Shenanigans!

Post by **Georgy Porgy** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:30 am

Do you think it is time to again up the image of HHAD?
The name implies one thing, some threads are getting OTT, and this is how we are described in the Lonely Planet, under ''internet resources for Hua Hin'' - HHAD, A Good Resource For Night-Time Shenanigans.

Post by **matthew80** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:39 am

I'm not sure if this is a "Good Place For Night-time Shenanigans" Have you acquired enough posts to visit the "Night Crawlers" section yet? Not a lot of shenanigans going on in there...

Post by **johnnyk** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:48 am

The name HHAD does conjure up images of a website dedicated to evening shenanigans. No doubt it has attracted poon hounds and will continue to do so.
I suspect they are invariably disappointed

to discover that for many of us the evening revels often consist of a beer or two, some tasty ba mee muu off a cart and an hour of snooker in the back soi on the way home.
Never mind, they can always hop the minivan back to Sodom-on-the-Gulf

Post by **Georgy Porgy** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:45 am

Sorry not in right section

Mods please move to General or something!

That's just it - I am not looking for shenanigans, I am already a member of Night Crawlers, thank you evry much (not much shenanigans in there either, I might add!).

It is just that Lonely Planet is giving the impression that HHAD is ONLY about night-time shenanigans. Subtle difference.
Hence, normal people (?), may be put off the site before they even enter.
Their loss and very sad.

What to do?

Post by **lomuamart** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:54 am

GP,
Moved to Suggestions.

Post by **Lev** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:44 am

Lonely Planet have simply looked at our domain name and labelled us a nightlife website - we are actually quite grateful they have listed us as the only Hua Hin information website or "source of information" - so thanks LP. We'll certainly gain more readers than lose by it.

What would you want by "upping the image"? Remove all the nitty gritty debates, opinion, experiences and real information and only run promotional material for 5 star hotels? There are plenty of other publications that do this already and they have virtually no readers in comparison.

Post by **matthew80** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 11:50 am

Hi Georgy Porgy! Love the term you use "Normal people" in your last post. Care to define the phrase - as I would like to know if I qualify? (PS: I'm a secret admirer of all things "shenanigan related, so you've got me nervous)

Post by **johnnyk** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 1:23 pm

Georgy Porgy wrote:Sorry not in right section Mods please move to General or something!

That's just it - I am not looking for shenanigans, I am already a member of Night Crawlers, thank you evry much (not much shenanigans in there either, I might add!).

It is just that Lonely Planet is giving the impression that HHAD is ONLY about night-time shenanigans. Subtle difference.
Hence, normal people (?), may be put off the site before they even enter.
Their loss and very sad.

What to do?

Yes, but think of all the backpackers who pass HH by!
I've been to Pattaya more than once and can't recall seeing more than a dozen bps in a very active city.

Post by **sandman67** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 4:31 pm

this one made me smile....

I remember when my mate and i chose to first come to HH.

We were up in Chang Mai and Carl suggested we moved on for a "bit of beach". He is a hater, like me, of the "full moon" crowds, and had gone through the LP book looking for a cool beach resort.....against most he had penciled "Hippies" or "Mooners"...

... against HH he had penciled YES!

We ended up having an idyllic 2 weeks in Ko Takiab.....and that why Im here now.....

Post by **Georgy Porgy** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:27 am

Normal?
''Normal'' is the folk who are here right now!

Post by **Cowtown Comedy** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:22 am

I think HHAD has evolved into a very professional online information centre for HH and surrounding areas. They are well supported by reputible businesses and organizations from HH. The forums are both entertaining and very informative. However, I think its time to consider a name change that signifies the depth of information you provide to the user. I suggested HHAD to a friend considering a vacation to HH. Her immediate response was "isnt that about hookers and discos"..

Post by **buksida** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:34 am

Cowtown Comedy wrote:I suggested HHAD to a friend considering a vacation to HH. Her immediate response was "isnt that about hookers and discos"..

That seems to be the usual female reaction until they look at the forums. Bit like labeling a book by its cover I suppose.

Post by **STEVE G** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:15 pm

"isnt that about hookers and discos"..

I think most of us on here have settled down to the point where we can give advice on just about anything apart from hookers and discos!

Post by **Cowtown Comedy** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:16 pm

steve, I couldn't agree with you more, I'm mearly refering to some people's initial reaction to the name.

VincentD · Post by **VincentD** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:30 pm

What the website used to be like:
http://www.huahinafterdark.com/forum/a- ... t7640.html

Sigh. How I miss the old cover girl...
http://web.archive.org/web/200405241853 ... rdark.com/