Hello I am new here

[Joseph]

Greetings from Turkey(don't run away, though). I've just finished my third year in university(junior in US iirc), my major is international relations and will apply for a master programme in Sweden next year. After a quick chat with the course instructor, he gave away some clues which I interpreted as "prepare to write a thesis about the genocide". I'm cool with that, I'm not a denier, though I can't really claim that I'm an expert(not a newbie either - I specialized in different subjects).

After some basic research, I gathered some sources(both in TR & EN), though the pages seemed endless. So I thought I should stop acting oldschool and give web a shot. This board looks like it has a good deal of information.

I think that clarifies my purpose, no need to go overboard in an introduction thread. Besides English, I can speak German and little bit of Russian(took courses a year ago - now starting to forget!). I'm a fan of team sports, though I appreciate great individual talents. I don't want to give personal details because I generally have company when I post on political forums(few ultranationalist nutjobs). This is not my usual screen name either.

Haven't really digested the site but it's little bit different than I had imagined. Not necessarily in bad way though, I thought more of a war-zone like place rather than a simple, clean forum. Credit goes to staff I guess.

I'll try to contribute when I have the chance, if I come across related threads, I'll drop my $0.02. Other than that, I'll look for specific threads that can help me to understand the dynamics of the era, once I start, I should be fluent to point out cause-effect connections.

Welcome to the forum.

[1.5 million]

Very much looking forward to your input dready. I would also like to warn you right now - prepare to be educated - if you merit...

[Jade]

Greetings from Turkey(don't run away, though). I've just finished my third year in university(junior in US iirc), my major is international relations and will apply for a master programme in Sweden next year. After a quick chat with the course instructor, he gave away some clues which I interpreted as "prepare to write a thesis about the genocide". I'm cool with that, I'm not a denier, though I can't really claim that I'm an expert(not a newbie either - I specialized in different subjects).

After some basic research, I gathered some sources(both in TR & EN), though the pages seemed endless. So I thought I should stop acting oldschool and give web a shot. This board looks like it has a good deal of information.

I think that clarifies my purpose, no need to go overboard in an introduction thread. Besides English, I can speak German and little bit of Russian(took courses a year ago - now starting to forget!). I'm a fan of team sports, though I appreciate great individual talents. I don't want to give personal details because I generally have company when I post on political forums(few ultranationalist nutjobs). This is not my usual screen name either.

Haven't really digested the site but it's little bit different than I had imagined. Not necessarily in bad way though, I thought more of a war-zone like place rather than a simple, clean forum. Credit goes to staff I guess.

I'll try to contribute when I have the chance, if I come across related threads, I'll drop my $0.02. Other than that, I'll look for specific threads that can help me to understand the dynamics of the era, once I start, I should be fluent to point out cause-effect connections.

Great! Someone of my standing - Welcome to the forum Dready -

[Joseph]

Hi

Just found this website. I am looking forward to sharing tips and information with you all.

Welcome. Please tell us about yourself.

[Fred]

Hi, name is Fred from NYC. Born and raised in the US, first generation. Have a Master's in Public Administration, working on a PhD on Public Policy. Have a genuine interest in seeing how technology can change least developed and developing nations, maybe even Armenia (where I have never been).

[Falc]

Though it's not popular to speak of it, I have sometimes wondered if my grandfather might have been part Turk. In my memory, he was very tall and thin... passed for Turkish in 1915. Our family name is also a mystery, since I've not been able to find a meaning for its sound in Armenian. I'm told that it might mean "new rose" in Turkish.

Whether there was a Turk in the woodshed, per se, or not, this does not change the fact to me in the least bit; I remain Armenian. If there was Turk blood in there, it didn't save my great-grandparents.

Anyway, welcome, Yavrum, though you were here before me.

[1.5 million]

Welcome Falc. I am sure that there are plenty of Armenians who have Turkish blood - particularly among those of who lived in Western Anatolia and were more integrated into the Ottoman Empire (and Byzantine before that). What is this Turkish blood is perhaps a good question - as only a small part of it is really from the Steppe. It is more Greek and Slavic then fully Turkic i would think. Anyway - what does it really matter. We are who we are - who we choose to be - based on our upbringing and what we make of it. So you are welcome.

[aTilla]

Hi everyone. My name is Atilla & I am from Turkey. I am a grad student and found this forum interesting.

[1.5 million]

Hi everyone. My name is Atilla & I am from Turkey. I am a grad student and found this forum interesting.

Welcome Atilla. A grad student you say - in what and at which University? Also please tell us why you find this forum "interesting".

[aTilla]

Welcome Atilla. A grad student you say - in what and at which University? Also please tell us why you find this forum "interesting".

Studying international relations and political science in an university in Turkey and for the forum it is great for me to understand the diasporas perspective of Turks(for instance a thread with a title "Can Turkey Be Taught Tolerance?" is a gem to understand diaspora perspective of Turks). Thank you for the welcome.