chiang mai Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Many of you will have known him from his postings in the Chiang Rai forum and for his his balanced views on life in Thailand and his supportive attitude towards fellow forum members. Villagefarang was perhaps best known for stunning photography of northern Thailand, some of which can be found here: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+VillageFarang/posts Sadly however I now have to report that VF is trailing in the polls for poster of the year and he needs your support, wont you please help and vote for him, I can't think of anyone more deserving? The link to the voting can be found here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879554-vote-now-poster-of-the-year-2015-sizzlin-hot-semifinal-round/ Simply clink on the link and vote for Villagefarang, one of the most deserving contestants in this race and owner of: Many thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 You could have chosen a better title, sounds like he died.... Or was that your intention to get people to click on your post? If so, it is in very bad taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 That cat looks like he is up to no good....the poor dog is about to get blindsided Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 You could have chosen a better title, sounds like he died.... Or was that your intention to get people to click on your post? If so, it is in very bad taste. I never really thought about it in that context, I just think it's very sad that such a well qualified contest is trailing the lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAppletons Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I'll take the opposing view. I met several people visiting here from Chiang Rai last year. During the natural course of conversation, it turns out they used to be TV members but left to join another forum due to what they described as the unacceptable behavior of villagefarang on the Chiang Rai forum. I'll also say it's very petty of you to post this in the Chiang Mai forum where we have several of our own resident members competing for the same "title". Cheap shot at those members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prestburypark Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Bit off, sounds like the demise of a member here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAppletons Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) Bit off, sounds like the demise of a member here. It's what's known as "click bait". Make it sound dire so that people click on the thread....and it's in extremely poor taste. Edited December 20, 2015 by TheAppletons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 The first paragraph reads like an obiturary. WAS known for his photography or IS known? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Thanks for the heads up. I'll make sure to vote for someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 If that's the view I'll ask the Mods to change the title, apologies if it caused upset, that was not the intent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Bit off, sounds like the demise of a member here. It's what's known as "click bait". Make it sound dire so that people click on the thread....and it's in extremely poor taste. and yet Ohh so ThaiVisa !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soap Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I'll take the opposing view. I met several people visiting here from Chiang Rai last year. During the natural course of conversation, it turns out they used to be TV members but left to join another forum due to what they described as the unacceptable behavior of villagefarang on the Chiang Rai forum. I'll also say it's very petty of you to post this in the Chiang Mai forum where we have several of our own resident members competing for the same "title". Cheap shot at those members. There are many many ordinary decent expats in Chiangrai who have long memories of this individual who as referred to ordinary decent people as " the dregs". " the usual suspects" " the shorts and flipflop brigade" in the sarcastic way only he knows how to post. He looks down on anyone who goes out for a drink with friends and as in the past recommended you don't go out after dark in case you get mugged by some drunken farang who are only out after dark. ALL TRUE You can kid some of the people some of the time But you cant kid all the people all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 I'll take the opposing view. I met several people visiting here from Chiang Rai last year. During the natural course of conversation, it turns out they used to be TV members but left to join another forum due to what they described as the unacceptable behavior of villagefarang on the Chiang Rai forum. I'll also say it's very petty of you to post this in the Chiang Mai forum where we have several of our own resident members competing for the same "title". Cheap shot at those members. Of course it, moving on: Isn't that a great picture in the OP, a beautiful dog.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) First of all let me say thank you Chiang Mai for your support and kind words. I was more than a little surprised that anyone would make such a thoughtful gesture. Sadly I was not surprised that it raised the ire of my detractors who tried so tirelessly in the past to have me removed from ThaiVisa. Of course their campaign of abuse backfired and most were sent packing. Years later they still love nothing more than to spread lies about me and paint me in a negative light. That is one reason I feel a certain amount of satisfaction and vindication at being included in this years Poster of the Year competition. Friends often asked why I put up with such abuse in the past and I tried to explain that I simply didn’t want to give in to a small group of bullies. I enjoy ThaiVisa too much to let it be overrun by the negative posters. Some of us have to stay and represent the other end of the spectrum. To be honest third place in the competition feels about right to me. NancyL seems to want it much more than I do and Transam probably better represents the typical poster on ThaiVisa. I am just happy to be in the running. Again thank you very much for this kind gesture. Edited December 21, 2015 by villagefarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry1011 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 First of all let me say thank you Chiang Mai for your support and kind words. I was more than a little surprised that anyone would make such a thoughtful gesture. Sadly I was not surprised that it raised the ire of my detractors who tried so tirelessly in the past to have me removed from ThaiVisa. Of course their campaign of abuse backfired and most were sent packing. Years later they still love nothing more than to spread lies about me and paint me in a negative light. That is one reason I feel a certain amount of satisfaction and vindication at being included in this years Poster of the Year competition. Friends often asked why I put up with such abuse in the past and I tried to explain that I simply didn’t want to give in to a small group of bullies. I enjoy ThaiVisa too much to let it be overrun by the negative posters. Some of us have to stay and represent the other end of the spectrum. To be honest third place in the competition feels about right to me. NancyL seems to want it much more than I do and Transam probably better represents the typical poster on ThaiVisa. I am just happy to be in the running. Again thank you very much for this kind gesture. I would immediately vote for you if there was a "quality farang of the year" poll Always nice to read your posts. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I didn't know you could ask to have the title of a thread changed. Nor did I know you could ask to have a member removed from ThaiVisa. I've never tried to do either. Yes, I know that people have been removed by the mods, but I didn't think it was as a result of a campaign by "bullies". You could figure out why they were removed from their posting history. And everyone who was removed received warnings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I didn't know you could ask to have the title of a thread changed. Nor did I know you could ask to have a member removed from ThaiVisa. I've never tried to do either. Yes, I know that people have been removed by the mods, but I didn't think it was as a result of a campaign by "bullies". You could figure out why they were removed from their posting history. And everyone who was removed received warnings. No one likes a bully. For those not aware, you can select as many candidates as you like in this phase. VillageFarang currently sits third He has Several posters nipping at his heels. SOiBiker, CrazuChef, Streetcowboy , etc. A few people voting for these alternatives could even see VillageFarang pushed out of the top 5 and missing the finals!! Could be intriguing, depending on how people vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 Some posters taking themselves and this subject way too seriously for their own mental health, I especially liked the bit about being disloyalty to Chiang Mai forum members, excellent stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Actually, this contest is just what I need for my mental health. I was obsessing about Chiang Mai Immigration too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAppletons Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Some posters taking themselves and this subject way too seriously for their own mental health, I especially liked the bit about being disloyalty to Chiang Mai forum members, excellent stuff! Says the guy who started a new thread to campaign for his friend, lol. But I know what you mean about posters taking it waaaaay too seriously: Villagefarang said: "That is one reason I feel a certain amount of satisfaction and vindication at being included in this years Poster of the Year competition." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Vote for me, and I promise to treat the whole thing with the kind of flippant contempt it deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmym40 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Don't fret Nancy. I think you're the best we've ever, ever had in Chiang Mai. I just hope the all the Chiang Mai residents feel the same. Good Luck to you. Keep up the excellent job you've been doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC 71 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Just happy Villageferrang is still with us ![emoji111]️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesquite Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 First of all let me say thank you Chiang Mai for your support and kind words. I was more than a little surprised that anyone would make such a thoughtful gesture. Sadly I was not surprised that it raised the ire of my detractors who tried so tirelessly in the past to have me removed from ThaiVisa. Of course their campaign of abuse backfired and most were sent packing. Years later they still love nothing more than to spread lies about me and paint me in a negative light. That is one reason I feel a certain amount of satisfaction and vindication at being included in this years Poster of the Year competition. Friends often asked why I put up with such abuse in the past and I tried to explain that I simply didn’t want to give in to a small group of bullies. I enjoy ThaiVisa too much to let it be overrun by the negative posters. Some of us have to stay and represent the other end of the spectrum. To be honest third place in the competition feels about right to me. NancyL seems to want it much more than I do and Transam probably better represents the typical poster on ThaiVisa. I am just happy to be in the running. Again thank you very much for this kind gesture. Hmmm...how about a link referencing the drama? I missed the whole thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 First of all let me say thank you Chiang Mai for your support and kind words. I was more than a little surprised that anyone would make such a thoughtful gesture. Sadly I was not surprised that it raised the ire of my detractors who tried so tirelessly in the past to have me removed from ThaiVisa. Of course their campaign of abuse backfired and most were sent packing. Years later they still love nothing more than to spread lies about me and paint me in a negative light. That is one reason I feel a certain amount of satisfaction and vindication at being included in this years Poster of the Year competition. Friends often asked why I put up with such abuse in the past and I tried to explain that I simply didn’t want to give in to a small group of bullies. I enjoy ThaiVisa too much to let it be overrun by the negative posters. Some of us have to stay and represent the other end of the spectrum. To be honest third place in the competition feels about right to me. NancyL seems to want it much more than I do and Transam probably better represents the typical poster on ThaiVisa. I am just happy to be in the running. Again thank you very much for this kind gesture. Hmmm...how about a link referencing the drama? I missed the whole thing Lucky you! That was a very dark time in the Chiang Rai Forum and thankfully has been relegated to the archives. It is not something anyone on here wants to revisit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 First of all let me say thank you Chiang Mai for your support and kind words. I was more than a little surprised that anyone would make such a thoughtful gesture. Sadly I was not surprised that it raised the ire of my detractors who tried so tirelessly in the past to have me removed from ThaiVisa. Of course their campaign of abuse backfired and most were sent packing. Years later they still love nothing more than to spread lies about me and paint me in a negative light. That is one reason I feel a certain amount of satisfaction and vindication at being included in this years Poster of the Year competition. Friends often asked why I put up with such abuse in the past and I tried to explain that I simply didn’t want to give in to a small group of bullies. I enjoy ThaiVisa too much to let it be overrun by the negative posters. Some of us have to stay and represent the other end of the spectrum. To be honest third place in the competition feels about right to me. NancyL seems to want it much more than I do and Transam probably better represents the typical poster on ThaiVisa. I am just happy to be in the running. Again thank you very much for this kind gesture. Hmmm...how about a link referencing the drama? I missed the whole thing Lucky you! That was a very dark time in the Chiang Rai Forum and thankfully has been relegated to the archives. It is not something anyone on here wants to revisit. I'm with mesquite about being in the dark Be good to read first hand the drama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Sadly I was not surprised that it raised the ire of my detractors who tried so tirelessly in the past to have me removed from ThaiVisa. Of course their campaign of abuse backfired and most were sent packing. Years later they still love nothing more than to spread lies about me and paint me in a negative light. Ahh a persecution complex.. Perfect ThaiVisa material.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Perhaps it is time to chill and have a nice cup of coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Yes, I think we should bring up old ThaiVisa dramas during the Final Round. I, for one, intend to come clean during the Final Round (if I'm fortunate enough to make it) and post the photo of Mr. Bitey and Hubby that caused so much controversy in last year's contest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhalady Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Have fun, kiddies, but don't forget to do your homework or Mummy will get cross! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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