freddy123 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I read the dying at home topic on probably the first time I found the chiang mai forum, I found it informative and useful. But 2-3 months on its a little disconcerting having it pinned at the very top of the forum all the time. Anyone else of the same opinion? Maybe we can unpin it but provide a link in the Chiang Mai information section? I think its probably reasonable that a user has to do a search on a hopefully remote topic like dying? (Especially seeing that all the current users definately know there is a thread about it already.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriciachas Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I read the dying at home topic on probably the first time I found the chiang mai forum, I found it informative and useful. But 2-3 months on its a little disconcerting having it pinned at the very top of the forum all the time. Anyone else of the same opinion? Maybe we can unpin it but provide a link in the Chiang Mai information section? I think its probably reasonable that a user has to do a search on a hopefully remote topic like dying? (Especially seeing that all the current users definately know there is a thread about it already.) It should be left as it very important and useful.no harm leaving it their. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjmark Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I vote - take it down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pond Life Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 It is not doing any harm there and may do some good even if it is just a reminder to people to take care of their mortality. Just because some people have issues with discussing dying which we will all do does not warrent taking it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaihog Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Morbid topic. Mind you considering the age group of the majority of the posters it's hardly surprising... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Morbid topic. Mind you considering the age group of the majority of the posters it's hardly surprising... If you ride your bike with no helmet as in your avatar it could be you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getgoin Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Move it somewhere besides the top of the forum. Morbid. My vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I do a lot of dyeing at home. I'm always dyeing feathers for fly tying. I've even done some Thai dyeing using the wax method on cloth. I never worry too much about the morbid, even though I'm in that age bracket that all my friends and acquaintences seem to be passing on while I'm just getting younger each visit to Thailand. I drop about 30 or 40 years every time I get on that plane to Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasseru Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 . . . I'm just getting younger each visit to Thailand. I drop about 30 or 40 years every time I get on that plane to Chiang Mai. Three or four more trips and you'll be down to about what, 80? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpdjohn Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Leave it. Death is as much a part of living as living is.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmac Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 It really is such an important event, perhaps not so for the deceased but certainly for those who have to sort out the aftermath. The post is full of really useful info, clearly laid out and easy to follow. A masterpiece of concise, factual information. Why anyone should want it removed is beyond me, do they think that if we hide "death" it won't happen to them? Please leave it where it is, in the event of my death I don't my b/f to have to rely on TV's somewhat perverse search function to find out what to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy123 Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 3 Votes For Unpin 5 Votes Against Unpin Denied. Why anyone should want it removed is beyond me, do they think that if we hide "death" it won't happen to them? Please leave it where it is, in the event of my death I don't my b/f to have to rely on TV's somewhat perverse search function to find out what to do! I don't want it removed, I would like to see it unpinned. I to think it would be of benefit for loved ones, but having a link in the chiang mai information would seem more appropriate to me. But I'm no Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaiWai Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 The last thing anyone would need at such a time would be dealing with the search function here. Leave it where it is. Pinned like a collector's moth . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I cleaned up the pinned topics a few months ago and left it due to requests. So, how about a compromise? I've pinned it in the Chiang Mai FAQs which seems more suitable anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 You might be able to escape the thread but eventually death will catch up with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf5370 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 You might be able to escape the thread but eventually death will catch up with you This from someone calling themselves "NeverDie" That is not dead which can eternal lie. And with strange aeons even death may die H.P. Lovecraft 1926 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I just get the feeling that some of the CM geezers are getting a bit edgy, as they notice they are living on borrowed time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 . . . I'm just getting younger each visit to Thailand. I drop about 30 or 40 years every time I get on that plane to Chiang Mai. Three or four more trips and you'll be down to about what, 80? Thanks, Rasseru; there's gotta be some humour in an otherwise morbid subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Nothing last forever, even Peter Pan and ponytails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy123 Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Thanks Tywais The minority wins again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedders Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Good move, it was depressing to click on the Chiang Forum to be met with this thread title. Totally morbid. A belated unpin vote, definitely useful in the FAQs though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Seems some members have not read or decided to ignore my post stating I have moved the topic to a more logical sub-forum and that is the Chiang Mai FAQs. It is also in the main Chiang Mai forum pinned topic Chiang Mai Information. It has not been removed from the forum nor has it been unpinned which I had no intention of doing due to the original requests from members to make it a pinned topic. It was pinned before the FAQ sub-forum was created and simply an oversight in not having moved it earlier. There is no minority/majority win in this decision - just simple housekeeping after it was brought to my attention. I hope this is finally clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Thanks for the explanation, Tywais. Even if people don't know how to search for a subject it only takes a short request of any topic and someone will show the way. There is no need to bash moderators for doing their job. Too many so called adults act like spoiled children. And, there is always a proper way of responding to any topic without being offending to anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpdjohn Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Do I detect some ass kissing .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Do I detect some ass kissing .... No, I just get tired of people who always feel the need to complain but don't know how to write. If there is a perceived problem then just send a PM to a moderator and it should get sorted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassienie Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 (edited) I just get the feeling that some of the CM geezers are getting a bit edgy, as they notice they are living on borrowed time. Very true. And the older we get, the more we realise that death is a reality. I`m 57 now. Not old, not young. Seen and just about done everything in my lifetime. Not many new experiences to be had, done my duty for the kids and established, so whatever I have now, that`s it. Dying doesn`t worry me provided it`s not long and lingering. Quite happy with my life, but as my grandmother told me on her deathbed; what will be, will be. Life is a terminal disease, so make the most of our short time here. Edited July 26, 2009 by sassienie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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