Dear Mr. Moderator

PM..

So the problem was in 'creating the topic'. If I did like Gypsy and copy/pasted the topic that would be fine I guess!

Good to know.. Next time I wish to offend someone I'll make sure I say it was a copy/paste stuff!

Well maza they still no who the father is. Same as when an Indian is working in the middle east for 4 years and his brother takes care of his wife.......

This is the statistic you need to concentrate on:

"Among British-born mothers the proportion of babies born out of wedlock is likely to be above the landmark 50 per cent already, as immigrants are more likely to have children within marriage."

By the way I wasn't sterotyping..just stating a reality of the society in the west....not the cultural backgrounds of its inhabitants...

The point is that such a trend is a disaster...

oh and 44.4% is not over 50% smarty pants...

Eng-Lorious Basterds ..

Maza...please check the meaning of 'Bastard'.....because they are born out of wedlock does not mean they do not have a father....don't try to be clever.....its perfectly immature....

eerrr, the 'West' is made up of thousands of different cultures and religions! how can one possibly stereotype?? Ridiculous!!

Exiledsaint...

Over 50% of british children are now born out of wedlock:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/5056489/Nearly-half-of-children-born-out-of-wedlock-official-figures-show.html

Technically that is a lot of bastards (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastard)..in the UK!

As you wish PM.

Us westerners are fair game, but the paternity stuff was lame. However I suppose when you marry your sister its easier to know who your kids father is.....

2. Do not create topics or posts that criticise, bully or insult other Qatar Living members, and do not flame (e.g. provoke other Qatar Living member into arguments) or impersonate other people. If you wish to make a complaint against another Qatar Living member, please use the "Report Abuse" form on the Contact page.

4. Don’t post anything that could be perceived as illegal or offensive (i.e. racist, pornographic, sexist, obscene, profane, vulgar, derogatory, hateful or threatening).

I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM

"Don't Dive with Me if you can't take the PRESSURE"

Actually I'll defend QLs right to post that. Some of it was funny, but most was childish... a kinda we will defend our suposed values but accusing you guys of having no morals.

I defend her right to post that. I with Volataire on that one.

Pay peanuts & you get Monkeys

You know you have been in the US too long when the first time your employer provided you with free health insurance was when you moved to Qatar -- and your employer is Qatari :-)

I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM

was mean or offensive. Come on, try! Just ONE! Then I'll take it to every Arab I meet tomorrow and find out if they find it offensive.

There are ways you could make a funny one about the US. Mandi just gave 2. here is another one:

You know you have been in the US too long when the immigration line at the airport for citizens is longer than the one for visitors.

You know you have been in the US too long when you get in the line for visitors at immigration because the other line appears to be full of Latinos, Europeans, Africans and Asians and no one is speaking English.

And btw, I suggest you lay off the "threats" of a "fierce counterattack" -- especially when there is nothing to "attack over".

I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM

PM..

The idea of posting a joke about MEerns by a westerner is mean-spirited and provocative.. Next time avoid such jokes or expect a fierce counter attack.

Yeah, I was disappointed with the "You know you've been in the West too long ..." It just wasn't at all funny, it's mean-spirited. So I came up with a few of my own. You know you've been in the West too long when you call a business and are shocked to hear a real person answer the phone. You know you've been in the West too long when you get a pay raise at work and worry that it will put you into a higher tax bracket. Sorry, that's all I can think of for now, but I'm sure there are thousands more.

Mandi

I read it several times and even read it to 2 Qatari friends of mine. They thought it funny too, especially about eating/food/meals, driving, the weather and language (B/P and "insha'Allah"). In fact, I think I remember you bragging about your husband's luxury cars.

What exactly did you find mean-spirited in that post, QL?

I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM

Is Twinkle Twinkle gone? Why? :(

"Recession is when your neighbour loses their job; depression is when you lose your job."

Actually, I didn't find anything offensive in the post about being in the ME for too long. And neither did I find Qatari Lady's description of Western life funny.

Why does everything seem so insolent to you, Qatari Lady. These are for just a few laughs, and these don't exactly mock your culture or religion. It mocks all other aspects of lifestyle, other than the very sensitive culture and religion; I believe it's something every one can digest!

"Recession is when your neighbour loses their job; depression is when you lose your job."

Don't you think that a MEern would feel and think exactly the same about a thread westerners find 'funny'?

From what I saw there was nothing mean-spirited in the post about being in the Middle East too long. In fact, it was mostly about things that we find familiar and comforting.

Your remarks about paternity tests and biological fathers just feed a very nasty (and inaccurate stereotype. But none of this surprises me coming from you, frankly.

I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM

With pleasure..

You've been in the west too long if:

- When a waiter brings the bill to your table, you take out a calculator to calculate your exact share of it.

- You call a friend to remind him of the 10 riyals that you paid for him at a grocery store. (.. and you'll add the cost of this call to what he owes you.)

- You're surprised that you cannot find an Arabic translation for the term 'biological father'.

- You expect your 21 year old daughter to pay you rental if she lives under your roof.

- You think your local friend was kidding when he threatened to kill you after you'd asked him to introduce you to his sister.

- You mention your dog's name when asked about your family members.

- You think it's perfectly normal if you yell at your mom if she doesn't show respect to your dog.

- You're shocked that your 70 year old dad wishes to live in your house instead of dying alone.

- You act cool when your wife says to your mom: "Shut up and get out of my house!"

- You expect to get away with a crime pleading 'temporary insanity'.

- You fill a bottle with water when you need to use public toilets.

- You think you need a paternity test when a stranger asks you casually if the child you're holding is your son.

Dear Ako

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It could be a medicine

it could be a bullet

depends on how you see it"

It sounded like it was pretty offensive but I would love to judge for myself. :-P

I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM

DaRude..

Having some sense means I'll expect the original post to be kept and the not-so-appropriate posts to be deleted.

complaining are unbelievable will never stop moaning.

and QL i think the mod left a note saying that the topic was converted to personal attack not your topic was

have some sense before spitting out words.

from the Qatari female cousin of the Emir to an American man over 66 who is married and newly moving to Qatar -- lol

I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM

like drywood is back in the form of a 66year old man;-)

"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME

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There are mods and then a few hypocrites

riya18

drywood on my bed no wetwood

I was simply trying to advise people how to handle something they don't like according to the forum guidelines, as well as kindly advising them to ignore a certain troll who upsets the Muslims here.

I'm surprised my post upset you enough to suggest it be deleted.... :-/

I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM

ako_po_si__ i agree with u

i notice that

Riya c ya soon with another nick :)

I completely agree with ako_po_si. I have been here for some time and I see some people bullying others by acting like gangsters with support of each other.

I just observed Twinkle.Twinkle is no longer on QL. I have read her threads and surprised to see all those who have attacked the lady with rude and obscene remarks are not banned, but she is. Drywood's case is very similar though I have not read all her threads.

Some people used obscene language on threads. For instance:

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xx.sonia.xx said drywood on loads of mens bed ...

drywood on loads of mens bed (i mean the ones who wud have her on their beds).

This girl is having a vulgar aviator too. But she stays on.

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twenty said drywood on my bed ...

drywood on my bed

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How some of you say Admin is doing a good job?

wow Riya18 nice post ;)

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'' Live for Nothing or Die for Something ''

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I think the MOD who decided to delete my thread was a westerner who didn't like the facts that I posted, while 'tolerating' the crap that Gypsy brought with all the 'sense of humor' that was involved.

My question to that MOD and to everyone else who found my thread to have been insulting:

Why does your sense of humor stop to function when your 'noble civilisation' is in focus?!

I suppose you have to be bold and stand up on what you post. Some post are presented out of frustration and bully rather than be given some little bits of brains. And the challenge is there by playing with facts and substances. You won't lose to these gangs if you are real.

Wallah ! Now little pansy wants to delete!

Why, you wimp?

Wallah!

What comes around, goes around....

...you are very brave but my other name is Conan the Barbarian...

Source:

- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)

ako pasi do ur business

to request for her.

if she has any problem she will contact the admins

and how much do you know about her she was one lost insane dumb girl. and wait i think she got banned several times so ??? i think the mods or admins know what to do.