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[โ€“] arbilp3@aussie.zone 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I agree with what you say but still maintain that regional areas can and should be developed intelligently. Having enormous built-up cities can be seen as a positive but also has major downsides in the case of war, major facility breakdown, or stoppage of supply (as could happen if transport breaks down due to lack of fuel). That would be a lot of people close together in a state of crisis. We can only hope that doesn't come to pass.

[โ€“] MisterFrog@aussie.zone 2 points 4 days ago

Yeah fair enough, you make good points. I only resist calls that we should de-urbanise. Though re-reading your comments, you weren't saying that