My Penis is hungry Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Tough times for everyone with the bars, so I guess this makes sense https://www.stickmanbangkok.com/weekly-column/2021/01/stick-taking-a-break/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickman Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Despite what was written in that last column, I think the chances of making a return are slim. It was a nice run and nice to get another 2.5 years writing the column but my best guess is that I won't be back. And I am cool with that. Let's face the truth: It is daft that I guy living in New Zealand who hasn't lived in Bangkok since early 2015 was writing a column about expat nightlife. Of course, I gave it my best shot every week and did everything I could to remain relevant, but there is only so much you can do when you're 10,000 km away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 cupla years, here's hoping the situation changes, for a resurgence of your wit and knowledge 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Penis is hungry Posted February 5 Author Report Share Posted February 5 Stick you still managed to keep a decent following. I think that was testament to how you managed the posts rather than the fine details of what you posted People followed you in simple terms, not the posts. After all, most of them can't be there anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul101 Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 Must have gotten pretty boring covering bars and nightlife every week when not really interested in the subject. The photos were the quality side of the site. Like the terminator he'll be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickman Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 24 minutes ago, paul101 said: Must have gotten pretty boring covering bars and nightlife every week when not really interested in the subject. The photos were the quality side of the site. Like the terminator he'll be back. In recent years it really was a hobby that paid and filled in a few hours in the day. I was in a groove, had a decent network of people on the ground helping me out and it was easy to put out something reasonable each week. Stopping, even for a short time, loses momentum - and means a comeback becomes more difficult. If I was a betting man, I'd say I won't be back. I say that for a combination of reasons but ultimately, I think it comes back to the state of the industry and viability of the site. I won't do it for peanuts and that means the owners need to sell a decent chunk of advertising each month to pay me. Given tourists won't likely be back in decent numbers for some time to come, it's hard to see it happening. And I am totally cool with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soi biker Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 3 hours ago, Stickman said: In recent years it really was a hobby that paid and filled in a few hours in the day. I was in a groove, had a decent network of people on the ground helping me out and it was easy to put out something reasonable each week. Stopping, even for a short time, loses momentum - and means a comeback becomes more difficult. If I was a betting man, I'd say I won't be back. I say that for a combination of reasons but ultimately, I think it comes back to the state of the industry and viability of the site. I won't do it for peanuts and that means the owners need to sell a decent chunk of advertising each month to pay me. Given tourists won't likely be back in decent numbers for some time to come, it's hard to see it happening. And I am totally cool with that. Stick I want to do an application post for all you have done. You Sir are a legend in Thailand. I started following your website shortly after my first visit to Thailand in yr 2000 and was there.every week until I moved here in 2010. For years I read everyone of your contributors post. I would be there shortly after Dana posted every week. By the way do you know what happened to Dana? Stick thank you again for a great website! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soi biker Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 Stick I would like to also say that not only was you writing great and informative but there were very good writers that contributed to site. Your the reason I was an expert on Thailand went I first move here(I better LOL) thanx again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul101 Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 Stick was a great bloke always willing to give help and advice, the site had a good run anyway. I think anyone from NZ must be a bit loopy to want to give that country up for a permanent life in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pom Michael Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 Hey Stick - good to see you here again. A few weeks ago you write an article about the old Bangkok based bloggers - that was a time travel piece back in history for me. Time for someone to consolidate a few newer bloggers/vloggers or now Twitter/Tiktok stars - something for Stickboy or someone. I'm surprised I never figured out the connection between Stickman and Stickboy. Still have both http://www.nanaplaza.com and http://soicowboy.com domains for sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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