On A Happier Note - Page 3

Less · 16-11-2012, 17:48

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Originally Posted by susie123

but surely someone has to point out the possible flaws in any scenario?

No it wasn't started as anything other than a thread praising a section of society that usually gets rubbished as having less work than a sick note, I could fill a server with how I might think they (youth) are being exploited it's one of my pet hates.

well done however for your sudden bit of back peddling, maybe I've also given you a dig in the past that has left a festering wound?

If so I won't apologise, just ask you to reply in the thread concerned NOT bring it onto the rest of the site.

susie123 · 16-11-2012, 17:55

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Originally Posted by Less

well done however for your sudden bit of back peddling, maybe I've also given you a dig in the past that has left a festering wound?

No Less, the only festering wound is in my backside and that's nothing to do with you.

I hope I'm woman enough to take part in this forum without being cowed by anyone - take it on the chin and come back fighting!

I back pedalled as you put it because I don't really know what's going on here, it was just a thought that came into my head when I read your post.

accyman · 16-11-2012, 18:03

because of those masks worn by the billboard advertisers craig david is wanted on 3 counts of benefit fraud

seriously though as they are out all weathers i dare say the masks keep them not only annonymous but dry and warm too

must be flipping boring but at least their earning a few quid

Eric · 16-11-2012, 18:03

A happier note ... mmm

When I read the thread opener, I expected to see a few positive comments about how reassuring it is to see that some young people are getting out and doing a menial job in tough times (well, tough in most of Europe) rather than sitting on their asses waiting for society or something like that to support them. But this? I don't know ... I think it's a positive to find that some kids still have that old-fashioned Lancashire work ethic ... you know, "when the going gets tough; the tough get going" sort of thing. Ah well, back to cleaning guns. Anyone wanna buy a Winchester 94, chambered for 44 magnum? Excellent condition. Great for moose.

Less · 16-11-2012, 18:05

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Originally Posted by susie123

I don't really know what's going on here,

That was obvious with your first post in this thread, but you do tend to attempt to know, even when you don't, perhaps that's the Scientific learning?

Although I believe the real scientists claim that the most profound statement they can make is:-
'I don't know', (inevitably they go on to give their opinion anyway).

Less · 16-11-2012, 18:09

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Originally Posted by accyman

because of those masks worn by the billboard advertisers craig david is wanted on 3 counts of benefit fraud

seriously though as they are out all weathers i dare say the masks keep them not only annonymous but dry and warm too

must be flipping boring but at least their earning a few quid

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Originally Posted by Eric

A happier note ... mmm

When I read the thread opener, I expected to see a few positive comments about how reassuring it is to see that some young people are getting out and doing a menial job in tough times (well, tough in most of Europe) rather than sitting on their asses waiting for society or something like that to support them. But this? I don't know ... I think it's a positive to find that some kids still have that old-fashioned Lancashire work ethic ... you know, "when the going gets tough; the tough get going" sort of thing. Ah well, back to cleaning guns. Anyone wanna buy a Winchester 94, chambered for 44 magnum? Excellent condition. Great for moose.

Thank you both very much, when I posted the thread, these were the kinds of responses I expected, I can't understand how such an innocent thread could cause such aggro.

accyman · 16-11-2012, 18:25

in all fairness as soon as i saw less and happy in the same topic i knew it was a recipe for disaster

the two just dont gel

Wynonie Harris · 16-11-2012, 18:36

Good on 'em I say! I know a young person who does the same thing in Manchester and he puts up with the mindnumbing boredom, sudden downpours, abuse from passing winos and derelicts (God help anyone in downtown Accy

) just so he can pay his way in the world.

Have total and utter cynicism for those in authority including politicians, both national and local, but always like to think the best of ordinary folk.

Less · 16-11-2012, 18:42

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Originally Posted by accyman

in all fairness as soon as i saw less and happy in the same topic i knew it was a recipe for disaster

the two just dont gel

I can understand that, perhaps I should have signed up with a second username, then the thread might have stood a chance.

cashman · 16-11-2012, 18:51

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Good on 'em I say! I know a young person who does the same thing in Manchester and he puts up with the mindnumbing boredom, sudden downpours, abuse from passing winos and derelicts (God help anyone in downtown Accy

) just so he can pay his way in the world.

Have total and utter cynicism for those in authority including politicians, both national and local, but always like to think the best of ordinary folk.

Do yeh know what i was alluding too,in me early post? it seems to me a certain section have no idea?

Eric · 16-11-2012, 18:55

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Good on 'em I say! I know a young person who does the same thing in Manchester and he puts up with the mindnumbing boredom, sudden downpours, abuse from passing winos and derelicts (God help anyone in downtown Accy

) just so he can pay his way in the world.

Have total and utter cynicism for those in authority including politicians, both national and local, but always like to think the best of ordinary folk.

I'll bet there's more than one of us on here has done "menial" work in order to keep a roof over our heads and food on the table (no Monty Python clips please

) ... I earned most of my education waiting tables, tending bar, and driving a hack. Come to think of it, might just drive tomorrow so that my day driver can take his kids to the Santa Claus parade. Now, any offers on the Winchester ... it'll stop a decent sized bear, trust me

Wynonie Harris · 16-11-2012, 18:56

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Originally Posted by cashman

Do yeh know what i was alluding too,in me early post? it seems to me a certain section have no idea?

Yep.

cashman · 16-11-2012, 19:00

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Yep.

Well as i regard at least one of em wi a reasonable intellect, Then i stand me ground n refuse to accept the denial.

Less · 16-11-2012, 19:12

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

Nasty remarks = 'Fun thread'

I just don't see any humour in these so called 'fun threads' you inflict on us now and again.

Not to worry Mags, I don't remember this being a fun thread, if it was it would be on your ignore list.

Guinness · 16-11-2012, 20:26

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Originally Posted by susie123

Actually no, I haven't seen them as I live 40 miles away and come to Accrington once in a blue moon. My thoughts occurred to me as soon as I first read Less's post, and before I knew about the masks, costumes or whatever.

My cynical mind wondered if they might possibly, just possibly be being exploited - or possibly not. If the latter is the case, then good on them for having a job and I am in full agreement with Less - but surely someone has to point out the possible flaws in any scenario?

I know where you live, was just checking you hadn't seen them on one of your forays.

I guessed you hadn't actually seen them, and that you had made a leap of faith which for a scientist is an anathema

Of course they are being exploited, but the last thing they need is to be accused of ripping off the taxpayer.

The only flaws in the scenario come from misinformation i.e someone adding an unnecessary compound to the petri dish