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I actually understand the attraction of the Bay area in terms of climate, access to mountains and oceans and redwood forests, and the overall vibe of the place. If I were interested in moving somewhere else (which I'm not), and someone wanted to give me a really big pile of money, I'd definitely consider moving there especially if I didn't have to commute.

That said, I definitely get your comments. Aspects of the Silicon Valley mindset can get to be a bit much after a while. Much of the actual valley is suburban sprawl with awful traffic and I find SF itself something of a mixed bag even if it has a lot of positives.