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Because it's kind of fun ;).

But really it's hard to have a friend attack my hometown like this and not respond. I just answered in kind.

Also, I think these types of things are probably much older than 15 years.

Indeed. Startups are great because it's a chance to stand on merits, on what you can do and have done. Why waste time dissing eachother?

Just make your city the best.

That's why we plan on moving back. A little writing doesn't hurt though. I think a bit of pride and cheerleading can push New York to be better.

On the other hand - times ripe for a east coast-west coast nerd RAP war. Time to bust some moves yo.