It just puzzles me why in an online forum where most people use nicks and therefore remain anonymous, the comments are guarded, sensitive opinions are usually kept to oneself, questions are reserved and views are politically correct.
I am not asking for people to be abusive, pass inappropriate comments, say things without reason or foundation, or indulge in inflammatory and incendiary activities.
I concede that in the open, we tend to be guarded maybe because of our history, the need to follow order and to get on with life. Ever heard a Singaporean say something negative when interviewed on the street? I however cannot fathom the same in an anon forum like this.
Naturally I am not talking about a select few (or select many) that have no qualms about blaming everything on the PAP and anything that does not look like their kinfolk but the vast majority of Singaporeans who tend to hold their counsel and their concerns to themselves.
Take the first step here and ask a sensitive and appropriate question that puzzled you for the longest.
The other trait that I noticed is the need to be popular even in an (wait for it) anon forum like this. The desire to be accepted is a human trait and no doubt about it. Peer group pressure allow us to be intimidated by keeping silent on issues that we know or believe are wrong. Something that I noted in the previous forum where if a Minister said or did the right thing, any positive comment places you in a precarious spot on the social ladder. So don't go into a chatroom and end being a mormon who does not believe in polygamy.
Once again, remind yourselves that this is anon forum for the vast majority. Feel free to comment, express your views without fear and ask questions to seek answers. Do everything in a responsible manner. Allowance is always there for cranky and eccentric days as no one is perfect.
Most of all, have fun, get a backbone and don't be afraid to stand in front. There is also no need to do something silly just to prove courage.
Enjoy and cheers.
I am not asking for people to be abusive, pass inappropriate comments, say things without reason or foundation, or indulge in inflammatory and incendiary activities.
I concede that in the open, we tend to be guarded maybe because of our history, the need to follow order and to get on with life. Ever heard a Singaporean say something negative when interviewed on the street? I however cannot fathom the same in an anon forum like this.
Naturally I am not talking about a select few (or select many) that have no qualms about blaming everything on the PAP and anything that does not look like their kinfolk but the vast majority of Singaporeans who tend to hold their counsel and their concerns to themselves.
Take the first step here and ask a sensitive and appropriate question that puzzled you for the longest.
The other trait that I noticed is the need to be popular even in an (wait for it) anon forum like this. The desire to be accepted is a human trait and no doubt about it. Peer group pressure allow us to be intimidated by keeping silent on issues that we know or believe are wrong. Something that I noted in the previous forum where if a Minister said or did the right thing, any positive comment places you in a precarious spot on the social ladder. So don't go into a chatroom and end being a mormon who does not believe in polygamy.
Once again, remind yourselves that this is anon forum for the vast majority. Feel free to comment, express your views without fear and ask questions to seek answers. Do everything in a responsible manner. Allowance is always there for cranky and eccentric days as no one is perfect.
Most of all, have fun, get a backbone and don't be afraid to stand in front. There is also no need to do something silly just to prove courage.
Enjoy and cheers.
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