Disability stopping me from working

McKneff

alwaysonthego wrote: »

I certainly did not see it in that way, ONW was trying to point out that the op had posted her query in the right place.

I know what she was trying to do but it was the way she put it into words,
it just seemed a bit sharp and could discourage other posters
Imagine her actually saying it loud and you will see what i mean.

krisskross

anniehanlon wrote: »

I know what she was trying to do but it was the way she put it into words,
it just seemed a bit sharp and could discourage other posters
Imagine her actually saying it loud and you will see what i mean.

I'll tell her to put anything she wants to say in between 'huggie smilies'. Then will it be OK?

I like ONWs style of posting. A spade is a spade, not dressed up in some silly huggy, touchy feely nonsense.

dmg24

anniehanlon wrote: »

I know what she was trying to do but it was the way she put it into words,
it just seemed a bit sharp and could discourage other posters
Imagine her actually saying it loud and you will see what i mean.

I think that is a case of pot calling kettle black there?

As krisskross has said, it is extremely disheartening when regulars put in time and effort to help people with benefit entitlement, only for a new board to appear and certain members (namely munchings) to detract from the good work being done here by trying to get people to duplicate threads elsewhere.

Whilst there is some excellent support and information given on the D&D board, there is also far too much incorrect information (such as 'only mention your bad days' when applying for DLA). This is why benefits queries need to be kept in one place, where those with expertise and experience are more likely to be found.

dmg24

BuddyBonthenet wrote: »

There must be a huge cross over between Disability & Dosh and the Employment, Jobseeking & Training and the Benefits & Tax Credits areas on the board.

I find it totally confusing and don't understand why they are not grouped together. If it was just Disability it would make more sense, but the 'Dosh' makes it confusing for new people imho.

I agree, the name is misleading (several of us mentioned that at the time it was decided ). I still don't see the need for a separate board, the issues covered on there were already covered quite sufficiently elsewhere.

krisskross

dmg24 wrote: »

I think that is a case of pot calling kettle black there?

As krisskross has said, it is extremely disheartening when regulars put in time and effort to help people with benefit entitlement, only for a new board to appear and certain members (namely munchings) to detract from the good work being done here by trying to get people to duplicate threads elsewhere.

Whilst there is some excellent support and information given on the D&D board, there is also far too much incorrect information (such as 'only mention your bad days' when applying for DLA). This is why benefits queries need to be kept in one place, where those with expertise and experience are more likely to be found.

The Disability and Dosh board appears to be much more about mutual support and chat. Reminds me of the Arms. Also I get the feeling that you are not particularly welcome there unless you present your disability ownership credentials.

krisskross

Just to add there is a poster on there being advised that their Incapacity Benefit will be affected if they move in with someone. People need to come here for accurate advice.

Oldernotwiser

anniehanlon wrote: »

I know what she was trying to do but it was the way she put it into words,
it just seemed a bit sharp and could discourage other posters
Imagine her actually saying it loud and you will see what i mean.

Did your mum never tell you that "she is the cat's mother"?:D

alwaysonthego_2

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

Did your mum never tell you that "she is the cat's mother"?:D

Are you sure you are not my old primary teacher.

krisskross

alwaysonthego wrote: »

Are you sure you are not my old primary teacher.

Now this made me smile!!

I do believe ONW might have been.

Oldernotwiser

krisskross wrote: »

Now this made me smile!!

I do believe ONW might have been.

Good grief KK, how old do you think I am?:eek: