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Earlier in this thread I was sent a link to a 'cyber-bullying' site.
It's rubbish.
This picture is of a woman in India who <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41550295">illegally scavenges coal</a> for a living.
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As I understand it, she is very keen to understand cyber-bullying, the difference between middle-middle-class, lower-middle-class and aspirational working class in a mixed community in one of the richest cities in the world. She is upset that people get called names on the internet. She is also keen that some people get a clue.
Everyday I am thankful for my good health and having a roof over my head. I enjoy my life, but I think it's important to question the privileges some get through very little effort. I have known people with those privlieges and they are often nice people, but it doesn't mean we shouldn't question. I think that's what the rich want us to think: 'accept your lot'. I am glad that I don't live in a poor country, but I think the fact that we live in a rich city is even more reason to question how the wealth is distributed. I feel it a healthy reaction to feel resentful towards people with lots of wealth. On the other hand, I don't agree it's OK to claim benefits as a lifechoice rather than trying to work. Of course some people can't work for various reasons and need them.
Spread the love.
It's you who seems to be spreading negativity. Judging people on where they eat and if they wear a jumper with a shirt is no different to another person judging someone for drinking Sunny Delight and avidly watching Jeremy Kyle.
I thought this was meant to be a local website, to share local knowledge and maybe have a bit of banter, instead you seem to use it as forum for spreading your dislike of people who aren't like you.
Good luck!
My posts were polemical and even humourous (I guess I failed on that one). Do you really think that I was serious about thinking all people who wear a jumper over a shirt are the enemy? I'm prone to wearing a jumper over a t-shirt and even a shirt sometimes. I was referring to the increasing amount of 'posh boys' who are sniffing out 'seasons' etc. By the way, I don't like the aesthetic of Jeremy Kyle and sunny delight either. How many people comment on 'skinny jeans' type people?
I think a lot of my posts were positive and focused on music, things I like around here etc. I wanted to get into a debate and I sure have. I concede I might have been too negative at times.
Bye
TT
A lot of the moaning came after a dark time in my life and years of noise from across the street. The only reason why I went on about my income and housing was to explain I can't just move away from it easily. I wish I could.
No hard feelings and I can understand how it probably seems from your point of view.
Anyway, sorry for all the moans and have a lovely week.
@ Ali. I haven't seen any news of those particular cuts, but it won't be something I seek as it's not music noise that has been the problem but crowd noise. Again it's generally fine at the moment. The renewal of the license can be challenged if a number of complaints are received, especially if a petition is signed etc. I hope it won't be neccessary. Fingers crossed.