State your Country and give us some Fascinating Reads
By Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
South Africa
May 13, 2016 6:33am CST
Joanne and I were just having a little chat about why people dont state their country, and before I fill the response box with lines and lines of my rant, let me just Inform you of my thoughts, right from the horses mouth!!
When I peruse the new discussions, many are new writers looking to get followings from the readers. Honestly, if there is no country stated, I dont even read it.
I like to know where the writer is from, as soon as I see the country, my mind flashes to the WORLD MAP and I have an idea of where they're at, what their time zone is, who their neighbouring countries are, their national cuisine, and even what some of their Historical sites might be.
So if you are a follower that is evasive of your Origin, then I might not be the follower to follow you! So what is your country and REMEMBER to state it in your Profile - dont just send me a note!!
Friday it is, and I have had a wonderful morning meandering around our Mall, shopping for UV Sun protective, fingerless arm gloves to wear to bowls - I found them!
Happy Day everyone
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18 responses
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32748)
• Calgary, Alberta
13 May 16
My country is already stated somewhere near my avatar just like how I know you are from South Africa. We just had an election and the new President will get the throne anytime soon. My country is the only country in the world were avocado is used for desserts.
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@marlina (154130)
• Canada
13 May 16
Really @CaptAlbertWhisker, our president gets a throne?
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@Tampa_girl7 (50580)
• United States
13 May 16
I need to check. I know that I listed Mississippi., not sure if I listed my country. Some may not know where Mississippi is
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
13 May 16
i can read philadelphia, mississippi next to your name right on this page, but it's a surprise to me that there is a philadelphia in mississippi.
@Tampa_girl7 (50580)
• United States
13 May 16
@Inlemay I went and looked. I did select United States already, but only Philadelphia, Mississippi shows and I do not even live in Philadelphia 
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
13 May 16
i can see united kingdom right next to your name here on this page, @fleura
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@Fleura (30541)
• United Kingdom
13 May 16
@hereandthere Oh thanks! Glad you told me that because after writing the comment I completely forgot to check!
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@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
13 May 16
I guess that is something to consider but you didn't give any reason why countries should be listed? I list my place of origin but don't put in personal information like some members do. I'm not against the facebook style of social media but not sure I understand why someone might be against having privacy? I can see advantages and disadvantages with both. Help me understand?
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
13 May 16
I quote from my post the reason why I like to know the person's country:
"I like to know where the writer is from, as soon as I see the country, my mind flashes to the WORLD MAP and I have an idea of where they're at, what their time zone is, who their neighbouring countries are, their national cuisine, and even what some of their Historical sites might be."
Its all about insight into world of the writer
@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
13 May 16
I do like to know where everyone is from though it won't stop me sharing with someone if they don't disclose their location
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@41CombedaleRoad (5955)
• Greece
13 May 16
I am always disappointed when I check a follower out and find that they do not give their country and sometimes not much else.
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@LadyDuck (472136)
• Switzerland
13 May 16
I also do not appreciate not knowing the country of the users. I have stated Switzerland, because it's where I live now, but you know that I am Italian. The two countries are close on the world map, the south of Switzerland borders Italy.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 May 16
i pay no mind to what country folks're from, kinda like i don't pay mind to much'f anythin' here outside'f discussions that catch my eye. didn't'cha know that "mall" was a 4-letter word?? ;)
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 May 16
@Inlemay i dunno what a mall ought to look like, i avoid'em't all costs. 'twas a joke, "mall" bein' a four letter word...'long with jest the word "shop" :D
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
15 May 16
@crazyhorseladycx Oh ha ha - I let that fly over my head. I am not particularly fond of MALLS either, but I have to go there now and again for my grocery shopping. I prefer the streets of shops like in the small towns and all over Europe - its like going on an adventure
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
13 May 16
I'm not sure if it's my state or country that's listed here, but I'm proud to live in Connecticut, in New England, in the good old United States of America, land of the free where the streets are paved with gold!
Just checked. It is my wonderful country that is listed.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
14 May 16
I wouldnt mind the state, but dont want the town on mine. I would LOVE mylot to put up a pushpin map though, of where all mylotters are from
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
15 May 16
@Inlemay I know I have mentioned it before but in comments only I think
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@thelme55 (77162)
• Germany
13 May 16
I agree with you and I connect the country to a person for me to easily understand her / his point of view, etc... I also like to know where a writer or member here comes from. I am from Germany but I am a Filipino expat living here for more than 3 decades.
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