Webthreads on ST, 9 Jul 2006

• ^tamago^

  9 Jul 06, 09:51

  Webthreads
  A weekly roundup of the most interesting Web discussions by Singaporeans
  
  That taxi fare hike
  
  LIEBESTRAUM wonders whether the recent taxi fare hike would mean better service for commuters in the form of shorter waiting times or more friendly drivers.
  
  Sharing a recent bad encounter, Liebestraum writes: "I came first in the taxi queue and the taxi driver chose not to stop for me. That is really poor service. That's where the price hike is unjustified. "
  
  But Char Azn feels that cab fares should not be tied to service standards: "Yes, some of them definitely need to improve but what else would you really expect from them? Ask them to piggyback you up to your apartment?"
  
  http://talkback.stomp.com.sg/forums/showthread.php?t=666&page=14
  
  Movie hall of shame
  
  THE historic Capitol Theatre was once Singapore's grand dame of cinemas. The colonial-style building in the City Hall area closed its doors in 1998. Singaporeans are outraged that the 76-year-old building they deem a national heritage is falling into neglect.
  
  Readymade writes: "I was particularly impressed by the large representation of the zodiac on the auditorium ceiling, less so by the stylised wall-mounted sculptures of horses and riders on either side of the screen -- all relics from an era when going to movies was an experience."
  
  Strangeknight agrees: "Something should be done before we lose yet another part of our history."
  
  http://tomorrow.sg/archives/2006/07/02/farewell_to_my_capitol.html
• BrUtUs

  9 Jul 06, 10:03

  the cabby n the com will nt acknowledge tis as they might jz blame the fuel hike for the increase for the fare...
• MrDeeJay

  9 Jul 06, 11:40

  why not from sgf one
• ditzy

  9 Jul 06, 12:27

  Originally posted by MrDeeJay:

  why not from sgf one

  Coz sgf sux!!!
• Ito_^

  9 Jul 06, 12:29

  seem like planned threads.
• Rejected

  9 Jul 06, 12:41

  heh heh heh
• alexkusu

  9 Jul 06, 12:46

  LIEBESTRAUM seem like a nice nick
• ndmmxiaomayi

  9 Jul 06, 12:52

  Originally posted by MrDeeJay:

  why not from sgf one

  You know something called free advertising?
  
  And of course propaganda.
• FireIce

  9 Jul 06, 13:20

  why no feature pooman???
• Ito_^

  9 Jul 06, 13:20

  Originally posted by FireIce:

  why no feature pooman???

  looks bad for singapore.
• BrUtUs

  9 Jul 06, 13:50

  Originally posted by FireIce:

  why no feature pooman???

  
• Simon Dean

  9 Jul 06, 14:43

  ever notice straits times keeps taking a thread outta STOMP everyday??
• MrFugue

  9 Jul 06, 15:03

  Originally posted by Simon Dean:

  ever notice straits times keeps taking a thread outta STOMP everyday??

  too many "oh maria" bollywood threads scares away the reporter
  must get munnabhai to go stomp.com.sg
  
  i wonder how those reporters will react...
• ^tamago^

  9 Jul 06, 15:37

  Originally posted by MrFugue:

  too many "oh maria" bollywood threads scares away the reporter
  must get munnabhai to go stomp.com.sg
  
  i wonder how those reporters will react...

  same way. use the 'ban' button.
  
  
• RockeY

  9 Jul 06, 16:00

  Originally posted by ^tamago^:

  same way. use the 'ban' button.
  
  

  bollywood never dies..
• Chelzea

  9 Jul 06, 16:11

  sgf future is bleak
• fugue in C minor

  10 Jul 06, 10:24

  Originally posted by Chelzea:

  sgf future is bleak

  is there a future in the 1st place?