what makes you kama'aina?

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hi hawaiideborah. yes sometimes there is quite the attitude here. punaweb ebbs and flows and lately people seem quite testy. but... as to your question. i think the stats remain fairly consistent, that most people move here, then return in about 2 years. usually ratio something like 2 out of 3 follow this pattern. so, again this is not scientific, but if you pass over the two year hump, chances are better than average you might stay awhile. now americans seem to move alot anyway, but chances are they will stay on the island if they make it that long. then there is the" local" version of kama aina, there you gotta make it about 10-20 years and if you adopt hawaiian values and dont try to turn hawaii into a mainland suburb, then you are welcomed into the fold... so enjoy punaweb for what it is and you can call yourself whatever you please!