What I found blisteringly hilarious was the pseudonym ``here we go again'' given for the comment stating ``Bring on the Hysterical Society'' after recent criticisms of developments in Camden.

Granted this comment may offend people who think that the heritage of Camden will indeed be ruined by a very contemporary development, but surely its pure comic genius can be

appreciated... or maybe not?

Over the past year, we've seen a huge increase in people speaking out about what they want and (really) don't want in Camden, from the Islamic school to the uproar regarding Pat

Farmer's departure, and now this.

We don't like change much at all, it seems.

I can see why people might be against this development. At first I thought: ``No way, it would ruin the vibe of Camden.''

And to some extent I see how this plan might not fully incorporate the old world charm of Camden's architecture.

But come on - we really have to draw the line on how ``old school'' we want to remain. We cannot cloister ourselves from the developments of the rest of the world around us.

Let's face it. We're living in an increasingly globalised era when everything is so interconnected and technology is moving so much faster that we need to really step up.

Camden certainly is one beautiful town and I for one love the sweeping trees and the fact that doctors' surgeries are in heritage houses, but the area is growing and fast!

South-west Sydney is the fastest growing area in the state.

We need to not be so well, selfish.

Change is a necessary component of any town, of any city, of any country.

We simply cannot choose to restrict ourselves to living in a vacuum with no change and growth because - quite frankly - that's not an option we have. Change may not be loved but it can be embraced.

Our collective identity as residents of Camden will not change because of a development. We will grow bigger and stronger because of it.

So come on! Don't worry about the negatives and look forward to the grand possibilities.

Sometimes developments wreck a place. At other times they are feats of ingenuity and make a more dynamic community.

I guess we will have to wait and see.