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**Author:** [@system](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 4:56pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-discussion-category/13 "2016-07-30T16:56:41Z")
Debate deeper topics of interest to Forumosans --- ## [Führungszeugnis für APRC nach Gold Card (3 Jahre)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/fuhrungszeugnis-fur-aprc-nach-gold-card-3-jahre/260135)
**Author:** [@Chris59](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Chris59)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 11:15am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/fuhrungszeugnis-fur-aprc-nach-gold-card-3-jahre/260135 "2026-10-16T11:15:39Z")
Wie hier APRC After Gold Card - What are the rules? - #462 by Chris59 bereits gefragt, nochmal die Frage auf deutsch, um das andere Thema nicht zu verwässern. Die KI sagt Führungszeugnis inkl. Vorbeglaubigung – BfJ (1… --- ## [What AI/internet can not do](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-ai-internet-can-not-do/260233)
**Author:** [@DKaoshuing](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DKaoshuing)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 10:54am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-ai-internet-can-not-do/260233 "2026-10-16T10:54:51Z")
I am old enough, that personal relations was key in getting information and business reviews, trust. So these days needed a service (business legal related) done. Via AI called some links they had, they could not do it… --- ## [Drugs Without the Hot Air: Minimising the Harms of Legal and Illegal Drugs](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/drugs-without-the-hot-air-minimising-the-harms-of-legal-and-illegal-drugs/73633)
**Author:** [@steelersman](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/steelersman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 10:31am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/drugs-without-the-hot-air-minimising-the-harms-of-legal-and-illegal-drugs/73633 "2026-10-16T10:31:29Z")
economist.com/node/21560223 It is amazing how governments and people accept the consumption of alcohol and have no problem with it. However cannabis and Ecstasy are illegal and viewed more negatively by most people. So… --- ## [Old and decrepit](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/old-and-decrepit/250182)
**Author:** [@tommy525](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tommy525)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/old-and-decrepit/250182 "2026-10-16T09:44:44Z")
life can suck when you are old and decrepit. I am not old and decrepit yet but i can see it from here, almost. My two besties i have known over 20 years here in the bay area. AS mentioned before one is in good mental… --- ## [Yet another mass shooting in the US](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/yet-another-mass-shooting-in-the-us/164926)
**Author:** [@JB\_IN\_TW](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/JB_IN_TW)\ **Replies:** 3769\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/yet-another-mass-shooting-in-the-us/164926 "2026-10-15T22:11:15Z")
Unlike NYC, reactions have been calm and subdued. --- ## [Wack Things Overseas](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/wack-things-overseas/224455)
**Author:** [@Marco](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Marco)\ **Replies:** 756\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 2:10am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/wack-things-overseas/224455 "2026-10-15T02:10:40Z")
https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/baker-creates-life-sized-han-solo-out-of-bread-1.6111651 Might as well have some fun. The world is wack! My favourite part Mom made me leave it because I was obsessing over the lips, --- ## [Discussion topic: How would a limited nuclear strike affect the UK economy?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/discussion-topic-how-would-a-limited-nuclear-strike-affect-the-uk-economy/246449)
**Author:** [@crusher](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/crusher)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/discussion-topic-how-would-a-limited-nuclear-strike-affect-the-uk-economy/246449 "2026-10-14T20:33:47Z")
How would a limited nuclear strike on lets say a military target affect the economy in the UK? Say for example Putin hit a submarine base in Scotland with a limited lower yield , perhaps 5 times the power of the Hiroshi… --- ## [Let Taiwan Fall, I’m Australian, and I’m Not Dying for a Country That Won’t Fight for Itself](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/let-taiwan-fall-i-m-australian-and-i-m-not-dying-for-a-country-that-won-t-fight-for-itself/252317)
**Author:** [@comfy123](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/comfy123)\ **Replies:** 268\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/let-taiwan-fall-i-m-australian-and-i-m-not-dying-for-a-country-that-won-t-fight-for-itself/252317 "2026-10-14T15:23:23Z")
I’m sick of hearing that the West must defend Taiwan. Why? What exactly has Taiwan done to earn that? It’s a country that speaks Chinese, refuses to properly arm itself, slashes defense spending during a crisis, and st… --- ## [Why Australians Are the Luckiest People in the World](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/why-australians-are-the-luckiest-people-in-the-world/236750)
**Author:** [@comfy123](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/comfy123)\ **Replies:** 573\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 12:44pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/why-australians-are-the-luckiest-people-in-the-world/236750 "2026-10-14T12:44:58Z")
Imagine being born in a country that not only boasts incredible natural beauty and a high quality of life but also offers unique legal and financial advantages on a global scale. That’s the reality for us Australians, wh… --- ## [What is wrong with Canada (Nearly 40% of Taiwanese immigrants to Canada have left in 20 years)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-canada-nearly-40-of-taiwanese-immigrants-to-canada-have-left-in-20-years/250134)
**Author:** [@DKaoshuing](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DKaoshuing)\ **Replies:** 541\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-canada-nearly-40-of-taiwanese-immigrants-to-canada-have-left-in-20-years/250134 "2026-10-13T16:53:36Z")
What makes them leave Canada? Nearly half come back here, seems high number. --- ## [Thanks Taiwan for Stimulating Australia’s Economy!](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/thanks-taiwan-for-stimulating-australia-s-economy/260099)
**Author:** [@comfy123](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/comfy123)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 5:33am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/thanks-taiwan-for-stimulating-australia-s-economy/260099 "2026-10-13T05:33:48Z")
So, I’m currently living in Australia, but apparently I’ll still be getting Taiwan’s NT$10,000 stimulus payment. What a wonderful country! Now comes the difficult decision: how should I spend this generous contribution … --- ## [The Morgue 2026](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-morgue-2026/255393)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 355\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 4:28am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-morgue-2026/255393 "2026-10-13T04:28:21Z")
--- ## [What’s in YOUR Go Bag?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-s-in-your-go-bag/249757)
**Author:** [@Celeborn](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Celeborn)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-s-in-your-go-bag/249757 "2026-10-09T17:18:56Z")
This article just got me thinking again whether I’m ready for something I do not expect will (and I hope will not) happen This post from 2020 has a solid list Does anyone have more suggestions for 2025 to 2027? --- ## [Chinese in USA couple age in 30's~60s has 20 young children](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/chinese-in-usa-couple-age-in-30s-60s-has-20-young-children/259989)
**Author:** [@OlgaTaiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/OlgaTaiwan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 11:06am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/chinese-in-usa-couple-age-in-30s-60s-has-20-young-children/259989 "2026-10-09T11:06:03Z")
So many young kids, wow talk about big family. Is it all people who want lots of kids move to USA? Is it the food or something else. From the news story “He moved to the United States so he can exercise his liberty t… --- ## [The Plane Crash Thread](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-plane-crash-thread/247531)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 408\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 8:25am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-plane-crash-thread/247531 "2026-10-07T08:25:57Z")
South Korea plane crash: Passenger aircraft carrying 181 crashes at Muan Airport; at least 28 dead. Video The flight was travelling from Thailand when it crashed. This is believed to have been caused by “contact with b… --- ## [Singapore's Bilingualism Failing?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/singapores-bilingualism-failing/246895)
**Author:** [@hansioux](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/hansioux)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/singapores-bilingualism-failing/246895 "2026-10-06T13:00:49Z")
I recently read about how bilingualism is failing in Singapore. The majority (around 60%) of young people can only speak English because their parents, most of whom are bilingual, only speak English at home. The monoli… --- ## [Missing Malaysian Airline Theory](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/missing-malaysian-airline-theory/81937)
**Author:** [@Quarters](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Quarters)\ **Replies:** 418\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/missing-malaysian-airline-theory/81937 "2026-10-06T00:47:39Z")
Call me crazy...maybe watching too many movies, but I have a theory. Facts: 2 people boarded with stolen passports. Oil slicks found in the ocean. Ships in the area of the oil slicks have not found any debris. Theory… --- ## [Foreign names in Chinese](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/foreign-names-in-chinese/3526)
**Author:** [@Mother\_Theresa](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mother_Theresa)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/foreign-names-in-chinese/3526 "2026-10-05T01:25:41Z")
I admit my Chinese is lousy so maybe I just don't understand the situation, but is it really necessary for the Chinese language to have such ridiculous translations for the names of foreigners? Although many non-Chin… --- ## [Where have all the posters gone](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/where-have-all-the-posters-gone/257475)
**Author:** [@tommy525](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tommy525)\ **Replies:** 349\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 11:51am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/where-have-all-the-posters-gone/257475 "2026-10-04T11:51:44Z")
where have all the posters gone… Long time passing Where have all the posters gone… Long time ago Have you noticed that forumosa is a lot quieter these days or is it just me? Has Forumosa become like Puf… --- ## [Rare Earth Elements](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/rare-earth-elements/254160)
**Author:** [@marasan](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/marasan)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 11:37pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/rare-earth-elements/254160 "2026-09-30T23:37:00Z")
I’m seeing this more and more in the news lately. I chose Open Forum because the news is sometimes political (countering China), sometimes technology related, etc. U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minis… --- ## [What is wrong with Japan (starting with sex slaves)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-japan-starting-with-sex-slaves/257317)
**Author:** [@TT](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/TT)\ **Replies:** 183\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-japan-starting-with-sex-slaves/257317 "2026-09-30T14:24:42Z")
I haven’t seen much about the backlash against foreigners in the news lately, but that’s not going away any time soon. --- ## [Hearing fighter jets at 6am in Taipei City](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hearing-fighter-jets-at-6am-in-taipei-city/224167)
**Author:** [@rob9221504](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/rob9221504)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 2:19am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hearing-fighter-jets-at-6am-in-taipei-city/224167 "2026-09-30T02:19:57Z")
Anyone else hearing the jets this early morning? Can’t remember the last time (or if ever) I’ve heard fighter jets flying around Taipei at this time of the day. Reminding me of my couple years in Hualien, hearing them ro… --- ## [Fast food managers are likely making more than you…](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/fast-food-managers-are-likely-making-more-than-you/259708)
**Author:** [@comfy123](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/comfy123)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 11:44am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/fast-food-managers-are-likely-making-more-than-you/259708 "2026-09-28T11:44:22Z")
Came across this. In N Out managers are making $200,000USD a year. Would you consider a career change from your Taiwan English teaching and return home? --- ## [The Philosophy Discussion Thread](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-philosophy-discussion-thread/201215)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 400\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 8:32am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-philosophy-discussion-thread/201215 "2026-09-25T08:32:24Z")
OK, so here goes. I’ve been hearing and reading about Nihilism, in America and other places since like the 1990s. Some might say that it has bubbled up through the cracks left by the end of the Cold War. Anyway, I’d lik… --- ## [Canada: A land of dreams or a site of scams for international students?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/canada-a-land-of-dreams-or-a-site-of-scams-for-international-students/224443)
**Author:** [@afterspivak](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/afterspivak)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/canada-a-land-of-dreams-or-a-site-of-scams-for-international-students/224443 "2026-09-23T20:06:09Z")
This thread is about contemporary Canadian higher education, such as it is. I remember hearing in the 2000s how Canada lagged behind more aggressive countries such as Australia and the UK in seeking to recruit internati… --- ## [On "Enshittification" and "Sludge"](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/on-enshittification-and-sludge/255268)
**Author:** [@afterspivak](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/afterspivak)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 6:14pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/on-enshittification-and-sludge/255268 "2026-09-16T18:14:21Z")
I had heard of the memorable term “enshittification,” which describes how platforms or services that had previously been functioning smoothly and effectively are gutted, made less useful, or simply shut down. One exampl… --- ## [Wack things in China](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/wack-things-in-china/172439)
**Author:** [@the\_bear](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/the_bear)\ **Replies:** 877\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 6:54am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/wack-things-in-china/172439 "2026-09-15T06:54:44Z")
What was the principal thinking? --- ## [The Hierarchy of Foreigners in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-hierarchy-of-foreigners-in-taiwan/259608)
**Author:** [@comfy123](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/comfy123)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 5:49am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-hierarchy-of-foreigners-in-taiwan/259608 "2026-09-14T05:49:04Z")
Having spent years inside Taiwan’s immigration system, I have come to the conclusion that there absolutely is a hierarchy of foreigners in Taiwan. People can pretend there isn’t, but your experience of Taiwan changes en… --- ## [Staatsangehörigkeitsrecht](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/staatsangehorigkeitsrecht/215382)
**Author:** [@slawa](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/slawa)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/staatsangehorigkeitsrecht/215382 "2026-09-13T14:39:36Z")
Ist das so? Die Optionsregelung ist doch für in Deutschland geborene Kinder ausländischer Eltern. AFAIK ist die durch Geburt erworbene deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit permanent. (Abstammungsprinzip) Zu beachten ist aber … [Next page](https://tw.forumosa.com/c/discussion/7.md?page=1)