Ashes over my head -

**absolutely Bangkok** · 21-01-2008, 12:28 PM

for not having this site discovered earlier.

Am always on the lookout for good Bangkok stories for our

absolutely Bangkok.com

Hope to be of help in here and to get inspirations!

Good day to everybody -

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**hillbilly** · 21-01-2008, 05:20 PM

Welcome through our TeakDoors! I am certain that you will find plenty of stories that may help you out. But, please give TD credit for anything that you may publish.

**absolutely Bangkok** · 21-01-2008, 05:23 PM

Sure thing hillbilly and tks for the welcome.

A naive question to start with:

Does TD understand itself as an alternative to the other big forum site TV?

Traffic seems to be pretty good in here, probably the second most visited farang forum in Thailand?

**ChiangMai noon** · 21-01-2008, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by absolutely Bangkok

Does TD understand itself as an alternative to the other big forum site TV?

can't even start to compare this place to that shite pit of crapness.

**absolutely Bangkok** · 21-01-2008, 06:08 PM

Gimme a breakdown of reasons.

**AntRobertson** · 21-01-2008, 06:19 PM

Welcome, AB.

Originally Posted by absolutely Bangkok

Ashes over my head

Curious phrase, never heard that one before. What's it mean exactly?

**Sir Burr** · 21-01-2008, 06:24 PM

Biblical way of showing angst, usually when mourning the dead (yes, I snuck a peek).

**AntRobertson** · 21-01-2008, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by Sir Burr

Biblical way of showing angst, usually when mourning the dead

Ahh righto, cheers.

Originally Posted by Sir Burr

yes, I snuck a peek

Yes, of course you did.

**ChiangMai noon** · 21-01-2008, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by absolutely Bangkok

Gimme a breakdown of reasons.

1. Dreadful moderation.

2. Threads closed on whim.

3. threads deleted for questioning moderation decisions.

4. Bans handed out for not very much at all.

5. Lame content.

6. really crap moderation.

7. A different poster demographic wit idiots starting threads such as "can I buy toothpaste in Thailand?"

8. Dreadful moderation.

9. Not allowed to talk about stuff you want to talk about because a moderator considers it not sufficiently Thai related or they don't like it.

10. Crap site rules.

11. They encourage trolls by banning you daily, which brings us back to

12. awful moderation.

I'm talking about Thai visa of course.

**November Rain** · 21-01-2008, 07:06 PM

CMN, I think you forgot to mention that some of the mods there are on ego/power trips and that the moderation is really crap...

Welcome to TD, absolutely Bangkok.

**AntRobertson** · 21-01-2008, 07:08 PM

^^ I think CMN's just posted what's tantamount to 'flaming and abuse'. We need a mod in here toot-sweet to sort it out. Banning's in order I think

**Gallowspole** · 21-01-2008, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by absolutely Bangkok

Gimme a breakdown of reasons.

Welcome.

As the phrase goes, 'a picture tells a thousand words', and here on Teakdoor there are fantastic picture threads that are unfathomably resisted on TV.

To start with, for keen gardeners there are pictures of pears and the odd melon or two , whilst those into topiary post pictures of pre and post trimmed bushes.

Construction (and re-construction) is also explored with the occasional post on renovated upstairs and downstairs. Be warned, however, that some posters try to deceive others by posting renovation pictures in threads featuring totally original edifices.

Sports are covered, with our German brethren naturally extolling the virtues of watersports.

Our Welsh and Kiwi members are the experts on animal husbandry.Inside you will find Google earth references to the steepest cliffs in the Kingdom, as well as Velcro and wellington boot suppliers.

So, there's just a couple of reasons, although I'm sure there are more.

**dirtydog** · 21-01-2008, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by absolutely Bangkok

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Probably set up like that to stop people spamming on their first post

**Wayne Kerr** · 21-01-2008, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Originally Posted by absolutely Bangkok

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Probably set up like that to stop people spamming on their first post

Thats what I thought too

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**Wayne Kerr** · 21-01-2008, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by Gallowspole

As the phrase goes, 'a picture tells a thousand words', and here on Teakdoor there are fantastic picture threads that are unfathomably resisted on TV.

.

Oh and a video tells a thousand pictures. Lots of good vids in here. Recommend a search on "Coyote"

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**keda** · 21-01-2008, 08:13 PM

Welcome AB, kick your slippers off and make yourself at home...

**Loombucket** · 22-01-2008, 03:01 AM

Greetings Absolutely Bangkok and welcome. There is a good cross-section of the world here and a jolly good lot they all are.

**absolutely Bangkok** · 22-01-2008, 09:15 AM

Cool thanks for the hearty welcomes.

Me?! Spam?!? Good idea ...

Yes those ashes over the head root in the Old Testament - not my daily lecture, but an always great source for metaphors.

The moderation at the other side is kind of oversensitive, you're spot on about that. But hey, as a business model it's an amazing site. Came from nowhere within 5 years.

**ChiangMai noon** · 22-01-2008, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by absolutely Bangkok

Came from nowhere within 5 years.

ironically, I believe they got lucky with the tsunami.

**absolutely Bangkok** · 22-01-2008, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by ChiangMai noon

Originally Posted by absolutely Bangkok

Came from nowhere within 5 years.

ironically, I believe they got lucky with the tsunami.

There's a hint of a chance that the radical moderation is part of the success. Advertisers love it not to be associated with ... whatever.

**ChiangMai noon** · 22-01-2008, 09:45 AM

^
I dare say they do.

doesn't make it a very good forum though does it.

not really the sort of place you want to hang out.

you won't see many TD posters going in that direction.

**November Rain** · 22-01-2008, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by ChiangMai noon

you won't see many TD posters going in that direction

That's very true. Traffic all seems to be in the other direction.

**absolutely Bangkok** · 22-01-2008, 11:18 AM

No wrong jealousies guys, George is a rich man by now.

Not to speak of the adsense-hits a month ... (feeling dizzy).

There are some good characters over there, even though snobbery is rampant.

**Sir Burr** · 22-01-2008, 11:20 AM

^
Must be talking about Mobi and Guesthouse.....

**kingwilly** · 22-01-2008, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by absolutely Bangkok

No wrong jealousies guys, George is a rich man by now. .... ... (feeling dizzy).

oh gosh oh wow! now i feeling dizzy too, wish i could be rich!

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