oh, its not the forgotten land and smack dead in the center is of the red light district is nkcdc north of york st. we have used oven and washer store, across the street is the (kensington arms) weekly rental/rooming house next block up we do have a beakon of light the brewery and the lost bar across from the lost bar we have a revival southern church that meets ones a month (people come by bus loads) further up the block we have a defunked vfw post empty lots (owned by nkcdc) and across the street we have the now closed mendez realestate, going further north we have the currently being rehabbed in the middle of the night because of no permits pizza shop (ex open air drug market) that was driectly across the street from the famed walking fish (burles night brings out all the creepers) up the block we have the famous nkcdc who also has vacant falling down buildings ajouning their rear property and two directly across the street (you know they walk on water) going further up we have murder mart where you can stand in line for hours waiting for the methadon patient to wake up to count there change across the street we have a vfw post that is always good for a fistfight when the party is over still heading north we have a bodega where the wine bums hang on the side for shade but there you can still get a loosy cig for 25cents (cheaper than woos) a few more abandos and closed stores as we cross huntington st we now enter the shooting gallery section (sterno and icedtea yum) this is where you go when you didnt work your hole life and you have no social security (fyi they also voted for nutter and obama) as we wrap up the tour north we have woods brothers the gas station the is not self serve (feed the homeless) and to finish the tour we have the dont know if it is open or closed irish pub hope you enjoyed the redlight district tour.
Terminology fail.
Redlight districts are defined by being centers for the sex trade.
Despite not being a fan, I don't think occasional burlesque shows at Walking Fish fulfills that requirement.
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"Preoccupied with vilifying the opposition, we're unable to perceive both sides of an issue and find a way to accommodate them both, albeit imperfectly. Pursuing total victory takes precedence over problem-solving." - Joseph Burgo
we have that covered kenso still brings in young men (boys) all hours of the day
Totally uncalled for.
Buh bye.
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"Preoccupied with vilifying the opposition, we're unable to perceive both sides of an issue and find a way to accommodate them both, albeit imperfectly. Pursuing total victory takes precedence over problem-solving." - Joseph Burgo
I think Troll-y Mouse was trying to draw attention to problem areas that need tending to along Frankford Ave.
But since he/she can only articulate in Troll-speak, nothing constructive is ever communicated.
Troll posts share a common characteristic of pointing at random stuff and saying what amounts to "Look!! Bad!!!"
I think the 'tour' portion of the Troll's thread may have been an attempt at 'gallows humor'? (ie. so sad, it's funny) Again, I'm just guessing here.
The reader is left with the task of filling in the gaping logistical holes and hopefully interpreting the Troll's original message correctly.
So let me give it a try.
What follows is the Troll post, roughly translated from Troll to English:
" There are pockets of Frankford Ave. where drugs, vacant lots and shady establishments exsist. Additionally the NKCDC, in spite of all its neighborhood booster-ism and high profile clout, have let properties which they allegedly control languish and decay.
What can be done about this myriad of bad situations along a corridor for which so much has been promised by way of a burgeoning 'Arts Corridor'?
I submit to you that a casual observer could be forgiven for mistaking these few blocks for some kind of 'Red Light District' if you will. The area is quite a magnet for undesirables, after all.
Is there some governmental body I could perhaps contact? Perhaps a local law enforcement representative? Or even an online form or three digit help-line (similar to, say, '4-1-1') that myself and my neighbors could submit to the proper authorities in order to draw some attention to these ongoing problems?"
Is there some governmental body I could perhaps contact? Perhaps a local law enforcement representative? Or even an online form or three digit help-line (similar to, say, '4-1-1') that myself and my neighbors could submit to the proper authorities in order to draw some attention to these ongoing problems?"
I was with you up till this. I don't get the impression that trolly-mouse has any desire to actually act or take a personal stake.
I interpret a lot of the troll posts this way: You people are always talking about making things better and working towards that end, but look at how bad things still are - hahahahahaha.
Is there some governmental body I could perhaps contact? Perhaps a local law enforcement representative? Or even an online form or three digit help-line (similar to, say, '4-1-1') that myself and my neighbors could submit to the proper authorities in order to draw some attention to these ongoing problems?"
I was with you up till this. I don't get the impression that trolly-mouse has any desire to actually act or take a personal stake.
I interpret a lot of the troll posts this way: You people are always talking about making things better and working towards that end, but look at how bad things still are - hahahahahaha.
I know, I was editorializing the Troll's post a bit.
It is what I would HOPE the Troll would want to say. But yes, you are probably correct.
On a recent trip to Amsterdam our tour guide said and I read in many places that the red light is used to disguise any imperfections. The red light lights but not enough to show any problems. Also on a side note, all the train station bathrooms have blue lights. Thats because needle junkies can't find veins in blue light.
austen
Thu, 2012-06-21 10:15
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Aaaand the troll is back.
Aaaand the troll is back. You....have been missed.
HAZMAT
Thu, 2012-06-21 10:42
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Ughhhhhhh the profanity
Ughhhhhhh the profanity filter keeps my true thoughts in check !
But I will ask this did you not see the thread just for you and your cousins ?
To be ones self and unafraid, right or wrong, is more admirable than the easy cowardice of surrender to conformaty. Irving Wallace.
mickeymouse
Thu, 2012-06-21 11:08
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oh, its not the forgotten
oh, its not the forgotten land and smack dead in the center is of the red light district is nkcdc north of york st. we have used oven and washer store, across the street is the (kensington arms) weekly rental/rooming house next block up we do have a beakon of light the brewery and the lost bar across from the lost bar we have a revival southern church that meets ones a month (people come by bus loads) further up the block we have a defunked vfw post empty lots (owned by nkcdc) and across the street we have the now closed mendez realestate, going further north we have the currently being rehabbed in the middle of the night because of no permits pizza shop (ex open air drug market) that was driectly across the street from the famed walking fish (burles night brings out all the creepers) up the block we have the famous nkcdc who also has vacant falling down buildings ajouning their rear property and two directly across the street (you know they walk on water) going further up we have murder mart where you can stand in line for hours waiting for the methadon patient to wake up to count there change across the street we have a vfw post that is always good for a fistfight when the party is over still heading north we have a bodega where the wine bums hang on the side for shade but there you can still get a loosy cig for 25cents (cheaper than woos) a few more abandos and closed stores as we cross huntington st we now enter the shooting gallery section (sterno and icedtea yum) this is where you go when you didnt work your hole life and you have no social security (fyi they also voted for nutter and obama) as we wrap up the tour north we have woods brothers the gas station the is not self serve (feed the homeless) and to finish the tour we have the dont know if it is open or closed irish pub hope you enjoyed the redlight district tour.
Coder
Thu, 2012-06-21 11:13
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The church has services every
The church has services every Thursday night.
Loosie smokes for .25 cents...that's a 50% discount!
Stop crying.
"Cha togar m' fhearg gun dìoladh"
mickeymouse
Thu, 2012-06-21 11:16
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Coder wrote:
no sorry to correct that is the na/aa meeting it wraps up early thursdays for the blody mary specials across the street !
HAZMAT
Thu, 2012-06-21 11:16
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And your contribution is?
And your contribution is?
To be ones self and unafraid, right or wrong, is more admirable than the easy cowardice of surrender to conformaty. Irving Wallace.
Coder
Thu, 2012-06-21 11:17
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mickeymouse wrote:
You're talking out of your anus.
"Cha togar m' fhearg gun dìoladh"
austen
Thu, 2012-06-21 11:17
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mickeymouse wrote:
Um - no.
lighterthief
Thu, 2012-06-21 11:19
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Feed the homeless, not the
Feed the homeless, not the trolls!
Empty factories to the east and all our waste
The shape of things that came shows on the broken workers face
Coder
Thu, 2012-06-21 11:20
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I'm bored, ornery, (correct
I'm bored, ornery, (correct that, more ornery than usual), and looking for a fight.
I'll get in trouble if I argue with anyone else.
"Cha togar m' fhearg gun dìoladh"
Dan Dan Noodle
Thu, 2012-06-21 11:21
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Terminology fail.
Terminology fail.
Redlight districts are defined by being centers for the sex trade.
Despite not being a fan, I don't think occasional burlesque shows at Walking Fish fulfills that requirement.
"Preoccupied with vilifying the opposition, we're unable to perceive both sides of an issue and find a way to accommodate them both, albeit imperfectly. Pursuing total victory takes precedence over problem-solving." - Joseph Burgo
Coder
Thu, 2012-06-21 11:25
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They got the name from the
They got the name from the railroad men putting their red lanterns outside, so the crews could find them when the trains were ready to go again.
"Cha togar m' fhearg gun dìoladh"
mickeymouse
Thu, 2012-06-21 11:25
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we have that covered kenso
we have that covered kenso still brings in young men (boys) all hours of the day
Coder
Thu, 2012-06-21 11:27
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I'd step very carefully if I
I'd step very carefully if I were you, troll.
"Cha togar m' fhearg gun dìoladh"
HAZMAT
Thu, 2012-06-21 11:27
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mickeymouse wrote:
Shut your face !
To be ones self and unafraid, right or wrong, is more admirable than the easy cowardice of surrender to conformaty. Irving Wallace.
Dan Dan Noodle
Thu, 2012-06-21 11:31
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mickeymouse wrote:
Totally uncalled for.
Buh bye.
"Preoccupied with vilifying the opposition, we're unable to perceive both sides of an issue and find a way to accommodate them both, albeit imperfectly. Pursuing total victory takes precedence over problem-solving." - Joseph Burgo
HAZMAT
Thu, 2012-06-21 11:33
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Soul Man wrote:
CAN WE GET AN " AMEN "
To be ones self and unafraid, right or wrong, is more admirable than the easy cowardice of surrender to conformaty. Irving Wallace.
sdm
Thu, 2012-06-21 11:37
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HAZMAT wrote:
Sure.
"Sorry, I assumed you were full of sausage."
HAZMAT
Thu, 2012-06-21 11:39
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sdm wrote:
To be ones self and unafraid, right or wrong, is more admirable than the easy cowardice of surrender to conformaty. Irving Wallace.
Pure_Fishtown
Thu, 2012-06-21 12:07
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As much as I liked Lou Rawls,
As much as I liked Lou Rawls, let's go with the classic that can never be beat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn6w255CGkk
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)
george
Thu, 2012-06-21 12:26
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mickeymouse wrote:
Sorry to hear that.
austen
Thu, 2012-06-21 12:34
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Loss of "de funk" is an
Loss of "de funk" is an absolute tragedy.
Neilpuck
Thu, 2012-06-21 12:35
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On a day like today, it's
On a day like today, it's important that everyone de-funk.
george
Thu, 2012-06-21 12:41
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austen wrote:
I see you've also been to Cinnaminson.
ForeverChanges
Thu, 2012-06-21 13:15
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I think Troll-y Mouse was
I think Troll-y Mouse was trying to draw attention to problem areas that need tending to along Frankford Ave.
But since he/she can only articulate in Troll-speak, nothing constructive is ever communicated.
Troll posts share a common characteristic of pointing at random stuff and saying what amounts to "Look!! Bad!!!"
I think the 'tour' portion of the Troll's thread may have been an attempt at 'gallows humor'? (ie. so sad, it's funny) Again, I'm just guessing here.
The reader is left with the task of filling in the gaping logistical holes and hopefully interpreting the Troll's original message correctly.
So let me give it a try.
What follows is the Troll post, roughly translated from Troll to English:
" There are pockets of Frankford Ave. where drugs, vacant lots and shady establishments exsist. Additionally the NKCDC, in spite of all its neighborhood booster-ism and high profile clout, have let properties which they allegedly control languish and decay.
What can be done about this myriad of bad situations along a corridor for which so much has been promised by way of a burgeoning 'Arts Corridor'?
I submit to you that a casual observer could be forgiven for mistaking these few blocks for some kind of 'Red Light District' if you will. The area is quite a magnet for undesirables, after all.
Is there some governmental body I could perhaps contact? Perhaps a local law enforcement representative? Or even an online form or three digit help-line (similar to, say, '4-1-1') that myself and my neighbors could submit to the proper authorities in order to draw some attention to these ongoing problems?"
Kenzo
Thu, 2012-06-21 13:22
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Is it just me or half of
Is it just me or half of everyone's avatars refuse to load?
Philadelinquency.com - The Underbelly of Philadelphia Real Estate
austen
Thu, 2012-06-21 13:22
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It's not just you.
It's not just you.
th
Thu, 2012-06-21 13:28
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ForeverChanges wrote:
I was with you up till this. I don't get the impression that trolly-mouse has any desire to actually act or take a personal stake.
I interpret a lot of the troll posts this way: You people are always talking about making things better and working towards that end, but look at how bad things still are - hahahahahaha.
Mm, mm good.
george
Thu, 2012-06-21 13:28
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Let's mock the avatarless.
Let's mock the avatarless.
Nyah! Nyah!
sdm
Thu, 2012-06-21 13:32
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george wrote:
"Sorry, I assumed you were full of sausage."
ForeverChanges
Thu, 2012-06-21 13:33
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th wrote:
I know, I was editorializing the Troll's post a bit.
It is what I would HOPE the Troll would want to say. But yes, you are probably correct.
ronchito
Thu, 2012-06-21 13:47
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Kenzo wrote:
http://fishtown.us/content/forum/please-dont-try-updating-your-avatar-until-further-notice
Chris in Kenzington
Thu, 2012-06-21 14:38
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It would be awesome if
It would be awesome if Frankford Ave had a red light the quality of Oude Nieuwstraat in Amsterdam
2014 york
Thu, 2012-06-21 17:06
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Nothing wrong with that
Nothing wrong with that stretch of Frankford that wouldn't be cured if the QwickStop were to suddenly vanish.
Lauraska
Thu, 2012-06-21 20:02
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2014 york wrote:
100% agreed. The owner is by far the worst person I've encountered since moving here.
simmer
Fri, 2012-06-22 06:44
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On a recent trip to Amsterdam
On a recent trip to Amsterdam our tour guide said and I read in many places that the red light is used to disguise any imperfections. The red light lights but not enough to show any problems. Also on a side note, all the train station bathrooms have blue lights. Thats because needle junkies can't find veins in blue light.
Phillykenzo
Wed, 2012-06-27 16:54
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If only the Quick Stop would
If only the Quick Stop would vanish, sighs.
ExUnit4
Wed, 2012-06-27 17:58
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It isn't the store we need to
It isn't the store we need to get rid of. It's the customers and their employee's / owner that cover for them.