I’m not racist…
… I hate you all.
I was thinking over the weekend about how bias my Blog must seem to some people. I’m pretty sure a lot of you think I’m in denial, or even blinded to the many injustices that take place in this country.
That’s not it at all. I know all the dirty stuff; I’d love to see some changes made in certain areas. I’m well aware of the discrepancies that take place on day to day bases here; the racism, the sexism; and the absurd use of ‘wasta.’
The point of my Blog isn’t the trash the rest of the world or make living in the UAE seem like a life of luxury for just about anyone who has been graced enough to get here. The point is to balance all the other negative bullshit people are blogging about when it comes to this beautiful place.
People complain too much. They center on the bad points and tend to forget the good. It’s simply not alright for me; because a clear picture of what living here is really all about is never seen in most blogs. Mine probably isn’t all that clear either. Maybe I do make living in the emirates look like peaches and cream; and it’s my right to do this.
The way I see it, if one person comes across your blog, and then follows on to mine; maybe the picture they’ll form is more realistic than either yours or mine on an individual bases.
I had one hell of a weekend. And I sure have a lot to say. But for now; I need to calm the fuck down over the racist son of a bitch who assaulted on the street this morning.
I was thinking over the weekend about how bias my Blog must seem to some people. I’m pretty sure a lot of you think I’m in denial, or even blinded to the many injustices that take place in this country.
That’s not it at all. I know all the dirty stuff; I’d love to see some changes made in certain areas. I’m well aware of the discrepancies that take place on day to day bases here; the racism, the sexism; and the absurd use of ‘wasta.’
The point of my Blog isn’t the trash the rest of the world or make living in the UAE seem like a life of luxury for just about anyone who has been graced enough to get here. The point is to balance all the other negative bullshit people are blogging about when it comes to this beautiful place.
People complain too much. They center on the bad points and tend to forget the good. It’s simply not alright for me; because a clear picture of what living here is really all about is never seen in most blogs. Mine probably isn’t all that clear either. Maybe I do make living in the emirates look like peaches and cream; and it’s my right to do this.
The way I see it, if one person comes across your blog, and then follows on to mine; maybe the picture they’ll form is more realistic than either yours or mine on an individual bases.
I had one hell of a weekend. And I sure have a lot to say. But for now; I need to calm the fuck down over the racist son of a bitch who assaulted on the street this morning.
posted by Tainted Female at
2:44 PM
15 Comments:
LOL :P
well u're right. there's just too much negativity. and of course u'll find people commenting and saying how u have slave labour and that means the country only deserves to be bitched about.
people think blogging is ranting. not always. just because u live a comfortable life, doesnt mean you shouldnt blog. there's so much more out there, if only people saw beyond it.
this is ur blog. ur space. u have the right to write whatever u want to and choose whatever perspective u like. u have a strong voice, keep that alive :)
Hating is the same as loving.
Its how you differentiate between hating and loving that makes a difference.
I think people would love to be a bit more balanced in their blogging, but self censorship is self censorshit.
Smokey,
That's just it. I've been through more hell than you'd believe in this country, and the truth is I'm about ready to pick up and leave. But that's my problem.
UAE is a beautiful place, and as much as we want to fix the bumps people don't realize that bashing it only makes them seem unappreciative. Tell me, as a foreigner reading some blog like SD (since it is the most famous one on UAE), would you consider visiting the Emirates? Would you want to be here? I know some people already saying, "No fucking way I'm visiting you there! I'll end up with my hand chopped off!"
It's just not alright. If you want to get something done, there's a right way and a wrong way.
Sharla (as mentioned in an earlier blog), with her safe-house, is doing things the right way. She focusing her attention on where it IS going to make a difference. Just bitching isn't going to do much more than make those who love this country angry at you; and those who don't emphasize their hate along side; and those who have no idea what its all about, never actually want to learn for themselves. You see? In the end, it’s just discrediting a country we all have gained at least something from.
I hear ya, and I agree with you. The problems you're talking about are yours and I appreciate that much and have no problem with people complaining about such things.
But, the reality is there is NO positve only forum about the UAE... It's either fairly equal or purely negative... Don't you agree?
More power to you Tainted. I agree with MD, you really have a strong voice. And you even tamed Balushi slightly. LoOoOoL Ok, maybe it's a bit weird that you ended up as his cyber wife... ;P It sounds like fairy tales..!
Just watch the temper, always. Smile!
but in all honesty, who wants to read a positive only publication/blog?
"But a lot of us complain because we really do like it here. And we see the potential that this place has. And there's always the hope that at some point, one complaint might make it to the right person's ear and actually affect something."
I couldn't agree with you more, you took the words out of my mouth. CLAP CLAP CLAP!!
All we see is news that isn't supposed to be news. The real news exists on blogs. And as you point out tainted, why is it there are no positive blogs? Because positivity comes at a price, a price that is a bit too prohibitive.
Some people talk of slave labour being the main reason for the counry being repeatedly tarnished on blogs. It's no wonder that they don't know the restrictions a visa holder has, unless he owns the company. The restrictions are endless and even confusing to say the least. You are tied to your employer by a leash, and your passport is 'confiscated', should you choose to run away.
It boils down to perspective - how you see the world lies squarely on the status of your bank account and the stability of your job. If you can see beyond what your eyes see, you truly know what you're talking about. Otherwise you're being just like the characters on 'The Truman Show'.
But tainted, why are you getting worked up over someone having a blog thats all about dissing dubai?
As far as I see it, it's light hearted banter. Yes, someones feelings got trampled. But no less than thousands of hopes being crushed everyday. Take it easy!
Like I read somehwere on the internet, for those who're born with rose tints in their eyes:
To know a man, walk a mile in his shoes...
If you still don't get it, atleast you have his shoes.
Smokey & Sam...
Thus the reason for all my other colorful entries; no? It's positive with a nasty little twist...
;)
Balushi... What do I look like in that imagination of yours?
'But tainted, why are you getting worked up over someone having a blog thats all about dissing dubai?'
But Archer, why are you trying so hard to use a patronizing tone with me when I believe I've made real clear my reasoning?
I do not think this blog is racist or sexist, however you have a tendency to be rather blunt and confrontational.. but there's nothing wrong with that.. better to let it out rather than keep it in and suffer...
delegate the negativity
B.... clean it up a little, come back and share... need to know if I've lost enough weight to quit dieting, or not...
And Buj, thanks for your thoughts! Good to see you back!
TF vs Balushi - ALWAYS an interesting duel/read :)
P.S IF Balushi(or any other guy) was really witnessing a tit-pulling (lol) duel between SD(yuck, can already imagine perhaps a few anti-dubai rants sketched on those things TOO!) and TF, I doubt if he would notice you lost weight anywhere. Else.
:p
I think everyone here complaining about the content of another blog is complaining about themselves, if you're too fucking useless to read something else, or better yet, write something else, then you shouldn't even bother commenting.
I read about 91 UAE related blogs on my RSS reader, they get updated every 10 minutes of the day automatically, I read every single posting that I can, even the ones I completely hate, the most irrational ones, and ones that I find plain boring; disagreeing is one thing, complaining about content is another.
I seriously do pity anyone who reads a single blog/newspaper/whatever, get some new sources; if you're planning on reading a single source for the rest of your life don't bother reading anything at all, shut out your mind and stare at a wall all day long.
No blog should have to be one way or another, they should be about what the author wants it to be about and nothing else; if there is a monopoly it is for a reason.
tainted.. you make it seem like i was on holiday! i am not.. instead i am in need for one... agggh..
thnx anyway..
i got the net for the weekend :)
lol @ Anon...
And sam... well said.
Buj... Mabrook?!
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