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[petergunn]

This is my first post here, so a couple of questions .....
1) " Writing for the Forum"....is there payment involved?
That thread is locked, so I can't ask there.
2) Are there any other ESL Forum sites?
I have scanned Raouls China Saloon. That seems to be a humourous place, a couple of others, less so.
3) Which ones would you recommend?
I am new to China and "English Teaching, so I need all the khelp I can get.

[dmb]

[petergunn]

[khmerhit]

Peter-- here is a bit of khelp, old man.

Raouls china Saloon are infidel SCHISMATICS cast out from Dave's China section. They were gettin a bit rowdy.

There ARE other sites but i never recall their names. That is a testament to the power of BRANDING that Dave has achieved, and has achieved without shortcuts or gimmicks or what have ye.

I'm sorry, I know that is not much khelp, but there you go!! Ask an easier question next time--

all grooviest

khmer

[erinyes]

I think "writing for the cafe' is for the fame.
Other forums? None as good. asiaxpat is a good source of other news

other khelp - careful to keep a balance between cynicism and trust.

[petergunn]

Thanks, so far.....SCHISMATICS. That's a good word, Khmerhit. I actually had to look up the meaning. So they were cast out for being rowdy?
I suppose that's why they run a Saloon now and not a Cafe?

Erinyes...Ta. I think I need money more than fame, so probably keep my writing to myself for the time being.
.....other khelp - careful to keep a balance between cynicism and trust.....
Further explanation needed, if you would be so kind.

[Cdaniels]

[petergunn]

Cynics, arise!!
I have been surfing as I didn't get much help here....apart from the seaweed!
Are there members here who are also members of other Forums?
So far Raoul's China Expat Saloon seems to be the best one out there...
China Teachers Forum seems pretty dead..
English School Watch doesn't have much on China..
ESLsomething uses a format I don't like...
I looked at a few others, but didn't hang around.
SO! What makes a good forum?
Is there fierce competition between Forums?
Is there a loyalty to one over others?
OPINIONS please.

[Super Mario]

I think most just stick to one place.
Raoul's is good. Friendly banter, knowledgeable members who don't mind sharing and a lot of job networking.
TESall.com is interesting. Primarily Canadian, but a lot of interesting threads on the industry in general. No trolls or flaming on either of the above.

In terms of sheer size and global coverage however, this place is in a league of its own.

[petergunn]

So! Nobody knows where the submitted essays have gone? Or is nobody bothering to tell me?

[Roger]

Some posters are members in various forums; the major difference between Dave's and the rest is that Dave's mods remain aloof of the commotion on ground zero while in all other forums mods usually are the most prolific contributors to the forums. They don't see any conflict of interest there...

[petergunn]

[gaijinalways]

I would guess Roger is referring to mods who dominate and control threads rather than moderating. I have seen plenty on other threads related to Japan, rather than teaching forums per se.

I would add that this forum is the only useful worldwide teaching related forum I have come across. There are others with humourous stories, but generally they have little or no posting activity and are more websites to display some teacher's opinions and/or suggested activities.

[petergunn]

Well I haven't checked out too many of those forums, but I have noticed a few where the moderators contribute quite well.
This is one I copied. I believe it's from an actual moderator

[Roger]