Popular Post Jack Peterson Posted December 3, 2017 Popular Post Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) I am putting this here because it affects us all as Expats trying to get on with Life as normal people in a strange yet fascinating place, either Living here or closely connected by our loved ones or those that would consider moving as a retiree or just fed up with home. PEF (The Forum) used to be a quaint family oriented forum full of Fun and Friends; Just lately we have gone to a face book type thing in my Opinion, with Sex, Drugs, Killings and Political angles on things we would have rather left at home. It is not, I am sure, what anyone else wants either, we see personal issues rising again (We had some a few years back) For me it is not a blog Page ( and JGF will agree I am sure) we do not need to be taught things that mean little here today. It is what it is here on the Fantasy Islands. it is our Home now and most of us love it, Those that don't or just want to put the PI down have no real place here. There are more than enough pages out there in the Land of the Spammer, Troller and Bloggers that anyone can vent their anger, insecurity call it want you want Yes I am having a go at these types and I am sad to say it. I am not a MOD or Admin, just a member of a few years now that would very much like to see this great Forum get back on path. Guided by the Boss and his gang it is we the members that make the forum either Fun and enlightening, educational for our needs here, not sales Pitches, Political Dramas from places we left that are not sorting themselves out either. Sorry JGF & Jamie but I am sure it is not just me. I am only one voice, but fellow members if we are not careful we will become one of the many Spamming, Trolling Argumentative Forums that are plentiful out there that many left to be here. No! not spamming, just pouring out my Heart here to Friends Sorry but that is me this morning @Jollygoodfellow Jack Morning all Edited December 3, 2017 by Jack Peterson Punctuation 14 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post virginprune Posted December 3, 2017 Popular Post Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) I thoroughly agree with you Jack, I like to keep up with world events but I do that through news sites. If it doesn't affect me here I'm not interested so don't really relish having somebody's spleen vented on here. OK, I know I don't have to read it but if a thread is hijacked then I cannot help stumbling across it. I read up on 4 different forums before I settled on this one and the reasons I chose this one is what you outlined in your post, good information and a relaxed easy attitude from members who actually like it here. I like to count myself among that membership. I have my own personal views on things but I try to keep those off here and share them with friends over a beer. You know it makes sense Edited December 3, 2017 by virginprune Spell check 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysRt Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 It hasn't reached the point of bothering me like it has on other sites. I do skip topics now vs reading everything like I used to. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted December 3, 2017 Author Posted December 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, AlwaysRt said: It hasn't reached the point of bothering me like it has on other sites The reason I raised the Topic Steve, the point is not there yet But 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hk blues Posted December 3, 2017 Popular Post Posted December 3, 2017 Disagreements are part and parcel of adult discussion, surely? I don't think the forum is close to having a problem with it - quite the contrary in fact. Obviously i don't know how it used to be, but nothing stands still and new members will bring new ideas and perspectives which, i think, are vital to keeping the forum going. This may result in different dynamics, and not all will welcome this. I'm not one of those people who don't want negativity in any form - I'm not saying that is a good thing, but it's me. I read and contribute as I feel i want to, and skim over the rest of the stuff that doesn't interest me. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonjack2847 Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 It seems to me that there are a lot of angry people who should calm down. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BrettGC Posted December 3, 2017 Popular Post Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) I don't mind the "cons" of any given situation, that's just being honest and I can't see this forum being anything close to some others out there in the amount of crap that goes on. I've been a member here for about 5 years now I think and yes, I've seen it evolve, but that's just the nature of all things. I do agree with you on those that do post negatively constantly with regards to The Philippines banging on a little too much occasionally but perhaps this is their only outlet, as annoying as it is for the rest of us sometimes. I take such posts with a grain of salt and as much as I they annoy me as well they do sometimes point out some pitfalls that I certainly hadn't thought of as a non-resident there. having said that I do tend to skip over the repeat offenders' posts. But if they genuinely don't like it in PI, as you say, they should probably just go. I don't want "rose coloured glasses" but neither do I want to continually whinged at either. Given your blog comment Jack, I'll refrain from posting my latest trip report Edited December 3, 2017 by BrettGC 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted December 3, 2017 Author Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, BrettGC said: Given your blog comment Jack, I'll refrain from posting my latest trip report Not the type of Blog issue I meant my friend but then you knew that EH? you ole Button pusher you What you really meant is you have Not written it yet Edited December 3, 2017 by Jack Peterson added a little 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BrettGC Posted December 3, 2017 Popular Post Posted December 3, 2017 13 minutes ago, Jack Peterson said: Not the type of Blog issue I meant my friend but then you knew that EH? you ole Button pusher you What you really meant is you have Not written it yet I possibly had an inkling As to the report itself.. Lets just say it's a work in progress 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post davewe Posted December 3, 2017 Popular Post Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) As a new expat one of the things I struggle with is my relationship to what is going on back in the place I was born; notice I am trying not to say "home" since I have a new home. I have unfollowed a ton of my FB friends since their posts are all about the politics and social issues occurring back there. Frankly, unless it involves money (specifically my money) I don't much care. But it's hard to stay away from. Someone brings it up, a topic is posted here, or my wife asks if I heard about the "x number of people shot in place Y." I don't want to be one of those old curmudgeons who says he doesn't care; but I think I am already one of them. All this said it is inevitable that someone come on the forum and want to talk about the latest news, latest terrorist attack, or what famous person from our youth just died. And sometimes if it interests me I will comment. I am not sure if it is really a problem specific to the forum. But I do think it's a struggle for all of us to decide what's important and what isn't. Edited December 3, 2017 by davewe 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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