[tezka]

Thats not particularly a European perspective. Sounds like its just yours.

[clarry]

It is just mine, and I am European. I believe it is informative to spell it out in a discussion that points fingers at the (American) suburb.

[tezka]

your statement sounds like this is a point of view taken by the majority of people who live in Europe. Simple facts about the number and density of cities through out the history of the continent point to the exact opposite.

[GavinMcG]

And they already told you they didn't mean it that way. Maybe listen to them, adjust your expectations, and move on?