Re: [yapc] A word of caution

Hi all,

I am not from Chicago, so I can't say with any
certainty, but I've traveled to Chicago a few times. 
I've never had any problems when traveling by L or by
cab.  I could rent a car, but I found having a car
while in Chicago is really inconvenient.

My experience with big cities in the United States is
that some times concerns over safty are over-stated,
although again since I'm not from Chicago, I don't
want to contradict any locals.  I guess be safe,
listen to your gut, use common sense.

I've found specifically when it comes to warnings
regarding safty that these tend to be a bit
over-stated -- there is sort of a "oneupsmanship"
amongst American urbanites when it comes to statements
regarding the hazardousness of their own cities.

Has any one else experienced this?

--- Peter J.
E: [email protected]

--- Elias Lutfallah <[email protected]> wrote:

> Maybe we should make up some nametags for Chicago
> pm-ers that say "I'm a
> local!" People could then use the locals for advise
> or as a buddy for
> safer, smarter travel.
> 
> 
> 
> >> I have been researching the immediate area of IIT
> for restaurants,
> >> groceries
> >> and such.  I have recently talked with two men,
> one who currently
> >> lives in the
> >> area and another one who grew up there.  Both of
> them have STRONGLY
> >> CAUTIONED
> >> me about wandering around the area, particularly
> to the south and
> >> east.  They
> >> say doing so presents a serious risk of being
> assaulted.
> >
> > Yes, this is the case.  The one problem with this
> year's YAPC is that
> > it's not one where we're going to be hanging out
> in the neighborhood
> > at night.
> >
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> Elias Lutfallah
> Chief Technology Officer
> Mortgage Desk, Inc.
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