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hobbledehoy.

dmg24 wrote: »

The sad thing is Andy, you are capable of making some valid contributions, but then the same old 'me, me, me' attitude comes through. It was obvious that it was you, same old stories, but I was prepared to give you the benefit of the doubt, because it was easier than going through the whole 'Who is Andy?' scenario. But then you started taking over threads again, as you did with CHRISSYG's thread on the Disability board a few days ago.

You are sad beyond belief, and I really do pity your family.

I would hope that I could make some valid contributions.

I haven't spent over 40 years working for HMRC and not learned something about people.
Incidentally I would point out that I am not without intelligence either. For quite a few years I was posted to the Revenue's Special Branch. Additionally, I am also a qualified Tax Accountant. I currently have, since I retired, a small portfolio of investigation cases that I handle for local practices of Chartered Accountants.
I am also the county representative for a charity that advises on tax matters under the Low Income Income Reform Group.

Benefits, I have picked up myself over the past couple of years after reading and researching. I think I can hold my own on that subject as well.

As for being sad OK, your opinion not my family's - they are proud of me.

Sixer

But Andy - or whoever you are - don't you care about the people posting on this forum who are in desperate straits and genuinely need help? You keep taking over threads "belonging" to others but nothing you say can be trusted - what if they act on some of your advice? Many of the people posting these requests for help won't know that you're playing a one-man comedy game with forum members you want to irritate. And then the same old flame war between you and the long-standing posters flares up and the same people who need help are demoted yet again because of a silly forum war.

What you're doing means that this forum becomes less and less effective at helping people and since that's it's raison d'etre, it's just not right.

Please stop it.

dmg24

hobbledehoy. wrote: »

I wouldn't say childish more a question of understanding how people think and react to situations and circumstances.

But you do not understand how other people react. The sad fact is that you are a laughing stock. The only person you wind up is you. Surely that is not why you post?

hobbledehoy. wrote: »

I would hope that I could make some valid contributions.

I haven't spent over 40 years working for HMRC and not learned something about people.
Incidentally I would point out that I am not without intelligence either. For quite a few years I was posted to the Revenue's Special Branch. Additionally, I am also a qualified Tax Accountant. I currently have, since I retired, a small portfolio of investigation cases that I handle for local practices of Chartered Accountants.
I am also the county representative for a charity that advises on tax matters under the Low Income Income Reform Group.

Benefits, I have picked up myself over the past couple of years after reading and researching. I think I can hold my own on that subject as well.

As for being sad OK, your opinion not my family's - they are proud of me.

Is your daughter proud of you for using her name to say that you were dead? That is sick beyond belief, and shows utter disrespect for her.

hobbledehoy.

Two4Tuesday wrote: »

When I answer a request for information on this or another forum and am able to help, it makes me feel good. So if I've helped you out via one of your aliases, it's not been a waste of my time just because you didn't actually need the help.

Granted, there is some disappointment once I realise that it was just you, but to be honest it's tempered by the fact that other people who may be in the same situation are being helped.

So I repeat my question. What do you get out of it?

I'm so pleased that I have made you feel good.
No I never needed the help, I just posted a scenario just to see what others thought. Yes, most did come through with good advice, which was understandable and legally correct.
However, others do try, but to be honest if I followed their advice, I would have found myself in a boat without a paddle!!

Yes most of the scenarios are relating to either genuine cases that I have come across, or could come across. Others were embelished for effect, to see what the strength of advice would be for those that might quite well find themselves in there.

A lot relates to human psychology. The ability to pose a question and know that the human process is such that they cannot but not reply. I was taught interviewing techniques by the best at the Metropolitan Police HQ, New Scotland Yard.

hobbledehoy.

Sixer wrote: »

But Andy - or whoever you are - don't you care about the people posting on this forum who are in desperate straits and genuinely need help? You keep taking over threads "belonging" to others but nothing you say can be trusted - what if they act on some of your advice? Many of the people posting these requests for help won't know that you're playing a one-man comedy game with forum members you want to irritate. And then the same old flame war between you and the long-standing posters flares up and the same people who need help are demoted yet again because of a silly forum war.

What you're doing means that this forum becomes less and less effective at helping people and since that's it's raison d'etre, it's just not right.

Please stop it.

Let me put you straight on one thing. I will never ever intentionally mislead anybody by giving incorrect advice. Just check up on my 'Thanks' record.

War? Not me, others just don't like me!

hobbledehoy.

dmg24 wrote: »

But you do not understand how other people react. The sad fact is that you are a laughing stock. The only person you wind up is you. Surely that is not why you post?

Think that you are wrong on that one. Many have laughed at me over the years, it just doesn't get to me. I have explained elsewhere why I have posted.


Is your daughter proud of you for using her name to say that you were dead? That is sick beyond belief, and shows utter disrespect for her.

My daughter? errr no, that was a figment of my imagination used to generate conversation feedback. If you don't believe me just have a read back at comments that it caused. Divided isn't the word for it.

hobbledehoy.

No doubt I will be evicted shortly, so I will say farewell until we meet again.

Two4Tuesday

It's a shame. You could easily present your hypothetical situations in discussion time (maybe you do already) and you could be useful. Personally, I think that you do have some sort of mental illness (takes one to know one I guess) and I hope you are getting help for it.

dmg24

hobbledehoy. wrote: »

My daughter? errr no, that was a figment of my imagination used to generate conversation feedback. If you don't believe me just have a read back at comments that it caused. Divided isn't the word for it.

To use your child's name like that (even if it is not her real name) is sick beyond belief.

I have no doubt that you are clever, but you display all the traits of a sociopath. I can only guess that you are very lonely.

(Spookily similar crosspost with Two4Tuesday!)

hobbledehoy.

Lonely no, well in part, but are absolutely correct with your diagnosis!!

I fit all of the accepted and known indicators viz:

Glibness and Superficial Charm

Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.

Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right."

Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.

Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.

Shallow Emotions
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.

Incapacity for Love

Need for Stimulation
Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common.

Callousness/Lack of Empathy
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others' feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.

Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others.

Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet "gets by" by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals, stealing, etc.

Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others' lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously committed.

Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity
Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts.

Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.

Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.