Quoting KeithL:

Why is this classless? There is an entire thread on this site dedicated to other links for learning Turkish. So if Vineyards is classless for this, so are the dozens of other people that posted other links. (This included admin by the way).
What is the point of hating for the sole purpose of hate???

Quoting teaschip1:

Quoting libralady: Quoting girleegirl: Quoting karpusqueen: "classless" ? Go and look in the language forums, members are often giving out links for similar sites to this. Being a member of another site doesn't preclude someone from continuing to use this one. However, if Vineyards chooses to transfer his attention from one site to another, that's his right. Notwithstanding Admin's original inspiration for creating this site, it is not some kind of nicey nicey Sunday afternoon project for the owners GG, it is a business enterprise and exists to provide a service to the public and thus make money. If a person decides to venture into the business world, then they must expect competition not a monopoly. Moreover, they must keep their eyes firmly on the competition to ensure their own service keeps ahead of the game. When Admins asked for suggestions recently I suggested that they themselves join similar sites so that they could evaluate and learn good practice and avoid less successful practice. Of course, they may already do this, I don't know. It's sensible business practice and any well run, creative business will not be scared of competition, but motivated by it. As an example, all the major supermarkets here in the UK keep their eyes firmly on each other. It keeps them on their toes, it makes them more creative, more innovative and ultimately the customer benefits too. Maybe you went to the George Bush School of Economics, I don't know, but if you did I'd ask for my cash back as he thinks the French don't have a word for entrepreneur Well it certainly doesn't surprise me that YOU wouldn't get it! I don't find it suprising, those that have moved to the other site, did not generally get involved in the "debates". If Vinyard is classless, then so was Trudy as she also mentioned it and if I remember rightly they are not alone in mentioning other sites on here!

Quoting libralady:

I don't find it suprising, those that have moved to the other site, did not generally get involved in the "debates". If Vinyard is classless, then so was Trudy as she also mentioned it and if I remember rightly they are not alone in mentioning other sites on here!

Quoting KeithL:

Why is this classless? There is an entire thread on this site dedicated to other links for learning Turkish. So if Vineyards is classless for this, so are the dozens of other people that posted other links. (This included admin by the way).
What is the point of hating for the sole purpose of hate???

Quoting vineyards:

Girlegirl you made quite a scene out of nothing. I wouldn't actually post but your lowly attitude compelled me to do so. It is because of insolent people exactly like you are that I sometimes lose control and try to protect my personal boundaries fervently. Is it a bad habit? Maybe yes, but someone must really teach a lesson to hillbillies like you. Who the hell do you think you are? How come you call me classless? I am really tired of dealing with people like you. Don't communicate with me OK. I think it is easy. Just forget me. I am not in your league anyway.

Quoting teaschip1:

Quoting karpusqueen: Quoting teaschip1: Quoting girleegirl: Quoting vineyards: Thank you. I will not contribute to this site anymore. I am thinking of contributing to another Turkish language forum at http://29984.rapidforum.com/ from now on... I just went there and guess who are new members? PeaceTrain and Alamada... This site was originated from Kadir, a wonderful person who use to post here but decided to leave. Aenigma and myself were one of the first members at that site. Now I'm afraid that site will never be the same. Oh no Teas, it's ok, I only save my worst behaviour for this site. . . it just sort of crept up on me over the few months I've been here. btw the dementia thing and all the self deprecating remarks I made . . . all sarcasm Don't worry, I heard some Americans don't understand superior UK humour, it's too subtle btw I'm saying all of the above knowing full well it will anger some . . . just thought I would clarify.

Quoting Daydreamer:

Oh, the famous Turkish Delight? I had a look at it only because one of my best friends advertised it to me. A site that started as a protest and boycott of TC. If I remember correctly I was one of the bad people who dared to criticise Kadir The Link Provider. The rapidforum seems somewhat an exclusive club for Duda, Ayla and Nati who take turns translating and do a great job improving their Turkish.

I sometimes wish some members stopped coming here and went just there to celebrate threads like "Which name of Mohammed do you find most attractive." Unfortunately, those people are apparently not wooed by one-sided debates and come here just to argue...

Quoting libralady:

It is so amusing to see how people can start an argument about another site. How many people from here have been to that site? Hundreds I suspect. I knew about it a couple of years ago, and Trudy also recommended it. Someone is right, dont remember which one, but yes people come here to argue and others go there to learn about Turkey. The forum is set up differently so this type of arguement cannot take place. There are several other sites that are run on the same basis. You post your query and you get your answer.

Quoting libralady:

Quoting girleegirl: Quoting karpusqueen: "classless" ? Go and look in the language forums, members are often giving out links for similar sites to this. Being a member of another site doesn't preclude someone from continuing to use this one. However, if Vineyards chooses to transfer his attention from one site to another, that's his right. Notwithstanding Admin's original inspiration for creating this site, it is not some kind of nicey nicey Sunday afternoon project for the owners GG, it is a business enterprise and exists to provide a service to the public and thus make money. If a person decides to venture into the business world, then they must expect competition not a monopoly. Moreover, they must keep their eyes firmly on the competition to ensure their own service keeps ahead of the game. When Admins asked for suggestions recently I suggested that they themselves join similar sites so that they could evaluate and learn good practice and avoid less successful practice. Of course, they may already do this, I don't know. It's sensible business practice and any well run, creative business will not be scared of competition, but motivated by it. As an example, all the major supermarkets here in the UK keep their eyes firmly on each other. It keeps them on their toes, it makes them more creative, more innovative and ultimately the customer benefits too. Maybe you went to the George Bush School of Economics, I don't know, but if you did I'd ask for my cash back as he thinks the French don't have a word for entrepreneur Well it certainly doesn't surprise me that YOU wouldn't get it!