Omfg
Sep 9th 2005, 9:36 am
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Omfg
Hi all been a long time since i have been on the site we are now in Perth and having a good time,but what the hell is going on with this site it seems you cant put a post on here with out some small minded person being sarcastic,so what if Australia is not some-one's cup of tea so what if they don't like the aussie TV or the shops or what ever the hell it is they don't like,it seems to me they have the right to post it with out being in fear of any sarcastic replies,and sure you all have the right to post your replies to any post but if your post is more likely to upset or hurt some-one surely it is better not to put a post up at all,at the end of the day we are not all in the same situation and things are not always greener on the other side,we have been here since April my wife has applied for 35 jobs had 2 interviews in that time but we are still fighting on with the hope of not having to go home,but it does not always work,so from now on how about you read the post and before you reply think how you would feel if it was you in there position,after all we are all here to help and give moral support to each other think how you would cope if this website did not exist.P.S it will be good to see how many sarcastic replies i get to this but to be honest i don't care just wanted to air my views on this. 
as this was well is a good site most of the time except for some small minded people never mind 
as this was well is a good site most of the time except for some small minded people never mind
Sep 9th 2005, 9:40 am
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Re: Omfg
Originally Posted by seanjenkinson
Hi all been a long time since i have been on the site we are now in Perth and having a good time,but what the hell is going on with this site it seems you cant put a post on here with out some small minded person being sarcastic,so what if Australia is not some-one's cup of tea so what if they don't like the aussie TV or the shops or what ever the hell it is they don't like,it seems to me they have the right to post it with out being in fear of any sarcastic replies,and sure you all have the right to post your replies to any post but if your post is more likely to upset or hurt some-one surely it is better not to put a post up at all,at the end of the day we are not all in the same situation and things are not always greener on the other side,we have been here since April my wife has applied for 35 jobs had 2 interviews in that time but we are still fighting on with the hope of not having to go home,but it does not always work,so from now on how about you read the post and before you reply think how you would feel if it was you in there position,after all we are all here to help and give moral support to each other think how you would cope if this website did not exist.P.S it will be good to see how many sarcastic replies i get to this but to be honest i don't care just wanted to air my views on this. as this was well is a good site most of the time except for some small minded people never mind
as this was well is a good site most of the time except for some small minded people never mind Always think twice before answering anything now that isn't a straight forward congrats or to give some support to someone really having probs
Carole
Sep 9th 2005, 9:45 am
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Re: Omfg
Originally Posted by seanjenkinson
Hi all been a long time since i have been on the site we are now in Perth and having a good time,but what the hell is going on with this site it seems you cant put a post on here with out some small minded person being sarcastic,so what if Australia is not some-one's cup of tea so what if they don't like the aussie TV or the shops or what ever the hell it is they don't like,it seems to me they have the right to post it with out being in fear of any sarcastic replies,and sure you all have the right to post your replies to any post but if your post is more likely to upset or hurt some-one surely it is better not to put a post up at all,at the end of the day we are not all in the same situation and things are not always greener on the other side,we have been here since April my wife has applied for 35 jobs had 2 interviews in that time but we are still fighting on with the hope of not having to go home,but it does not always work,so from now on how about you read the post and before you reply think how you would feel if it was you in there position,after all we are all here to help and give moral support to each other think how you would cope if this website did not exist.P.S it will be good to see how many sarcastic replies i get to this but to be honest i don't care just wanted to air my views on this. as this was well is a good site most of the time except for some small minded people never mind
as this was well is a good site most of the time except for some small minded people never mind Hi Sean
I'm sure you'll find some work for your wife eventually. What line of of work is your wife in? Is it possible for her to apply for something outside of her field of expertise?
Regards
T.
Sep 9th 2005, 9:47 am
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Re: Omfg
And how is your post any different? Why is someone 'small-minded' because they disagree with you. Is nobody allowed to have a different view-point from your own?
Sep 9th 2005, 9:54 am
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Re: Omfg
There are some sad narrow minded people on this site, but there are also some great people who can offer good advise and pick you up when your down.
Take it all with a pinch of salt and ignore some of the trolls who thrive on upsetting people. These people probably wouldn’t dare say these kind of things to people face to face.
Good luck with everything and enjoy your real offline life!
Take it all with a pinch of salt and ignore some of the trolls who thrive on upsetting people. These people probably wouldn’t dare say these kind of things to people face to face.
Good luck with everything and enjoy your real offline life!
Sep 9th 2005, 9:56 am
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Re: Omfg
Originally Posted by seanjenkinson
Hi all been a long time since i have been on the site we are now in Perth and having a good time,but what the hell is going on with this site it seems you cant put a post on here with out some small minded person being sarcastic,so what if Australia is not some-one's cup of tea so what if they don't like the aussie TV or the shops or what ever the hell it is they don't like,it seems to me they have the right to post it with out being in fear of any sarcastic replies,and sure you all have the right to post your replies to any post but if your post is more likely to upset or hurt some-one surely it is better not to put a post up at all,at the end of the day we are not all in the same situation and things are not always greener on the other side,we have been here since April my wife has applied for 35 jobs had 2 interviews in that time but we are still fighting on with the hope of not having to go home,but it does not always work,so from now on how about you read the post and before you reply think how you would feel if it was you in there position,after all we are all here to help and give moral support to each other think how you would cope if this website did not exist.P.S it will be good to see how many sarcastic replies i get to this but to be honest i don't care just wanted to air my views on this. as this was well is a good site most of the time except for some small minded people never mind
as this was well is a good site most of the time except for some small minded people never mind So apart from your wife having difficulty finding work how is your New life!Are you glad you done it?
We are just starting the main visa application and are hoping to be in Perth next year if all goes well!
Be nice to know how you are finding it!!Both good and bad experiences!
Feel free to pm me if you dont want to publicise your thoughts!
Cheers
Kris xx
Sep 9th 2005, 10:03 am
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Re: Omfg
When I first found this site I thought it was great, really helpful people giving lots of great advice, answering questions, giving us there opinions and their experiences.
In recent months it has gone downhill with people just being nasty for the sake of it, telling people not to bother trying to emigrate cos it is crap and you will hate it anyway.
Of course people are entitled to their opinions, isn't that what free speech is all about. It is what makes us all different and the world an interesting and diverse place to live in.
BUT, surely there is no need for people to be downright vicious when answering posts, or posting their own views and then ripping people to shreds when they disagree.
Just because it happened to you, doesn't mean it will happen to me, and vice versa.
Some people need to be a little more tolerant of others and accept that different folks have different needs and expectations from life. Life is what you make it and just because you are not enjoying your life doesn't mean I should hate mine too.
Shirley
In recent months it has gone downhill with people just being nasty for the sake of it, telling people not to bother trying to emigrate cos it is crap and you will hate it anyway.
Of course people are entitled to their opinions, isn't that what free speech is all about. It is what makes us all different and the world an interesting and diverse place to live in.
BUT, surely there is no need for people to be downright vicious when answering posts, or posting their own views and then ripping people to shreds when they disagree.
Just because it happened to you, doesn't mean it will happen to me, and vice versa.
Some people need to be a little more tolerant of others and accept that different folks have different needs and expectations from life. Life is what you make it and just because you are not enjoying your life doesn't mean I should hate mine too.
Shirley
Sep 9th 2005, 10:15 am
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Re: Omfg
Originally Posted by ub40fan
When I first found this site I thought it was great, really helpful people giving lots of great advice, answering questions, giving us there opinions and their experiences.
Sep 9th 2005, 10:30 am
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Re: Omfg
Originally Posted by Hutch
All the better high-post-count Ozzie BE members have found a new home... but some may yet return.
It certainly is less hostile on the other side...maybe BE is just going through a bad patch? It's just a forum after all people shouldn't set too involved and take everything with a pinch of salt. There's plenty of great people still on this site.
Sep 9th 2005, 10:30 am
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Re: Omfg
Originally Posted by Hutch
All the better high-post-count Ozzie BE members have found a new home... but some may yet return.
Sep 9th 2005, 10:30 am
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Re: Omfg
Originally Posted by Hutch
All the better high-post-count Ozzie BE members have found a new home... but some may yet return.
Sep 9th 2005, 10:35 am
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Re: Omfg
Originally Posted by Hutch
And how is your post any different? Why is someone 'small-minded' because they disagree with you. Is nobody allowed to have a different view-point from your own?
P.S this comment inparticular. Come come - the reason we were sarcastic was the "something about Australia finaly impressed me today" bit. I mean seriously, if the one and only thing that has 'impressed' you about Australia is your progeny's birth certificate - then get the **** out of dodge and don't look back.
__________________ Was there really any need to put it like that,these people feel bad enough as it is why speak to them like that come on.
Last edited by seanjenkinson; Sep 9th 2005 at 10:44 am.
Sep 9th 2005, 10:38 am
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Re: Omfg
Originally Posted by arkon
Amazing, This entire concept of somehow your better than others because you have a high post count or high karma. I cringe each time I post knowing it will increase my publicly viewable post count. I for one don't want my worth judged by my post count. I've joined the other site just to see whats going on, it doesn't make me better than others because of it.
pm me if its a secret not been on much myself lately,but noticed a drastic change in the site & not for the better Donna.
Sep 9th 2005, 10:42 am
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Re: Omfg
Originally Posted by arkon
Amazing, This entire concept of somehow your better than others because you have a high post count or high karma. I cringe each time I post knowing it will increase my publicly viewable post count. I for one don't want my worth judged by my post count. I've joined the other site just to see whats going on, it doesn't make me better than others because of it.
Sep 9th 2005, 10:43 am
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Re: Omfg
Originally Posted by arkon
Amazing, This entire concept of somehow your better than others because you have a high post count or high karma. I cringe each time I post knowing it will increase my publicly viewable post count. I for one don't want my worth judged by my post count. I've joined the other site just to see whats going on, it doesn't make me better than others because of it.
