Politicians in forums

Rock^Star SG

What do you think of politicians participating in forums?

I visited the sammyboy forums page and chanced upon Goh Meng Seng arguing with bohemiansg about tidal waves and tsunamis. (Yes, no joke about this)

http://forums.delphiforums.com/sammyboymod/messages?msg=62800.1

A petty argument though but it highlighted the shifty stance of Goh and how he will attempt to defend a worthless argument at all costs.

There has also been word going around sammyboy that he talks down people.

For those of you who don't know GMS, he is a member of the National Solidarity Party (NSP). He was a member of the Workers' Party Central Executive Committee but resigned months back due to an online argument in sammyboy.

He has his own blog here http://singaporealternatives.blogspot.com/

Chia Ti Lik, a lawyer by profession, is also an active participant in sammyboy. It was his online joust with GMS that led to his resignation from WP as well.

You may also view his blog here http://chiatilik.wordpress.com/

Here in sgf, we have also seen traces of Melvin Tan, a property agent and member of WP.

His blog http://melvintansg.blogspot.com/

Rock^Star SG

Rule #1

Always conduct oneself in the utmost of professionalism; Never ever engage in personal attacks

kramnave SG

GMS is also here..rarely though.

I don't quite like sammyboy forums..it went out of hand and most of the time its pure flaming.

Rock^Star SG

Sammyboy culture is indeed hardline language....not a place for politicians to express their ideologies and thoughts.

Their reach is tremendous though since they are one of the most popular sites in Singapore.

reddressman SG

Is GMS a politician?

Is he with any party since he resigned from WP?

If not, is he a politician, with due respect, but i have to ask.

Melvin Tan SG

Hi,

Actually, I never saw myself as a "politician" although I participated in the GE.

Those in the know can attest that until very close to the GE when the AMK contest was mooted and I was called to fill in the last blank spot, I was not slated to do house visits in a potential candidate capacity but merely as an accompanying "bellboy" taking notes while residents spoke to the potentials and arranging / planning visits for other potentials.

I am a member political party though but I try not to extensively promote the party. Hope I can be seen as a normal forummer.

Regards

Rock^Star SG

He's with NSP, as mentioned in my first post.

airgrinder SG

yoz. Cannot like that lah. You sound like you go join politics unwillingly, and are not proud of the party u represent. Or are u trying to "reduce" your association with the party, since u did not win?

monkeywarriors SG

IMO... what he meant is that his posts are not representation of his party's views bah Neutral

You should've seen the flames in sammyboy when people knows that you're from a certain party

Poh Ah Pak SG

Most of the people at sammyboy despises PAP running dogs.

kramnave SG

I think terms like dogs and other derogatory ones can be left out. Whats the point of trading insults. In the end people are just going to leave and stop contributing. Maybe you'll get an entire forum suscribing to one view.

Topic: LKY is a despot, he should step down.

Responses: Yes true.
: When is he going to die ?
: He cheated us of our money.
: Step down now old fart ! So on and so forth...

Whats the point ?

Melvin Tan SG

Actually, to be more accurate, I am proud of being a WP member but would have preferred to be a "sidekick", if you know what I mean. And "flames" do not matter to me because I believe one should try to lend a listening ear (or eye in this case).

I also do not wish to "hardsell" WP because it is not my purpose here, although I will put up some WP-related news from time to time.

Regards

AndrewPKYap SG

You are from WP? Kudos… I respect all members of all opposition parties that are reasonably intelligent.

Rock^Star SG

Rule #2

Never launch attacks on the opponent's family members.

798 SG

we r proud of u guys too! Very Happy

keep up the good work!

Rock^Star SG

Yes, even being the sidekick that you are, please keep up the good work. Your thoughts have always been logically presented.

Trump_Card SG

Great to have another WP member participating in speaker's corner forum .

Keep up the good work Very Happy

Poh Ah Pak SG

Nice work Melvin Tan.

Singapore's opposition parties need to attract more commited and talented people into their ranks in order to present themselves as a force against the PAP ruling clique.

spadeTwo SG

yeah ! is like so rare..
pee member sumore.

Melvin Tan SG

Dear everyone,

Thanks for all your well-wishes and feedback. Cheers.

Regards