If you are not a Filipino...I warn you not to join in this discussion

Filipino or not Filipino, I'd be siding with the person who I think is reasonably right, whose point of view or stand is rightfully justified and fair to all who are concerned with a particular issue. I'm Filipino and I know that aside from the many other unique qualities that we tend to exhibit in social situations like bayanihan and/or pakikisama, we too at times tend to overlook our own principles for the sake of 'regionalistic inclinations'. We see people as real friends and somehow always right in their opinions when we know they're of our own blood and country, no matter how bad or wrong they can be, but we really don't put much trust on 'other people' no matter how good they are. It may be some sort of intuition or gut feeling that we could trust our kin when we are in a place or a country other than our own but to tell the truth, every person is unique and anyone, no matter how close they may be to us can still find it in their heart to do wrong in their name and bring us down with them too. In berryapplebery's case, I think what you did is undeniably right. You helped her stand up again and defended her from people who are trying to put her down. I've read her story, and I believe that she and us Filipinos didn't deserve every bit of that one derogatory remark. You did very well in your words and for that I am very proud to know that there are people like you in this country that know how to stand against those kind of adversities. We are all entitled to our own opinions, but it is our sole responsibility to discern the right from wrong. Thanks for being there, kababayan... ?

well, we filipinos are very well known for our "bayanihan" attitude. we always tend to help each other, specially our friends, on the gravest matter. we always watch each others backs and not let anyone get on easy. i guess its just part of the filipino pride that takes over. but on the other hand, looking in that thread, you don't have to be filipino to protect another filipino. anyone who understands whats going on and what happened would instinctively go on your side. besides, we're a family here in myLot. no matter what race, what religion, what language, if someone takes you down, you can always expect your family and friends to bring you up, and stay by your side to protect you. c",)

the idiot is living still in a midieval era. he is either a grumpy old man or a loud mouht b#$*ch! the stupid idiot is wallowing in his/her superiority complex, a disease of some bigoted race! he/she does not know his/her history, geography, much more current events... ignore that stupid idiot my friend or better still report it to the mylot administrator for racial slur and insulting discrimintion...

I think filipino should really help each other and depend each other when one needs it the most. I really knew what is your sentiment my friend I read and respond to that discussion you just link. Which really made my blood boils to those members who are adding insult to the injury. They are members who make some real laughs with a member who have clean intention of sharing ideas and view's. They don't have any right to think of it as money making or soliciting attention and affection as well.

yes I agree with you I have know many pinoy in that case like wha you said.

YEs i believe that's true...but disappointing a sit may seem, sometimes, the "crab mentality" thing is still happening, like sometimes here in abroad, people would not let you in the good jobs, the Filipinos with good jobs are not willing to refer you to have the same success they have, sometimes there's that "yabang factor" too..but overall Filipinos are good people and we still tend to help each other...