It's opening day, so I can forgive the crowds and the live band. But not the lack of reading rooms (not a sofa, not some weird pod, not a single table in a glass rectangle). Of course, you would have to actually go to a library to know that the READING ROOM is the heart of one. But at least we have game terminals (with speakers cranked on max) and a coffee shop. Plus that ugly, open-air design will amplify every snort and fart. It's not a library and fails at being a mall and when the novelty wears off, it will just be another burden. I really hope this monstrosity ruined the careers of those who designed it and I wish we could sue the people who signed off on it. Democracy is a joke and I'm ashamed to live in Halifax. —Guy who now goes to the Dal library to read

It's the world's greatest departure lounge. That must be why I wanted to leave after ten minutes. —Not liking some architect's wet dream.

Stop walking around in your high heels all day! —Living in the north end colorful condos

In the history of this city has there ever been a construction project that was welcomed with open arms? I mean seriously, though every project I see or read about is facing opposition either from a loud handful of citizens or a city councillor. We have how many empty lots and derelict buildings that just sit there, and sit there? I'm 25 and I've looked at the same empty gravel lots for my entire life. The minute a developer wants to put a building up or any development they are met with such fierce opposition they generally just walk away and don't come back. I see The Coast has dedicated their issue to those of us that have to leave, but will there ever be a reason to stay? I hear the term "have province" all the time and it seriously depresses me. I love Halifax and Nova Scotia but we really need an attitude adjustment. Our downtown is only by name because it’s literally "down" town. City Hall is there but do they look out their windows? —Ben

Now people, it is the silly season. But you don't have to run around like irrational impatient people looking at stores for things that they don't have anymore. After all, it's only two weeks till Christmas, and stores don't have manufacturing warehouses out behind them. The clerk or the salesperson working in the stores has no ability to get more stuff from other places except where they work. I'll cut them some slack, they're doing their best. After all they have families  too. They have family and children too. I'm looking for the same thing you are for hours and sometimes even when the stores have it staff members are not allowed to buy it first even if they see it first. So the next time you go into a grocery store or department store, it would be nice if you could say to these people “you are doing a good job,” and smile. After all, they have to put up with this 12 hours a day where some might only have to shop for an hour. And keep in mind you don't have to listen to Christmas music 24 hours a day. Even prisoners in prison camps get a break —Santa helper

I can't believe how much bitching there is about working in Fort Mac. If you don't like it, go live on EI. —East coaster

Actually, a couple of things....concerning a certain website that offers free online classifieds:
1: If you sold something, you really don't need to tell us...just take the ad down.
2: If you sold something and it is no longer available, see #1.
3: Pictures....I find it hard to believe that you can't post a pic these days...digital cameras are a dime a dozen and can be found almost anywhere...your phone or a vending machine toy will suffice....it's hard to make an offer or show interest when the ad says "drum kit"....no pics, no description??
4: Regarding #3...as a drummer I'm always looking to buy and sell....I enjoy it....but when I see an ad that says "9 piece drum set" I get excited...only to open the ad and see a picture of 5 drums, 2 cymbals, a hi-hat and a throne....this is not a 9 piece drum set...it's a 5 piece with hardware......and those shiny brass looking things on the stands? They are cymbals...not symbols...or simbles....
6: Please stop cluttering up the "Free Stuff" section with your cell phone and computer repair ads! There is a section called "Services" for that....just because you offer free estimates, doesn't make it a free service.
I'll shut up now......
—A. Noid

What is the big deal with selfies? Like for frig sakes every time i talk to someone new they want selfies. I'm not one to take lots of pics of myself to start with and i don't like to. I feel like screaming when asked for one. Its become a sad world when ppl need to a lot of selfies. —sick of pic requests

-Stores that crank the AC in the summer when you have no coat with you to keep warm YET blast the heat in the winter when you are roasting in your warm coat. -Those creepy decapitated store mannequins. -Cheap overpriced crap that falls apart/doesn't work the first time you use it. —Feel free to add your own WTF's.

Rented a car for one day at the airport. Charges on my card are now more than double the quote. Now starts the battle to get my money back. Not coming to Halifax again —al