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What are you having for Dinner tonight?
Medium-rare Australian stea with french green beans and mash with mushroom sauce. Everything came out great. The Australian steak is not as flavourful as the American variety but still very good. -
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Crime Foreign Tourists Clash with Motorcycle Rider After Littering Incident in Pattaya
Criminal record for what exactly, DonniePeverley? They certainly didn't throw the first punch. If they were drunk, then why weren't they punished for that? Likely because they were not. What I see is one of them trying to discourage the rider from fighting. But the rider insisted on throwing a punch. There no analysis of the event at all, just the usual baying against foreigners....who are you, but younger. -
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Crime Jealous New Foreign Boyfriend Stabs Russian in Pattaya
That last one is going to get him seriously in trouble... -
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Report Abandoned Abroad: British Pensioner in Thailand Slams 'Immoral' Frozen Pensions Policy
A workplace final salary pension sounds great. I would be laughing if I got that. Alas, my only pension until I hit 67 is my Thai Social Security pension of Baht 5,250/ month and my old git 600 Baht benefit. In other words, I am living off savings. -
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What psychosocial factors lead to bickering, etc. in online forums among older men?
Online forums often become breeding grounds for argumentativeness and hostility, particularly among older men, due to a confluence of psychosocial factors tied to identity, social dynamics, and aging-related challenges. Below is an analysis of key contributors: Social Isolation and Loss of Purpose Older men face heightened risks of social disconnectedness due to retirement, widowhood, or declining health, which can erode their sense of autonomy and self-worth36. This isolation may drive them to seek validation through online engagement, where disagreements become a misguided substitute for meaningful connection6. For example: Retirement or loss of work identity removes a traditional source of masculine pride, leading some to assert dominance in online debates4. Physical limitations or chronic pain can amplify frustration, which is redirected into aggressive online behavior3. Masculinity and Identity Threats Dominant cultural narratives tie masculinity to control, productivity, and stoicism. Aging often undermines these traits, creating psychological tension: Loss of control: Older men may perceive online arguments as a way to reclaim agency, particularly when faced with age-related declines in physical or cognitive abilities46. Defensive posturing: Correcting others or "winning" debates reinforces a fragile self-image tied to competence, as described in accounts of men who equate disagreement with personal failure14. Internalized stigma: Reluctance to discuss mental health or vulnerability offline may manifest as hostility online, where anonymity allows unfiltered expression36. Forum Design and Anonymity Platform dynamics exacerbate conflicts: Public visibility: Posts are seen by broad audiences, inviting scrutiny and turning debates into performative acts of self-validation57. Lack of moderation: Poorly regulated forums enable "flame wars," where users prioritize dominance over constructive dialogue27. Asynchronous communication: The absence of real-time feedback (e.g., tone, body language) fosters misinterpretation and escalation57. Coping Mechanisms and Escalation For some older men, online arguments serve as maladaptive coping strategies: Avoiding shame: Withdrawing from real-world interactions to evade ageism or stigma, while seeking control in anonymous spaces46. Cognitive rigidity: Aging may correlate with less flexibility in accepting alternative viewpoints, intensifying confrontations26. Mortality awareness: Confronting life-limiting diagnoses or bereavement can heighten existential frustration, channeled into online conflicts34. In summary, the interplay of aging-related identity crises, social isolation, and platform design creates a fertile environment for contentious online behavior. Addressing this issue requires interventions that foster offline social connectedness, redefine masculine identity beyond productivity, and improve forum moderation to reduce toxic interactions367. 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What Will Europe Do
Which bully will the EU & the UK run with? The bully who is penalizing their exports through tariffs or the one that is dumping goods? Not surprising that an extreme right wing media source like Real Clear Politics ignores what Trump is doing. The real question should be: Why is Trump treating the EU & UK like adversaries rather than an as allies?
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