Why lie about nationality on QL?
By carlosmarx •
I am a tad new here but why is it that so many people are obviously lying about their nationality? If all the people claiming to be Qatari here were really nationals then half the nation would be here. I understand the funny names to protect your identity, but why pretend to be another nationality? Is it jealousy, empowerment, bashing, what?
did it create any problems for anyone?
If i'm not mistaken in the beginning when QL was still in its diapers the "nationality" option was "country" obviously it was confusing as to put country of origin or country residing. After the change people could care less to go and change their profile. In any case why should i matter to you. This isnt a dating site that we need to give you 100% accurate details about ourselves. Get over it and focus on whats more important. QUALITY POSTS AND TOPICS TO DISCUSS!
It's pretty obvious by the way you write. I know enough Pakistanis to know the writing style :)
Do you find that most Qatari-Qataris accept passport holders as equal? For example, would a Qatari-Qatari let you marry his daughter? Just curious because I frequently hear Qatari-Qataris refer to Palestinian and Pakistanis with Qatari Passports as not "real" Qataris. No offense, but am wondering about your experience.
And the Lenape Indians sold Manhattan Island to the Dutch for a couple of thousand dollars . . .
Hindsight is a great gift :O)
When your fathers sold the land, they probably had a need for the money and felt they got a reasonable deal..
Don't delve on the past :O)
There is a similar story in my family. My father off loaded some swamp land in Singapore about 65 years ago.... for peanuts....
and now it is one of the poshest areas there!
My grandfather was in the second world war, on his return home after the war, the government did refunded him back 20,000 dollars for the lost and unpaid salary.
He took his money and bought 32 acres of land included mineral rights, ocean and river front rights. After many years of operating those tracts of land, he left the property to my father, upon the death of my grandfather my Dad sold the land for 100,000,00 dollars.
Today, those tracts of land, host a 5 star hotel with a famous 18 gulf course and a great surfing spot. Lets include one huge marina in the river, unfortunatly during this last recession, the owners of those acres sold out to a taiwan chinese firm for the amount of 25 million dollars.
The morale of the story, always think of the future, don't blind side yourself with quick money, knowing that time will give you value too your assets, live a humble life free of indebtness, if you can.
because of racism, stereotyping, racial profiling, discrimination etc....
your father was in second Gulf war right 1990? it's true most families joined the war were given passports. We should all be thankful for those people who joined the war.
man you still from Africa?
Uve always been poking me with my nationality .. Let me tell u d truth now. I'm a Pakistani holding Qatari nationality n it has been from my birth .my father is a retired Qatar soldier. He went to Bahrain war in 1980s .. Dats how he got d nationality ...
Thumbsup
The truth is, you was once adopted by aliens, since you disfranchized from them, now you are abducted by mutants.
it is not a lie. there is an explanation for it.
in the original version of this web site it was "Country", not "Nationality". Many people indicated the country based on their current location, which is Qatar.
Later "Country" was substituted by "Nationality", but you cannot change the contest..
and why to concern about nationality? how do you use it? create an image of person by her/his post, not by what's written in their "nationality" section..
Thanks for reminding me LP.. ;)
AHAHAHAHHAAHHAAHAHHA! visper is funny comedian.
Visper said:
I am half Filipino and half Filipina..
You must be having a bad digestive day, Did you took your anti=mutant pills today?
Visper.. HAHAHA!!! you made my day!
I am half Filipino and half Filipina..
maybe because of all the ignorant racist retards on here.
yes if i see you i'll kill you with my glock (kidding).
proud to be a pakistani.... :)
cause I'm from America and everyone wants to kill me...
what a stupid question....
OMG a more stupid answer...
and why the hell you bother to look inside profile???
wk yes im filipina but if u ask my nationality im filipino..:(
ok next time..I am off anyway..:)
Not tonight man... Got my hands kind of full here
WK I need a shisha?
Yes choozy I can see from your avatar how much pinoy you are my friend..:)
choozy all this while I thought you are a Filipina :(
im proud to be a filipino heheh,:)
yes blood test and finger printing must and urine test...:)
Dracula does not have a reflection and cannot be photographaed :O(
dont forget about blood test!
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Pleasee...! :)
I think Ql should ask for a copy of Qatari Id before they allow anyone to join QL. Problem solved..O yes and 2 photos with dark backgroud..:)
:p
This was raised some years ago when the requirement was to show "Country" instead of nationality.
Not sure what is asked for now when joining.
Either way there will be those that want to deceive.
Have you seen how many claim to be Afghanis? Particularly in the Classifieds.
duhhh??
Why would nationality of a QL user be of importance? So one could be judgemental about the other when it comes to one's post/comments on the topic? Isn't that being "racist" or what?
Honestly, one's nationality has nothing to do on what one's post here...it's their mental capacity/understanding and reaction to any topic being discussed here.
errrr...aint good to history! :)
If you have been there since 1436, then you must be Wallachian :O)
I am!
Since 1436!
But saeedji, being born in QATAR doesn't mean that you have got the CITIZENSHIP of QATAR..right??
Even my daughter born in QATAR but she will never get the nationality of here for sure..She will always remain as INDIAN..:))
I am not lying about my NATIONALITY on my profile detail...
fine im pnay!
lol nice u must've been someone very important for them.
Sadly No! Thay just kept me in the space ship whilst they probed and prodded me :O(
By the way, do you know Kessam from the house of Korat ? He was the pilot of the ship I think..
i guess then u've been to my town already
Cool.. Did I ever tell you that I was abducted by Martians before being dropped off in Doha ??
WHY SO SERIOUS? SO WHAT? ok i am from Mars i couldnt kept it inside anymore and its time to reveal the truth.
Because of ingrained bias ...
hey georgia, tell me, who is sharmishta bhattacharya...i am really curious..:) the name looks so familiar.
I am actually from Timbuktu :(
Due to the amount of stereotyping on this site, I understand why people feel the need to lie.
Being cautious??
inferiority complex......or simply small man syndrome.
i am.. who cares?
She loves Eskimoes, does Sharmistha!
height of unemployment !
Sharmistha Bhattacharya, stop hitting on me
be something which they cannot be in reality a false persona
okay, you can stop calling me a dog now :(
Georgia a nose ring will really suit u :-)
Seriously,I don't know whats more cuter... that pic or....
wk, stop posting pictures of me online ;)
Eskimonian??? :P
I will change my nationality..
no, i'm actually an eskimo
Whaaaat?
No, i'm not.. :))))))))
U are REALLY kidding ~ :P
Ok.. I am Indian..
Qataries lie abt their nationality???
I am myself a hole... AN A55HOLE :D
WK - u bloody Indian..get back into yr hole
Haha I know you are ;)
georgia you are Qatari????
Oh no :(
Insecurity.
WK- Im a non state actor ;-)
Like Motiv8er ;o)
alright alright you caught me.... i'm qatari
The majority of them who do this are Indians.
I think it's just cos they're thick.
They see something about a country and think "Duh! I'm in Qatar, innit!"
It also works in reverse - I saw one guy who's profile said he was Sri Lankan, but his picture was a Qatari in a Ghutra!!!
Damn, so You are a Pakistani?..
do so because they have low self-esteem and are jealous of what Qataris have. Simple enough. Others post a fake nationality as a joke ;)
That's natural. Your nationality would put weight on your personality and self esteem. No body wants to be associated with a nation of skunk.
....naaaah am not lying :oD.....
Mods should change the "nationality" to "Country" anyway, since the choices are not the nationality, but the country where one originated.. nationality would be i.e. Filipino, Qatari, German, etc...
maybe they like the way it looks on their profiles.... just guessing here... it's their choice anyway.. :)
May be to protect themselves from generalization and biased treatment based on Nationality.
I don't think it's a global crisis..