Is Thai Visa Addictive?

[MAJIC]

When I read TVF, I sometimes wonder about the others and picture them naked. Would they like me, want to bear my children, bare their bountiful breasts, be bashful or be prone to boxing my ears when I stared longingly into their seductive eyes? Oh how I wonder if a gentle caress of the arm would create a cialis moment, or if we would walk through a sweet smelling meadow of wild flowers. I read, I yearn and hope.

And then the witch dismounts from her broomstick to start nagging me again, why after almost 4+ years together I have not bought a house, nor a vehicle for her and why am I so cheap, why I dress like "beggar"and why do I still maintain my own residence blah blah blah. And then I go bacjk to TVF looking for the answers to my dilemma, and perhaps to meet the one. To date I have ruled out several TVFers, but I hope to find the one, a wealthy kind hearted soul that hopefully has no one, not long to live and that will gladly leave her estate to me, and of course does not have false teeth. I don't think I could handle someone that took out the dentures and put them in a glass on the bed table.

I fear the Witch may be all too plentiful!

[Beetlejuice]

When I read TVF, I sometimes wonder about the others and picture them naked. Would they like me, want to bear my children, bare their bountiful breasts, be bashful or be prone to boxing my ears when I stared longingly into their seductive eyes? Oh how I wonder if a gentle caress of the arm would create a cialis moment, or if we would walk through a sweet smelling meadow of wild flowers. I read, I yearn and hope.

And then the witch dismounts from her broomstick to start nagging me again, why after almost 4+ years together I have not bought a house, nor a vehicle for her and why am I so cheap, why I dress like "beggar"and why do I still maintain my own residence blah blah blah. And then I go bacjk to TVF looking for the answers to my dilemma, and perhaps to meet the one. To date I have ruled out several TVFers, but I hope to find the one, a wealthy kind hearted soul that hopefully has no one, not long to live and that will gladly leave her estate to me, and of course does not have false teeth. I don't think I could handle someone that took out the dentures and put them in a glass on the bed table.

I really don`t think Thai visa is for you.

Edited September 12, 2012 by Beetlejuice

[chrisinth]

When I read TVF, I sometimes wonder about the others and picture them naked. Would they like me, want to bear my children, bare their bountiful breasts, be bashful or be prone to boxing my ears when I stared longingly into their seductive eyes? Oh how I wonder if a gentle caress of the arm would create a cialis moment, or if we would walk through a sweet smelling meadow of wild flowers. I read, I yearn and hope.

And then the witch dismounts from her broomstick to start nagging me again, why after almost 4+ years together I have not bought a house, nor a vehicle for her and why am I so cheap, why I dress like "beggar"and why do I still maintain my own residence blah blah blah. And then I go bacjk to TVF looking for the answers to my dilemma, and perhaps to meet the one. To date I have ruled out several TVFers, but I hope to find the one, a wealthy kind hearted soul that hopefully has no one, not long to live and that will gladly leave her estate to me, and of course does not have false teeth. I don't think I could handle someone that took out the dentures and put them in a glass on the bed table.

Yep, that could be classed as 'on the way' as a minimum

[chrisinth]

I guess it's better than having a crack habit.

I've been told quite a few members do, but not the cocaine type..................

[StreetCowboy]

When I read TVF, I sometimes wonder about the others and picture them naked. Would they like me, want to bear my children, bare their bountiful breasts, be bashful or be prone to boxing my ears when I stared longingly into their seductive eyes? Oh how I wonder if a gentle caress of the arm would create a cialis moment, or if we would walk through a sweet smelling meadow of wild flowers. I read, I yearn and hope.

And then the witch dismounts from her broomstick to start nagging me again, why after almost 4+ years together I have not bought a house, nor a vehicle for her and why am I so cheap, why I dress like "beggar"and why do I still maintain my own residence blah blah blah. And then I go bacjk to TVF looking for the answers to my dilemma, and perhaps to meet the one. To date I have ruled out several TVFers, but I hope to find the one, a wealthy kind hearted soul that hopefully has no one, not long to live and that will gladly leave her estate to me, and of course does not have false teeth. I don't think I could handle someone that took out the dentures and put them in a glass on the bed table.

Thanks very much, GK. That's the first time anyone has ever called my breasts bountiful. I read that, and thought it was better to stop reading and reply while I was still ahead. My apologies for ignoring the rest of your post, but it's probably better that way

SC

[Neeranam]

I admit that I've been addicted to Thai Visa in the past. I've been away for a few years - hope I don't get hooked again!

[uptheos]

I am in that boat, as I can go months without having a face to face conversation with another english speaker other than my wife.

There are loads of people on here that can go months without having a face to face conversation with another English speaker including their wife!

[sanook2me]

I admit that I've been addicted to Thai Visa in the past. I've been away for a few years - hope I don't get hooked again!

Yeah, I remember seeing your id seems like forever on here......

I read TV once a week, but once in a while i will log in after requesting a new password and will make a flurry of postings..checking out my own posts and replies..is very vain..it's just the same as checking yourself out in a shop window......at least in the window you will see the reflection of some lovely cuties....here its just olde Grizzly Adams...

Edited September 12, 2012 by sanook2me

[Tchooptip]

If your the only farang in the village then TV forum is a great lifeline to other like minded expats.

The info on here is invaluable.

Even if you fancy beer and a laugh/crack come on here in general topics- it's full of comedians.

As for it being addictive only an OCD person could answer that, could answer that, could nswer tat ;-)

I am in that boat, as I can go months without having a face to face conversation with another english speaker other than my wife.

At least YOUR wife speaks English

[Beetlejuice]

If your the only farang in the village then TV forum is a great lifeline to other like minded expats.

The info on here is invaluable.

Even if you fancy beer and a laugh/crack come on here in general topics- it's full of comedians.

As for it being addictive only an OCD person could answer that, could answer that, could nswer tat ;-)

I am in that boat, as I can go months without having a face to face conversation with another english speaker other than my wife.

At least YOUR wife speaks English

My wife also speaks English, the problem is that it`s a struggle to understand a word of it and for the rest of the time she speaks total rubbish.

I just thought of a great business venture. Rent an English speaking friend to converse with .com. Could charge 100 baht an hour? Or book 2 hours and get 1 hour free.

[Rob8891]

Addictive?.....Nah! .....I can leave and go to Facebook or MSN any time I like.

[bkkjames]

Forum addiction is a growing problem.

It's not yet recognized or acknowledged in the same way as Facebook addiction, but it's obvious to me that forum addiction and Facebook addiction fall under the same umbrella.

Particularly insidious on this forum is the "like" button feature. It seems to have become something of a snare for the insecure, the inadequate and the marginalized. Hence it is that here on Thaivisa we see adult men "gloating" about their number of "likes".

I've not encountered this feature on other forums.

I posted a set of links to a very obviously addicted member of this forum a few days ago. The general advice is simple: take a break; take a holiday; give it a rest.

Your question is interesting:

My point is, especially as we grow older and the social outlets of interaction seem to become more limited to us, is virtual reality where we are all contained in our own little worlds, good for the mind, soul and body? Somehow I don`t think so, but this now seems to be a sign of the times.

An obsessive (or near obsessive) level of online interaction with anonymous strangers is not the solution. It's very easy to become isolated here in Thailand. The trick is to find find new hobbies, or to resurrect and rediscover old ones.

I agree with some of your excellent and spot on comments, but not all of them.

Firstly, I dispute what you say that Thai visa members are insecure, are inadequate and the marginalized. That’s a whole lot of irrational statement and displays a general lack of understanding.

My opinion is, that for many Thailand ex-pats, Thai visa can be a main outlet where they can interact with their peers, it can take away some of the feeling of seclusion in a foreign land. I bet that most member participants actually live in Thailand, rather than abroad. And unlike in the real world, we all don`t have to be compatible or actually like each other in order to mingle in with the crowd, which is a good thing.

But I do agree that online socialising, if we can describe it as that, can be addictive and we shoiuld take a break rather than let it take over as a mainstream into our lifestyles, and this is what concerns me.

why does it concern you? if you think its taking over your life, do something stupid to get banned for awhile. Unlike the resident psychologist who posts online here on a more frequent basis these days about the evils of posting online, i feel its quite the opposite. Forums such as these allow people to interact and exchange ideas with those they would have NEVER had the chance to do so, for whatever reason.

perhaps the real 'mystery' is why people of that opinion (and those of groups like the Taliban) believe that progress is evil and we should be going back to the stone ages. Ironically, groups like these oft use technology to spread their gospel in the never ending but futile attempt to "conform the masses" with their outdated beliefs.

luckily enough for the majority such one eyed views are the minority and now that the genie has been let out of the bottle, there is no putting it back in.

personally speaking, i do take a break from tv every now and again, usually for months at a time. Not to go hang out in some pub with 'local expat experts of everything yester-year' but to do other things I find interesting.

[barefoot1988]

kind of addicting due to way how simple topics here can evolve into something really deep & complex. also the way how debates often erupt between closet scientist, economist, politician and other professionals

[CharlieH]

For me, I flick throught it as one would a newspaper each morning. Also an excellent source of information and help for expats, particularly for us out in the sticks who dont see others from month to month and more. Last time I had a conversation face to face was back in June, before that was nearly a year ago. Wife speaks English but its very broken and limited, couldnt discuss world events or anything as she has no idea and doesnt care where most places are, bless her. Most people around me have no idea there is a world beyond the village !! and those that do couldnt careless about anything outside of Thailand.

Edited September 13, 2012 by CharlieH

[yourauntbob]

nothing wrong with enjoying sharing thoughts with people, some good clean fun. i believe its ok to be addicted to TV, just not obsessed!

[richardjm65]

No! Of course it's not addictive!

Which is just as well, since I don't think I could give it up........

[bendejo]

...and makes you bisexual, too!

(but not in my case )

[tinfoilhat]

If your the only farang in the village then TV forum is a great lifeline to other like minded expats.

The info on here is invaluable.

Even if you fancy beer and a laugh/crack come on here in general topics- it's full of comedians.

As for it being addictive only an OCD person could answer that, could answer that, could nswer tat ;-)

I am in that boat, as I can go months without having a face to face conversation with another english speaker other than my wife.

At least YOUR wife speaks English

My wife also speaks English, the problem is that it`s a struggle to understand a word of it and for the rest of the time she speaks total rubbish.

I just thought of a great business venture. Rent an English speaking friend to converse with .com. Could charge 100 baht an hour? Or book 2 hours and get 1 hour free.

I will never understand why people marry without being able to hold a conversation.

All of the Thai women i have been in relationships spoke and read english to a high level, yet still the cultural issues made things difficult.

[elliss]

I guess it's better than having a crack habit.

oh , you are awful , but i like you ,

anyone for a cucumber [sarny ]

[blossombkk]

It is very easy to get addicted to TV. Gets you "involved" in other people's lives. Have experienced it myself. It requires no effort of any sort. Too easy. After a while I stopped altogether and only get in occasionally. The other things you do in life, like reading a book, sports, meeting people, hang out in the markets, and many more, are much more fulfilling and lets you live a much more satisfying life.

Get a grip and get involved in the other things as if you take a medicine. Difficult in the beginning, but much more enjoyable when done.

Good luck to you

[uptheos]

I will never understand why people marry without being able to hold a conversation.

It's quite funny to see one of the many couples that don't understand a word about what the other is saying.........however, I can see the good points too!

[rics21]

TV is totally addictive. Its way better than Facebook.

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[Beetlejuice]

For me, I flick throught it as one would a newspaper each morning. Also an excellent source of information and help for expats, particularly for us out in the sticks who dont see others from month to month and more. Last time I had a conversation face to face was back in June, before that was nearly a year ago. Wife speaks English but its very broken and limited, couldnt discuss world events or anything as she has no idea and doesnt care where most places are, bless her. Most people around me have no idea there is a world beyond the village !! and those that do couldnt careless about anything outside of Thailand.

Actually Charles, that`s really sad.

I also sometimes find myself in similar situations where I can go for long periods without conversing with people and then the Internet becomes the only outlet for communication with my peers and guess there are others out there in the same boat.

Perhaps again, it is the Internet that has taken away the art of real social interaction?

I think we both gain and lose alot when we decide to plonk ourselves in Thailand.

[Morakot]

• In the beginning I only tried the Thailand News forum because my friends said it was cool.
  
• Later I started to experiment with the Thailand Travel Forum and soon moved to the hard stuff in General topics.
  
• In a downwards moment on the page, the Business in Thailand, Jobs in Thailand and Community Forums took over my entire online existence.
  
• Nowadays I received all New Content wired directly into my body surreptitiously controlling my mind.
  

Edited September 14, 2012 by Morakot

[Tchooptip]

If your the only farang in the village then TV forum is a great lifeline to other like minded expats.

The info on here is invaluable.

Even if you fancy beer and a laugh/crack come on here in general topics- it's full of comedians.

As for it being addictive only an OCD person could answer that, could answer that, could nswer tat ;-)

I am in that boat, as I can go months without having a face to face conversation with another english speaker other than my wife.

At least YOUR wife speaks English

My wife also speaks English, the problem is that it`s a struggle to understand a word of it and for the rest of the time she speaks total rubbish.

I just thought of a great business venture. Rent an English speaking friend to converse with .com. Could charge 100 baht an hour? Or book 2 hours and get 1 hour free.

I did not mean my wife not, I am impress by her vocabulary but she speak like that: the ploblem is that it`s a stluggle to undelstand a wold of it and fol the lest of the time she speaks total lubbish.

by the way I love it very much and never feel bored with it

[ALFREDO]

-Tchooptip-

When you hanging here around at 4 AM in the morning, same me, we must be a bit addicted.

So I look here and also in my own native languages (Austrian) Forums, not much more to do.

Had some good smiles reading some of the comments in that thread. Could find similarities to my situation to.

But I think its not so bad that habit. Informative anyway!

[Tchooptip]

I will never understand why people marry without being able to hold a conversation.

.

...However I guess it's 50% of married couples with the same mother tongue !

[Tchooptip]

-Tchooptip-

When you hanging here around at 4 AM in the morning, same me, we must be a bit addicted.

So I look here and also in my own native languages (Austrian) Forums, not much more to do.

Had some good smiles reading some of the comments in that thread. Could find similarities to my situation to.

But I think its not so bad that habit. Informative anyway!

Insomnia has nothing to do with addiction

[ALFREDO]

How can I sleep, when I have to check all Forums I am member?

I busy, no time for sleeping, the day is to short to be everywhere Up to Date!

I not addicted you say, than its, ok!

Edited September 18, 2012 by ALFREDO

[brit1984]

Could you go 1 week without viewing? I bet you can't log out for 3 days

Are you trying to get rid of me?!... anyway, could be an interesting experiment.

I will give it a go and come back to this thread next week to report on the results

Experiment complete... conclusion: not very addictive