Author Archives: Maoman

Shutting down the Star Chamber

Posted on 4 December 2005 by Maoman

Goose Egg (my co-admin) and I shut down the Star Chamber (Forumosa’s Banning Panel) today. We feel that a lot of time and attention is spent by the mods arguing individual interpretations of the rules and while we take no … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Jungle!

Posted on 11 August 2005 by Maoman

A big welcome to Jaboney and Truant, Forumosa’s newest mods. Jaboney is going to test his mettle in the IP forum, and Truant is on board for Living in Taiwan. Good luck gents!

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It’s easy being green

Posted on 30 March 2005 by Maoman

Regardless of home politics, 77% of expats favor the DPP-TSU A MARCH 24 poll on Forumosa asked our field of mostly expat users to state their preferred political “color” in Taiwan – blue (KMT-PFP) or green (DPP-TSU) – along with … Continue reading →

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Why Confucians drive like shit

Posted on 16 March 2005 by Maoman

And other unforeseen legacies of the great teacher IN ONE of Forumosa’s more long-lived topics (556 days and counting), RachelK asserts that many of modern Taiwan’s problems, ranging from police and political corruption to chaotic road conditions stem from an … Continue reading →

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Banks’ latest trick to screw you

Posted on 2 March 2005 by Maoman

If your ARC expires, guess what? Your cash card may get blocked too BY MAOMAN AND BATBOY YOU’D THINK that in a high-tech, modern society, a society that purports to be friendly to the west, banking would be state-of-the-art. Guess … Continue reading →

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