Quoting sarikedi: It seems to me, as someone who reads often but doesn't post often, that people would leave turkishclass because of the constant bickering back and forth over forum rules. The reason I don't post often is because I fear anything I might write will be pounced on and attacked.
Surely everyone (not spammers) here has a common denominator--they enjoy turkey, it's culture, the language, and want to know more!--otherwise we wouldn't be a member here. Does that mean we have to be ignorant of current events? The last time I was in Turkey, these issues are the very things my Turkish friends and I discussed! I don't think I've met a Turkish person, passionate about their country, who wasn't eager to discuss politics and religion--in Turkey and elsewhere!
I have made several really good friends as a direct result of turkishclass. This would not have been possible without heartfelt discussions ranging a wide array of topics. And, at the end of the day, everything does relate back to Turkey: the main reason we are all here. Each of us, whether it be our spouse, our friends, where we visit, where we live, have a love of Turkey and the people. Is the aim of this site not to spread the joy of Turkey to all? Then please don't chase away precious members by nitpicking/criticizing everything they say.
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