I'm sorry to say I will no longer be taking part in discussions here on TC. I am disturbed by the direction that most topics end up going.
Further more I've recently learned more then I need to know about their "wonderful culture", and how much it must be preserved at no cost. It seems there are many Turkish people here that would rather educate any "outsider" on Turkey's seemingly superior history rather then make steps to ensure a brighter more advanced future.
Please note I am not referring to everyone and have met many wonderful people here. I have been enlightened here, in good ways and bad.
Although i do not personally know most people here, I have met a few people that have become "real" friends and will remain in contact with you. For the others here, there is a lot of people that have made me laugh, made me sad, educated me, and made my blood boil Thanks to all of you, it was a wonderful experience.

Also I am not writing this for any other reason then it's how I feel and wanted to say it. I wish everyone the best and luck in life. To the people who made me want to log in everyday just to see what your saying such as catwoman, femme_fatal, aenigma, pagliaccio (and all your other personalities), girleegirl, deli_kiniz,trudy, MrX67, and some others I can think of right now.... thank you for making this last year interesting!

You are going to be missed.....Hope you miss it too much and can't stay away (like so many others before you )!

Karekin04 I do know exactly how you feel and I also know why you wanted to write this thread (been there, got the tshirt). Some people assume its because you want to hear everyone begging you to stay, but its not. Its because you feel hurt and disillusioned and want to SAY IT!

Sometimes its hard to not get angry and hurt here. You come here with a love of Turkey but then feel bashed by the nationalistic and anti-west feelings of some Turkish members.

Please remember though...they are NOT the views of all Turkish people . For the few who speak loudly, there are many silent, perhaps more clever ones, who don't agree with them but who simply don't want to get involved in a stupid argument on here. One of them actually told you so today

Despite all my digs at the USA, you actually changed many of my views about your country and were a good ambassador in my opinion

I really hope you follow my (bad) example and come back soon (with a harder, more knowing heart )!

I will miss your humour, wit, intelligence and 'savvy' very very much

Karekin, good luck with everything. It was wonderful to have you here. We'll miss you.

Aww karekin, along with many others I admired your posts a lot. I wish you all the best and hope you come back someday.

Indeed, your posts made me often smile. So kendini iyi bak and hopefully you'll return!

i hope ur each new experiences brings you happiness and joy more then upsets or sadness,stay in peace&love ever 6forever Karekin

and we love our all dear guests,if somethime thinking different on same topic even,and thats really very nice to walk on this great friendship bridge all together

It seems that your only connection to Turkey was your boyfriend.

Anyway, I will no longer make your blood boil Bye...

Good luck, Karekin!
Hope everything will be fine for you.

You mean this bridge, MrX?




It is beautiful like most friendships here.

If the bridge of friendship involves telling all "foreigners" to stay out of Turkey (unless they are rich tourists of course), telling us how evil we are, telling us we don't care about the dead in Iraq and telling us we have no right to discuss Turkey, then please tell me what your Bridge of Hatred is.....I would dearly love to see it!

Dear Alameda,
As you are so fond of telling us, you are from the USA. Therefore you will not be welcome in Turkey (according to these posts) until your country also lifts it's visa restrictions.

Please tell me if you feel any of the quotes below signify a “warm welcome” from Turkey. Please also tell me if you think any of THESE comments are disrespectful or abusive?

A few choice quotes which you may have missed :-

AlphaF:
"You need not worry about your summer houses in Turkia, if Turks are allowed to legally buy similar property in England".

Mr. X67:
"..our great country will be very hosbitable and very welcomed for the foreigners in the reciprocity rules..."

AlphaF
"...Popular and growing public objection to foreigners buying land or property in Turkia, need worry only citizens of those countries where Turks are barred from enjoying reciprocal rights and priviledges"

AlphaF
...Before you speak of Dutch and Brit racism, take a good look at Africa and India....it took those native buggers years to realize it was a mistake to sell their houses in the first place."

AlphaF:
"It may come as a surprise to some people, but there are times when you carry riches from other countries by shiploads, yet then a time comes to pay back."

AlphaF:
"I dont think there will be many Indians or Pakistanis left in England when they eventually collect what you guys owe them. Until then, enjoy the curry.
The rumour is that the Island will soon be flooded by waters from melting icebergs, anyway"

And...Alameda, I am still waiting for an answer to your slanderous post where you acuse me of making abusive comments regarding Islam.

Alameda, yes it's true stated by a few classmates here "Turkey hates America". So if your as fortunate as KeithL to get into Turkey, you will be lucky. As an fyi, you may want to remove this from your profile. Unless, you decide to be anti-american here, then you will be most accepted.

I'm just thankful our beloved admin lives in the U.S. and doesn't harbor such ill feelings for us terrible Americans.
If that wasn't the case, there maybe a rule: Sorry, no Americans shall join Turkish Class, unless you leave your guns at the door.

There is a difference between hating Americans and hating American political policy. I think the disdain for the current American policy is a constant in almost every nation in the world right now. Turkey is not the only member of this non-exclusive club.
The only time that I see instances of resentment of foreigners here is when jobs go to foreigners. I think this resentment is also worldwide with natives and foreigners, regardless of country.

Thread locked because the discussion got too personalized in an aggressive way.