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I've agreed with Jackson to moderate this new section, at least for a couple of months (then hand it over to someone more involved in the Thai discussions). I also mentioned to Jackson that I'm very liberal, so I may not edit/delete posts or debates that would normally be edited/deleted, and he is fine with that, as long as reports do not blatantly violate ISG rules.
Personally I think Jackson has done the right thing by setting up this section and re-instating OTH to full Senior Membership, and personally, I hope OTH comes back. I've been in touch with OTH, but understandably he's not too excited about the idea of returning to ISG, at least for the time-being. While I don't always agree with OTH's opinions, he has some good insights, and he's always good for raising a bit of debate, which is a good thing in my opinion.
This section is open for anyone, and if anyone gets offended by any of the discussions, go join the pussies in the fight club. ;)
[QUOTE=Daddy07]Sociological observation:
Jackson is a stand up guy for reinstating OTH as a Senior Member with full privileges.
Welcome back OTH!!!
Thanks, Piper1[/QUOTE]"Full privileges". Does that mean OTH can post anywhere on ISG that he wishes, as he has in the past 2000 something posts?
Or "full privileges" in the EXPATS area only?
So i take it it's ok to bash OTH here, eh B)
[QUOTE=PinkPearl]So i take it it's ok to bash OTH here, eh B)[/QUOTE]Go for it, if you have something to say. If not, take it to the "The Dead Forum" where no-one reads or replies to your posts anyway, PP.
C'mon, admit it - it's more interesting on ISG. ;)
[QUOTE=Jack Sheet]Look for my reports in Manila next week.[/QUOTE]Hey Donnie - only if you have photos. ;)
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Now that we have the BS aside, this thread is supposed to be about sociological observations on Thailand. I posted several observations in the past, so now I'll leave it up to others with something useful to say.
[QUOTE=Piper1]Personally I think Jackson has done the right thing by setting up this section and re-instating OTH to full Senior Membership,[/QUOTE]
Does that mean OTH can post anywhere on ISG that he wishes, as he has in the past 2000 something posts?
Or "full privileges" in the EXPATS area only?
[QUOTE=PinkPearl]Does that mean OTH can post anywhere on ISG that he wishes, as he has in the past 2000 something posts?
Or "full privileges" in the EXPATS area only?[/QUOTE]My understanding is that OTH has unrestricted Senior Membership - ie anywhere on ISG, but that if he wishes to post controversial opinions and debates, he (and anyone involved in the debates) would voluntarily restrict their posts to this new section.
Jackson mentioned when setting up this section that its purpose would be to allow a venue for some 'edgier' debates between the more vocal members, leaving the other threads open to encourage newer and less vocal members to contribute.
I agree with this reasoning. Case in point: until recently I was a vocal member on the Dubai threads, to the point where there would be only me and a couple other vocal members dominating the Dubai threads. Since we vocal members haven't been so active on the Dubai threads for a few weeks, a whole new batch of members has emerged, providing fresh perspectives and great reports.
Is this thread a substitute for the "Racsm against foreigners in Thailand"
thread from the main forum? That was one of the most popular as far
as OTH's posts are concerned, but has not been included here.
[QUOTE=PinkPearl]Is this thread a substitute for the "Racsm against foreigners in Thailand"
thread from the main forum? That was one of the most popular as far
as OTH's posts are concerned, but has not been included here.[/QUOTE]I don't see why not. Racism is a sociological issue. When I get some time this weekend I may re-organize the threads a bit - ie reduce the number of threads. I don't see this as becoming a busy set of threads (and I don't talk much ;)), so no need for so many threads, IMNSHO.
Piper1,
This is just a observation and a suggestion about this particular Thread. Since it was created I have been giving it a look and something doesn't feel right about the layout? I can't really put my finger on it maybe someone else can or feel exactly like me.
One, I don't feel the Threads are being given a fair chance, because for starter it says " Moved " and on the far right the posting dates are removed. It just looks like a dead thread.
If you proceed with one of the two threads you still have to click to Thailand Expat Club, when you do that you are back to the beginning. It seems to be repetitive.
My suggestion is remove the Thailand Fight Club/ Living in Thailand and just call it Thailand Expat Forum Warning! remove the word " moved " and place a time and date on the last reply like the rest. Once the lurker clicks Thailand Expat Forum Warning he comes to the rest of the thread all at once. Having the Warning on top is a good idea! I just hope posters can read so we don't get into a shit load of stuff happening again!
Also, once your are through with the Thread, there is no way of getting back to the main thread Thailand. You have to go back to International or Asia and start all over again.
That is just my 2 cents, right now there are still hard feeling and to a newbie with maybe tough skin this might be a place for them too! Right now it's dead as a door nail!
LBM
LBM,
I mentioned something to this effect to Jackson yesterday (eg removing the word 'link' and making it a direct thread to the main list), but I'm not sure if the software will allow the changes. Let's see if Jackson has a solution.
Thanks, for looking into it. Actually there are 3 threads that has the removed.
LBM
[QUOTE=LittleBigMan]Thanks, for looking into it. Actually there are 3 threads that has the removed.
LBM[/QUOTE]There's now a direct link to the Thailand Expats forum from the main board (see top left-hand side). Should make it a few less clicks to gain access.
Thanks, greatly appreciated!