Could this be the start of the big one?

Mr._Pricklepants

OffGridLiving wrote: »

Sorry, I dont get it?

Messrs Devon and shortchanged are a bit OCD-ish when anyone on the forum shows a non-alarmist view on interest rate rises, and assume it's one and the same poster.
Nothing to be worried about.

Graham_Devon

grizzly1911 wrote: »

Surely not.

Haven't wanted to "stir" anything before now, but a leppard can't change their spots! It's becoming more and more apparent.

Graham_Devon

michaels wrote: »

Graham I really don't understand this fear that the economy has become much more sensitive to interest rate increases.

It's just a difference of opinion. I'm not wanting to change how you view things.

But that doesn't mean I want to be named as a doom monger just because I have a view. A view MANY share.

OffGridLiving

Mr._Pricklepants wrote: »

Messrs Devon and shortchanged are a bit OCD-ish when anyone on the forum shows a non-alarmist view on interest rate rises, and assume it's one and the same poster.
Nothing to be worried about.

Is this something against Conrad? That was the post I was agreeing with?

I'm confused as I dont think I posted anything really contentious or outrageous. I think most people would agree that ordinary folk just get on with it?

Mr._Pricklepants

OffGridLiving wrote: »

Is this something against Conrad? That was the post I was agreeing with?

Nah. It's about RenovationMan, PPR'd (banned) a while ago. shorty and devon used to be shown all corners of the forum by him. Therefore they're a bit jumpy when someone with slightly similar views appears on the forum.

OffGridLiving wrote: »

I'm confused as I dont think I posted anything really contentious or outrageous. I think most people would agree that ordinary folk just get on with it?

Sure, most people would agree. Devon and shorty wouldn't.

ess0two

If you dont subscribe to the 'skys falling in' scenario,you aint welcome here.

wotsthat

Graham_Devon wrote: »

It's just a difference of opinion. I'm not wanting to change how you view things.

But that doesn't mean I want to be named as a doom monger just because I have a view. A view MANY share.

IO has been killed off, self-cert gone, banks much more selective about the mortgage risks they take on, mewing in reverse, healthy LTV values.

Say you're right and people have become used to lower rates - what's the problem?

A few more posts on MSE claiming impending poverty when rates rise?

Graham_Devon

wotsthat wrote: »

IO has been killed off, self-cert gone, banks much more selective about the mortgage risks they take on, mewing in reverse, healthy LTV values.

Say you're right and people have become used to lower rates - what's the problem?

A few more posts on MSE claiming impending poverty when rates rise?

If you cannot see the issues by now, with all the dicsussions going on on here, in the press, on the TV, then my explanation will do nothing to explain it any further.

wotsthat

Graham_Devon wrote: »

If you cannot see the issues by now, with all the dicsussions going on on here, in the press, on the TV, then my explanation will do nothing to explain it any further.

I can see the issues - just don't understand the fear.

You've been after increasing rates for years. Why would you want higher rates if bad things could happen.

It'll be reet.

OffGridLiving

ess0two wrote: »

If you dont subscribe to the 'skys falling in' scenario,you aint welcome here.

There does seem to be a 180 degree split of viewpoints in here, with not much middle ground taken. I do tend to walk along the fence, so perhaps that's not so welcome in a forum where views are so entrenched?

I've also noticed various emnities and cliques and I really dont want to get involved in any of that stuff. Life is far too short.