NORTH vs. SOUTH getting nasty
Mar 24th 2007, 4:19 am
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Re: NORTH vs. SOUTH getting nasty
Good on ya A Bathmat (love the screename!), that's what its all about, cheers to you
Mar 24th 2007, 6:15 am
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Re: NORTH vs. SOUTH getting nasty
It makes me think that they make you think so you have made me think too.
Interesting handle you go there.
Cheers and have a good weekend
Mar 25th 2007, 12:03 am
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Re: NORTH vs. SOUTH getting nasty
In the last few weeks I have experienced several attacks from people disagreeing with the content of my posts. I was under the impression that this forum was a place for open minded people to have a civilised debate.
Looking at the response trends it seems that there is a dislike from certain members who have an apparent disregard towards people that are considered Aucklanders. The one member states in an earlier post that they moved the South Island because they were struggling in Auckland.
If I were sitting on the fence ( deciding to move to NZ) in some far off country looking at this forum as a point of reference it would certainly not give NZ a high ranking in the nice people department. I would imagine the main purpose of this site is for non NZ residents to get an idea ( and different views) on NZ and not get caught in the middle of some bloody barrage of insults - that does not send the right message.
I think it is hypocritical to get abusive with people who post points of view that can be considered as negative towards NZ and then have this FU Aucklanders attitude.
I understand that tall-poppy syndrome is alive and well in NZ but really this whole JAFA thing in itself is a negative about New Zealand. We chose to settle in Auckland as it is the business hub of NZ and both my wife & I have started our businesses here. Whilst a lot of folk go to work and do 8 hour shifts we both do what we love doing and get paid for it. Outside business Auckland has enough outdoor life for us.
I think it shows a balanced NZ having input from all areas and not a battle of locations to see who can prove they chose to settle in the best area . Auckland hosts 25% of the NZ population – there’s a reason for that
PS: We love it here in NZ
Looking at the response trends it seems that there is a dislike from certain members who have an apparent disregard towards people that are considered Aucklanders. The one member states in an earlier post that they moved the South Island because they were struggling in Auckland.
If I were sitting on the fence ( deciding to move to NZ) in some far off country looking at this forum as a point of reference it would certainly not give NZ a high ranking in the nice people department. I would imagine the main purpose of this site is for non NZ residents to get an idea ( and different views) on NZ and not get caught in the middle of some bloody barrage of insults - that does not send the right message.
I think it is hypocritical to get abusive with people who post points of view that can be considered as negative towards NZ and then have this FU Aucklanders attitude.
I understand that tall-poppy syndrome is alive and well in NZ but really this whole JAFA thing in itself is a negative about New Zealand. We chose to settle in Auckland as it is the business hub of NZ and both my wife & I have started our businesses here. Whilst a lot of folk go to work and do 8 hour shifts we both do what we love doing and get paid for it. Outside business Auckland has enough outdoor life for us.
I think it shows a balanced NZ having input from all areas and not a battle of locations to see who can prove they chose to settle in the best area . Auckland hosts 25% of the NZ population – there’s a reason for that
PS: We love it here in NZ
You deliberatly post sweeping generalisations about subjects you have very little knowledge of. You love to state how "well paid" you are. You recently attacked posters accusing them of running away from the UK, pretty rich from someone who ran away from South Africa. The only one being hypocritical is yourself.
There is no North vs South "nastiness" here. Just people trying to make their way in this country. Not that you give out much advice yourself.
How about a bit more postive contribution from yourself? How about some advice on setting up a business? I am sure lot of people would benefit from your insights to that.
Mar 25th 2007, 7:35 am
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Wow, what a patronising and condesening post from the biggest sh*t stirrer here.
You deliberatly post sweeping generalisations about subjects you have very little knowledge of. You love to state how "well paid" you are. You recently attacked posters accusing them of running away from the UK, pretty rich from someone who ran away from South Africa. The only one being hypocritical is yourself.
There is no North vs South "nastiness" here. Just people trying to make their way in this country. Not that you give out much advice yourself.
How about a bit more postive contribution from yourself? How about some advice on setting up a business? I am sure lot of people would benefit from your insights to that.
You deliberatly post sweeping generalisations about subjects you have very little knowledge of. You love to state how "well paid" you are. You recently attacked posters accusing them of running away from the UK, pretty rich from someone who ran away from South Africa. The only one being hypocritical is yourself.
There is no North vs South "nastiness" here. Just people trying to make their way in this country. Not that you give out much advice yourself.
How about a bit more postive contribution from yourself? How about some advice on setting up a business? I am sure lot of people would benefit from your insights to that.
It is rather funny that you also seem to only see my negative (how you read them) posts whilst you have contributed to this thread
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...21#post4555521
but fail to see my positive contributions. I have told you in previous posts I am not paid, I run my own business and earn a salary.
Ultimately you are entitled to your opinion and so am I why are you so determined to de-face mine.
BTW this is not a business advice forum. My advice to you is stop making an embarrassment of yourself
Have a positve evening
Mar 25th 2007, 7:43 am
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Re: NORTH vs. SOUTH getting nasty
Looks like you just lost another sale of your soup
Mar 25th 2007, 8:09 am
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Well actually dear, if we are going to get creative here I thought beachcombers waited for things to get washed up on the shore.
My soup is not in that market my dear so don’t fret no sale lost.
But thank you for your concern.
You see I can deliver a message whilst retaining manners and civility.
Cheers
My soup is not in that market my dear so don’t fret no sale lost.
But thank you for your concern.
You see I can deliver a message whilst retaining manners and civility.
Cheers
Last edited by Campbells; Mar 25th 2007 at 10:02 am.
Mar 25th 2007, 9:05 am
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No no, I have to step in at this point. I have the greatest respect for Beachcombers, and I have read posts by Cherry that I also like. Please don't be rude, we're all in the same boat here. You are only going to get peoples backs up talking like this, and I'm sure that beneath your tin of an exterior, I'm sure there is a nice guy in there. I've actually not read any of your other posts, so I don't know what sort of person you are, but basing your image on that of an Andy Warhol image, I imagine that you aren't an ignorant sort. Please lets all drink beer and live in peace.
Mar 25th 2007, 9:15 am
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Hey great idea, here’s some positive contribution to consider when starting your own business (see attached).
It is rather funny that you also seem to only see my negative (how you read them) posts whilst you have contributed to this thread
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...21#post4555521
but fail to see my positive contributions. I have told you in previous posts I am not paid, I run my own business and earn a salary.
Ultimately you are entitled to your opinion and so am I why are you so determined to de-face mine.
BTW this is not a business advice forum. My advice to you is stop making an embarrassment of yourself
Have a positve evening
It is rather funny that you also seem to only see my negative (how you read them) posts whilst you have contributed to this thread
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...21#post4555521
but fail to see my positive contributions. I have told you in previous posts I am not paid, I run my own business and earn a salary.
Ultimately you are entitled to your opinion and so am I why are you so determined to de-face mine.
BTW this is not a business advice forum. My advice to you is stop making an embarrassment of yourself
Have a positve evening
Saw the attached..........Sums you up pretty well.
Mar 25th 2007, 9:21 am
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Re: NORTH vs. SOUTH getting nasty
Hey littletoe ,thanks for the back up but I think its just a bit of banter and I like to see a little bit of a change from clone posting.I just had a post about Scotsmen and kilts and sheep and it was taken in all as a laugh by Campbells so he can take what he gives as well.Just be lucky we dont all suffer from that attention seeking disorder disease 
Mar 25th 2007, 9:36 am
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No no, I have to step in at this point. I have the greatest respect for Beachcombers, and I have read posts by Cherry that I also like. Please don't be rude, we're all in the same boat here. You are only going to get peoples backs up talking like this, and I'm sure that beneath your tin of an exterior, I'm sure there is a nice guy in there. I've actually not read any of your other posts, so I don't know what sort of person you are, but basing your image on that of an Andy Warhol image, I imagine that you aren't an ignorant sort. Please lets all drink beer and live in peace.
Nee naa nee naa nee naa. That’s the arrival of the BE police.
The accused quickly posts a re-edit for officer Littletoe’s approval ….
Well actually dear, if we are going to get humorous here I thought beachcombers waited for things to get washed up on the shore.
My soup is not in that market my dear so don’t fret no sale lost.
But that you for your concern.
You see I can deliver a message whilst retaining manners, civility and humour.
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How’s that officer Littletoe ?
Can we drink a few beers now, hey I’m all for a few beers and a good laugh.
Cheers
PS: My creation was not based on AW it is an Affscot original. Half Campbell tartan , half African Zebra and of course the soup. If you could make oot the detail on the can it is Pap N Haggis soup. Yet another Affscot recipe guaranteed to get a smile on yer dial.