I think that weird visual tick is somehow connected to my enjoyment of ruins - I really like visiting the site of former castles, I like the fallen-down houses in the woods back near where I grew up, I like urban decay. There was a story the other day about the possibility that cities were going to bulldoze-and-leave deserted parts of town for nature to reclaim, and while I think its not likely to happen on any large-enough-to-matter scale, the idea does present interesting potential. If there was a way to leave buildings standing but not attract vagrancies and crime, Id rather see that than bulldozing. How cool would half-reclaimed city blocks look?
Thats actually an interesting idea for a visual in my next script. I should start writing it in my "spare" time here at the Forum. Oh spare time.
