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mandi
mandi Posts: 11,932 Forumite
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edited 2 May 2010 at 9:24PM in Site feedback and Forum Help
Okay . I'm probably going to get shot down in flames for this but whats happened to DT recently ? It used to be interesting ,with a variety of subjects and opinoins . Now it's just seems to one benefit thread after another.

My question is, would it be an idea to have a seperate benefit discussion area leaving DT for other subjects ? I for one would appreciate it .

What are your thoughts please good idea or not ?


I'll get my coat :p
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  • edgex
    edgex Posts: 4,212 Forumite
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    er, isnt there already a benefits section?

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=167
  • mandi
    mandi Posts: 11,932 Forumite
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    edgex wrote: »
    er, isnt there already a benefits section?

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=167

    Yes there is edgex for specific quetions , but not unfortunately for discussion , thats why many of the threads are moved to DT ;)
  • cit_k
    cit_k Posts: 24,812 Forumite
    er, isnt there already a benefits section?
    Thats useless, its completely biased towards the system being perfect, as if you dare to disagree with the system, or point out its flaws, or warn others of the possible problems, the thread gets moved to DT.

    The proper benefits section is literally just a question/answer about current rules forum, no discussion allowed.
    [greenhighlight]but it matters when the most senior politician in the land is happy to use language and examples that are simply not true.
    [/greenhighlight][redtitle]
    The impact of this is to stigmatise people on benefits,
    and we should be deeply worried about that    [/redtitle](house of lords debate, talking about Cameron)
  • cit_k
    cit_k Posts: 24,812 Forumite
    Can we have yet another devoted to the nazis who benefit bash?
    [greenhighlight]but it matters when the most senior politician in the land is happy to use language and examples that are simply not true.
    [/greenhighlight][redtitle]
    The impact of this is to stigmatise people on benefits,
    and we should be deeply worried about that    [/redtitle](house of lords debate, talking about Cameron)
  • edgex
    edgex Posts: 4,212 Forumite
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    cit_k wrote: »
    Thats useless, its completely biased towards the system being perfect, as if you dare to disagree with the system, or point out its flaws, or warn others of the possible problems, the thread gets moved to DT.

    The proper benefits section is literally just a question/answer about current rules forum, no discussion allowed.


    maybe the work & benefits section needs a related discussion forum then
  • swannee_D_3
    swannee_D_3 Posts: 1,671 Forumite
    I think it a good Idea..people like cit_k could go on there and argue amongst themseves all day about the hard time they have getting out of bed of a morning and claiming benefits.
  • Oldernotwiser
    Oldernotwiser Posts: 37,425 Forumite
    cit_k wrote: »
    Thats useless, its completely biased towards the system being perfect, as if you dare to disagree with the system, or point out its flaws, or warn others of the possible problems, the thread gets moved to DT.
    .

    Seeing that, with your vast experience of the benefit system, you're never to be seen there trying to help people, I really don't see how you would know!

    Standing round shouting "woe, thrice woe" never helped anyone!
  • Graham_Devon
    Graham_Devon Posts: 58,560 Forumite
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    edited 26 April 2010 at 11:18PM
    mandi wrote: »
    Okay . I'm probably going to get shot down in flames for this but whats happened to DT recently ? It used to be interesting ,with a variety of subjects and opinoins . Now it's just seems to one benefit thread after another.

    My question is, would it be an idea to have a seperate benefit discussion area leaving DT for other subjects ? I for one would appreciate it .

    What are your thoughts please good idea or not ?


    I'll get my coat :p

    No!

    I have only just popped back into DT today and entrawled myself into a benefits thread. Can't move them yet.

    The posters are fiesty these days :D

    And looney....truly truly looney!
  • redux
    redux Posts: 22,976 Forumite
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    mandi wrote: »
    I'll get my coat :p

    I'll come with you
  • mandi
    mandi Posts: 11,932 Forumite
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    edited 26 April 2010 at 11:26PM
    Graham_Devon wrote: »
    No!

    I have only just popped back into DT today and entrawled myself into a benefits thread. !

    Only another 6,355,201 to go then :D Nice to see you back & on form though.
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