Popular Post Jack Peterson Posted December 9, 2015 Popular Post Posted December 9, 2015 :unsure: Not sure where to put this at First but as it is about Ex-Pats I thought here. JGF put it in a Little nutshell not too long ago that at certain times of the Year People can get a little Strange, Just Lately we have seen some odd things on Topics and things turning Nasty, Now I (and we all) know that every now and then we get the Trolls but it is not just the Trolls is it? Why do we get Argumentative types who continue a Conversation when it is clear that they can be wrong about Laws, Relationships and even Help given? We can all be wrong but admitting it is hard for some. I say this because we get those that will draw a Topic to a situation that others may rebel to and it goes Haywire. I am certainly guilty of retaliating sometimes but only in the Hope that those offering a question or a Statement that can only be answered by rebuff and can lead into a war of Words can be calmed down, We are all Friends here and I would have thought that many times, people should (Hopefully) remember that attacking the Content is not the same as attacking the Poster. we all have an Opinion and others have theirs but it is how it is said, Not what is said. It happens but my Question is Why? We are (Well many of us) living here and have to live within the Laws, We can't Change them and so to me why Buck the System that we live with and maybe lose Friends over it. We should also realize that Forums are monitored ( For a better word) by Authorities and Filipino members & Families.we should be careful how we say things about the Filipinos & other sensitive things We know who we are, so as I say, we shouldn't let this Time of Year be a Downer. Sorry but I had a very restless night last night thinking about this. Without Friends on the screen or at the table over coffee or a beer where would we be? Alone! Jack :thumbsup: 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Old55 Posted December 9, 2015 Forum Support Posted December 9, 2015 It's seems Christmas and New Year truly stress some folks. Lack of money, being far from family or homeland among other things can cause Expats to become depressed or sad. Then there are the trolls drunks instigators and diminished cranial cavity players and drama queens that go from one forum or group to the other until they get banned. The latest person reminds me of a member here some time ago I don't remember who, yet. :89: You are correct Jack. I feel a bit sorry for that angry odd person. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hounddriver Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 Why do we get Argumentative types who continue a Conversation when it is clear that they can be wrong 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted December 9, 2015 Author Posted December 9, 2015 Why do we get Argumentative types who continue a Conversation when it is clear that they can be wrong :hystery: :hystery: Brilliant, other words fail me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chris49 Posted December 9, 2015 Popular Post Posted December 9, 2015 We have seen a few examples recently of forum members not living in the Philippines, who have some big pre conceived ideas about what it's like living here. And we get some 2nd-3rd party anecdotal information, which we are supposed to take as factual. That kind of stuff requires a rebuttal, hopefully without getting overly argumentative. As For Philippines Law. The law is written, but there is an underlying question about if the law will be applied. There are risks in breaking the law, especially if reported by a Filipino. At the same time any of us may have broken the law unknowingly, or been or the wrong side of some local legislation. We go a lot on advice from our partner, but sometimes she also would not know. So what am I saying, if anything at all. We who live here over an extended period of time, involved with building codes, immigration issues, small business operations, do have a certain feel for the environment here. We enjoy answering questions, but we don't enjoy being told how things are here in the country, by someone who does not currently live here. Someone with no current "boots on the ground" experience. I used to get involved in the arguments, but not now. So I guess that's the best for me, but it's hard sometimes when being giving misinformation. I get a few things wrong too, but don't mind being corrected. . Top 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Old55 Posted December 9, 2015 Forum Support Posted December 9, 2015 Your contributions here are valued Chris. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted December 9, 2015 Author Posted December 9, 2015 We have seen a few examples recently of forum members not living in the Philippines, who have some big pre conceived ideas about what it's like living here. And we get some 2nd-3rd party anecdotal information, which we are supposed to take as factual. That kind of stuff requires a rebuttal, hopefully without getting overly argumentative. As For Philippines Law. The law is written, but there is an underlying question about if the law will be applied. There are risks in breaking the law, especially if reported by a Filipino. At the same time any of us may have broken the law unknowingly, or been or the wrong side of some local legislation. We go a lot on advice from our partner, but sometimes she also would not know. So what am I saying, if anything at all. We who live here over an extended period of time, involved with building codes, immigration issues, small business operations, do have a certain feel for the environment here. We enjoy answering questions, but we don't enjoy being told how things are here in the country, by someone who does not currently live here. Someone with no current "boots on the ground" experience. I used to get involved in the arguments, but not now. So I guess that's the best for me, but it's hard sometimes when being giving misinformation. I get a few things wrong too, but don't mind being corrected. . Top 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tukaram (Tim) Posted December 9, 2015 Popular Post Posted December 9, 2015 I see it a lot more in Facebook than on this forum. There are a lot of people that just like to be argumentative, whether they know what they are talking about or not. A lot of them will quote laws they found online. They may be factually correct but do not relate to real world application, During the holidays some people get lonely and I guess they look for whatever contact they can? Another idea I have is that some people just outlive their sense of humor... Generally I try and avoid those guys, online and in person. :tiphat: 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post frosty (chris) Posted December 9, 2015 Popular Post Posted December 9, 2015 Seems to be a lot of this going on lately, I really don't think these guys do their homework, then post a questions, the answers don't fit their agenda, so they take it out on the forum rather than get a grip and take a good look at themselves and the problems they have created. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnMyWay Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 Another idea I have is that some people just outlive their sense of humor... I have mentioned something similar in the past. Many older folks, especially men, get set in their ways, and don't want to listen to another opinion. Sometimes this can be amplified by physical problems such as high blood pressure or stroke. Then add in the anonymity of the internet, and it is amplified again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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