Chinese Fashion Fail

Every country has its own problems and characteristics that are worthy to praise. I believe that the news articles posted here are merely to entertain people with more bizzare and extraordinary news.

Why the news are always aimed at some particular countries is something of Artefact's personal reason (which I'll prob never know).

Just because these articles are aimed at the more negative sides of China doesn't mean that we should forget some of the brighter sides of China.

P.S I'm not saying this because I particularly support China, the same comment goes for all countries. World peace =)

Eh, it's Artefact's site. His house, his rules, end of discussion really.

You don't go into someone else's house and tell them how they should address certain matters, it makes you even more rude than you're accusing them of being.

Just skip the articles or stop coming to the site at all, those are the only legit options you've got.

Side note, I don't see why China should get a pass, when Japan doesn't get one either, note the tone used when he's talking about molesting teachers.

And he doesn't pull any punches when he's discussing weird stuff from the US either, like Equality Now or the case with that 14 year old facing a 17 year prison sentence for making kiddie porn (She'd made pictures of herself in the nude for her BF).

He's just calling them as he sees them. Stupid is as stupid does. :P

artefact: why? because unlike the chinese where they hide facts, using media to pursuade and alter their people's thoughts. i believe you're liberal enough to give an objective point of view about a certain matter to readers where you'll let the readers decide.

anon: i don't agree with you. of course there are many decisions and historic issues invloved but ULTIMATELY it is the people who create and run their governments. maybe i'm just racist against my own country. just my opinion, no offence.

Artefact, each of the points you just made are correct; however, the malicious intents of the government have nothing to do with the people (especially in a "third world dictatorship which tramples the liberties of its people")! I don't believe anyone has any objection to your negative tone when writing of the antics of the Chinese government. The only reason "arguments" such as these occur is because the negative tone mentioned above bleeds into articles about the citizens of China. These articles have nothing to do with the Chinese government, and many of us believe that a strong, negative undertone is wholly unnecessary. Don't get me wrong; your article are fascinating. It would just be a whole lot more enjoyable when negative tones are used appropriately.

Also, I had a comment responding to the above Anonymous' post, but it seems it is gone now...did you delete it? If so, may I inquire: why?

Very nice response, Artefact. Both defends your point and states the truth! That was truly a very good (albeit enjoyable) debate, and I'm glad to have gotten this sorted out smoothly. Before, I thought you were just a China-hater. Being half-Chinese myself, I don't particularly like my country, but I do feel obliged to defend it (however twisted it may be) when it is offended unjustly. However, I was wrong. I'm very pleased to see that you're not a blind hater, and that you can actually back up your points with logical arguments. Not to sound self-acclaiming or anything, but you have truly gained my respect.

Yes, I am aware that I sound like a fool. Just wanted to let you know that you made a little high school freshman's day.

Apologies for the double post, but I've failed (about three times now...my bad) to mention that my posts are discussing other articles about China, where a negative tone is used. This one is an ideal, neutral (if not positive) toned article.

I suppose you are right; this site truly is designed to appeal to the visitors. I just wish most of said visitors had enough brain to see the truth. They agree with you about everything, and sometimes even exaggerate your words, whether it be believing everyone in China treats animals (particularly, dogs) extremely poorly, or saying "hi" to a child in Japan results in arrest, etc. I don't know about you, but to me, most of the visitors to this site seem absolutely mindless--especially when responding to articles about bizarre events occurring in China. Since you Artefact) use a negative tone, they automatically assume you are right (not that I am saying you are wrong, as your views of China are merely opinions, and therefore cannot be right or wrong), and the trash talk ensues. I am not as angry about this as I am saddened, however. Many of them believe China is a, well, total shithole, when only certain regions and aspects of it really are. These people lack the motivation to find out about the truth, and nobody is ever going to tell them of what it is really like in China. This is what saddens me, as you've unintentionally "brainwashed" a large amount of people into hating China. While it is certainly okay to hate China, I don't think it is acceptable if their knowledge consists only of satirical and comedic articles by an author aiming more for pleasing his fans than voicing his opinion.

Well, that's my take of things. Sorry for all this ranting; I'm just kind of ticked that most of the people here can't tell what's real from what's made for their entertainment.

^This Anon is right, but I was just curious as to why he would treat these articles with a negative tone (well, more so than others).

>anon: i don’t agree with you. of course there are many decisions and historic issues invloved but ULTIMATELY it is the people who create and run their governments. maybe i’m just racist against my own country. just my opinion, no offence.

You're right, but the people his articles are directed at aren't the people running the government now, are they? I'm not saying they're good people, but shouldn't they be viewed simply as people living in China, as opposed to the Chinese government?

To be honest, I am just wondering why Artefact views the general Chinese public that way; I, for the most part, agree with him about his views of the government.

true that most of the articles are on the negative side for both japan, china or whatever country it might be. but most of us can see your biased opinion reflecting 'certain views' thru the tone and words used and just basically how you expressed your article.

1st of all, i was born in HK and to be honest, i dislike china. in fact, i dislike HK too, but thats beside the point.

consider that its not just 1, 2 or 3 of us making a point and commenting about your 'views' on certain countries, so i guess there must be something 'different' about your style of writing where people can pick out your 'point of views' towards or against a country. and to have this discussion, i definitely don't think we're only talking about this particular article.

but as i said, lowering china or bias towards/against any other country dosen't really concern me at all, but keeping a neutral point of view in your style of writing would be more enjoyable to read in my opinion.