Discuss about life in Singapore. Ask about cost of living, housing, travel, etiquette & lifestyle. Share experience & advice with Singaporeans & expat staying in Singapore.
-
Fortan
- Chatter
![Chatter Chatter]()
- Posts: 466
- Joined: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 9:42 am
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by Fortan » Sat, 18 Oct 2014 8:27 am
You probably all read what Mr. Lee said about Singapore and what his thoughts are on helping out on the fight against ISIS. I am on several fora here in Singapore and some of what the local Singaporeans are writing on the topic is absolutely disgusting me. The main thoughts seems to be: "Stop talking about this, we have way more important problems to solve here in Singapore"…… Are the locals here really THAT narrow-minded? Is the general thoughts here so self-centered…. I even read comments like: "Sort out the invasion of foreign talent before thinking about helping others"…..
Sorry, just had to get this off my chest

-
x9200
- Moderator
![Moderator Moderator]()
- Posts: 10067
- Joined: Mon, 07 Sep 2009 4:06 pm
- Location: Singapore
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by x9200 » Sat, 18 Oct 2014 8:58 am
Fortan wrote:You probably all read what Mr. Lee said about Singapore and what his thoughts are on helping out on the fight against ISIS. I am on several fora here in Singapore and some of what the local Singaporeans are writing on the topic is absolutely disgusting me. The main thoughts seems to be: "Stop talking about this, we have way more important problems to solve here in Singapore"…… Are the locals here really THAT narrow-minded? Is the general thoughts here so self-centered…. I even read comments like: "Sort out the invasion of foreign talent before thinking about helping others"…..
Sorry, just had to get this off my chest

If this is all you see on the fora then I am surprised. Positively. Judging from what could be seen here and in Malaysia soon after 9/11 I would expect bashing Americans and an open support for ISIS.
-
nutnut
- Manager
![Manager Manager]()
- Posts: 1858
- Joined: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:20 am
- Location: The Mainland....
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by nutnut » Sat, 18 Oct 2014 12:41 pm
Maybe sort out the racism and homophobia first if you are not going to help out with ISIS.
Some internet dwellers in Singapore are beyond simple, I've had to-do's with a few in the past.
nutnut
-
Edroche
- Regular
![Regular Regular]()
- Posts: 73
- Joined: Tue, 04 Aug 2009 1:35 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by Edroche » Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:00 pm
If there was a list of recommendations for expats in Singapore I'm sure one of the top ones would be 'avoid reading x local internet forums/news sources'. You will only drive yourself mad with the power of people in large groups. Avoidence is the best strategy.
-
rajagainstthemachine
- Manager
![Manager Manager]()
- Posts: 2871
- Joined: Sat, 24 Nov 2012 10:45 am
- Location: Singapore
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by rajagainstthemachine » Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:33 pm
Edroche wrote:If there was a list of recommendations for expats in Singapore I'm sure one of the top ones would be 'avoid reading x local internet forums/news sources'. You will only drive yourself mad with the power of people in large groups. Avoidence is the best strategy.
+1
To get there early is on time and showing up on time is late
-
-
Australian International School High School feedback
Replies: 2
First post
Hi all! We're a kiwi family with kids aged 14 and 12, and moving to Singapore from HK in April. Kids currently go to AISHK. Whilst the easiest thing...
Last post
Nope, but would prefer a southern hemisphere academic calendar (Jan to Dec)
- 2 Replies
- 19386 Views
-
Last post by Globetrotting Kiwis
Sat, 02 Feb 2019 10:41 am
-
-
- 0 Replies
- 3125 Views
-
Last post by Madamoiselle05
Tue, 05 Feb 2019 2:06 pm
-
-
Feedback about GEMS world academy and Nexus
Replies: 1
First post
Hi all,
Any feedback you have about GEMS world academy or Nexus school is much appreciated. Thanks
Last post
Both ok for pseudo NFP schools. The new Nexus campus looks good.
- 1 Replies
- 4402 Views
-
Last post by PNGMK
Fri, 24 May 2019 10:08 pm
-
-
- 0 Replies
- 2034 Views
-
Last post by HT2
Mon, 20 Jan 2020 11:28 am
-
-
- 0 Replies
- 2938 Views
-
Last post by aj1512
Tue, 04 Feb 2020 1:39 pm
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests