Originally Posted by Gideon K ➡️

If ever there was a post crying out for the "cool story, bro" response...




Our definitions of 'properly' are wildly, deeply divergent.

I've been living and working in the States for over 5 months now, so I'm afraid you're a little late for the party. Next time I move country I will be sure to take your advice and buy a multimillion dollar property on a skyscraper in a capital city somewhere. Or not.

Originally Posted by Progger ➡️

[. . .] But man, the spam bot brigade has been all over lately! Must be in season.

Originally Posted by Progger ➡️

I think you're probably right, Ray. While I don't come from a coding background professionally (I've been blessed/cursed with a full-time musician life for my entire adulthood....), my father was a university Computer Science chair and I grew up in a very, VERY digital-native environment. I'm simultaneously encouraged/inspired by the incredible advancements in software over the past three decades and cautious/guarded about the ramifications as far as bad actors go. We definitely need to encourage systemic education about security and authenticity in the digital realm going forward!

Originally Posted by Desire Inspires ➡️

That is unfortunate. You do not trust what your father has helped to build.

Originally Posted by Gideon K ➡️

Hi folks, just wanted to hear some opinions and experiences from some of you.

I'm getting married in the coming year and moving stateside once the greencard kicks in. I'm a Londoner, so the prospect of leaving took a bit of time to get my head around, but it looks like that's what is going to be happening.

My other half is from the Florida, and whilst I am open to the possibility of living there or giving it a shot, I want to live somewhere that has a reasonably robust creative scene. I want to be around musicians though, and most of my close circle of friends in London are musicians of one kind or another. I'm not mad keen on the prospect of living in Miami, based on my brief experience visiting the place, but I am not ruling it out if there is scene there. We're considering Fort Lauderdale as a possibility in the short term, but also considering Austin TX, New Orleans, and other places in the south east of the states.

Are any of you guys based in any of the afformentioned places, or nearby cities? I'm a city-boy, I want to live somewhere with a reasonable concentration of people, and a creative, forward-looking music scene (ie not just dance clubs, or blues bands, or acoustic cover bars for tourists - I've been to Key West. No thanks.) Can anyone give me any insights into this part of the world, or advise me on places to do research online other than facebook groups?

Originally Posted by Progger ➡️

I don't think technology is the root of the problem, it's people: it's about sociology, equitable education, and tons of other challenges that have complex solutions. I find electronics and software fascinating and beautiful, and I always will!