• Xerxos@lemmy.ml
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      Economic collapse? Sure, but for a new housing crisis we don’t have enough home owners… How about a nice cost-of-living crisis instead? Or perhaps the good old rent-rising, salaries-stagnation crisis?

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      9 hours ago

      Almost certainly an economic one. Most of our “economy” (stock value, but the media and owners treat this as if it’s the economy) is tied up in just a few companies, and all of those company’s value are most AI. I’m reasonably confident there will be an AI crash, which will tank stock values and everyone with investments in these companies.

      I’m not so sure if there will be a housing market collapse.

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      22 hours ago

      I keep telling people: if you live in town go outside at like 2 am and fire a couple round into the dirt. Regular gunfire reduces property rates and can be used as leverage to keep rent low.

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        4 hours ago

        Please read your local laws before doing this, as discharging a firearm within city limits is a crime in many places.

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          I have been informed this is a crime. I quite frankly am shocked and appalled at my suggestion. Unfortunately my fingers are cramping quite hard so I don’t know if I’ll be able to remove or edit my post, it’s quite tragic.

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            3 hours ago

            I knew your comment was tongue in cheek, I just wanted to add a disclaimer for anyone who thought it was a good suggestion to lower their property taxes.

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              2 hours ago

              Wasn’t trying to be disrespectful, just gotta be safe online :) I really did appreciate the disclaimer, I should’ve added it.