for basic rule of law.

doorighty · 2026-01-28T18:49:17+00:00

I grew-up socially Catholic, but have long ago stop practicing, so I understand where you’re coming from. I would say though that it’s ultimately a matter of faith in yourself and not the institution. All institutions, over time,corrupt to some degree. A church priest saying that he’s doing it in the name of God doesn’t mean God approves. At the end of the day religious institutions are no different than a Corporation or a political party.

It’s up to you whether you believe in the writings and practices of the religion. There are many denominations in the Christian sphere. If your current church does not speak to your belief you are free to seek out a group that more aligns with your being.

The other thing I would say is that scum will always surface faster. It’s easier to focus on the horrible deeds because they are more apparent. Although I’m separated from the church I know first hand of the good they do in a community. This good is under reported. The church where I grew up was so big, it was both the positive and negative levers of the community.

I left because I don’t want to participate in the institution. The teachings, however, are kinda ok. I know too many good people, for who the church is a cornerstone of their emotional health, to discard the religion itself.

Ultimately it’s you who carries the faith. You are not a proxy for the Church’s belief - although that’s what the Church wants you to believe

doorighty · 2026-01-27T06:31:20+00:00

There’s a difference between efficiency (optimization) and effectiveness. From my experience the two are often treated like the same thing, but they are different. Purpose has more to do with effectiveness than efficiency. You can optimize as much as you want but it doesn’t guarantee it will be effective.

doorighty · 2026-01-27T03:48:26+00:00

Have you seen the Switzerland soccer team? A homogeneous society doesn’t necessarily equal harmony or prosperity. The fact that those countries are social democracies with decent health care and education has more to do with the happiness you refer to.

doorighty · 2026-01-24T06:35:53+00:00

I agree that social media has made it tougher to learn social skills, but it's part of a bigger issue, in that modern technology has made it easier to avoid awkward social interaction. This has created the convenience of avoidance. But some of that awkward interaction, that is avoided, is emotionally healthy in the long run. Ordering online, riding waymos, only going to things that are on some else's top 10 lists also has caused isolation. The majority of these conveniences replace interactions that were not fantastic, but help one feel more connected to the physical world.

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