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[Smart_Guy]

Middle Easterners are leaving and going anywhere and everywhere especially Europe these days. There's just something about being shot at, bombed, oppressed, poor and desperate that leads to a lot of traveling.

Oh, my reasons are completely different. I meant fed up with seeing them and being with them all my life having the same language, traditions and ways of life in general, nothing else. I always wanted to mix up with foreigner and speak English with them, giving them a feel of how a Middle Eastern guy can be

You were pretending your language calling you me, not I. Haha

Me understand not, confused much, headache a lot

 

[savagewind]

Last time I checked, flight ticket to Australia costs fortune. I think it was $6,000 USD round trip.
Oh, I finally got myself a passport, by the way

LOL

 

[savagewind]

I was referred to this forum by a member of another forum that I was addicted to. It was a forum for former members of the religion I came out of. The members of that religion call each other "friends", but I have experienced them as the least friendly people on this Earth, especially the ones who are formerly of that religion. I had never experienced hatefulness until I posted there. I think that on this forum hate is not allowed.

I first went on internet forums to examine my many beliefs which I had never heard of before as they came from within and not from without.

I want to say my first name but I think it is not wise and I shall say why I think so. At the last forum that I was on it was getting especially hateful and my family was getting threatening calls which of course, I associated with what was happening on the forum. That is why I was permanently removed from it because I had insinuated that the husband of one of the posters there was the culprit. There was enough evidence in my opinion. I am glad I can no longer go there.

I live in beautiful Maine and I would be glad to host a group of RF members. What fun! I can cook and most of you will sleep on the floor.

I do not attract so much hate anymore because I have learned to be a more careful poster.

 

[Revoltingest]

I suppose I should also introduce myself since I never did. I first came here because a question someone asked was spotted by a Google search. So I barged right in, went to the DIR and posted not being aware of DIR rules at the time. No one objected then, fortunately. The complaints came later when I tried to post in the Jewish DIR because I'm Jewish but not observant of Jewish religious tenants.

My first name is Jerry and I'm a follower of Meher Baba and thus land in the "spiritual but not religious" camp since there is no "Meher Baba religion", at least not yet. So I label my religion "love" since that's what I try to practice where 'try' is the important word. I find that if one looks underneath the theology, every religion is based on fundamental principles: love/compassion, truth, justice and happiness. Atheists also believe in the same basic things. And I find that understanding what others think and believe in helps round out my own understanding of life.

Funny....you don't look Jewish.

Anyway, I never said how I wound up at THC (The History Channel) back in 2007.
They had a show about the evils of the "godless" middle ages.
What self respecting argumentative heathen could let that go without fulmination?
So I signed up, & western civilization began its fall.

Btw, back then we joked that "THC" stood for "The Hitler Channel".
It was a popular subject for multiple shows.
They are no more, having ended the discussion forums in 2010.

 

[Aupmanyav]

We should totally get together and have an RF party. Drinking optional, for those who are into that sort of thing. We can hold it in Austria, it seems a decent neutral place, being far away for the Americans and for the Indians and Australians

A party without drinks! Call Azlyz and Kalyan instead. Austrian police will take us to be refugees.

 

[Revoltingest]

Oh, my reasons are completely different. I meant fed up with seeing them and being with them all my life having the same language, traditions and ways of life in general, nothing else. I always wanted to mix up with foreigner and speak English with them, giving them a feel of how a Middle Eastern guy can be

Be careful about giving us ferriners "a feel".
(Some of us aren't into touching.)

 

[Kirran]

A party without drinks! Call Azlyz and Kalyan instead.

We can just call everybody, some can drink, some not, all good. At a certain point in the evening, maybe the two groups will go their separate ways

 

[sun rise]

Funny....you don't look Jewish.

Anyway, I never said how I wound up at THC (The History Channel) back in 2007.
They had a show about the evils of the "godless" middle ages.
What self respecting argumentative heathen could let that go without fulmination?
So I signed up, & western civilization began its fall.

Btw, back then we joked that "THC" stood for "The Hitler Channel".
It was a popular subject for multiple shows.
They are no more, having ended the discussion forums in 2010.

I acknowledge your key role in helping western civilization fall. I'm looking forward to its replacement: civilization 10.0

 

[Smart_Guy]

Be careful about giving us ferriners "a feel".
(Some of us aren't into touching.)

Come on now, don't be shy... I said come here!

 

[Revoltingest]

Hi everyone,

My name is Tuan, like Juan with a T. Where I'm from, it's much easier to describe my name that way. I live in San Jose, CA. I'm 40 years old, Vietnamese, married, have 2 lovely kids and another on the way.

I joined about a year ago. The reason was to better understand religion's stance against homosexuality. My first post was about the main religions and why its was so homophobic. And, frankly, I still don't understand it. It's a head scratcher, but whatever.

I'm a very straight-forward person. I don't believe in walking on egg shells so I try to be as transparent as possible to let any relationships settle quickly. I have no problems with people disliking me because I've learned to accept imperfection. I had depressions years ago over self-esteem and confidence issues, but after accepting my core identity everything just smoothed out. Kind of like smoking a blunt and letting it loose. Go with the flow so to speak.

I'm a SW engineer and I love what I do. I used to be a manager but the political side was too much to bare so I went back to development.

I also love sports and competition. I play soccer and basketball, but more into soccer lately. I think its great to build teamwork and personal skills. I love electronic music and dancing. Went to raves and clubs years ago but had to retire in my glow sticks now that I have a family to take care of.

Now, I just bicker with you folks. LOL

Your avatar doesn't look at all Vietnamese.
And I agree that engineering is much more fun than managing.
I never knew how good I had it in the old days, being paid to invent & make things!

 

[suncowiam]

Your avatar doesn't look at all Vietnamese.
And I agree that engineering is much more fun than managing.
I never knew how good I had it in the old days, being paid to invent & make things!

I have an avatar? Yeah, management were some of my worst days. I don't mind admitting I was a horrible manager.

I'm so glad I went back to engineering.

What did you do before?

 

[Revoltingest]

I have an avatar? Yeah, management were some of my worst days. I don't mind admitting I was a horrible manager.
I'm so glad I went back to engineering.
What did you do before?

Straight out of skool (BSME & MSME at UofM), I worked at Northrop, Black & Decker, Koppers Co & Knorr Bremse.
I soon realized that I'd be happier doing contract engineering for the variety & better pay.
I became an industrial whore doing aerospace, control systems, automotive (heavy trucks) & misc.
But I quit to become a full time landlord. That was much more demanding & ultimately less interesting.
I don't like management because there are too many hats to wear, & I'd much rather do the technical stuff.
Oh, well....live & learn.
I'm still in real estate, but getting more into manufacturing & engine history.
My long term goal is a major museum expansion somewhere.
(Won't say where cuz I'll jinx it.)

So.....tell me about software engineering!

 

[suncowiam]

Straight out of skool (BSME & MSME at UofM), I worked at Northrop, Black & Decker, Koppers Co & Knorr Bremse.
I soon realized that I'd be happier doing contract engineering for the variety & better pay.
I became an industrial whore doing aerospace, control systems, automotive (heavy trucks) & misc.
But I quit to become a full time landlord. That was much more demanding & ultimately less interesting.
I don't like management because there are too many hats to wear, & I'd much rather do the technical stuff.
Oh, well....live & learn.
I'm still in real estate, but getting more into manufacturing & engine history.
My long term goal is a major museum expansion somewhere.
(Won't say where cuz I'll jinx it.)

So.....tell me about software engineering!

Nice man. I have some ME friends. I also want to get into real estate but not sure if I want to go full time there with multiple rentals. Yeah, it doesn't look too enjoyable.

I'm an Android engineer working from a company that builds ARM processors that are typical in phones and tablets. I used to work very close with the HW, but now I work at the highest layer with Applications and APIs.

 

[icehorse]

My name is Albert, I'm 58 - yikes! (How the hell did THAT happen!)

As you might guess, I like Icelandic horses, the avatar is a picture of one of mine. (I'm also a SW developer.)

I came here from some other mostly-Muslim discussion sites, because the other sites were too restrictive to get any sort of conversation going. I think the mods here do a great job (and I promise I'm not brown-nosing). I've been a mod on another site for a decade, and I know how hard it is to keep things civil. The level of civility is a main reason I stay. It's sometimes difficult to get a conversation headed in an interesting direction, but it always feels safe to try.

The other reason I'm here is to do my part to making the world a better place for my daughters, and for everyone's kids and grandkids. I think I've become better informed, and I hope a better debater since being here.

Oh and BTW, congrats to SmartGuy for becoming a moderator - you rock dude!

 

[Smart_Guy]

My name is Albert, I'm 58 - yikes! (How the hell did THAT happen!)

Oh and BTW, congrats to SmartGuy for becoming a moderator - you rock dude!

Hey Albert, how's it going?

I've been a mod for some time now

 

[sun rise]

Hey Albert, how's it going?

I've been a mod for some time now

It's easy to see that you are a moderate.

 

[Smart_Guy]

It's easy to see that you are a moderate.

Yes, yes it is

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

I didn't make an intro thread when I joined and I'm not about to start now.

 

[Chakra]

I never made an introduction post so I guess here is my opportunity.

Real name is Aniruddha, 20 years old.
Reside currently in Irving, California.
Been a vegetarian for 5 years and a vegan for 2 years.
My parents are followers of neo-Advaita and Smartism, and are pretty much the only people in my extended family who are vegetarian and serious about spirituality (at least my dad is).

Joined this forum so I could learn more about Hindu philosophy and Indian religions in general. I will say that I have learned a ton about Sikhism, Buddhism, and Shaivism from learned members here. Also I've made some pretty cool friends, so that makes me want to return here every now and then.

 

[Smart_Guy]

...and Smartism...

YES!