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klaatu
Member
Yes! thanks!
klaatu
Member
Who T F is Gary?...Volunteer tourist police ..I'll be 'darned' if I want any Bule telling me what to do
Rangi
Active Member
Joe Writeson
Member
A notice went out on FB stating after a meeting today at La Favela the organiser vowed to cancel the protest, their words not mine.
There was quite a bit of 'TFFT' sentiment shown and of course I had to have my say which consisted of :
'As an expat retired and resident in Indonesia I can only say excellent and good sense has prevailed'
'But as a cynic I think the thing was cancelled because the organiser couldn't find anyone stupid enough to sign the application form for the demonstration'
Needless to say that comment attracted about equal 'likes' and 'GFY's ... then about thirty minutes ago all of the Devil's Advocate posts, and there were a LOT more than mine, were removed ... leaving only the 'I'll be there' posts ... about 45 of them, not quite the number at the top of the page 658,
A set of posts by an Australian lady resident on Bali stating that she felt far safer on Bali than back on the Gold Coast were also removed, plus a link to an assault by two teenage girls on a old Aborigine man on a bus in Brisbane were also removed.
Lizzie Love posted some excellent comments and they were all removed.
When challenged to reveal his official status on Bali, one of of the louder 'protesters' removed all his posts as well.
I then received an anonymous email telling me I should 'watch myself' as I was upsetting some 'big powerful people on bali' their lower case not mine... I was so worried I missed my siesta and played Plants vs Zombies 2 all afternoon...phew!
There was quite a bit of 'TFFT' sentiment shown and of course I had to have my say which consisted of :
'As an expat retired and resident in Indonesia I can only say excellent and good sense has prevailed'
'But as a cynic I think the thing was cancelled because the organiser couldn't find anyone stupid enough to sign the application form for the demonstration'
Needless to say that comment attracted about equal 'likes' and 'GFY's ... then about thirty minutes ago all of the Devil's Advocate posts, and there were a LOT more than mine, were removed ... leaving only the 'I'll be there' posts ... about 45 of them, not quite the number at the top of the page 658,
A set of posts by an Australian lady resident on Bali stating that she felt far safer on Bali than back on the Gold Coast were also removed, plus a link to an assault by two teenage girls on a old Aborigine man on a bus in Brisbane were also removed.
Lizzie Love posted some excellent comments and they were all removed.
When challenged to reveal his official status on Bali, one of of the louder 'protesters' removed all his posts as well.
I then received an anonymous email telling me I should 'watch myself' as I was upsetting some 'big powerful people on bali' their lower case not mine... I was so worried I missed my siesta and played Plants vs Zombies 2 all afternoon...phew!
Joe Writeson
Member
Mr Freddy has left the building evidently...
Joe Writeson
Member
I believe he is probably referring to Gary Glitter and in Laos, although quite in what context I have no idea, but then again, perhaps that IS the idea, who knows ..or cares?
matsaleh
Super Moderator
A long-standing member of Ubud Community on FB posted a report of the meeting at Favela this afternoon.
The original thread is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/149393691784641/permalink/701719716552033/
The original thread is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/149393691784641/permalink/701719716552033/
Its good to see people actually do something....it only takes a few.....and those few have enough decency to care, unlike others that claim 'its not there problem and if you don't like it, go home'.....
You obviously do by the looks of it.
klaatu
Member
probably unorganized gangs and organized individuals
Adam
Member
Good on them and I sincerely hope it amounts to something good. The cynic inside me fears that it wont and some of the last shreds of 'Bali magic' will fade into oblivion.
In retort to some of the usual crap like it's not your country so don't butt in or if you're out beyond 2am beware the boogey man I would like to add is that safety in the early hours of the morning is something that has made Bali desirable and unique to a lot of young people. Now I realise that a lot of people on this forum look forward to a hot toddy and a nice warm bed once the clock strikes 10 but whether you like or not, Bali is revered as a nightlife destination and I bet London to a brick that it contributes a fair chunk to the local economy. A large portion of my love for the place has been that I can have a really good late night out without too much concern for my safety, as has been the trend even in little ol' Perth which can be a very violent place after dark. All I know is that is that in my last two visits in the last 12 months I've felt more threatened (and mugged myself in January) than all of the umpteen dozen months I have spent there since my 'party' years began way back in 1998. For a few years now Saturday nights have been a little troublesome because some of the local punks have made it a sport trying to make trouble for the tourists or bules but nowadays even they scatter once it gets too late. The Kuta curfews have made things worse, not better. I sincerely do hope things improve and I commend anyone who wants to take some action.
In retort to some of the usual crap like it's not your country so don't butt in or if you're out beyond 2am beware the boogey man I would like to add is that safety in the early hours of the morning is something that has made Bali desirable and unique to a lot of young people. Now I realise that a lot of people on this forum look forward to a hot toddy and a nice warm bed once the clock strikes 10 but whether you like or not, Bali is revered as a nightlife destination and I bet London to a brick that it contributes a fair chunk to the local economy. A large portion of my love for the place has been that I can have a really good late night out without too much concern for my safety, as has been the trend even in little ol' Perth which can be a very violent place after dark. All I know is that is that in my last two visits in the last 12 months I've felt more threatened (and mugged myself in January) than all of the umpteen dozen months I have spent there since my 'party' years began way back in 1998. For a few years now Saturday nights have been a little troublesome because some of the local punks have made it a sport trying to make trouble for the tourists or bules but nowadays even they scatter once it gets too late. The Kuta curfews have made things worse, not better. I sincerely do hope things improve and I commend anyone who wants to take some action.
Joe Writeson
Member
...Oh for fuck's sake do have the balls to mention me by name instead of your veiled references ... I have ignored most of your snide remarks and comments but I am in a particularly snotty mood tonight so back off please ... and do yourself a favour learn the difference between 'there' and 'their' ... totally irrelevant I know, much like most of your posts.
Joe Writeson
Member
Ok let's get this straight, you have crossed the line with your comedy 'Joewritesnotsogood' signature and 'writing books no one wants to read' comment.
I am pretty sure you have not read any of my books, probably too many big words anyway, but writing is my 'job' and my only income, where I come from you do not demean and belittle a man's means of feeding and clothing his family no matter what he does.
You breezed in here at first asking intelligent and relevant questions but rapidly degenerated into bleating on about blind dogs, dead monkeys and seeking confirmation that you are a compassionate caring parent...because the whole tone of your 'blind dog' series screams 'guilt' brought on by the fact you have reservations about dragging your family around SE Asia to suit your agenda ... you are obviously trying to convince yourself you are doing the 'right thing' by seeking affirmation and support from third parties...must have been a bit of a downer when people offered practical advice you didn't like.
I can take banter, personal insults, derogatory innuendo concerning myself and my football team, but leave my only means of income and what puts food on my table alone ... 'sunshine'
I look forward to your pointless and insulting response.
I am pretty sure you have not read any of my books, probably too many big words anyway, but writing is my 'job' and my only income, where I come from you do not demean and belittle a man's means of feeding and clothing his family no matter what he does.
You breezed in here at first asking intelligent and relevant questions but rapidly degenerated into bleating on about blind dogs, dead monkeys and seeking confirmation that you are a compassionate caring parent...because the whole tone of your 'blind dog' series screams 'guilt' brought on by the fact you have reservations about dragging your family around SE Asia to suit your agenda ... you are obviously trying to convince yourself you are doing the 'right thing' by seeking affirmation and support from third parties...must have been a bit of a downer when people offered practical advice you didn't like.
I can take banter, personal insults, derogatory innuendo concerning myself and my football team, but leave my only means of income and what puts food on my table alone ... 'sunshine'
I look forward to your pointless and insulting response.
sakumabali
Well-Known Member
a 18year old died in a pick-pocketing and people gonna gather to mourn the dead and show their anger about this ongoing insecurity and u look for some entertainment ?? sound weird to me mister...