That's what I was getting at but gave up. 25 residents talking amongst themselves that is what it sounds like as presented my the mysterious member
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That's what I was getting at but gave up. 25 residents talking amongst themselves that is what it sounds like as presented my the mysterious member
I think the creator of the poll should have put more thought into when they created the poll, making one choose when you already said you object.
Maybe that "mysterious member" thinks it would keep some of the Moderators out. lol
Minimum 25 Anna, not limited to ..
Need 25 to open...
In spite of what you & I think, the OT group is strong...
I dislike it and rarely enter
The population has a preponderance of non islanders.... some granted but mostly focusing on 'foreign affairs'
more power to them , but they aid nobody......IMO
They have access to the answers ... as Matilda pointed out, the directions given to one travel were ludicrous.
Chasing flatulence in a tornado
I can't really see the point.
It is fairly easy to tell those who live here and know the ropes from those who just post from outer mongolia because they have heard about Sosua or Punta Cana and once went on an all-inclusive two weeker and who fell in love with the first hot latina/o they ever met.
It's more fun to shoot them down....
It is fairly easy to tell those who live here and know the ropes from those who just post from outer mongolia because they have heard about Sosua or Punta Cana and once went on an all-inclusive two weeker and who fell in love with the first hot latina/o they ever met.
It's more fun to shoot them down....
I think there is a need for another forum, but not based on residents and none residents. the regular users are all pretty much known within the community. And they are few (how many regular posters are there, 40 maybe, if that?). This forum would get zero traffic anyway. Unless the idea is to keep the regulars away from the visitors, the negatives that are abundant from personal experiences etc, the unpolished DR, then it makes sense. I can see why some wanting to promote the DR would want to keep visiting eyes away from the crap regulars users often get into.
Not taking the poll. My wife is Dominican and I'm American. We don't live.full time in Santo Domingo. We own property there and call it our home. If DR1 or Robert or anybody else wants to exclude us from some little "the in crowd" thing because we travel around then we will happily not be part.of it. In other words Nals, I really dont give a $hit. I have a dislike for snooty people and snooty clubs or boards too.
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I just looked at the results:
Voters must choose at lease 3 boxes.
37 Voters - which should be a minimum of 111 boxes checked.
The total boxes checked only adds up to 98.
How is that possible?
98 / 3 = 32.666 Voters
Voters must choose at lease 3 boxes.
37 Voters - which should be a minimum of 111 boxes checked.
The total boxes checked only adds up to 98.
How is that possible?
98 / 3 = 32.666 Voters
The poll is wrong. It should be a simple YES or NO vote for the residents only forum. Simple!
I don't recall reading anywhere that participants in this new forum will have to live full time in the DR. Seems to me that the three questions may not be exclusively dependent on each other. It just looks like three related questions.
Do you have a visceral objection to the creation. Would you be interested in participating if it existed. Would it be preferred if the forum was completely closed or semi accessible to everyone.
It certainly looks like some may be reacting before thinking about what they have read and filling in a whole lot of blanks with their own conspiracy theories. There is no need to lash out at Robert or NALs. As I surmised above, I can't see how a new forum that they may or may not post in will negatively affect affect any user's use or enjoyment of DR1 as it exists today. Geesh people, get some sleep.
Since few say it often enough, thanks Robert, Delores, NALs and all the other moderators, for your time and efforts. We wouldn't be here without you.
Do you have a visceral objection to the creation. Would you be interested in participating if it existed. Would it be preferred if the forum was completely closed or semi accessible to everyone.
It certainly looks like some may be reacting before thinking about what they have read and filling in a whole lot of blanks with their own conspiracy theories. There is no need to lash out at Robert or NALs. As I surmised above, I can't see how a new forum that they may or may not post in will negatively affect affect any user's use or enjoyment of DR1 as it exists today. Geesh people, get some sleep.
Since few say it often enough, thanks Robert, Delores, NALs and all the other moderators, for your time and efforts. We wouldn't be here without you.
And why would Junot Diaz and other Dominicans who were born on the island, hold dual citizenship
and own properties be excluded? After all we are citizens and are more than qualified to offer advice
about all things Dominican.
Ok, I did not understand that.
I guess questions would still be answered on the regular board?
As i understand it, it will be more like a 'Living Here' type thing...
a very useful tool for would be residents and visitors, .....
Even residents need help on occasion..........
The fact that we are a minority here seems to frustrate some
a very useful tool for would be residents and visitors, .....
Even residents need help on occasion..........
The fact that we are a minority here seems to frustrate some
My point is that you don't necessarily have to live there to give advice on things a person is qualified to give.
Some are able to give better advice than others. Just because someone may currently live there
does not mean the advice is better.
From what I understand it says residents and citizens, it made no distinction whether someone currently lives there or not.
But if a separate forum is what a few want, go for it.
Some are able to give better advice than others. Just because someone may currently live there
does not mean the advice is better.
From what I understand it says residents and citizens, it made no distinction whether someone currently lives there or not.
But if a separate forum is what a few want, go for it.
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I don't know, this isn't my idea, I am not sure what the threshold credentials would be... I agree, everyone has something to offer.
Yes, questions would still be answered on the regular board. This is just meant for a few who feel that since they live there only their advice is better.
Let them have their fun. We'll just sit back and watch.
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