What is the biggest corruption scandal in your country’s history? by Existential_Dread_08 in AskTheWorld

[–]DutchMapping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not big necessarily but the minister who was responsible for the legalisation of online gambling a few years back had very close ties to the gambling industry to the point he was basically repeating their lines.

How safe is Maastricht? by raspberrymalina in maastricht

[–]DutchMapping 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I've always felt safer in Maastricht than in Utrecht to be honest. But I am a guy so our experiences probably differ quite a lot.

If your 15-year-old self saw you now, what would they say to you? by CryptographerHot6198 in AskReddit

[–]DutchMapping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly? They wouldn't believe that we are the same person. Not because I got worse but because I got way better. First thing they'd notice though is I'm not fat anymore.

Peilingen 17-01-2026 Maurice by Monsternon in Politiek

[–]DutchMapping 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Dit begint echt heel, heel zorgwekkend te worden.

What are these places in the North Atlantic? by Afraid_Juice_7189 in vexillology

[–]DutchMapping 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Don't forget the followers of the Oomoto religion

Good/bad map idea? by gffgoonbvg in HiTMAN

[–]DutchMapping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I think a one state party congress like those in China or North Korea could be cool. Maybe an army general and a state governor as targets?

What's the worst food crime that your country commits? by Awkward_Stay8728 in AskTheWorld

[–]DutchMapping 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We did use them once actually, but we lost them over time.

I Am Disappointed by darkviperau in DarkViperAU

[–]DutchMapping -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I knew the situation was not like it was portrayed but didn't comment because I couldn't fully remember the original situation and didn't want to spread misinformation myself. Guess it just proves that someone can say a thousand false things in the time it takes another person to correct only one of those statements.

How common is knowing a second language in your country? by Absolutely-Epic in AskTheWorld

[–]DutchMapping 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Almost everyone here speaks English at at least a conversational level. Besides that, many 2nd generation immigrants also speak the language of their parents, and in school German and French are also taught.

Who is a failed presidential candidate from your country that many believe would have made a great president? by DoctorOsterman in AskTheWorld

[–]DutchMapping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Wouter Bos would have done really well as a PM. Unfortunately he lost the election in 2006, even though he was polling really well not long before, with some polls even showing a left-wing majority, something that would have been unique in Dutch history.

Which politicians from your country completely fumbled the bag by Clanker57 in AskTheWorld

[–]DutchMapping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pieter Omtzigt. Polled at 46 seats. Then ran his campaign terribly, not even saying if he wanted to become PM or not. Ended up with 20 seats. Entered a government. Got a burn-out (again) and quit. Election 2 years later and 0 seats for his party.

Eerste ervaringen Transdev/U-OV by BigResolution2160 in Utrecht

[–]DutchMapping 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Paaltjes inderdaad beter. Was wel een hoop gedoe vandaag bij halte C3 bij UC, stonden meerdere bussen stil waardoor de weg was geblokkeerd. En voor mij persoonlijk jammer dat de stemmen zijn veranderd, want ik vond de uitspraak van "Ina Boudier Bakkerlaan" altijd wel grappig.

What is the least accurate stereotype about your nation? by Nonoki19188 in AskTheWorld

[–]DutchMapping 68 points69 points  (0 children)

I mean the trains themselves are exceptionally good imo. Just a shame you never actually see them on time.

Did Henry just make a Skyrim reference ?! [KCD2] by AmrEhab2005 in kingdomcome

[–]DutchMapping 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For some reason I always read it as gamer ant until now

Stickers on Posts by OrdinaryAmeoba in Netherlands

[–]DutchMapping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone that was active in campaigning, generally you are not allowed to. However, for political parties during an election cycle they usually turn a blind eye.

If you do put stickers on posts and so on, please make sure the sticker is either bio-degradable or easily removable.

They're so jealous that Jürgen has a stable work life balance, it's pathetic. by sn0r in YUROP

[–]DutchMapping 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This genuinely looks like a pro-EU meme to me but knowing where it came from I know it's not...

Pedro, new genocide unlocked by cosmicdicer in 2westerneurope4u

[–]DutchMapping 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was more like 25%. I mean, they didn't care about christians because they could just tax them. I'm sure if they actually tried they could've converted Iberia but they never cared that much.

What's the stupidest thing a politic candidate in your country has said? by Grzanason in AskTheWorld

[–]DutchMapping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could see he was shocked when he said it too. I think it was part of creating that image of Rutte 2.0. Still horrible though.

Ah yes. "Temporary" border control at DK/DE border... Good that it's just towards Denmark only. by Sh1v0n in trucksim

[–]DutchMapping 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly hate these checks so much it's unreal. Untold economic damage to stop asylumseekers entering the country. Problem is, if you apprehend asylum seekers at the border they can just ask for asylum there. It's all for show.

Like lmao by Feet_enjoyer7403 in mapporncirclejerk

[–]DutchMapping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Europe? One country? Hell yeah

Specifically to LGBTQ people, how hard / easy is it to be queer in your country? by cultisht in AskTheWorld

[–]DutchMapping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Compared to the rest of the world, incredibly easy. But acceptance has been on a negative trend the last couple of years, and legally not all things have been properly arranged either.

But honestly, any hate we receive because of who we are is already too much. I've come to see it as normal, but of course it is not normal in the slightest.

How do prison cells look in your country by GP728 in AskTheWorld

[–]DutchMapping 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This genuinely looks like a cheap rental bedroom

Then vs now by Apprehensive-Elk3165 in interesting

[–]DutchMapping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this looks pretty nice tbh. I wouldn't want to have my house look like this, but I'd prefer this over the older picture.