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On the PBH forum, a scientific analysis (!)
"This site is so negative!"
I've heard it mentioned more than once.
Well, let's see with a quantitative analysis. (If you ever wondered what high school teachers do during school holidays, well, now you know...)
A thematic analysis of the first page of the friendly talkzone of PBH, conducted at around 3.30pm Bogota time:
The most common type of post was that of a query for information, i.e. someone asking about some aspect of Colombia: (11)
Where to ATM (query)
Venezuelan Bolivars (query)
The tooth fairy (query)
Looking for gyms (query)
Spanish Classes for kids (query)
Business Contacts in Medellin (query)
Arriving in Colombia without visa (query)
Wire transfers to Colombia (query)
Gold prospecting in Colombia (query)
Colombian peso (query)
i want to know Medellin (query)
Canadians living in Bogota (query)
After that was "talk about the forum", i.e. introspective posts about the nature of the forum, its posts or its posters. (5)
What the hell? (talk about forum)
New learn Spanish forum (talk about forum)
I got an email from Peter (talk about forum)
Peter - request for... (talk about forum)
Simpsonize me (talk about forum)
Also there was "information", i.e. posts informing people about some aspect of Colombia: (5)
Iberia to Colombia (information)
Colombia parade in northern... (information)
Like to see the world... (information)
Fiesta tonight and tomorrow (information)
aniceto molina live in.... (information)
Then, "unclassified", posts that I could not classify into any theme or topic easily: (4)
Elmo say it aint so (?)
US government is watching you (?)
American Airlines AAAirpass (?)
How to knit a scarf... (?)
Then, there was "praise", i.e. posts that in some way portrayed some aspect of Colombia in a positive light: (3)
Barranquilla, my salvation (praise, dubious morality)
Colombia is moving forward (praise)
Thanks to all my friends (praise)
Of all the posts, I only saw one that could be seen (perhaps, by some people) to contain negative/offensive content:
Barranquilla, my salvation (praise, dubious morality)
So, is the PBH forum really a haven of negativity and debauchery?
Hardly - indeed, most of the content here is devoted to requesting or giving information - probably Peter's original motivation for creating the forum in the first place. It is not a forum gushing about how wonderful Colombia is (which would, in any case, get boring), but neither is it overtly negative or offensive. In terms of attitude towards Colombia, this forum is neutral.
The introduction page, however, implies that the forum is for budget travellers and/or expats with little money. While many who live and work in Colombia may not earn much money in real terms compared to the US or western Europe, in relative terms I would guess that most members here are significantly richer than the Colombian average (the simple fact of having internet access more or less proves this).
My amateurish analysis does have some pitfalls however:
* It is only of the "friendly talkzone", who knows what goes on in the other forae?
* It is only one time today, who knows what it was like yesterday or what it will be like tomorrow?
* Lots of objectionable posts get deleted quickly - this analysis didn't (couldn't) take this into account
And my conclusion?
I should get out more...
By Leeroy on Jul 30, 2007, 13:59 in Friendly Talkzone.
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Tinto (Moderator) says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:04: You should get outside and work on a science project: "Do people with dubious morality have more fun?"
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Chelesupercono says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:11: Dude......you need to get out........get drunk.....get high......get laid......and then do a follow up report on this gibberish never go to bed with someone crazier then you are, you will do it and you will regret it....... |
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Leeroy says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:23: Last weekend was characterised, mainly, from a thematic viewpoint, by drunken debauchery. In fact, it included all three of the above criteria. I am not so hardcore, however, as to get drunk, high and laid at 3.30 on a Monday afternoon. Today is devoted to coffee, cigarettes and Gran Turismo. And conducting silly research here, of course.
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gabolicious says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:28: or maybe watching some soap operas, right? =D "The new land of opportunities: Colombia!" ----- Mr Miguel_Clavo on PBH |
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Leeroy says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:29: "Nuevo Rico, Nuevo Pobre" isn't on for another few hours yet gabo...
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LA_MONA says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:34: Leeroy! Que? Ay que celos que envidia!!!!! You are watching Nuevo Rico Nuevo Pobre?... Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin |
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gabolicious says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:35: damn it... and "sin Tetas..." here in Mexico is on TV tomorrow night I think... "The new land of opportunities: Colombia!" ----- Mr Miguel_Clavo on PBH |
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gabolicious says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:36: and BTW remember I am "GABO LEEROY" don't forget that ok????? "The new land of opportunities: Colombia!" ----- Mr Miguel_Clavo on PBH |
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Leeroy says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:40: Si mona - nuevo rico nuevo pobre es buenisima.
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LA_MONA says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:41: Gabo Leeroy? jajaja Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin |
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Leeroy says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:42: "Don Gabo Leeroy de la Concepcion Inmaculada" would be your full title, I believe.
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Leeroy says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:43: If I had to choose a character for myself, I would be the apostrophe police.
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LA_MONA says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:46: Leeroy, estoy de acuerdo contigo, Sin tetas fue muy duro para mi gusto tambien..., a mi me gusta ver las telenovelas que hacen que uno pueda escapar la realidad para uno relajarse, reir y apagar el cerebro un rato jajaja Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin |
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gabolicious says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:48: LOL!!!! "The new land of opportunities: Colombia!" ----- Mr Miguel_Clavo on PBH |
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LA_MONA says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:48: Oooops! Ok fine you have got your work cut out for you on here.... Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin |
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Leeroy says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:49: As in, exactly about "Sin tetas".
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LA_MONA says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:51: Ahem Ahem....I am going to be careful now that the apostrophe police are about.... Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin |
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gabolicious says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:52: The truth is that I have not seen "Bety la fea" yet... I am trying to buy it, i think a friend of mine has it, but I have seen some scenes and it is really funny!!! "The new land of opportunities: Colombia!" ----- Mr Miguel_Clavo on PBH |
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LA_MONA says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:55: OMG you have to! That is a crime! If you have seen Pedrito I'll forgive you...(Pedro El Escamoso)... Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin |
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LA_MONA says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:55: OMG you have to! That is a crime! If you have seen Pedrito I'll forgive you...(Pedro El Escamoso)... Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin |
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Leeroy says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:56: I've never seen it. Well, any of the various versions that abound.
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LA_MONA says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:57: She isn't really ugly she is pretty ......you know....no hay mujer fea sino mal arreglada Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin |
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gabolicious says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:58: Monita forgive me... please.... I have not.... but I promise you that I'll do it... but I have seen "la pelota de letras" that counts? it is not a soap opera though.... =D "The new land of opportunities: Colombia!" ----- Mr Miguel_Clavo on PBH |
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Leeroy says on Jul 30, 2007, 14:59: Is the idea that she has bad hair, glasses and braces - but underneath it all she's really Danna Garcia? I think that formula may have been done before...
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gabolicious says on Jul 30, 2007, 15:01: yeah it may have been done before but I doubt with such success as "bety..." "The new land of opportunities: Colombia!" ----- Mr Miguel_Clavo on PBH |
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LA_MONA says on Jul 30, 2007, 15:01: Gabo...Hmmmm Ill think about forgiving you...I'll give you 2 weeks to get your hands on it...ok? Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin |
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Leeroy says on Jul 30, 2007, 15:02: Wasn't the original Argentinian? Or am I thinking "rebelde" or something like that...
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gabolicious says on Jul 30, 2007, 15:04: "no hay mujer fea sino mal arreglada" just like Sandra B in "miss Congeniality" she looks really hot!!! "The new land of opportunities: Colombia!" ----- Mr Miguel_Clavo on PBH |
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LA_MONA says on Jul 30, 2007, 15:04: Noooo como se te ocurre? The original was from Colombia..and it was a worldwide hit, people in Russia were watching it,.... Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin |
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LA_MONA says on Jul 30, 2007, 15:05: Gabo no but that's cheating, Sandra Bullock could wear a sack and look hot! Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin |
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gabolicious says on Jul 30, 2007, 15:07: Father Leeroy you are WRONG!!! the original is Colombian!!!! "The new land of opportunities: Colombia!" ----- Mr Miguel_Clavo on PBH |
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Leeroy says on Jul 30, 2007, 15:09: I think the ideal of "ugly girl becoming pretty" has a fairly universal appeal, as it appeals to the 95% of women who fear that they are not attractive enough (there are, I am sure, equivalents that relate to masculine insecurities - I always suspected that He-man's weapon growing several inches whenever he was supposed to defeat baddies had some kind of subtle message to it)
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Leeroy says on Jul 30, 2007, 15:10: OK guys chill! It's Colombian! Man, it's a good job Simon isn't here now - he'd be furious :)
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LA_MONA says on Jul 30, 2007, 15:18: jajajaja Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin |
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gabolicious says on Jul 30, 2007, 15:18: LOL Leeroy.. yeah! we have "the ugly duckling" story.... "The new land of opportunities: Colombia!" ----- Mr Miguel_Clavo on PBH |
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LA_MONA says on Jul 30, 2007, 15:29: Goodnight gentleman, you can discuss these topics without me to listen in....jajaja Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin |
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Peter (Moderator) says on Jul 30, 2007, 20:52: Thanks for that analysis! With all the crazyness here the last few weeks, that was a good reminder! Poor but snappy |
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Man Tequila says on Jul 30, 2007, 21:43: You're basing an analysis on one lousy page? I'm sure your right, but really you should look at ten pages or more to be sure ;) Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez) |
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Peter (Moderator) says on Jul 30, 2007, 22:59: Well, he *did* mention that in the pitfalls :) Poor but snappy |
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Man Tequila says on Jul 30, 2007, 23:05: True enough. He should probably get out more too. Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez) |
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