Expat Community > Ecuador

boncur
Joined 2009
Posts: 1180

Small Act--Big Meaning

14 years ago

Susan of the Ocean Hideaway: I have a couple of thoughts that I would like to comment on. There was a post a short while back about Aspartame in diet soda. I personally thought it was an informative and harmless post that was shared by a poster. I posted a few thoughts on it. No big deal! Did that post on diet soda cause you any pain? Did it cause you to lose sleep? Did it hinder or discolor your posts and/or promotion for your Ocean Hideaway Hotel in any way? I think not. Do you own stocks in Aspartame? I think you should have just let it pass and I don't think you should have assumed the position of "forum police" to ask administration to remove it. .....a bit small-minded on your part, don't you think? You get more friends (and business, which you seem to be very concerned about!) by being 'kind' and not 'contrary' to people. Why did you even bother? If you don't like the subject of the post, you should just learn to 'let it go' and pass on by !!! It left a 'bad taste'--sort of like that metallic taste that you get when you drink one of those sodas--in my mouth! You know, at first I thought you were kidding!--you have that sort of wry way of commenting--but to my surprise--you weren't kidding! You gave alot of folks an insight into your personality! No one wants to send their thoughts and comments if they think there is someone just waiting to critique and judge the content of their comment--as to whether it can be posted legally or not. I am not referring to hateful/ugly/insulting posts either. Someone wanted to know about Chilean wine--well, why bother posting only to have it 'ordered' off because perhaps it's not about Ecuadorian wine. Ah--but you say, it is sold here! Well, "diet" sodas with poison aspartame are sold here too! You can get "sick" from it in Ecuador as well as other places! Where do we draw the line? I always thought that among friends, no lines have to be drawn! I guess we will just have to call you "Sargeant Susan of the Forum Police Force" now! ha, ha!

Cigna Global Health

Get a quote in 2 minutes from our partner, Cigna Global Health.
Get Quote

Cigna Global Health

Get a quote in 2 minutes from our partner, Cigna Global Health.
Get Quote

Living in Ecuador Guide

Expats in Ecuador share some of the pros and cons of living in Ecuador. Topics covered include where to live, the bureaucracy, the people and more.

Ecuador Forum
Join our Ecuador forum to meet other expats and talk about living in Ecuador.

Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Ecuador.

Best Places to Live in Ecuador

If you're dreaming about living in Ecuador, here are the 15 Best Places to Live in Ecuador in 2023.

Healthcare in Ecuador

Expats in Ecuador share their experiences with healthcare and overseas medical insurance in Ecuador.

Cost of Living in Ecuador

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Ecuador.

Moving to Ecuador Guide

Expats in Ecuador offer advice to newcomers and people considering a move to Ecuador about clothing, sunscreen, renting before buying, gringo pricing, Ecuadorians politeness and much more.