# Testimonials **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/c/about/testimonials/15.md [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Testimonials category](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-testimonials-category/21)
**Author:** [@system](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2002, 9:45am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-testimonials-category/21 "2002-02-08T09:45:00Z")
Forumosa has helped many, many people over the years. If you're one of them, and you'd like to share your positive experiences, we'd love to hear your stories! --- ## [Forumosa Testimonials - How has Forumosa helped you?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/forumosa-testimonials-how-has-forumosa-helped-you/36470)
**Author:** [@maoman](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/maoman)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2007, 1:39am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/forumosa-testimonials-how-has-forumosa-helped-you/36470 "2007-04-06T01:39:41Z")
Forumosa has helped many, many people over the years. If you're one of them, and you'd like to share your positive experiences, we'd love to hear your stories! I did a quick search through the feedback forum and moved … --- ## [I wonder if that famous tattoo guy ever made his way back to Taiwan?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/i-wonder-if-that-famous-tattoo-guy-ever-made-his-way-back-to-taiwan/260028)
**Author:** [@Anthisan](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Anthisan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 5:11am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/i-wonder-if-that-famous-tattoo-guy-ever-made-his-way-back-to-taiwan/260028 "2026-10-08T05:11:15Z")
He was given a relatively light sentence, no more than a year and deported from Taiwan all the way back in 2017. That five year entry ban should be well behind him now (unless he committed multiple offences otherwise 1 … --- ## [Calling Explant](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/calling-explant/256444)
**Author:** [@teggs](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/teggs)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/calling-explant/256444 "2026-03-08T16:11:58Z")
@Explant are you still around? Been a while since you’ve been online. Hope all is okay down south. --- ## [Dr. Milker 100,000 likes. Congratulations!](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dr-milker-100-000-likes-congratulations/178859)
**Author:** [@shiadoa](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/shiadoa)\ **Replies:** 189\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 4:45am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dr-milker-100-000-likes-congratulations/178859 "2023-12-15T04:45:51Z")
Whilst we bang away on these forums , we sometimes forget the individual efforts that make them more interesting and engaging . Interest has to be created, and Moo Milker has been instrumental in generating copious amou… --- ## [10th Year On Forumosa](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/10th-year-on-forumosa/219513)
**Author:** [@Andrew0409](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Andrew0409)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2022, 6:21am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/10th-year-on-forumosa/219513 "2022-05-06T06:21:41Z")
I just got a badge saying today marks my 10th year on the forum. Time flys! Thanks for all the interesting discussions. This place has been an interesting place to discuss all sorts of things. I have certainly learned a… --- ## [International academics/PhD Researchers, Expression of Interest in Data Gathering](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/international-academics-phd-researchers-expression-of-interest-in-data-gathering/208681)
**Author:** [@pdm](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/pdm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 3:37am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/international-academics-phd-researchers-expression-of-interest-in-data-gathering/208681 "2021-06-18T03:37:08Z")
Taiwan is a hidden gem in Asia and many international scholars are looking for opportunities to move here. Taiwanese Universities regularly advertise for PhD vacancies on international websites.However these adverts turn… --- ## [Why I lurve this site](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/why-i-lurve-this-site/208458)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2021, 4:09pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/why-i-lurve-this-site/208458 "2021-06-12T16:09:51Z")
I had an important yet not urgent question about TW citizens coming to NYC and getting a vaccine. I got the answer in record time. Thanks flobbers! --- ## [My Apology](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/my-apology/207888)
**Author:** [@Lama](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Lama)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 6:03am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/my-apology/207888 "2021-06-01T06:03:57Z")
Hello People, today I want to apologise over my offensive word which I said to a person here In this page, and if that person sees the post I want to say just that I am sorry for my offensive word, sometimes me as a huma… --- ## [Thank you Forumosans](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/thank-you-forumosans/202128)
**Author:** [@DunderMifflin](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DunderMifflin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 2:15pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/thank-you-forumosans/202128 "2021-01-29T14:15:24Z")
Just want to take a minute to thank all the active users here for the memes, discussions, rants and advice. The threads here were immensely helpful while moving to Taiwan, and I’m not sure how I would have fared without … --- ## [References for tax service](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/references-for-tax-service/201650)
**Author:** [@Bree](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Bree)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 10:27am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/references-for-tax-service/201650 "2021-01-19T10:27:26Z")
If you have used my US tax services, and I may use you as a reference for newcomers, please PM me. --- ## [Appreciation for Forumosa's moderators](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/appreciation-for-forumosas-moderators/13715)
**Author:** [@funkymonkey](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/funkymonkey)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/appreciation-for-forumosas-moderators/13715 "2020-12-30T02:37:40Z")
Dear Forumosans, I just finished reading the "Feedback regarding Forumosa's Moderators 2004" post in the Feedback & Announcements Forum. I was a little surprised by all of the negativity regarding the moderators. The… --- ## [Thanks to everyone](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/thanks-to-everyone/198991)
**Author:** [@Wee](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Wee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 11:23am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/thanks-to-everyone/198991 "2020-11-14T11:23:46Z")
Had some fun and some not so fun discussions, but thanks to all. Wee is heading back to Taiwan for Xmas and needs to do more important things than waste time here. :grin: It’s was a nice hobby during the unfortunate Cov… --- ## [Thank You For A Real Good Time](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/thank-you-for-a-real-good-time/198723)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 9:36am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/thank-you-for-a-real-good-time/198723 "2020-11-13T09:36:29Z")
OK, so my trip here is just about nearly over. Some thanks are in order @GooseEgg @Marco @tempogain @ that guy on the coast @BiggusDickus @Brianjones Great to see you all in the flesh. Real people are always bette… --- ## [Forumosa uses Discourse software](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/forumosa-uses-discourse-software/198155)
**Author:** [@Yang1](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Yang1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 10:28pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/forumosa-uses-discourse-software/198155 "2020-10-25T22:28:39Z")
I gained a trust level, but I couldn’t figure out through the bot what my new powers are. It turns out that Forumosa uses discourse software so I found out there. I would like to thank the administrators for creatin… --- ## [My first post in Formosa was in 2004 about having a baby. Now "baby" found my stupid post and thinks I'm stupid](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/my-first-post-in-formosa-was-in-2004-about-having-a-baby-now-baby-found-my-stupid-post-and-thinks-im-stupid/181461)
**Author:** [@dix2111](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/dix2111)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 3:49am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/my-first-post-in-formosa-was-in-2004-about-having-a-baby-now-baby-found-my-stupid-post-and-thinks-im-stupid/181461 "2020-05-10T03:49:04Z")
My first post was something like “I’m having a baby what do I do?” That baby is now 15 years old. She found my old posts on Formosa and its actually pretty great. She saw all the problems we faced and how we were just s… --- ## [Welcome to the 10k and 30k clubs](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/welcome-to-the-10k-and-30k-clubs/190086)
**Author:** [@Andrew0409](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Andrew0409)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 1:48pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/welcome-to-the-10k-and-30k-clubs/190086 "2020-04-05T13:48:39Z")
@IbisWtf has just hit 10k in likes! @Dr\_Milker is still way ahead of the pack on his own. @Brianjones is approaching this milestone --- ## [1,000 posts](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/1-000-posts/174875)
**Author:** [@tempogain](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tempogain)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 7:25am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/1-000-posts/174875 "2018-12-02T07:25:54Z")
We did it! So what, right? Still. Since our changeover to Discourse traffic has been steadily moving upwards here. Yesterday for the first time we broke through the 1,000 post mark on the day. 1,053 to be precise. Now mo… --- ## [Thanks, with initial capital letter](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/thanks-with-initial-capital-letter/171903)
**Author:** [@finley](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/finley)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 10:19pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/thanks-with-initial-capital-letter/171903 "2018-08-22T22:19:57Z")
I realise there’s another post directed specifically at the mods, but I’d just like to say “thank you” to all of you who participate here for keeping the standards high. I occasionally post on a health-related BBS for B… --- ## [I'm addicted to reading this forum](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/im-addicted-to-reading-this-forum/170064)
**Author:** [@OysterOmelet](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/OysterOmelet)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 6:40am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/im-addicted-to-reading-this-forum/170064 "2018-06-11T06:40:23Z")
If you recall, I don’t live in Taiwan. And 90% of the content bears no relevance to me. But it’s fascinating and amusing reading about people trying to adjust to life in a new land. People from all over the world, sharin… --- ## [I never in my life imagined I'd be finding humor in a Forum in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/i-never-in-my-life-imagined-id-be-finding-humor-in-a-forum-in-taiwan/166764)
**Author:** [@tango42](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tango42)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 4:47pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/i-never-in-my-life-imagined-id-be-finding-humor-in-a-forum-in-taiwan/166764 "2018-01-25T16:47:50Z")
I never in my life imagined I’d be living in Taiwan or being interested in forums but here I find myself mostly living in Taiwan and laughing like hell at stuff on this forum. --- ## [I wanna thank Forumosa too!](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/i-wanna-thank-forumosa-too/72819)
**Author:** [@ferb79](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/ferb79)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 7:57am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/i-wanna-thank-forumosa-too/72819 "2012-07-02T07:57:08Z")
This Forum helps me a lot! I don’t often starts threads since baiscly no need to, can find lots of answears here. I was also super happy to find out I’m not the onlyone thinks this Island is wiered :loco: I mean, it m… --- ## [Another Reason Why The Forumosa Community ROCKS!](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/another-reason-why-the-forumosa-community-rocks/64311)
**Author:** [@jimipresley](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/jimipresley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 4:07pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/another-reason-why-the-forumosa-community-rocks/64311 "2011-04-15T16:07:42Z")
Guys and Gals, you people are GOLD! viewtopic.php?f=7&t=97690 Jimi sends BIG love! :bow: --- ## [Blast from the past](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/blast-from-the-past/62204)
**Author:** [@maoman](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/maoman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2010, 12:15am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/blast-from-the-past/62204 "2010-12-22T00:15:16Z")
This was a great weekend! Enjoy... :slight\_smile: facebook.com/home.php?#!/vid ... 2609556742 --- ## [Beyond The Call Of Duty](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/beyond-the-call-of-duty/61178)
**Author:** [@jimipresley](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/jimipresley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 3:16am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/beyond-the-call-of-duty/61178 "2010-10-23T03:16:08Z")
I invited a couple of dear friends, fellow forumosans, to dinner last night. One, a lifelong friend and mentor, lavished me with a plethora of teaching aids. A unexpected and most welcome kindness. The other, a dear… --- ## [The Community Spirit](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-community-spirit/60808)
**Author:** [@jimipresley](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/jimipresley)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2010, 7:18am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-community-spirit/60808 "2010-10-02T07:18:50Z")
I'm gonna get all weepy on yo'all asses. I've been going through a bad patch of late, a very dark place, and want to extend my gratitude to forumosans (many of whom I unfortunately haven't met) who have reached out to … --- ## [This is a brilliant forum!](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/this-is-a-brilliant-forum/50191)
**Author:** [@snowy](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/snowy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2009, 4:36am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/this-is-a-brilliant-forum/50191 "2009-10-24T04:36:47Z")
I think this forum is quite spectacular, really. Loads of useful stuff. I've tried adding Forumosa as a link on Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan See how long this link lasts... --- ## [A Big Thank You](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/a-big-thank-you/53231)
**Author:** [@marboulette](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/marboulette)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 5:53pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/a-big-thank-you/53231 "2009-08-27T17:53:43Z")
I've always regarded Forumosa as a home away from home. The joining date under my user name is a bit deceiving because I joined the site in February 2003. I'm not even sure where home is anymore after nearly 7 years in T… --- ## [Thanks Forumosa and Goodbye Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/thanks-forumosa-and-goodbye-taiwan/48443)
**Author:** [@Truant](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Truant)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 7:56am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/thanks-forumosa-and-goodbye-taiwan/48443 "2008-12-19T07:56:00Z")
It's been 4 1/2 years, and I'm leaving. Many of you know my wife was diagnosed with Cancer early last year. She continues to battle against the odds at home in New Zealand, and now it is time for me give up coming here… --- ## [Hats off to the mods!](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hats-off-to-the-mods/47846)
**Author:** [@Huang\_Guang\_Chen](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Huang_Guang_Chen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2008, 7:27pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hats-off-to-the-mods/47846 "2008-11-11T19:27:48Z")
I did look, but was really surprised to not find a feedback thread congratulating the mods on their fantasic unpaid efforts. In particular I think Jaboney and urodacus should be commended for their efforts in the IP foru… [Next page](https://tw.forumosa.com/c/about/testimonials/15.md?page=1)