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[bigOz]

I wish to say hello, as a newcomer, to everyone participating in this forum. I am temporarily stationed in UIK and have been active in few UK forums. It was a pleasant surprise to discover a forum where Cypriots participate in civilised discussions.

Look forward to exchanging views with all my countrymen/women...

[halil]

well come ..... OZİ

[jambo]

"It was a pleasant surprise to discover a forum where Cypriots participate in civilised discussions. "

are you in the right place ??

[Sotos]

Hello Oz! So where are you from? You said you are temporarily in the UK.

[lev]

welcome bigOz

It was a pleasant surprise to discover a forum where Cypriots participate in civilised discussions

to me that phrase sounds ambiguously like you don't expect that Cypriots can be civilised ... or can use inet.

[bigOz]

Hello Oz! So where are you from? You said you are temporarily in the UK.

I have home and family in Kyrenia where I shall return to live in the near future. My mum's side is from Paphos and father's side from Alektora. I was born in Nissou. I lived through 1963 and 1974 wars, but spent my college and Uni life in UK - naturally taking a special interest in the history of Cyprus troubles / division and the affects of international/local politics on their development. I hope to be more informative rather than argumentative in the fight for a united Cyprus.

to me that phrase sounds ambiguously like you don't expect that Cypriots can be civilised ... or can use inet.

My apologies for any wrong impression. But I have witnessed some really heated arguments that can often become too offensive, when Cypriots with different ethnic backgrounds start discussing politics in the media (albeit indirectly).

"It was a pleasant surprise to discover a forum where Cypriots participate in civilised discussions. "

are you in the right place ??

Definitely! You would understand what I am talking about if you witnessed the level of insults and offensive language used in some UK forums when it involves ethnic minorities living within the country. The arguments in this forum are like two toddlers trying to address each other angrily (and I mean that in a good way!)

[Kikapu]

[ are like two toddlers trying to address each other

Welcome bigOz,

I see you are familiar with "Zan" & "Viewpoint".

[lev]

to me that phrase sounds ambiguously like you don't expect that Cypriots can be civilised ... or can use inet.

My apologies for any wrong impression. ...

C'mon. Don't take my words seriously ... as a matter of fact, they cannot both

[LENA]

[ are like two toddlers trying to address each other

Welcome bigOz,

I see you are familiar with "Zan" & "Viewpoint".

Nice one Kikapu!!!



Welcome BigOZ....any relationship with Australia???

[bigOz]

[ are like two toddlers trying to address each other

Welcome bigOz,

I see you are familiar with "Zan" & "Viewpoint".

Nice one Kikapu!!!



Welcome BigOZ....any relationship with Australia???

Nope! Pure Cyprus breed I am afraid... They are "Ozzies", I am OZ.
Cheers anyway, You've all made me feel very welcome and at home