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gmoney805 t1_jcqhsjx wrote

Reply to Looking for a reputable car mechanic by guapomalo

Car-Tune Systems in Hamden.

Michael is a great mechanic and stands by his work. He replaced a thermostat on my old Chevy and unfortunately the the part was defective. When I called about it they said to bring it in and he swapped it out free of charge.

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kahmos OP t1_jcqaiy7 wrote

Reply to comment by vegetarian_slut in Considering moving here, what's the comedy scene like by kahmos

Cliques are in every scene. It's kind of a "might makes right" mentality, if you're funny you're in most of the time. There's always a contrast between hard work and talent, but you have to have both to succeed regardless. I'm more on the lazy side because I have a career that is often prohibitive to comedy hours. It's difficult to justify the time regardless of where I am, but a small scene can be amazing for improving oneself if you can find a good routine. I grew a lot in a small college town. As soon as I had to start getting up at 6am for work however, my growth stopped, while I watched some of my friends hit it big.

But in the end I just prefer measuring myself in laughs than in dollars or shows.

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vegetarian_slut t1_jcq4agr wrote

Reply to comment by kahmos in Considering moving here, what's the comedy scene like by kahmos

It certainly has its pros and cons.

Pros- small, community like feel. Friendly, weird people, and very supportive if you're "in" with them

Cons- cliquey, boys-club type of mentality / behavior. Hive-mindset, so if you're not "in" with them, they'll be disrespectful during your set, etc. Additionally, doing the same sets in front of the same people week after week gets exhausting.

Best of luck on your decision! New haven is a great place to live and focus on artistic passions without having to pay NY prices. The train to NY is about 90 minutes long, certainly worth going there once a week / every other to check out their mic scene

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Marlinspikehall32 t1_jcpv43q wrote

Reply to comment by buried_lede in Elicker forcibly evicts and demolishes tent city by YankeeinNCandIhateit

If this was on your doorstep endangering your kids and you couldn’t afford to move, you would think twice about your comment. I am not saying it should’ve been bulldozed I am saying that it isn’t simple and saying don’t do it and not reckoning with the harm it is doing to an already impoverished neighborhood is being naive. May I suggest you live next to it for a year with drunks, drugs, assaults, garbage and human feces in your front yard. Not to mention the mentally ill who can attack you both physically and verbally.

This a problem that needs to be fixed compassionately for both the residents of the tents and the residents of the neighborhood.

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