Why do you use expat forums?
Jul 15th 2009 | 1:28 pm
#18
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 15,914
From: Reno Nevada
Re: Why do you use expat forums?
I ask myself the same question have done for 7 years lol...I think its because for me its a form of relaxation and gossip that I can turn on and off as I wish, and who I wish.
Expats its self, seems to have more forums is user friendly (most of the time) and does indeed pass the time of day, plus you don't need to get dressed and worry about drinking and driving lol.
I do find it addicting and have as of late turned my yahoo IM of whilst working from home, because everytime I see a new reply to a thread that I contributed to come up, it distracts me and I lose the my train of thought, which is not to hard in my case
Expats its self, seems to have more forums is user friendly (most of the time) and does indeed pass the time of day, plus you don't need to get dressed and worry about drinking and driving lol.
I do find it addicting and have as of late turned my yahoo IM of whilst working from home, because everytime I see a new reply to a thread that I contributed to come up, it distracts me and I lose the my train of thought, which is not to hard in my case
Jul 15th 2009 | 1:30 pm
#19
Dis-Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 3,560
From: In my house
Re: Why do you use expat forums?
I ask myself the same question have done for 7 years lol...I think its because for me its a form of relaxation and gossip that I can turn on and off as I wish, and who I wish.
Expats its self, seems to have more forums is user friendly (most of the time) and does indeed pass the time of day, plus you don't need to get dressed and worry about drinking and driving lol.
I do find it addicting and have as of late turned my yahoo IM of whilst working from home because everytime I see a new reply to a thread that I contributed to come up it distracts me and I lose the my train of thought which is not to hard in my case
Expats its self, seems to have more forums is user friendly (most of the time) and does indeed pass the time of day, plus you don't need to get dressed and worry about drinking and driving lol.
I do find it addicting and have as of late turned my yahoo IM of whilst working from home because everytime I see a new reply to a thread that I contributed to come up it distracts me and I lose the my train of thought which is not to hard in my case
Jul 15th 2009 | 1:31 pm
#21
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 41,517
Re: Why do you use expat forums?
I ask myself the same question have done for 7 years lol...I think its because for me its a form of relaxation and gossip that I can turn on and off as I wish, and who I wish.
Expats its self, seems to have more forums is user friendly (most of the time) and does indeed pass the time of day, plus you don't need to get dressed and worry about drinking and driving lol.
I do find it addicting and have as of late turned my yahoo IM of whilst working from home, because everytime I see a new reply to a thread that I contributed to come up, it distracts me and I lose the my train of thought, which is not to hard in my case
Expats its self, seems to have more forums is user friendly (most of the time) and does indeed pass the time of day, plus you don't need to get dressed and worry about drinking and driving lol.
I do find it addicting and have as of late turned my yahoo IM of whilst working from home, because everytime I see a new reply to a thread that I contributed to come up, it distracts me and I lose the my train of thought, which is not to hard in my case
Jul 15th 2009 | 1:32 pm
#22
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 15,914
From: Reno Nevada
Re: Why do you use expat forums?
Jul 15th 2009 | 1:36 pm
#23
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Posts: 3,560
From: In my house
Re: Why do you use expat forums?
Jul 16th 2009 | 2:25 am
#27
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Joined: Feb 2009
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From: North Charleston,SC. born in Stockport,UK.
Re: Why do you use expat forums?
An Expat friend of mine in Canada told me about the forum, she had joined during her preparations to move, she loved it and thought I would enjoy the US side of it.
I love it! It's kept me company when I have been feeling lonely and cheered me up when I have been down. Most people that post are genuinely helpful and willingly pass on their knowledge and experience, to those just starting out etc. Some are just downright funny and crack me up constantly (love that) Others (very few) piss me right off and have no desire to be anything other than jerks or trolls!
Hopefully, I can pass on some of the things I have learnt during my years here, but selfishly, I am really just looking to be entertained and occupied
I love it! It's kept me company when I have been feeling lonely and cheered me up when I have been down. Most people that post are genuinely helpful and willingly pass on their knowledge and experience, to those just starting out etc. Some are just downright funny and crack me up constantly (love that) Others (very few) piss me right off and have no desire to be anything other than jerks or trolls!
Hopefully, I can pass on some of the things I have learnt during my years here, but selfishly, I am really just looking to be entertained and occupied
Jul 16th 2009 | 4:42 am
#28
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 4,525
From: Grand Rapids, MI
Re: Why do you use expat forums?
It is a good place to let off steam with people that really understand.
Jul 16th 2009 | 11:48 am
#29
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From: Richmond, VA, USA
Re: Why do you use expat forums?
I first joined BE on July 13, 2002 -- 7 years ago this week! -- when Mark and I were still "dating" -- if you can call it that, anyway. We hadn't even met in person yet -- that would happen 2 months later -- but were already looking into immigration options! I quickly became a regular of the Marriage-Based Visas forum, back when it was still linked up to Usenet.
Over these past 7 years, my posts have gone from "So, what would we need to do to move my British online boyfriend over to the States?" to "Mark is now a U.S. citizen!!!" My fellow BEers have been with me every single step along the way.
At first I only appreciated their help, the assistance and compassion they shared about matters that were completely foreign to me (no pun intended). But now I have genuine fondness for several people on BE. And how could I not? A major part of our lives -- Mark's immigration from start to finish -- has been shared with these people, all the ups and downs, good times and bad, feelings of both frustration and elation. I feel a part of a subculture that I can't experience anywhere else, and certainly not in real life.
Beyond the immigration side of things, I enjoy reading the USA and Trailer Park forums because they give me a good insight into the British culture, history and mindset. It makes me appreciate and (hopefully) understand Mark better than if I didn't show any interest in the country and culture that made him who he is.
~ Jenney
Over these past 7 years, my posts have gone from "So, what would we need to do to move my British online boyfriend over to the States?" to "Mark is now a U.S. citizen!!!" My fellow BEers have been with me every single step along the way.
At first I only appreciated their help, the assistance and compassion they shared about matters that were completely foreign to me (no pun intended). But now I have genuine fondness for several people on BE. And how could I not? A major part of our lives -- Mark's immigration from start to finish -- has been shared with these people, all the ups and downs, good times and bad, feelings of both frustration and elation. I feel a part of a subculture that I can't experience anywhere else, and certainly not in real life.
Beyond the immigration side of things, I enjoy reading the USA and Trailer Park forums because they give me a good insight into the British culture, history and mindset. It makes me appreciate and (hopefully) understand Mark better than if I didn't show any interest in the country and culture that made him who he is.
~ Jenney
Jul 16th 2009 | 1:45 pm
#30
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