That took some time

I guess I must be one of the longest members on Thaivisa - member number 174, joining in January 2003.

Whilst some members reach the dizzy heights of ten's of thousands of posts within a short space of time, I've plodded on slowly with the occasional post, sometimes a flurry of posts on a topical or controversial subject.

I post less nowadays - to be honest, I find an increasing number of comments by posters to be either banal or rude, either contributing little or nothing to the thread, or demonstrating to all that the poster failed to complete primary education.

Some posters complain about the mods and censorship etc. I've never had an issue with this, but no doubt I would fall foul of the mods if I were to follow the immature antics of some other posters.

George - you need to award long-service medals

Simon

Congrats on the 5,000. And even bigger congrats on your little editorial critique - well said.

Congrats!

Some very good informative posts too.

Well done!

Your optimism shines throughout the forum.

I nearly alway when I have time check you comments if it is on a subject that is dear to my heart again well done

err strewth maet wat'ch on about den.

mostly i dont read ppl with big post counts obviously they got nutthin to say. else dey wudda bin banned long ago.

pardon my ingorance but aint comments on moderation bannable material

Edited December 10, 201312 yr by Chippen Dong

What an achievement, well done.

I don't know about that..

Taken me 4 1/2 years to reach the big 1000, so you are fairly steamin along

Good job Simon.

And almost 10% likes.

To me this means you are usually spot on , but not just preaching to the choir.

You are an asset to the site.

You probably set a higher standard of quality posts than most of us old timers. Congrats Simon, and thanks for your contribution to the forum community for so many years.

How to get to 5000 Posts:

I think I'll start a language business.

Could I get a work permit for my language business?

Could I work for more than one hotel at a time with a language business?

Would I need a school registration for a language business?

Maybe I won't start a language business

-- That's 5 posts right there -- just kidding and I still have a copy of the Terry Miller 'Music of the Lao' book.

Newbie

As my squaddie mate's mum used to say, 'Self praise is nae honour.'

Congratulations,,,, Only been a member for 5 years me,, still not hit the big 1000 post

Think I got a lot of catching up to do

That's 5 posts right there -- just kidding and I still have a copy of the Terry Miller 'Music of the Lao' book.

Never had time to get the language business off the ground - too busy with building hotels, teaching overseas and of course - playing the khaen!

Simon keep posting. I always enjoy reading them as I can see there is a real person behind them...

But please.........No more what colour should I paint the walls of my new hotel rooms? posts. ...We will all be worried that it means you are getting married again.

No more what colour should I paint the walls of my new hotel rooms

I am happily 3-times divorced... and I have already chosen the room colour for the new Bed & Breakfast that I'm building - that little business will be all mine! (inasfar as it can be for a foreigner in Thailand).

Simon

You would have done it sooner if not posting on TD as well, about as good as a medal for the 100 meters breaststroke well done.