YW's impact on you.

[amietron]

I think if more than half of the people who vote in this poll vote "yes," this site has served its purpose.

[Rogmok]

somethings are more impactful than others ...

[Saiko]

Nope. XD

[purezero]

I think it has. I mean, I'm a part of a group (and was a part of another group) that kind of touches bases about Asian issues. We haven't really been talking much about it lately, but since this summer, when I started with the program, and finding articles about YW and the whole petition against "Kung Fool," my eyes are opened a little wider and I'm more aware of things that go on in our community and our society as a whole. Other than that, YW has just been a cool place to be heard and look for advice.

[kangal]

I think YW has helped solidify my beliefs as it was good to know there were other asians around that thought in a similar fashion to myself. I did not expect this to happen as I had assumed most of the people on YW would have held views opposite to my more conservative stances, but it was reassuring to see others defend and share my beliefs.

[Napoleon Chynamite]

YW has led me to realize that there are tons of Asians out there that disagree with me :lol:

[Hiroshi2]

Well, I have to admit that I was guilty of believing the stereotype that asians for the most part were apathetic towards racial issues, etc. but this site has certainly proved me wrong.

[Elizabeth A.]

When I first stumbled upon this site via a link to the Kung Fool petition, I was comparatively ignorant of Asian-American social justice issues. Needless to say, that has changed. I think that is the major impact this site has had on me.

[kangal]

I have to also say that this board is probably the best in terms of presentation, maintenance, and moderating. I've looked at other boards and I was appalled by the threads which bordered on flat out hate speech against non-Asians. I have taken to respect what is posted on this board because the posters are all articulate and rational. On any other board, I would often wonder if the other kids were just 12 year olds with a modem.

[VV o n g B a]

Originally posted by kangal@Feb 24 2003, 07:53 PM
I think YW has helped solidify my beliefs as it was good to know there were other asians around that thought in a similar fashion to myself. I did not expect this to happen as I had assumed most of the people on YW would have held views opposite to my more conservative stances, but it was reassuring to see others defend and share my beliefs.

wtf? this place has solidified your views that asians need no unity in political matters? damn... maybe i shouldn't have told u about the site. :P

[Hanuman]

It's nice to see other people growing up in the states, with an asian background and to know that other people go through and see the same things I do. This site has opened my eyes to a lot of new things and also helped me form opinions on topics I wouldn't normally have.

[kangal]

Originally posted by VV o n g B a@Feb 25 2003, 12:35 AM
wtf? this place has solidified your views that asians need no unity in political matters? damn... maybe i shouldn't have told u about the site. :P

is that another "get out if you don't agree" message that i should be getting? i'm hoping it was sarcasm

[VV o n g B a]

Originally posted by kangal@Feb 25 2003, 12:46 AM
is that another "get out if you don't agree" message that i should be getting? i'm hoping it was sarcasm

ya. sarcasm. your views are your own choice and they are made w/ consideration. i'm surprised that your views have solidified tho... no joke.

[achtungbaby]

Originally posted by amietron@Feb 24 2003, 11:43 AM
I think if more than half of the people who vote in this poll vote "yes," this site has served its purpose.

thanks for posting this grasshopper :)

amazing...the positive things that can happen when you get good people in one room (or forums).

[contra_diction]

yes.
most things i don't even think about until its brought up here, and other things, especially political, i find i'm very influenced by some of your opinions.
what i like most about here though is how much i'm learning.
i only wish the portfolio would get more attention. :P