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N_Quire
Born in London. Live in Tennessee, which I have come to via homes in Denmark, Greece, Lapland, Norway and Kenya.
Portland!Where Are You From? Oregon Members and Beyond
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Discussion Overview
The thread explores the various locations of forum members, with participants sharing where they are currently living or where they consider themselves to be "from." The discussion includes a mix of personal anecdotes and geographical references, highlighting a diverse range of places from the United States and beyond.
Discussion Character
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express curiosity about the locations of others, prompting a sharing of personal backgrounds.
- One member mentions being in the biggest city in Oregon, while another identifies with being from the other big city in Oregon, home of the Ducks.
- A participant shares their experience of living in multiple states and countries due to a military upbringing.
- Several members mention their current locations, including cities in California, Kansas, Maine, and international locations such as Singapore and Australia.
- One participant discusses the differences between California and Utah Mormons, suggesting a cultural distinction.
- Another member shares their complex identity due to being born in a geographically ambiguous location, leading to a lack of definite nationality.
- Some participants express dissatisfaction with their current cities, such as Sacramento, California, and discuss the idea of a potential gathering of forum members from various locations.
- A member from Jordan comments on the lack of awareness about their country, reflecting on the perception of its location.
- Multiple participants share their experiences of living in various countries, including mentions of Denmark, Greece, and Kenya.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion does not appear to reach a consensus, as participants share a wide variety of locations and personal experiences without any definitive agreement on a single topic.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express uncertainty about their identities based on their diverse backgrounds, and there are mentions of cultural differences that may not be fully explored within the thread.
Who May Find This Useful
Members interested in the geographical diversity of the forum community or those curious about the personal backgrounds of other participants may find this discussion engaging.
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