I am wondering what you all think of this site. I would like to share my thoughts about it.

Firstly, I think it is wonderful. I have made some very good friends on this site. Generally people are friendly, decent people who are always ready to help and exchange opinions. I like the fact that so many people are from other countries. I feel that I have learned so much about other cultures from reading postings in the forums and from the friendships I have made.

There is a real feeling of solidarity here too. Ok so there are some heated debates go on in the forums, and sometimes it gets a little contentious, when different ways of expression lose the true meaning. Remembering of course that for many people English is not their first language!

The fact that all the postings are in English and this is not the mother tongue of so many members is truly awesome (to use a word a good friend of mine is very fond of - you know who you are!) - the level of discussion just proves the genius of all of you! To have deep discussions about God, death, love etc in a language that is not your own is wonderful - congratulations to all of you. I am always soooo impressed by anyone who can speak another language, but to do it with humour, introspection and great intellect is fantastic. I hope this doesn't sound patronising, it is not meant to. I am trying to express my admiration for my class mates!

The site itself seems 'cosy' - that is to say small enough for everyone to get to know each other. It feels like a classroom, with a great mix of students. The messaging is excellent as is the chat rooms. I have been in the chat room when someone quite revolting 'crashed' in and started being offensive and swearing. Everyone else rallied together and he/she soon went away - solidarity amongst the class mates!

The Turkish learning part of the site is fantastic! Apart from using it on line, I have printed off many of the lessons to study away from my computer. I have looked at many sites and this is comparable in quality and teaching standards to any of the others. I have learned much from this.

The newish dictionary is also very good. Then there are the links - I love the Turkish recipes and have learned so much about Turkish culture from links provided by the site.

i once mentioned to Admin, that it would be good to be able to read the private message you were replying to and just only 1 day later it was provided ! BRAVO! Admin.

Erdem is terrific. Translations big and small seem to be no problem for him and he is always polite, friendly and gets back to you quickly.

I love the fact that you can look at member profiles and post your own pictures if you want to, and i love the way you can start a discussion about anything you want and someone will respond! It is also quite comforting to log on in the night time and see a collection of familiar names also logged on. You can find a friend here any time of the day or night.

So that is what I think of the site. I can't think of anything negative to say, or anything that could be better, but I'm pretty sure that suggestions for improving the site would be favoured by Admin. I also like the fact that there are no darn 'pop ups' - and that the advertising on the site is there if you want it rather than 'in your face' all the time.

Thank you Admin, I know you are on holiday, but I'm guessing you'll look at your site from time to time! Thanks to everyone on the site who makes it what it is.

Hello Lyndie! You expressed everything I would say about site and people here.You are right.Even I am here not for long time, but I am amazed. I feel like in a big family. When you fill blue you can come here to cheer up. I made many friends already.I want to take this opportunity to thank Admin , Erdem for great job , and all of you, guys being part of family.
Good luck to everyone.

Thanks Bliss,
I'm glad you feel the same way too. I hope (I think) many others do also.

You are very welcome, Lyndie!
It was from the bottom of my heart.
I think evryone feels same way, as we do.

what you said is just so right!!! everytime I don't really know what to do or I feel sad I come here and read others experiences and it makes me grow... like you said for some person english is not the first language... so I wanna learn turk and in the same time I improve my english! It's really good. Everybody here is so kind! I can feel either this like family! thanks to all!!!

Lyndie, what can I say - you said it all exactly the way it is. We love this site!

This site has undergone so many changes since its creation... it would be interesting to hear people's opinion about it now .

I still like this site. I have been a member for about 2 years now. It may not be all warm and fuzzy the way it was when it first started but I think some important cultural dialogues take place here. Maybe they are not all pleasant and nice but I think this site is helping people to get out feelings that we all feel in this modern world of turmoil. This site is a small reflection of a larger world. Sometimes the view of the world is peaceful and hopeful...sometimes it is dark and violent. That is the current nature of life on this planet, isn't it?

I like this site always have until recently. The changes that were made to fullfill Keith's depression now has resulted in two mods who clearly have never been in the business world or any type of leadership role. As a result, less interesting topics, abusive and harrassing comments from these two individuals.

Just my thoughts.