Gripe of the day - What is yours?

[Adam Ef]

Originally Posted by Sir Trev

My GotD is BlackCircles.

I'll never even attempt to use them again after the run around and incompetence I experienced with them recently.

[Sir Trev]

My last two experiences with them were fine so no idea why it's gone so downhill.

[Seeker]

The "Paterson" doctrine. If the rules are against you try and change them.

BoZo wants the power for ministers to override judicial reviews. Our judicial system is supposed to be independent of politics.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...-b1970385.html
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I emailed my MP about BoZo's idea of removing passports/driving licences from drug users. I bemoaned the fact that after 50 years of punishing users and failing maybe it was time to try a different approach. I also speculated how much cocaine was consumed in Parliament. Two hours later the reports came out that the police have been asked to investigate cocaine use in Parliament. Maybe I'm prescient?

[Bibio]

Originally Posted by Seeker

I bemoaned the fact that after 50 years of punishing users and failing maybe it was time to try a different approach. I also speculated how much cocaine was consumed in Parliament. Two hours later the reports came out that the police have been asked to investigate cocaine use in Parliament. Maybe I'm prescient?

for once i agree. just think of the revenue that the Gov would make if it were regulated.

but i also agree if your going to be an opiate user then you should have your licence revoked.

charlie is everywhere. it fuels the UK.

[SV650rules]

Originally Posted by Seeker

The "Paterson" doctrine. If the rules are against you try and change them.

BoZo wants the power for ministers to override judicial reviews. Our judicial system is supposed to be independent of politics.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...-b1970385.html
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I emailed my MP about BoZo's idea of removing passports/driving licences from drug users. I bemoaned the fact that after 50 years of punishing users and failing maybe it was time to try a different approach. I also speculated how much cocaine was consumed in Parliament. Two hours later the reports came out that the police have been asked to investigate cocaine use in Parliament. Maybe I'm prescient?

The politicians are high on something in addition to power.. You need to be careful about taking away peoples passports as a passport is a basic right of a citizen of a country, and taking away peoples driving licences does not stop many people driving... it just mean they will be uninsured, which is bad news if you are involved in a prang with them.

[Adam Ef]

Originally Posted by Adam Ef

Anyone know how to actually contact anyone that's not a chat loop robot on their site or and automated loop that hangs up on you after reading out the status of a parcel that hasn't moved for a week, that you can read yourself on their site anyway?

Finally got through to someone today. 3 weeks later.
I've been sent a claim form. Now to wait up to 28 days for a reply with their decision.


It's been at the receivers local depot for two weeks apparently and they've finally admitted they can't find it. After marking it as over sized and needing a special courier, then saying certain oversize couriers only work weekends... and a load of other lies. It's a normal size cardboard box! Or was.

[garynortheast]

Originally Posted by Adam Ef

Finally got through to someone today. 3 weeks later.
I've been sent a claim form. Now to wait up to 28 days for a reply with their decision.


It's been at the receivers local depot for two weeks apparently and they've finally admitted they can't find it. After marking it as over sized and needing a special courier, then saying certain oversize couriers only work weekends... and a load of other lies. It's a normal size cardboard box! Or was.

The lying and general dishonesty infecting so much of industry and management is absolutely bang out of order. While there will always be a few people trying to capitalise on c0ckups and mistakes, I'm sure most folks would be much more sympathetic if the people responsible just held up their hands and said, "Sorry, we got it wrong, we'll try and do better".
Still, profit is king so b0ll0cks to honesty.

[svenrico]

Originally Posted by Seeker

The "Paterson" doctrine. If the rules are against you try and change them.

BoZo wants the power for ministers to override judicial reviews. Our judicial system is supposed to be independent of politics.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...-b1970385.html
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Exactly, this is just typical of this government.

[svenrico]

Originally Posted by garynortheast

The lying and general dishonesty infecting so much of industry and management is absolutely bang out of order. While there will always be a few people trying to capitalise on c0ckups and mistakes, I'm sure most folks would be much more sympathetic if the people responsible just held up there hands and said, "Sorry, we got it wrong, we'll try and do better".
Still, profit is king so b0ll0cks to honesty.

Yes, the exception has become the norm.

[MrMessy]

Not vaccinating vulnerable patients in Hospital. Recently 2 elderly neighbours (9 where admitted to hospital. I was due to take them for their booster jabs, so asked if they could have them in Hospital. No sir, even though there is a staff vaccination hub on site!