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| Should Korean Koreans be given accounts at Dave's? |
| Yes, I don't mind hearing the locals react to our posts here |
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VanIslander
Joined: 18 Aug 2003
Location: Geoje, Hadong, Tongyeong,... now in a small coastal island town outside Gyeongsangnamdo!
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 Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 6:38 pm Post subject: Should nonteaching Korean Koreans be allowed to post here? |
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Gyopo teachers of course are welcome!! and have always provided an interesting perspective on the experience of teachers. American soldiers have also informed on how other foreigners experience things here.
But why are there now Korean Koreans, born and raised here and in no way a teacher, on the boards?
It's getting quickly annoying to hear Koreans posting digs and sarcasm toward posts here at Dave's. This is our refuge!
What do you think? |
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butlerian
Joined: 04 Sep 2006
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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| I think anyone should, in principle, be allowed to post here as long as they follow the rules. |
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endofthewor1d
Joined: 01 Apr 2003
Location: the end of the wor1d.
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 6:54 pm Post subject: Re: Should nonteaching Korean Koreans be allowed to post her |
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| VanIslander wrote: |
Gyopo teachers of course are welcome!! and have always provided an interesting perspective on the experience of teachers. American soldiers have also informed on how other foreigners experience things here.
But why are there now Korean Koreans, born and raised here and in no way a teacher, on the boards?
It's getting quickly annoying to hear Koreans posting digs and sarcasm toward posts here at Dave's. This is our refuge!
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it doesn't bother me in the least. there are a lot of topics which could really use a korean point of view in the discussion.
if they're willing to write in english, why not have them on board? they'd certainly help out with the threads involving questions about korean language and culture and whatnot.
and then there are the threads that say 'why do all koreans....?' it would be nice to see some replies along the lines of 'as a korean, i think you're full of crap.'
you've already made allowances for american soldiers who aren't teachers to post on this esl cafe. sure, they've got a certain point of view of a foreigner living in korea. but why allow them to stay but not actual koreans? i'm sure a lot of them who would post here must have some experience with foreigners.
i can't really think of any cons. you mentioned digs and sarcasm. i'll admit that i haven't spent a whole lot of time on dave's in the past few months, but i've spent a bit of time here, and i don't know what you're talking about.
anyway, my vote is yes. |
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willneverteachagain
Joined: 17 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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| do u have a plan to stop them? |
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Chillin' Villain
Joined: 13 Mar 2003
Location: Goo Row
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not a huge visitor or contributor to the board or anything, but when I AM here, I usually notice that a Korean Korean, who I'm pretty sure is not a teacher (but I could be wrong), is one of the most valuable posters on here. Much needed balance and perspective sometimes, to a number of people that could often use some (including myself).
(that would be doggyji, if anyone didn't know already) |
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PimpofKorea
Joined: 09 Dec 2006
Location: Dealing in high quality imported English
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Are honkeys allowed to post on Naver or Daum cafe? Probably not....... |
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Lizara
Joined: 14 Apr 2004
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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| It depends. If someone is contributing positively, then I'd say let them stay. If someone is just here to criticize or make trouble, then I'd say ban them. |
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djsmnc
Joined: 20 Jan 2003
Location: Dave's ESL Cafe
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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| If I'm want make the message here or the other place then I can anywhere! |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Free speech. And there is no way to know if someone is a teacher, Westerner or Korean. |
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knee-highs
Joined: 15 Feb 2007
Location: yes
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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The logic of non-teachers posting on this site is questionable. Sacrosant? No. But, you don't find many Japanese circus clowns posting on the Naver site either.
And, just because someone has a foot fetish, does not make them a pedal pusher. Nor does a love of kneesocks indicate that one is a troll. Perhaps I was naive when I chose my moniker, but now that I know what a "sock" is I refuse to change my name to satisfy the naysayers.
The middle class is boorish and self-absorbed at the best of times. Perhaps allowing a few into one's home is occasionally amusing, but in the end their jealousy will interfere with any modicum of friendship.
Growing up with watered-down ketchup is nothing to brag about. In other words, if you get your kicks out of hanging out on a teachers' web site, then go for it!
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SPINOZA
Joined: 10 Jun 2005
Location: $eoul
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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| PimpofKorea wrote: |
| Are honkeys allowed to post on Naver or Daum cafe? Probably not....... |
All the more reason to let them post.
Korean sites make it difficult for foreigners to join (not that I've tried); in the West any idiot can join. Korea makes it difficult for foreigners to have an international ATM card; in the West, anyone can have such a card and you can have a nice overdraft and credit card no problem - we'll throw money at them. How about some nice state benefits too while you chill for a bit and look for a job?
This 'can do' attitude as opposed to red tape is what makes the West great.
I sense a "give them a taste of their own medicine" in the NO votes, but that goes against the spirit of the English-speaking world. We won't civilize the barbarians by behaving just like them..... |
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SuperFly
Joined: 09 Jul 2003
Location: In the doghouse
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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| ...We won't civilize the barbarians by behaving just like them... |
*golf clap all around* |
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Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 10:05 pm Post subject: |
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Do we let "foreigners" who are non teachers post here?
Yup.
If someone is coming here for contructive conversation, I welcome them no matter the nationality.
I feel like you're stepping over a line with this one man. |
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Yu_Bum_suk
Joined: 25 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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| I completely welcome any Korean who's willing to use English to communicate on a forum where no one knows each other;s agie and people are free to present facts, logic, and evidence in discussion and debate. |
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oxfordstu
Joined: 28 Aug 2004
Location: Bangkok
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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| Geez, who are the 9 morons (so far) who voted NO? Anyone should be allowed to post on here, no matter who they are, as long as the follow the rules. |
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