Weird I posted something directly related to the topic

[ralphy]

Weird I posted something directly related to the topic. No swear words were used and no personal attacks and yet it was still deleted. Is saying the majority of foreigners in Taiwan are “social misfits” a no no? I’m curious to find out in which groups of people get a pass and which are allowed to be attacked to no end.

[sandman]

You were trolling. Your post got temped. It’s not rocket science.
Man ralphy, a lot of your posts end up in the temp or flame fora, don’t they? In fact, some might even say you appear to be having a little trouble erm … “fitting in” here, erm … “socially,” as it were.

[Dragonbones]

@ralphy

Is saying the majority of foreigners in Taiwan are “social misfits” a no no?

I assume that the moderator in question was applying one of the following:

1. Please note that, strictly speaking, sweeping statements about entire groups of people are not considered personal attacks. However, they are often inflammatory and counterproductive and the moderators have broad discretion to remove such posts in the interests of keeping the peace on the message board.

2. Substance is the key to not being labelled a troll. We ask that you do not make postings which are deliberately intended to upset other participants, start inflammatory arguments or interrupt legitimate discussion.

I doubt you know the majority of foreigners in Taiwan, and to call them misfits without even knowing them seems pretty ignorant and inflammatory to me. It certainly does not contribute anything of substance to the board.

[jdsmith]

I flamed it this morning, for the reasons given above.

Also, if you see anything suspect in Living in Taiwan, please feel free to PM me or another LIT mod, squeal, or PM admin.

Thanks.

jdsmith
LIT co-mod

[JMcNeill]

and yet, how many threads do we have regarding psycho xiaojies and such?
I guess Taiwanese are OK to target, just be sure to leave the foreigners alone.