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MSE_Martin
MSE_Martin Posts: 8,272 Money Saving Expert
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I read in another thread that some people are ashamed to have their signatures in other boards. I hate that

I'm very proud of this board and you should be very proud to be a DFW.

So why not lets add something to those signatures as a group (well I'm thankfully DF so I won't be but you get the point)

How about

Loudly and proudly dealing with my debts!

I'm happy (when we agree) for a Official MSE slogan to be added to it ie

Official MSE.com DFW slogan "Loudly and proudly dealing with my debts!"

A bit cumbersome, but you get where I'm going.

Lets agree on one here

Martin
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  • SunderlandBlackCat
    SunderlandBlackCat Posts: 1,225 Forumite
    Already added
  • newsmonkey
    newsmonkey Posts: 201 Forumite
    Copied ever so slightly from "Your Money Or Your Life" by Joe Dominguez, but I've always like:

    "No shame, no blame"
  • MSE_Martin
    MSE_Martin Posts: 8,272 Money Saving Expert
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    Im not sure that's true newsmonkey. I think the point of debt is for some they are to blame - they made mistakes - its a problem. Yet the real key here is to be proud to be sorting your debts out - rather than for having debts in the first place.

    Martin
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  • Ruby_Pudding
    Ruby_Pudding Posts: 897 Forumite
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    Oooh I'm liking "Loudly and proudly dealing with my debts!" a lot!!

    Yes, I have noticed a lot of negative and throwaway comments aimed at DFW's on these boards lately - not sure why, seems ridiculouus to slate someone who is facing up to their responsibilities but there you go.....:rolleyes:
  • southernscouser
    southernscouser Posts: 33,745 Forumite
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    DFW NERDS RULE! :cool:
  • elantan
    elantan Posts: 21,022 Forumite
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    i agree with the no shame ..but i can't agree with the no blame..it is my fault i am in debt i spent the money noone else ..but i am dealing with it
  • Madam_Ra
    Madam_Ra Posts: 123 Forumite
    I like my signature, 'cause I am proud!

    I still can't believe I just got my money back from my bank - thanks to you on GMTV back in May (when I found moneysavingexpert)! Thanks :money: !

    I just want everyone else to know now!

    Now I've started my new business, its all positive from now (I hope)! Let's hope I do well enough to clear the rest of my debts off sooner!

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  • Little_Miss_Winner
    Little_Miss_Winner Posts: 4,168 Forumite
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    "My lightbulb will NEVER be switched off!"
  • tee_pee_2
    tee_pee_2 Posts: 1,674 Forumite
    well said Martin,

    Here Here
  • PeachPickle
    PeachPickle Posts: 9,924 Forumite
    MSE_Martin wrote:

    So why not lets add something to those signatures as a group (well I'm thankfully DF so I won't be but you get the point)

    How about

    Loudly and proudly dealing with my debts!

    I'm happy (when we agree) for a Official MSE slogan to be added to it ie

    Official MSE.com DFW slogan "Loudly and proudly dealing with my debts!"

    A bit cumbersome, but you get where I'm going.

    Lets agree on one here

    Martin

    I like the idea. How about:

    I'm loud, I'm proud, beating my debts into the ground!

    Although, I don't think you can escape on the grounds of DFness...

    How about:

    Leading the Debt Free Wannabe Charge ??
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