Why do we do it?

[StreetCowboy]

Why do we read threads that are obviously going to upset us?

I know it's not just me - several times I read something along the lines of "... I knew from the title of the OP that this would be a thread I found objectionable..." - so why read it? Likewise, I often can't refrain from posting, and I am cursed with a thread full of bile in my "Recent Threads" page.

Is it natural pugnaciousness?

The desire to convince all the unbelievers that our view is right and theirs is wrong - can anyone give a single example of where that has occurred on the internet?

Masochism?

SC

[RolandRat]

Dont have any answers, but I can often get a good indication of what lies ahead just from the avatar/name. Certain individuals I dont even stop to read there contribution any more, I scan the avatar and names and often just scroll on by.

[rgs2001uk]

The desire to convince all the unbelievers that our view is right and theirs is wrong - can anyone give a single example of where that has occurred on the internet?

yes, oh lord even on this very forum.

The one line poker players and e-bayers cant accept we have properties back in the ole countrty that we rent out and give us an income every month.

The same digital nomads who cant understand, we dont care if the rules change.

[SoiBiker]

To be frank, the obvious response would be to ignore the entire place. But I don't want to cede the online expat world to the kind of people who dominate this forum. I'd like people to get the impression that there's more to Thailand than that.

[StreetCowboy]

To be frank, the obvious response would be to ignore the entire place. But I don't want to cede the online expat world to the kind of people who dominate this forum. I'd like people to get the impression that there's more to Thailand than that.

I can't help but think that there's more to Thailand than this forum - General, in particular.

There's fewer negative threads in the Cycling forum, if you want to put your pedals where your mouth is (safety hazards excepted...), or, apparently, the other specialist fora.

[rgs2001uk]

To be frank, the obvious response would be to ignore the entire place. But I don't want to cede the online expat world to the kind of people who dominate this forum. I'd like people to get the impression that there's more to Thailand than that.

In your opinion, what are the best jangwats in Thailand?

Personally I prefer, Loei, Chanthaburi, Rayong, or Nakon Nayok, please expand.

[SoiBiker]

To be frank, the obvious response would be to ignore the entire place. But I don't want to cede the online expat world to the kind of people who dominate this forum. I'd like people to get the impression that there's more to Thailand than that.

I can't help but think that there's more to Thailand than this forum - General, in particular.

There's fewer negative threads in the Cycling forum, if you want to put your pedals where your mouth is (safety hazards excepted...), or, apparently, the other specialist fora.

I prefer riding my bike to talking about it.

[WitawatWatawit]

If a certain rodent should reply, ignore him.

[StreetCowboy]

To be frank, the obvious response would be to ignore the entire place. But I don't want to cede the online expat world to the kind of people who dominate this forum. I'd like people to get the impression that there's more to Thailand than that.

In your opinion, what are the best jangwats in Thailand?

Personally I prefer, Loei, Chanthaburi, Rayong, or Nakon Nayok, please expand.

When it comes to expanding, I generally rely on Singha.

Anyway, political threads are banned, in general, in General.

So back to the status quo.

SC

[sipi]

It's downright depressing seeing good threads getting thrashed time after time. I still come here to catch up on things. You never see this on other (non-Thai related) forums.

[HeijoshinCool]

Dont have any answers, but I can often get a good indication of what lies ahead just from the avatar/name. Certain individuals I dont even stop to read there contribution any more, I scan the avatar and names and often just scroll on by.

.

Which is why not only should distinct avatars be required, but also should be unchangeable.

Saves a lot of time.

[SoiBiker]

I think it's wrong to simply avoid points of view that differ from yours. Too many people here are already painfully unaware that there are opinions other than theirs.

[smokie36]

People should take these threads more seriously.

Far too much frivolity on this forum of late.

[Crazy chef 1]

People should take these threads more seriously.

Far too much frivolity on this forum of late.

Are you pointing to certain members???

[Loptr]

For the most part, I quit reading threads that I know are going to piss me off, because I know it will wind up with my posting rights being suspended...

[gerry123]

[smokie36]

People should take these threads more seriously.

Far too much frivolity on this forum of late.

Are you pointing to certain members???

All of you...but yes a few particularly bad offenders.

Sharpen up!

[Soutpeel]

To be frank, the obvious response would be to ignore the entire place. But I don't want to cede the online expat world to the kind of people who dominate this forum. I'd like people to get the impression that there's more to Thailand than that.

I can't help but think that there's more to Thailand than this forum - General, in particular.

There's fewer negative threads in the Cycling forum, if you want to put your pedals where your mouth is (safety hazards excepted...), or, apparently, the other specialist fora.

I prefer riding my bike to talking about it.

Well on ya bike then

[pgrahmm]

Dunno....

Was in Makro today and a Thai guy was in limbo crossways in the frozen section aisle.....I had a few choices - I could've gone and banged my cart against his, or rolled up with a loud ahem and bulled through.....Or I could have turned around and gone the length of the aisle leaving him unperturbed in his shopping revelry - which is what I did......

TV posters are alot like that.....Some want to bash just for the sake of striking out.....Some want to make their importance felt....

Aside from the fact that the site is getting much less user friendly to navigate - some just have to vent rather than articulate and contribute....

Maybe sometimes it's a guilty pleasure to try and figure out who's going to get the @$$ of the day award - and it always goes ti a handfull of people......They know who they are and they know what they do......

If a discussion takes place I've seen people asked if they are on TVF.....The overwhelming response is "used too - too much negativity/bickering/baiting" - which is a shame because those were probably good folks......

That leaves us with the rest - the cocophony of discordant personalities......

[villagefarang]

I don’t see the choice as being between pugnacious or masochistic. One doesn’t need to confront those posters directly. Just craft a reasonable, thoughtful post and try to raise the level of discussion. I am not yet willing to completely surrender this place to the trolls and bullies.

[arunsakda]

Sometimes they are side splitting hilarious. Like the druggie recently who bought Xanax (likely copy or fake) from Cambodia, then wanted to get a prescription for it preferably In the Banglamphoo area to bring back to the UK. Described as ....

" a bit of paper to satisfy customs going in"

[faraday]

I always try & post on here as if I was physically in front of the person, & therefore 'speak' respectfully when expressing an opinion.

It just confounds me though, when I see some of the insults & sleights that some members throw at each other, over seemingly trivial points.

I think that most of us are over 40 on here, & some are much older like I am. It seems that some though despite being of this more mature age a few

just want to continue their juvenile urinating contests, that they most probably had when younger.

Never mind, it's only the Internet.

Edited July 10, 2015 by faraday

[Cypress Hill]

The desire to convince all the unbelievers that our view is right and theirs is wrong - can anyone give a single example of where that has occurred on the internet?

yes, oh lord even on this very forum.

The one line poker players and e-bayers cant accept we have properties back in the ole countrty that we rent out and give us an income every month.

The same digital nomads who cant understand, we dont care if the rules change.

Digital nomads again??!!

Boring, bro

You can be quite an amusing fella but you don't half bang on about what you make, what you've got and how everyone who makes or has less is a total ****

It's crass and it's tiresome

[SoiBiker]

This place should be for anyone who lives in or is interested in living in Thailand, regardless of what they do, who they're married to, etc etc. It shouldn't be a club house for a certain kind of expat.

[Tonto21]

I think a fair amount of posters simply post to start a fight and will argue about things they know bugger all about, then get all hurt and pull there handbag to there chest when someone throws a punch back...........

[Soutpeel]

I think a fair amount of posters simply post to start a fight and will argue about things they know bugger all about, then get all hurt and pull there handbag to there chest when someone throws a punch back...........

Think of TV as an anger mangement program, giving people a place to vent , as yes there are a few of them on here who have anger issues, and without TV the same people would be punching their wives or GF's

[SoiBiker]

This should be a place for discussion, debate, information and fun, not an anger management unit for miserable old men.

[vogie]

To be frank, the obvious response would be to ignore the entire place. But I don't want to cede the online expat world to the kind of people who dominate this forum. I'd like people to get the impression that there's more to Thailand than that.

In your opinion, what are the best jangwats in Thailand?

Personally I prefer, Loei, Chanthaburi, Rayong, or Nakon Nayok, please expand.

When it comes to expanding, I generally rely on Singha.

Anyway, political threads are banned, in general, in General.

So back to the

.

SC

Marguerita Time?

[thehelmsman]

This should be a place for discussion, debate, information and fun, not an anger management unit for miserable old men.

Can we please have a secret handshake pleaseeee

[faraday]