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Simtropolis is a much different site from years' past. I haven't really visited in years (Other than just looking at the homepage), but now that I've spent some time stalking - er, browsing - the forums, I realize that this is a much different community than the one I had last seen, both in terms of layout/design but, more importantly, attitude. It seems less like a place for old, established, "grandfather" members to have fireside chats, and more of a hip romping ground filled with diversity, but perhaps lacking a bit of class. I'm not sure which I like more, but do others see this change?

I don't think many people are under the impression that the average "old folk" was wasteful in their day. Just the opposite, in my opinion. Just looking at all the stuff my grandparents save before throwing them away (They will reuse dirty paper towels for days1) is enough to see that people were a whole lot less wasteful back then. I don't think people today blame the average "old folk" for any of the environmental problems we are having today. The issue is really our industrial practices that we've been using for the best century or so. It's really not average people that are the problem, but the general industrial and economic system we've been using. For example, growing food in Brazil, then flying it to the UK to be washed and disinfected, then shipping it to India for packaging, then shipping it to the U.S. for consumption is a lot more wasteful then not reusing shopping bags, in my opinion.

Great work! Out of curiosity, are you plopping most of these buildings?

Love the detail! The map provided me a lot of inspiration, too.

Beautiful flora along the cliffs.

Wonderful! I love the colors in the pictures, as well as the varied landscapes.

Great use of Parisian buildings.

Beautiful! I love the park along the river.

I haven't visited in a while, but I can see that not much has changed...still quality!

It's good to be back, honestly. Maybe I'll stick around for a while this time.

 Interesting turn of events...I look forward to see what's coming next!

 Outstanding! This is the best work in CXL I've ever seen. I usually find CXL pictures cartoonish. This, however, is very classy, stylistic, and aesthetically pleasing. I especially love the gentle but noticeable photo effects you add on each picture.

Congratulations to both!

 Great!

Anyone know where to find that Salt Lake City region? It's just perfect.

Marvelous! Thank you!

12231989, I want more! Seeing that region shot just makes me want to drool. I'd love to see close ups sometime.

 I would love for you to release those slum buildings. They would fit perfectly in my CJ! The wild west buildings would be nice to have, too. Good luck! 

 I, for one, am excited to see you start anew! It will be great fun following the region from the beginning. As others have said, this CJ gets a 5/5 from me. The combination of beautiful pictures, intelligent and informative commentary from the author, and some humor, this CJ is simply the best of both (er...all three?) worlds! Jason

Gosh, does this look promising or what? I'm following this for sure. 

 The contrast between the deep blue and soft orange in the sky is simply stunning. 

 That bridge is simply stunning.

 Beautiful picture. May I ask where you got those small shacks?

This history is fascinating! 

Intriguing.