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david69_2
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If you knew someone who was doing this what would you do?
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Dob them in.
In fact, you are now committing an offence probably for having knowledge that a crime is being committed and not dobbing them in.0 -
PasturesNew wrote: »Dob them in.
In fact, you are now committing an offence probably for having knowledge that a crime is being committed and not dobbing them in.
I guess this means "inform the authorities". Haven't come across the phrase before - is it dialect or just new?0 -
"Dob them in" Aussie slang used on such "masterpieces of drama" as Prisoner Cell block H and others.0
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Depends who it was IMHO. If it was a close family member or good friend I know I could not look them in the face during the fallout which would occur, or anytime after, knowing it was 'because of me'! I think personally I like to keep myself to myself though and would rather not get involved (AKA cowardly
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However I do think the above poster is correct that to not 'dob them in' if you have information is against the law. Don't know how many get convicted of this though??
I think only you know whether you could inform the authorities or not.0 -
its not a family member or friend just a neighbour I need to be 100% certain though before i say something and would they know it was me0
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They need to be "dobbed in". Even if they are family or freinds.
The thing about society is, eventually someone will.
Bozo0 -
You can do it anonymously0
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I would inform the authorities. No question.The only thing worse than smug married couple; lots of smug married couples.0
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If you are 100% sure, yes inform the authorities. But make sure you have all the facts right, or you could look stupid.
The person won't know it's you, but if I was to inform the authorities, i'd feel obliged to tell the person who I was informing on, as to not be cowardly and go behind someones back, but that is your decision.0 -
, but if I was to inform the authorities, i'd feel obliged to tell the person who I was informing on, as to not be cowardly and go behind someones back, but that is your decision.
Yeah, of course you would.
"Errr Mr Big, I am going to inform the authorities about that job you wife does at the Spar and dont declare. You dont' mind do you and I hope we can still be good neighbours?"
Next night . SMASHHHHHHHHH. As a paving slap ends up on the living room floor.0
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