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What should I do if I receive belittling responses when seeking visa advice in a Thailand expat group?

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Mar 28, 2025

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Anybody who is a member of this group who don't need or want to give advice should fu@@ off and grow up. People want advice not belittling....absolute idiots

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This thread features a heated discussion regarding the attitude within a Facebook group for expats in Thailand. Members express frustration with condescending and sarcastic comments that undermine legitimate questions. Many contributors emphasize the need for constructive advice rather than insults, pointing out that such negativity discourages others from seeking help. Some users suggest that if individuals have nothing helpful to contribute, they should refrain from commenting. The conversation reflects broader issues of community dynamics and the etiquette expected in online forums.

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James ********

So you want to control what posters can and can't say if it doesn't suit your agenda??

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Armando **********

Then don't ask stupid questions or use Google. Lol

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@Armando *********

fuck off

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David *********

Nice post. I'm about to leave the group because of some of the idiot answers some people give. I wish the administration of this site would do something about it

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Eryk ************

@David ********

Oh, yeah, it's perfectly fine to ban people for using intelligent sarcasm and encouraging others to use their brains to solve problems, but there's nothing wrong with writing primitive insults. Makes sense 🤦‍♂️. Maybe such people should self-reflect a bit on why they get such replies instead of crying like little frustrated girls.

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Tom *********

Well said

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Steven ******

Fair comment

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Barry *******

It's good to help each other

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Rita *******

Better to ask a stupid question then make a stupid mistake

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Michael ******************

Was geht denn hier ab ? Hier bin ich definitiv falsch da gebe ich meine Kenntnisse lieber woanders weiter ! Beleidigungen gehen gar nicht !

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Mark ******

Bit heavy bro chill

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Bronwyn *******

well said !!!! Thankyou for saying it more of us show call this behaviour out

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John ******

Some of these people are just dumb bro.

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Pat ****

Thank you

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Richard ********

welcome to thai facebook pages full of idiots. last thing i do is mix with farang when in thailand

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Vanessa ***************

I agree...I stopped asking questions because of the snide responses.

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@Vanessa **************

meeee toooo.....always ruined my day!

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Ryan *******

I appreciate your comment and feel welcome asking. I am new here and wanting to retire in thailand. I’ve never traveled outside the USA so please forgive any ignorance I may have. Money is not a concern but I am only 48 and want to bring my son. What visa or visas do we need to apply for and how do we apply?

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Chris ******

Welcome to the world of idiots! Is what’s its become!

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Stephen ********

You cannot change people or their opinions. What you can do is change the way you react. When we feel angry or or belittled by someone we have a choice how we feel.....take no notice, let the sad unhappy people stay that way.

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John ***********

I certainly won't ask another question. I did a web search, AI search, and sent questions to the Thai embassy in Washington. Nothing and this group was definitely no help with the belittling comments. One and only time.

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Darren *********

You do realize that this post is exactly what you are complaining about right? Doesn’t help anyone and belittles others.

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Eryk ************

@Darren ********

There's really no point in wasting time explaining the obvious. He wouldn't get it anyway 😄. Just sit back and wait for the incoming wave of insults 😁. Because that's the only thing this troll is capable of 😅.

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@Eryk ***********

these posts are great for figuring out who to block.

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5 5 5

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Marina ********

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

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Colin *******

My assessment is to move on and ignore. Don't let the keyboard warriors gain importance. The thing they hate the most is no response.😁

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Eryk ************

Okay, grandpa. And what value do your frustration and insults bring to this group? Just keep in mind that there's a difference between asking for help and asking someone to do all the work for you. By the way, it's fascinating that some people are smart enough to be on Facebook and find this group but too dumb to type three words into Google and get an instant answer.

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@Eryk ***********

listen you fool, this is a group for advice, you ask a question and if people know the answer they should reply, if the they don't they should keep quiet! And Grandpa🙄🙄🙄 you Nonce

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Rene ********

your surname, maybe the way you end up, if you're endless diplomacy remains unchecked

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Darren **********

Awe…another POS expat spouting off. Sorry you’re such a snowflake. Try changing your tampon.

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@Darren *********

why am I spouting???

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Darren **********

because you’re a crying little b-ch. A real man deals with his own shit and doesn’t complain publicly. You’re just a weak little girl. And because of your post, everybody knows it.

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@Darren *********

and you fock off you fool, it's your response why I posted

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Darren **********

how about you meet me for coffee? Then you could tell me to fuck off to my face. But you won’t.

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@Darren *********

any time big boy

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Darren **********

how about tomorrow at noon? Are you in Chiang Mai. I’ll meet you anytime fuck face.

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@Darren *********

, I think you may be on to something here

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Darren **********

mydol help too! Vagina hurting??

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Andy **********

In the unlikely event of a new member ever reading this thread, a suggestion would to start a question by "I have searched the archived postings but cannot find the answer I need. (Blame Facebook, etc). So.....". You don't have to actually search, just say you have.

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@Andy *********

why search? Ask and helpful people respond, no need for idiots thinking they're clever with their idiotic responses

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Geoff *********

And therein lies the crux of the issue. Educate yourself first through search rather than rely on a myriad of opinions from people you have never met, or have had a different experience at immigration as every office has different rules. Once you have a modicum of experience you can then ask an intelligent question and get intelligent answers

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Richard **********

Majority don't even know the comment you're responding to.....or u don't understand humorous sarcasm. Easy........everybody just easy! There is no made for all solution!

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@Richard *********

no taking the piss, everyone is happy

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Steve *******

If the admins kicked the laugh reactors out, the group would automatically be 68% better.

I've done my math.

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Fiona **********

I am just so sad for all these people caught up in this disaster. Please let there be survivors 🙏 x

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Kelly **********

hi every one, sometimes it helps to ask chat gtp, then with those answers ask the group how true it is, it is helpful to weed out the insulters this way

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Keith ************

I use the block function liberally.

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Tom **********

Yeah, in the age of super technology y'all come to a FB website for info. Not like you should go to actual websites that give you the real info you're seeking. Makes SOOO much sense, gotta love the irony.

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why the fuck are you a member then? Superior technological fool

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Tom **********

why are you? You came on this site and told people to fuck off, your words.

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Stevie ********

he was saying fkoff to cnts like you who come onto an advice forum to slag off the very people wanting the advice. So the question is why join if you've no intention of helping??🤷

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@Stevie *******

Stevie Stevie Stevie, you're barking up the wrong tree. 😳, so take your attitude somewhere else you bloody fucking cunt. 😆

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Stevie ********

ooohhh🤣🤣🔔 end

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@Stevie *******

yeah, buh bye dry dingo wanker.

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Stevie ********

You are as thick as you are obnoxious. Another clueless yank that doesn't know one end of the world from another🤣🤣🤣 you do know dingo's are Antipodean right🤦🤦a 🤡 for all sessions

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@Stevie *******

you still chirping like a parakeet makes alot of sense, off you go now.

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Tom **********************

Again. Why are you so butt hurt about his comment?

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Tom **********

this guy has a couple edibles for you, enjoy.

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Wayne *******

Looks like you're one of those that should take Keith's advice!

Some people ask questions about people's personal experiences WHICH ARE NOT ON THE WEBSITE champ

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Tom **********************

Everyone's experiences are different champ. The best advice is to go to the actual website. If you find that the comment is rude, nasty or whatever, just scroll past. No need to argue about it, or accuse.

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@Tom *********************

You need to take the same advice! What is wrong with you people?

If someone starts a sentence asking for "anyone experienced entering Thailand on a DTV......." It means tey are asking for the experiences of anyone who has done that! If you are new to Thailand I can understand your inadequacies. Maybe you are not aware that Thailands rules/laws are constantly changing

You even started your reply with . . . Everyone's experiences are different" 😂

Which cements my point 😂

As for your last sentence . . . . 1) Dont tell me what to do and 2) Here you are arguing about it 😂

What a hypocrite

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Tom **********************

No advice needed. You have shown your true colour's. Why are you trying to belittle me? I was stating that if you don't like a comment, move on, scroll past or block! YOU are the problem. I am part Thai, I fully understand the changing laws/rules. No need to be a narcissists about it. Don't like what I say just move on.

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Tom **********

your delivery is on its way.

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Tom **********

you're too funny😁 EAD pal.

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Lawrence *********

My grandmother who was an angel once said that if you have nothing good to say you should say nothing at all young man.

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Nick *******

Well said. 👍

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Mithlesh *********

Welcome to the real world😂😂😂

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Marky *******

Ok Karen 👍

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Uwe ****

Hey Ken

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fool

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Peter ******

People often ask questions which the answer can easily be found doing a websearch or even scrolling through this forum , but they are just lazy and want person service

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Vanessa ***************

but this group is to get info. You are a prime example of the post. If you don't want to answer a question, THEN DON'T, and just keep scrolling, period.

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Rkd ********

There will aways be like this cos 40 % of the people in here have just nothing else to do. Live with it. Cos those who regulate things here or whatever other sites dont give a shit.

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Yes but I hate it, the 40% are losers and should fu@@ off

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Andy **********

Or block their accounts. Never see them again. Eventually they'll wonder why the group is so quiet.

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Michael ********

We all started at sometime with no idea what to do, some people are OK with a computer or with a mobile some are not, you don't get stupid questions only stupid answers, so if you don't want to help keep quiet, it's easy really.

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@Michael *******

100% there are no stupid questions

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Todd *********

only stupid people

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Mark ********

I’m out in a fishing boat , is there anywhere I can get a cheese toastie?

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Michael ********

Thats a good visa question I'll have to think about that one😂

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John **********

Look in the mirror

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@John *********

yup

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Uwe ****

Is it you, Ken?

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@John *********

what?

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Alessandro **********

I don't know if you know we just went through an earthquake. Come back later to flame.

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@Alessandro *********

exactly so true

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Phill *****

Welcome to the world of the over opinionated farangs.

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Nick *******

*old over opinionated farangs

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Christopher ***********

Weak in mind, body and spirit. Totally agree. Over age 35 need putting out of their misery.

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@Christopher **********

They are.

At the ATM.

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no need, this is an advice group

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Phill *****

I know. I have blocked a few of them. They think they are high and mighty. You can see why most have to pay for anyone to spend time with them.

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Tim ******

This is so full of smart arse with their wisdom

Sometimes we all just need a snippet of useful information, we have alll heard of Google so if you have nothing constructive to say the don’t say anything

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100%

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Frank *********

Ok..

Now what’s your question you need help with on here?

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@Frank ********

sorry my bad

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@Frank ********

my question is please will you stop being a cu@@ or not?

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Frank *********

Actually…

I was being serious when asking if you needed help with something visa related…

But ok

You need a chill pill 💊 my friend

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@Frank ********

my bad, I'm sorry, i thought you was joking. I was wound up reading replies on other posts. But now you're asking please get me a bank account 😂, they're like gold dust at the moment lol

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Gary ********

they are changing the laws. They don't want people illegally living there. Get a dtv visa and you will get a bank account

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I don't have any income, work or do soft activities, I've been retired here for 3 years on an OA. Every year the goals move. I just go home and renew, leave Mt money in England

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Rene ********

lol, try Benidorm ?

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Darren ********

no noobs allowed

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@Darren *******

I’ll let ‘em know…

Thanks for the update 🙏

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@Frank ********

im glad you both seen the humour

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@Darren *******

We're not Scottish of course we have a sense of humour 😂

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@Frank ********

I like it 😂

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John ******************

Thank you !!

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Billy *******

Spot on

This puts members off from putting on what they believe is legitimate questions and don’t need sarcastic or belittling responses

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100%

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Michael ********

Well said mate 👍

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Garrett ***********

You tell 'em Keith!!!

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@Garrett **********

, maybe you should provide some basic instructions, like sites that people should consult before they just ask that silly questions here. The laziness is not acceptable. They should spend some time googling around, visiting government sites and getting a rough idea of what is going on, and then ask, with some basic knowledge under their belts, questions from people, who would be more than happy to answer and help. Do you get my point?

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Erik *******

doesn’t work. I’m a mod/admin on some sites and we have featured posts pinned to the top of the group and the answers to the most asked questions everyday are posted there. People have to agree to read them when they join before posting questions 😞

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Mark ********

I can understand your thinking, iv asked questions but to look at a government document to me is confusing, I’d rather hear it in plain English, by the way thankyou to everyone on this site that has given me advice

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Peter *******

that’s the whole idea of the group 🤷‍♂️

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Garrett ***********

Naaah, people can ask whatever they want here.

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my post is aimed at people like you

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Rick *********

right if they don’t like your question they should just move on and and don’t say anything. Hope you find a honest helpful answer.

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Rene ********

, I'm delighted to help people who are prepared to help themselves, assuming they show that predisposition to begin with

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Rene ********

, lol, I think you would like Benidorm

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JP *******

why not have a list of links you can post on these remedial questions.

I’m sure people are more than happy to go view your info.

There are so many scam sites that it can be confusing to know if you are getting legit info.

Sometimes, FB is all someone has to trust.

Or you could just comment on the posts you feel worthy of your time.

It’s up to you, that’s the beauty of this forum.

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maybe you should grow up and help people

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Rene ********

stuck record, eh? Didn't you read what I just said in all niceness?

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