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Why do people dislike California? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by arcrust@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I recently moved to California. Before i moved, people asked me "why are you moving there, its so bad?". Now that I'm here, i understand it less. The state is beautiful. There is so much to do.

I know the cost of living is high, and people think the gun control laws are ridiculous (I actually think they are reasonable, for the most part). There is a guy I work with here that says "the policies are dumb" but can't give me a solid answer on what is so bad about it.

So, what is it that California does (policy-wise) that people hate so much?

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[–] kjwill@lemmy.kjwill.tech 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The others wrote essays so I’ll keep it succinct

Overpriced and overcrowded - however, if your main hobbies are eating and shopping, and you think weather is annoying, then you won’t mind the price & crowds.

So, not bad for everyone

[–] Slimy_Hog@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Lol, California isn't just LA.

[–] kjwill@lemmy.kjwill.tech 0 points 1 year ago

Yes but over 80% of the population lives in LA or the Bay Area. Which is why non-Californians don’t think of places like Redding when they think of California

[–] horrorslice@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You are missing out on all the state parks, beaches, lakes, rivers, mountains, snow, etc. We have it all. Every type of environment is only a few hours for me to get there.