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How Oakland Is Turning Into an Art and Maker Mecca
First time accepted submitter Kevin Lee writes "The maker scene is taking off in Oakland with towering industrial art, that at times stands 70 feet high, and DIY business that made locally created goods by hand. But while this is a flourishing creative environment is popping off with new ideas, there's a battle in Oakland that could pave over this rich community with new residential housing. The Oakland Makers is a new initiative by artists and makers that hopes revitalize Oakland as a new advanced manufacturing hub and city that thrives on the making culture."
The last time I was there, there was a rich community of wannabe rap artists, con artists, and pimping artists.
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Summary should have just said "The one where you'll get shot for your sneakers".
I thought that a Maker was a term used by Fremen to refer to the giant sandworms of Arrakis
Bullshit. I have lived in the boonies, they just drive to the nearest wal-mart.
...don't come to Oakland. It's terrible here. There is no good food or good bars. There is no good place to see live shows. The weather is terrible. All this space and open parking is just too much for normal city people. Also, with San Francisco right next door you should really just go there because it's a great city with so much to offer. Besides..you'll probably get shot if you come to Oakland..right? That's what the headlines say...and you should really trust what the media says.
But seriously..don't come here...I like it the way it is and don't want everyone messing it up with their bad attitudes.