Why we hate Thaivisa.com
Check out this heavy handed board censorship on Thaivisa.com by the almighty moderator 'Totster'. "You can not discuss this, and why you can not discuss this is not allowed either."Hi,
The post was closed as per board policy with regards to topics of this nature. Unfortunately this topic tends to attract a lot of unsavory replies, and creates alot of work for the forum moderators.
The topic is not censored as the story is still there to be read, however it is closed to discussion.
I will also remind you that discussing moderation on the forum is against the forum rules, if you would like to discuss this further please PM a moderator or contact support@thaivisa.com
This topic is now closed.
Update: If you have a Thaivisa.com censorship story, please let us know.
Labels: Censorship, Thaivisa
posted by Bryan at 11:34 AM
10 Comments:
I am seriously starting to dislike them aswell. A few of my posts were just deleted and it seems that 90% of the users think they are "Better" than everyone else.
ps. Would you be interested in posting a few of your articles on my new site? www.bangkokdiaries.com
Thaivisa.com simply don't have courage. Probably money is reason.
The board is truly 'idiosyncratic', and many of the mods seem unintelligent. While advocating free speech, criticising Thais of Thaialand is against the rules. I suspect vested interests call the shots.
Thai Visa is total shit, it's for expats who don't have a single Thai friend to ask for advice, and English teachers.
Thai Visa are terrified of somehow upsetting one of the people they wish they knew well enough to suck up to.
I've only used it 'bout three times, yet incurred three bans (admittedly, was intending to annoy).
Any slight difference of opinion between you and a moderator = instant ban. Fucking losers. Fat bitter fools.
Same story for Lonely Planet's Thorn Tree, anything slightly sensitive results in an instant ban. Once translated the Thai newspaper's take on that "Brit couple shot dead by cop in Kanchanburi", pretty much a direct translation, as at the time there was still much speculation and unknown facts, result: instant ban.
Moral of the story: Thai Visa = Shit. Don't waste your time even signing up.
Thai visa are offering government authorised insurance services.
This is why their moderators have no editorial integrity.... Money.
Thaivisa.com is basically SunBelts forum. They're an American company offering somewhat expensive visa options to expats.
It is rather heavily moderated but at the same time can be a great recourse for people living in Thailand. They don't seem to want to discuss controversional subject but in their defense it is a truly fantastic recourse.
Visa issues in Thailand are serious and that’s clearly the focus of the site.
I've lived in Thailand 5 years and have non-immigrant visa for the 4. That’s because I read info from their site 5 years year’s ago and when I went back to the UK I applied for the appropriate visa.
Here’s another example. A few weeks ago I was thinking of buy a motorcycle and wanted to compare the Airwave with another leading model. (I forget which) there was a huge discussion about this. It really helped.
It can be frustrating when people want to be safe and not rock the boat but its such a great source of information I can’t condemn it. Ajarn is another long standing and useful forum for expats.
Your better off seeking out your own information by asking someone. try using a free classifieds directory and asking someone there for more information. www.thaisold.com
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ThaiVisa has to have the most delete-happy moderation staff of any board I've been party to.
Someone posted a message asking for a good lawyer to help them with a condo purchase, to which I replied with a simple link to a reliable and honest lawyer. My post was removed without any explanation as to why. I looked over the rules and there is no precedent in existence that would explain why my post was removed.
This type of censorship just proves that the TV moderation staff is a totalitarian regime that cares only about their income via advertisers.
They also have absolutely NO sense of humor - the entire lot. That's why the entertaining member 'Weho' got kicked off the board.
Talk about your God complex, these guys think they are Buddha's gift to Thailand.
The site has some good info, but the moderators are clearly (lopburi3, dr_Pat_Pong) full of themselves.
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