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90.       alameda
1471 posts
 14 Mar 2008 Fri 12:24 pm

I think it's a good idea to remember this is a FREE site, now that we have been given a this "gift horse", we are checking it's teeth.

The "Forum Rules" are well thought out and seem to cover just about everything. It would be nice if they were actually enforced. The enforcement of the rules is a problem in as much as it requires administering and moderating, which takes a lot of time and work. Moderators and administrators are not paid (at least I don't think they are)


As members need to remember and consider is the fact that this site, as it is privatly owned, is not a democracy. We aren't shareholders with votes. We are allowed to join in and partake of it's benefits if we like. We are consumers who consume as we like or do not like.

If the owner of TLC wants to keep our membership, which it appears is the case, we are asked what we want, but please let's remember, this is a free site.

There are many wonderful aspects to this site. I love looking at the photos, the dictionary is fabulous, tips on travel, tools for learning Turkish, Turkish music and so on are wonderful. I'd hate to see this site go away.

I think we need to moderate ourselves more, and help the moderators run the site more efficiently.

91.       AlphaF
2651 posts
 14 Mar 2008 Fri 12:26 pm

Where does the warning "threads on America and Israel are totally prohibited. All such posts shall be instantly deleted." fits , in duda's thesis?

92.       duda
1 posts
 14 Mar 2008 Fri 12:29 pm

Quoting alameda:


Duda, perhaps I'm misunderstanding you here, but may I point out the fact that the word Zionist is not considered a curse word to those who proudly profess it.

"Zionism"

I do not see any problem with discussing the merits or demerits of Zionisim, as long as such discussion is civil and respectful.



Thanks for the correction, you are right. I wasn't clear enough. Here I meant "Zionism" as some people understand it, without even knowing what it means. I hope your link will be useful for them.

93.       Roswitha
3693 posts
 14 Mar 2008 Fri 12:33 pm

I get the impression you support Zionism, Duda.
http://www.jhom.com/calendar/iyyar/images/zionism_1.jpeg

94.       duda
1 posts
 14 Mar 2008 Fri 12:43 pm

Quoting Roswitha:

I get the impression you support Zionism, Duda.
http://www.jhom.com/calendar/iyyar/images/zionism_1.jpeg



Wrong impression. I don't support any "-ism" except ANTI-NATIONALISM.

Concerning impressions, my own impression is that you are a bit more full of hatred and nationalism than it's appropriate for a human being. If you'll feel better, you are not the only one of that kind here.

95.       Daydreamer
1827 posts
 14 Mar 2008 Fri 12:44 pm

AlphaF -I believe "no USA no Zionism" posts would fall for the 'No politics" category.

Order to this site can be brought back only by inventing a set of rules that would seem acceptable to most members. And by sticking to these rules. So far, those who'd rather not discuss politics or religion are in minority. Religion and politics make our world, I can't see why discussing them should be banned. Besides, somebody said that we can't discuss food recipes and weather in Turkey only.

People should be free to post about every single country in the world - Israel, USA, Greece or China, the same goes for religion. If a user dislikes certain country's decisions, why shouldn't they be able to write it here (regardless of which country it is).

As for criticising Turkey - what goes on in Turkey is very important to all Europeans and it's possible that Turkey will be in EU. We'd like to know if it meets the EU requirements. It's a pity that those who speak their mind about the bad things going on there (not only foreigners) are immediately accused of being anti-Turkish. We need more understanding here.

I'm really glad there's an attempt to make TC a better site.

96.       Roswitha
3693 posts
 14 Mar 2008 Fri 12:47 pm

Very well formulated and well thought out, dear Daydreamer. Congratulations for being so fair and tolerant!
Wishing you a wonderful day!!

97.       Etty
109 posts
 14 Mar 2008 Fri 12:49 pm

Quoting alameda:

I think it's a good idea to remember this is a FREE site, now that we have been given a this "gift horse", we are checking it's teeth.

The "Forum Rules" are well thought out and seem to cover just about everything. It would be nice if they were actually enforced. The enforcement of the rules is a problem in as much as it requires administering and moderating, which takes a lot of time and work. Moderators and administrators are not paid (at least I don't think they are)


As members need to remember and consider is the fact that this site, as it is privatly owned, is not a democracy. We aren't shareholders with votes. We are allowed to join in and partake of it's benefits if we like. We are consumers who consume as we like or do not like.

If the owner of TLC wants to keep our membership, which it appears is the case, we are asked what we want, but please let's remember, this is a free site.

There are many wonderful aspects to this site. I love looking at the photos, the dictionary is fabulous, tips on travel, tools for learning Turkish, Turkish music and so on are wonderful. I'd hate to see this site go away.

I think we need to moderate ourselves more, and help the moderators run the site more efficiently.



I second that, and my advice is "take a chill pill" and don't take things so seriously.
This site is a "FREE ONLIE TURKİSH LANGUAGE RESOURCE" and in my opinion second to non that I have used so far.

98.       Daydreamer
1827 posts
 14 Mar 2008 Fri 12:54 pm

Quoting Roswitha:

Very well formulated and well thought out, dear Daydreamer. Congratulations for being so fair and tolerant!
Wishing you a wonderful day!!



Cheers Roswitha! let's hope this site will be grand once we finally start to communicate with each other, not attack

99.       Roswitha
3693 posts
 14 Mar 2008 Fri 12:56 pm

I have never felt better, dearest Duda, TLC has certainly been quite an eye opener, in educating us indivuduals how to act when somebody comes along who has an axe to grind.

100.       catwoman
6824 posts
 14 Mar 2008 Fri 01:07 pm

Quoting alameda:

I think it's a good idea to remember this is a FREE site, now that we have been given a this "gift horse", we are checking it's teeth.

The "Forum Rules" are well thought out and seem to cover just about everything. It would be nice if they were actually enforced. The enforcement of the rules is a problem in as much as it requires administering and moderating, which takes a lot of time and work. Moderators and administrators are not paid (at least I don't think they are)


As members need to remember and consider is the fact that this site, as it is privatly owned, is not a democracy. We aren't shareholders with votes. We are allowed to join in and partake of it's benefits if we like. We are consumers who consume as we like or do not like.

If the owner of TLC wants to keep our membership, which it appears is the case, we are asked what we want, but please let's remember, this is a free site.

There are many wonderful aspects to this site. I love looking at the photos, the dictionary is fabulous, tips on travel, tools for learning Turkish, Turkish music and so on are wonderful. I'd hate to see this site go away.

I think we need to moderate ourselves more, and help the moderators run the site more efficiently.


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