We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING: Hello Forumites! In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non-MoneySaving matters are not permitted per the Forum rules. While we understand that mentioning house prices may sometimes be relevant to a user's specific MoneySaving situation, we ask that you please avoid veering into broad, general debates about the market, the economy and politics, as these can unfortunately lead to abusive or hateful behaviour. Threads that are found to have derailed into wider discussions may be removed. Users who repeatedly disregard this may have their Forum account banned. Please also avoid posting personally identifiable information, including links to your own online property listing which may reveal your address. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Accidental landlady, or "How I made £200k"
Comments
-
So people can only be happy and share they happiness if they have had 'proper' struggles?! No
She has never claimed to do anything amazing, that is purely down to people's assumption. She called her own story "inspirational", its not.
If it is not that interesting then why post at all?? [/QUOTE]
The story isnt interesting, her reactions to other people disagreeing with her earlier in the thread are both interesting and amusing.0 -
-
The_Blue_Hatter wrote: »Agree, there was a bucketload of snobbery in her comment.
What i find more astounding is people are saying what a decent person she must be and yet she's just accused people who can't manage on a low wage as all being drinkers and smokers, how spiteful is that. Just because like she says her neighbours do it doesn't mean everyone does....
Makes me wonder if hte ones saying hwo wonderful she is have actually read her crticisms or what she has actually said later on...It's amazing how many folks read the first post and don't realise what she has done later on...0 -
I have read most of the posts, and it appears that she was backed into a corner on several occasions. Yes, people get angry and say things in the heat of the moment, but to put someone down because they have shared their story is plain rude. If you don't like something she said, then question that - there is nothing spiteful about her initial post, but that is what people seem to be criticising.0
-
Obvious troll thread. Don't get suckered so easily, guys.Act in haste, repent at leisure.
dunstonh wrote:Its a serious financial transaction and one of the biggest things you will ever buy. So, stop treating it like buying an ipod.0 -
I have read most of the posts, and it appears that she was backed into a corner on several occasions. Yes, people get angry and say things in the heat of the moment, but to put someone down because they have shared their story is plain rude. If you don't like something she said, then question that - there is nothing spiteful about her initial post, but that is what people seem to be criticising.
No one likes a troll. No one likes a smug !!!!!!. And most of all, no one likes a smug troll
0 -
I think accusing folks who can't manage on a salary of 10K must be drinkers or smokers isn't a very nice thing to say...;) hardly decent...
She wasn't "accusing" anyone as far as I can see, she was just stating what she assumes and which is probably a fact in a lot of cases:
I can only assume that people who couldn't live on my income are drinking booze and smoking, running cars, paying mortgages and - most wallet-draining of all -- bringing up kids!
I do or have done all the above except smoke and bring up kids and I am not insulted by her saying this is why I couldn't live on her income as it is true. It is my choice to have a car or drink alcohol just as it is her choice not to.0 -
Lots of new posters, you're right! I look forward to them taking a measured response on all the forums around here and not get stuck in a rut on only one or two threads.Feb 2012 - onwards MF achieved
September 2016 - Back into clearing a mortgage - Was due to be paid off in 32 years in March 2047 -
April 2018 down to 28.00 months vs 30.04 months at normal payment.
Predicted mortgage clearing 03/2047 - now looking at 02/2045
Aims: 1) To pay off mortgage within 20 years - 20370 -
If you don't like something she said, then question that - there is nothing spiteful about her initial post, but that is what people seem to be criticising.
People did question what she posted though - they questioned where the inspiration was in the story that seemed to amount to being in a postion to buy a house pre-housing boom and then being able to make a modest living by having in lodgers.
I don't have anything against the OP, sounds like she leads a life she enjoys which is great. But it's a little naive to post a story like that on an internet forum, give it the title it has, call it inspirational and not expect a reaction like this.
0 -
WHBT - HAND (We Have Been Trolled - Have a Nice Day)
That was an awesome troll though. Pitched at just the right level, like the old Usenet days. I'd give it 8.9/10
0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 352K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.5K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454.2K Spending & Discounts
- 245K Work, Benefits & Business
- 600.6K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.4K Life & Family
- 258.8K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards