(02-23-2022, 02:22 PM)slcricfan1 Wrote: [ -> ] (02-23-2022, 01:47 PM)stillwill Wrote: [ -> ]You are one of the very few normal people in this chat. I was just saying, not blaming you lol. I have better hope for the SL younger generation than the old farts like us. Hopefully one day SL will assimilate into a mentally stable society like rest of the world.
Eh Im more aussie tbh. Most Sinhalese and tamil kids dont really hold any grudges against each others down here. Dk bout in actual SL though.
Tamil people don't hold any "grudge". I don't see any reason for Sinhalese people to have any grudge to be honest. Tamil people gets pissed whenever a Sinhalese person starts discussing about war and etc. The insensitiveness and the "what about us ? We went through bombings too" kind of replies.
I have 2-3 Sinhalese guys in my club, 2 in early 30s and one must be in late 40s or early 50s(he plays for the recreational team but practice with us at times) and they are actually from there and not white washed. One of the guy in early 30s that I'm close with, we do get into an arguments time to time but it goes mostly me saying something like "You are telling me what we saw and what we experienced is all wrong cause the perpetrators told you ? " on top of other things, he says some stuff too and vice versa. He is kind of emotional so he has his moments, then we kind of calm down and move on. The other two just don't talk about anything. The older guy has been in Canada for like 25 years so he knows whats up and the other 30 something is new to Canada and he moved to straight to from Matara to Scarborough where there are lots of Tamil people so he was probably a bit baffled.
(02-23-2022, 02:38 PM)JamisBanda Wrote: [ -> ] (02-23-2022, 02:22 PM)slcricfan1 Wrote: [ -> ]Eh Im more aussie tbh. Most Sinhalese and tamil kids dont really hold any grudges against each others down here. Dk bout in actual SL though.
pj and sw, can you two work together and see what's the issue here and get the percentage up with your skills.
I offered him peace few months ago and offered to move on then I said "SIKEE" and stabbed him in his back, not sure why he doesn't want to be my friend now
. So basically it is all his fault
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(02-23-2022, 03:40 PM)stillwill Wrote: [ -> ] (02-23-2022, 02:22 PM)slcricfan1 Wrote: [ -> ]Eh Im more aussie tbh. Most Sinhalese and tamil kids dont really hold any grudges against each others down here. Dk bout in actual SL though.
Tamil people don't hold any "grudge". I don't see any reason for Sinhalese people to have any grudge to be honest. Tamil people gets pissed whenever a Sinhalese person starts discussing about war and etc. The insensitiveness and the "what about us ? We went through bombings too" kind of replies.
I have 2-3 Sinhalese guys in my club, 2 in early 30s and one must be in late 40s or early 50s(he plays for the recreational team but practice with us at times) and they are actually from there and not white washed. One of the guy in early 30s that I'm close with, we do get into an arguments time to time but it goes mostly me saying something like "You are telling me what we saw and what we experienced is all wrong cause the perpetrators told you ? " on top of other things, he says some stuff too and vice versa. He is kind of emotional so he has his moments, then we kind of calm down and move on. The other two just don't talk about anything. The older guy has been in Canada for like 25 years so he knows whats up and the other 30 something is new to Canada and he moved to straight to from Matara to Scarborough where there are lots of Tamil people so he was probably a bit baffled.
The highlighted part isnt exactly your call to make now is it? This mindset from both sides is exactly why reconciliation is so far away.
You are impying that Sinhalese people didnt die from the war? True, civilian deaths were much less within the Sinhalese ocmmunity compared to the tamils, but you cannot assume whatever grudges the families of all the soldiers who died or civilians who died due to this unnecessary war hold is less justified compared to any grudge the Tamils may hold. Its high time we acknowledge the grudges and grivences of all sides and figure out how to get along. As they say, you need two to tango.
Before you repeat the story about your brother's bootleg cd store, let me remind you that im on the same side and want bridges built rather than burnt.
(02-23-2022, 05:59 PM)Charu26 Wrote: [ -> ] (02-23-2022, 03:40 PM)stillwill Wrote: [ -> ]Tamil people don't hold any "grudge". I don't see any reason for Sinhalese people to have any grudge to be honest. Tamil people gets pissed whenever a Sinhalese person starts discussing about war and etc. The insensitiveness and the "what about us ? We went through bombings too" kind of replies.
I have 2-3 Sinhalese guys in my club, 2 in early 30s and one must be in late 40s or early 50s(he plays for the recreational team but practice with us at times) and they are actually from there and not white washed. One of the guy in early 30s that I'm close with, we do get into an arguments time to time but it goes mostly me saying something like "You are telling me what we saw and what we experienced is all wrong cause the perpetrators told you ? " on top of other things, he says some stuff too and vice versa. He is kind of emotional so he has his moments, then we kind of calm down and move on. The other two just don't talk about anything. The older guy has been in Canada for like 25 years so he knows whats up and the other 30 something is new to Canada and he moved to straight to from Matara to Scarborough where there are lots of Tamil people so he was probably a bit baffled.
The highlighted part isnt exactly your call to make now is it? This mindset from both sides is exactly why reconciliation is so far away.
You are impying that Sinhalese people didnt die from the war? True, civilian deaths were much less within the Sinhalese ocmmunity compared to the tamils, but you cannot assume whatever grudges the families of all the soldiers who died or civilians who died due to this unnecessary war hold is less justified compared to any grudge the Tamils may hold. Its high time we acknowledge the grudges and grivences of all sides and figure out how to get along. As they say, you need two to tango.
Before you repeat the story about your brother's bootleg cd store, let me remind you that im on the same side and want bridges built rather than burnt.
This was exactly my thought seeing that sentence. At least I'm glad though SW is here and engaging, hopefully all of us get to learn something from each other, and get a glimpse of each other's perspectives.
I am all for understanding each other as long as we are true to each other, not come up with fairytale stories. I have never had a problem with any community having worked closely with Tamil and Muslim people during my working life in SL. Always had a problem with terrorism whether it was the JVP, LTTE or any other extremist elements because I strongly believe violence can't solve issues, it only creates more long lasting problems.
(02-23-2022, 03:40 PM)stillwill Wrote: [ -> ] (02-23-2022, 02:22 PM)slcricfan1 Wrote: [ -> ]Eh Im more aussie tbh. Most Sinhalese and tamil kids dont really hold any grudges against each others down here. Dk bout in actual SL though.
Tamil people don't hold any "grudge". I don't see any reason for Sinhalese people to have any grudge to be honest. Tamil people gets pissed whenever a Sinhalese person starts discussing about war and etc. The insensitiveness and the "what about us ? We went through bombings too" kind of replies.
I have 2-3 Sinhalese guys in my club, 2 in early 30s and one must be in late 40s or early 50s(he plays for the recreational team but practice with us at times) and they are actually from there and not white washed. One of the guy in early 30s that I'm close with, we do get into an arguments time to time but it goes mostly me saying something like "You are telling me what we saw and what we experienced is all wrong cause the perpetrators told you ? " on top of other things, he says some stuff too and vice versa. He is kind of emotional so he has his moments, then we kind of calm down and move on. The other two just don't talk about anything. The older guy has been in Canada for like 25 years so he knows whats up and the other 30 something is new to Canada and he moved to straight to from Matara to Scarborough where there are lots of Tamil people so he was probably a bit baffled.
Uh my tamil friend does jokingly show displeasure towards Sinhalese people. Im guessing his father genuinely does.
(02-23-2022, 01:55 PM)stillwill Wrote: [ -> ]What do you'll think about NFT and dropping of Crypto market ? Let's have some productive chat, not always instigate communal violence.
Let me know when this begins SW.
(02-23-2022, 05:59 PM)Charu26 Wrote: [ -> ] (02-23-2022, 03:40 PM)stillwill Wrote: [ -> ]Tamil people don't hold any "grudge". I don't see any reason for Sinhalese people to have any grudge to be honest. Tamil people gets pissed whenever a Sinhalese person starts discussing about war and etc. The insensitiveness and the "what about us ? We went through bombings too" kind of replies.
I have 2-3 Sinhalese guys in my club, 2 in early 30s and one must be in late 40s or early 50s(he plays for the recreational team but practice with us at times) and they are actually from there and not white washed. One of the guy in early 30s that I'm close with, we do get into an arguments time to time but it goes mostly me saying something like "You are telling me what we saw and what we experienced is all wrong cause the perpetrators told you ? " on top of other things, he says some stuff too and vice versa. He is kind of emotional so he has his moments, then we kind of calm down and move on. The other two just don't talk about anything. The older guy has been in Canada for like 25 years so he knows whats up and the other 30 something is new to Canada and he moved to straight to from Matara to Scarborough where there are lots of Tamil people so he was probably a bit baffled.
The highlighted part isnt exactly your call to make now is it? This mindset from both sides is exactly why reconciliation is so far away.
You are impying that Sinhalese people didnt die from the war? True, civilian deaths were much less within the Sinhalese ocmmunity compared to the tamils, but you cannot assume whatever grudges the families of all the soldiers who died or civilians who died due to this unnecessary war hold is less justified compared to any grudge the Tamils may hold. Its high time we acknowledge the grudges and grivences of all sides and figure out how to get along. As they say, you need two to tango.
Before you repeat the story about your brother's bootleg cd store, let me remind you that im on the same side and want bridges built rather than burnt.
The problem is not that that. The problem is when Sinhalese community keeps electing these nut jobs, war mongers collectively it becomes hard to build any bridges. It's simple as that.
(02-24-2022, 01:43 AM)slcricfan1 Wrote: [ -> ] (02-23-2022, 03:40 PM)stillwill Wrote: [ -> ]Tamil people don't hold any "grudge". I don't see any reason for Sinhalese people to have any grudge to be honest. Tamil people gets pissed whenever a Sinhalese person starts discussing about war and etc. The insensitiveness and the "what about us ? We went through bombings too" kind of replies.
I have 2-3 Sinhalese guys in my club, 2 in early 30s and one must be in late 40s or early 50s(he plays for the recreational team but practice with us at times) and they are actually from there and not white washed. One of the guy in early 30s that I'm close with, we do get into an arguments time to time but it goes mostly me saying something like "You are telling me what we saw and what we experienced is all wrong cause the perpetrators told you ? " on top of other things, he says some stuff too and vice versa. He is kind of emotional so he has his moments, then we kind of calm down and move on. The other two just don't talk about anything. The older guy has been in Canada for like 25 years so he knows whats up and the other 30 something is new to Canada and he moved to straight to from Matara to Scarborough where there are lots of Tamil people so he was probably a bit baffled.
Uh my tamil friend does jokingly show displeasure towards Sinhalese people. Im guessing his father genuinely does.
To be honest I do this passive aggressive stuff "jokingly" to one of my teammate when we are joking and it spirals into somewhat of an argument. He always brings in government, politicians and how SL is like the best country in Asia(to others) and I get triggered lol. I just can't stop it. Every Tamil person that lived through war kind of does to a point, it is hard not to. But most know that Sinhalese civilians know very little of what went on, Chandrika blocked all media access early as early 1990s so only news you get is from the military which is what gonna snitch on themselves ? Its not "hate", its more "just leave me alone, if you are going to praise, don't do it in front of me" kind of thing.
I have better hope for younger generation, like I said if this was say 20 years ago, this forum would have been something else.