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I get that it's probably a good idea to keep up to date with what's going on, but there are many stories I read on here where I'm left thinking "what a tragic tale, but what am I supposed to do with this information exactly?' - especially the more gruesome Khmer on Khmer crimes that appear on here quite a lot.
I know we live (or many of us do anyway) in Cambodia so in many ways, this is no different to reading the local newspapers back home, and that you could make the same "this has nothing to do with me so why do I need to know about it?" argument, and to be honest, I do.
Personally, I would prefer less stories which are largely irrelevant to expats living in Cambodia, such as Khmer on Khmer rapes, murders, body hackings etc, and more stories which are, such as political, business, economic and anything that directly or indirectly affects us as expats in Cambodia.
Just my two cents though.
I know we live (or many of us do anyway) in Cambodia so in many ways, this is no different to reading the local newspapers back home, and that you could make the same "this has nothing to do with me so why do I need to know about it?" argument, and to be honest, I do.
Personally, I would prefer less stories which are largely irrelevant to expats living in Cambodia, such as Khmer on Khmer rapes, murders, body hackings etc, and more stories which are, such as political, business, economic and anything that directly or indirectly affects us as expats in Cambodia.
Just my two cents though.
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Brought up the same subject a few weeks/month ago with the usual "scroll on by if you don't like it" responses and the general consensus appearing to be most members like the hack, burn and crash stories. It's true we've the choice to read it or not, I guess, and with the CEO demographic being what it is I understand why it's gobbled up.
I recently read an article of a thousand year-old Khmer iron furnace discovered by archaeologists which is aiding scientists in their understanding of the earth's magnetic field - thought about posting it, then decided against it as it doesn't appear many are interested in those types of stories, preferring to read how yet another Cambodian got beheaded or raped. CEO will be what it will be and it's each individual's decision if they want to read it.
Personally, I haven't participated or read much as a consequence of the endless gore and violence..
I recently read an article of a thousand year-old Khmer iron furnace discovered by archaeologists which is aiding scientists in their understanding of the earth's magnetic field - thought about posting it, then decided against it as it doesn't appear many are interested in those types of stories, preferring to read how yet another Cambodian got beheaded or raped. CEO will be what it will be and it's each individual's decision if they want to read it.
Personally, I haven't participated or read much as a consequence of the endless gore and violence..
Re: news at the moment
...... but you can't say too much about that.
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Re: news at the moment
I get endless entertainment and enjoyment from the violent attacks with meat cleaver stories. More of those please. I am positive that those reported by CEOCambodiaGossipNews are only the tip of the iceberg and a lot more happen than get reported.
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Why not post everything? I don’t see why it has to be an either/or choice, it’s not like we’re limited for space and some stories have to be sacrificed to leave room for others.Kung-fu Hillbilly wrote: ↑Fri Mar 19, 2021 1:20 pm Brought up the same subject a few weeks/month ago with the usual "scroll on by if you don't like it" responses and the general consensus appearing to be most members like the hack, burn and crash stories. It's true we've the choice to read it or not, I guess, and with the CEO demographic being what it is I understand why it's gobbled up.
I recently read an article of a thousand year-old Khmer iron furnace discovered by archaeologists which is aiding scientists in their understanding of the earth's magnetic field - thought about posting it, then decided against it as it doesn't appear many are interested in those types of stories, preferring to read how yet another Cambodian got beheaded or raped. CEO will be what it will be and it's each individual's decision if they want to read it.
Personally, I haven't participated or read much as a consequence of the endless gore and violence..
Personally I don’t “like” the murder/rape articles, but I’d rather be aware of them than not, and this site is my go to source of Khmer news.
FWIW I’d have read your archeological article also.
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Have a word with yourself mate, how old are you, 13?
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Maybe separate the gruesome local news which do not involve expats in another thread ?
Would it be bad to segregate news depending on expats involvement ?
Would it be bad to segregate news depending on expats involvement ?
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Why are negative news stories more popular?
A well documented reality I’m afraid....
https://www.psypost.org/2020/03/negativ ... news-56180
The article above provides an interesting answer.
A well documented reality I’m afraid....
https://www.psypost.org/2020/03/negativ ... news-56180
The article above provides an interesting answer.
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Thank you for the vote of confidence, Chad. I'll be 13 next January.Chad Sexington wrote: ↑Fri Mar 19, 2021 2:03 pmHave a word with yourself mate, how old are you, 13?
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Re: news at the moment
Do you mean this item that was posted 10 days ago : cambodian-culture-and-language/topic43801.html ?Kung-fu Hillbilly wrote: ↑Fri Mar 19, 2021 1:20 pm Brought up the same subject a few weeks/month ago with the usual "scroll on by if you don't like it" responses and the general consensus appearing to be most members like the hack, burn and crash stories. It's true we've the choice to read it or not, I guess, and with the CEO demographic being what it is I understand why it's gobbled up.
I recently read an article of a thousand year-old Khmer iron furnace discovered by archaeologists which is aiding scientists in their understanding of the earth's magnetic field - thought about posting it, then decided against it as it doesn't appear many are interested in those types of stories, preferring to read how yet another Cambodian got beheaded or raped. CEO will be what it will be and it's each individual's decision if they want to read it.
Personally, I haven't participated or read much as a consequence of the endless gore and violence..
The cultural section is generally SFW.
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