juansweetpotato wrote:

Jamie_Lambo wrote:i watched a video the other month about the gang rape "culture" in cambodia, its actually got a name.... "Bauk"

Just like underage prostitution, I think that the cases of Bauk are even greater nowadays. Mainly due to the huge injection of cash into the 'economy' since the late 00's.
It sometimes seems that if you run a successful business in Cambodia some of the money ends up going towards rape in one form or another.

@annon; I agree with most of what you have to say about forums but as for the big joke in Cambo, that's the K4** site. I personally started reading it because I was looking for furniture. lol, and started hoping to learn more about the reasons why Cambodia is like it is. Unfortunately, the nature of forums seems to be less about information dispersal/ exchange and more about ego clashes. It's still worth checking them out for the odd bit of history/ info. Like your above post. Backs up my own info. Just be selective in your reading as elsewhere on the inet.

John Bingham wrote:

Are there IYO more clubs/ masages/ karaokes dealing with sex now than at any time before? Is the legal age for sex in Cambodia 15?
Does it cost money to set up such establishments? Do punters need cash to use their 'facilities'? Do you hate the idea?

There are a lot of KTVs around. They don't have windows, so you just assume that they are all underage rape centers?

You lost me with the T Shirt thing, was that an attempt at humor?

Jamie_Lambo wrote:

Anon9999 wrote:I know. But it's too easy to be a dick to random strangers on the internet. Not much fun. I decided I find the whole thing, the whole idea of forums kind of juvenile unless you have cancer and need intense emotional support or something. I'm thankful to those who brought this issue to light and enjoyed venting some repressed stuff and some of the banter but it's already pretty much tired and I have things in life to do. No offense.

Well ok, one last thing. For anybody who is an active member (aside from beard dude, he seems pretty mod cool and responsible and that this might be something that takes up 80% of his day but for some unfathomable reason I feel ok with that) the rest of you... what is the appeal? Honestly? I get Reddit because it's like an encyclopedia of the underworld and so much more, but after making the front page 2 times I realized how much time it was sucking out of my life so I just stopped. Is it addicting? Do you find the things written here fascinating on a daily basis to the point that anyone would take the time to have over 1,000 comments? I think everyone knows this site has the longstanding reputation of being a joke, which in Phnom Penh is ummm... well let's just say that's almost award worthy, but obviously not enough that people don't disown it and do stay very active users. I'm curious from the perspective of exploring another subculture that's really strange to me. Ae you really lonely? (To everyone, not pointing fingers at you Spongebob.gif)

you find the idea of forums juvenile and for lonely people yet pride yourself in your reddit addiction??

Anon9999 wrote:

Jamie_Lambo wrote:

Anon9999 wrote:I know. But it's too easy to be a dick to random strangers on the internet. Not much fun. I decided I find the whole thing, the whole idea of forums kind of juvenile unless you have cancer and need intense emotional support or something. I'm thankful to those who brought this issue to light and enjoyed venting some repressed stuff and some of the banter but it's already pretty much tired and I have things in life to do. No offense.

Well ok, one last thing. For anybody who is an active member (aside from beard dude, he seems pretty mod cool and responsible and that this might be something that takes up 80% of his day but for some unfathomable reason I feel ok with that) the rest of you... what is the appeal? Honestly? I get Reddit because it's like an encyclopedia of the underworld and so much more, but after making the front page 2 times I realized how much time it was sucking out of my life so I just stopped. Is it addicting? Do you find the things written here fascinating on a daily basis to the point that anyone would take the time to have over 1,000 comments? I think everyone knows this site has the longstanding reputation of being a joke, which in Phnom Penh is ummm... well let's just say that's almost award worthy, but obviously not enough that people don't disown it and do stay very active users. I'm curious from the perspective of exploring another subculture that's really strange to me. Ae you really lonely? (To everyone, not pointing fingers at you Spongebob.gif)

you find the idea of forums juvenile and for lonely people yet pride yourself in your reddit addiction??

"I get Reddit because it's like an encyclopedia of the underworld and so much more, but after making the front page 2 times I realized how much time it was sucking out of my life so I just stopped." Please read more carefully next time.

Raybull wrote:Bauk (which means addition) is probably more widespread now due to due availibility of porn, and it's somewhat of a cultural thing due to how khmers view prostitutes. I don't see how cash has anything to due with it. And I'm fairly certain underage prostitution had dropped considerably, not the opposite.

juansweetpotato wrote:

Raybull wrote:Bauk (which means addition) is probably more widespread now due to due availibility of porn, and it's somewhat of a cultural thing due to how khmers view prostitutes. I don't see how cash has anything to due with it. And I'm fairly certain underage prostitution had dropped considerably, not the opposite.

Lol Binghams an establishment supporter who refuses to believe whats in front of his own eyes unless it's backed- up by an embassy or a government. What's your excuse? Hard core porn has been available for many years in Cambodia.

Jamie_Lambo wrote:

Anon9999 wrote:

Jamie_Lambo wrote:

Anon9999 wrote:I know. But it's too easy to be a dick to random strangers on the internet. Not much fun. I decided I find the whole thing, the whole idea of forums kind of juvenile unless you have cancer and need intense emotional support or something. I'm thankful to those who brought this issue to light and enjoyed venting some repressed stuff and some of the banter but it's already pretty much tired and I have things in life to do. No offense.

Well ok, one last thing. For anybody who is an active member (aside from beard dude, he seems pretty mod cool and responsible and that this might be something that takes up 80% of his day but for some unfathomable reason I feel ok with that) the rest of you... what is the appeal? Honestly? I get Reddit because it's like an encyclopedia of the underworld and so much more, but after making the front page 2 times I realized how much time it was sucking out of my life so I just stopped. Is it addicting? Do you find the things written here fascinating on a daily basis to the point that anyone would take the time to have over 1,000 comments? I think everyone knows this site has the longstanding reputation of being a joke, which in Phnom Penh is ummm... well let's just say that's almost award worthy, but obviously not enough that people don't disown it and do stay very active users. I'm curious from the perspective of exploring another subculture that's really strange to me. Ae you really lonely? (To everyone, not pointing fingers at you Spongebob.gif)

you find the idea of forums juvenile and for lonely people yet pride yourself in your reddit addiction??

"I get Reddit because it's like an encyclopedia of the underworld and so much more, but after making the front page 2 times I realized how much time it was sucking out of my life so I just stopped." Please read more carefully next time.

yeah i read it perfectly well the first time, why feel the need to tell us you made the front page 2 times?

Anon9999 wrote:

Jamie_Lambo wrote:

Anon9999 wrote:

Jamie_Lambo wrote:

Anon9999 wrote:I know. But it's too easy to be a dick to random strangers on the internet. Not much fun. I decided I find the whole thing, the whole idea of forums kind of juvenile unless you have cancer and need intense emotional support or something. I'm thankful to those who brought this issue to light and enjoyed venting some repressed stuff and some of the banter but it's already pretty much tired and I have things in life to do. No offense.

Well ok, one last thing. For anybody who is an active member (aside from beard dude, he seems pretty mod cool and responsible and that this might be something that takes up 80% of his day but for some unfathomable reason I feel ok with that) the rest of you... what is the appeal? Honestly? I get Reddit because it's like an encyclopedia of the underworld and so much more, but after making the front page 2 times I realized how much time it was sucking out of my life so I just stopped. Is it addicting? Do you find the things written here fascinating on a daily basis to the point that anyone would take the time to have over 1,000 comments? I think everyone knows this site has the longstanding reputation of being a joke, which in Phnom Penh is ummm... well let's just say that's almost award worthy, but obviously not enough that people don't disown it and do stay very active users. I'm curious from the perspective of exploring another subculture that's really strange to me. Ae you really lonely? (To everyone, not pointing fingers at you Spongebob.gif)

you find the idea of forums juvenile and for lonely people yet pride yourself in your reddit addiction??

"I get Reddit because it's like an encyclopedia of the underworld and so much more, but after making the front page 2 times I realized how much time it was sucking out of my life so I just stopped." Please read more carefully next time.

yeah i read it perfectly well the first time, why feel the need to tell us you made the front page 2 times?

The point is that I realized how much it was consuming my time, wasteful, and that I realized that and stopped because it was addicting and I was being stupid for caring about ridiculous points on the internet that meant nothing. Jesus. You obviously care because nobody else brought it up. Arguing with you is like arguing with a christian extremist.

Jamie_Lambo wrote:

Anon9999 wrote:

Jamie_Lambo wrote:

Anon9999 wrote:

Jamie_Lambo wrote:
you find the idea of forums juvenile and for lonely people yet pride yourself in your reddit addiction??

"I get Reddit because it's like an encyclopedia of the underworld and so much more, but after making the front page 2 times I realized how much time it was sucking out of my life so I just stopped." Please read more carefully next time.

yeah i read it perfectly well the first time, why feel the need to tell us you made the front page 2 times?

The point is that I realized how much it was consuming my time, wasteful, and that I realized that and stopped because it was addicting and I was being stupid for caring about ridiculous points on the internet that meant nothing. Jesus. You obviously care because nobody else brought it up. Arguing with you is like arguing with a christian extremist.

lol im glad you overcame your Reddit addiction, well done, do you want a sticker?
you might like to think i do, but i dont care, that was my point.