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Not sure I want to be a 'GEEK'
rog2
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It was bad enough being called a 'maverick' especially when you have to live with the label of 'NERD', but now I see that I've been 're-classified' as a 'Geek' :eek: :shocked: :eek:
Now I'm sure that there must be some logical explanation behind this move, so just to ensure that I don't depart this mortal toil a 'complete idiot'
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Now I'm sure that there must be some logical explanation behind this move, so just to ensure that I don't depart this mortal toil a 'complete idiot'
Could somebody, PLEASE, tell me what's going on?
Edit: Moderators - Please do not 'merge' this thread or 'lose' it to the 'Discussions' Forum/Arms or Vent boards.
I am NOT, nor do I profess to be, a Qualified Debt Adviser. I have made MANY mistakes and have OFTEN been the unwitting victim of the the shamefull tactics of the Financial Industry.
If any of my experiences, or the knowledge that I have gained from those experiences, can help anyone who finds themselves in similar circumstances, then my experiences have not been in vain.
HMRC Bankruptcy Statistic - 26th October 2006 - 23rd April 2007 BCSC Member No. 7
DFW Nerd # 166 PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBTS
If any of my experiences, or the knowledge that I have gained from those experiences, can help anyone who finds themselves in similar circumstances, then my experiences have not been in vain.
HMRC Bankruptcy Statistic - 26th October 2006 - 23rd April 2007 BCSC Member No. 7
DFW Nerd # 166 PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBTS
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i dont wanna be called a geek either. think its quite offensiveIf i upset you don't stress, never forget that god aint finished with me yet.0
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i second it all see this thread ~ http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=550874 ~ you will be more than mad when you read peoples 'star name' if they are over 10,000 post... i am so mad
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Hi folks
Check out the link at the lower right hand side of the page. Martin is doing a guide on mental health and debt.... and several of the comments about it were about the labels that are given to posters at the different stages. He's taken them on board immediately, from the look of things.2023: the year I get to buy a car0 -
right i am off to work... however i hope the mods/martin brings us an answer... a great way to start a working day ~ angry already :mad:0
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I hadn't even noticed the change!!
Again not sure I like the terms though... what was wrong with the old way??!!Current debt - £16,300
Debt at worst 17/03/2011 - £18,067.62:eek::eek::ANot going anywhere else, ever again :A0 -
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Just cottoned on to whats happened. There i was chuckling away at the 'Geek' label then realised that i am now a nerd
Not to sure about the new labels at the moment. Time will tell.
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postingalwaysposting wrote: »a great way to start a working day ~ angry already :mad:
I suppose there are worse ways to start the day - but being called a 'GEEK' certainly isn't MY favourite start to the day, either. :mad:
Enjoy your day, PaP. :beer:I am NOT, nor do I profess to be, a Qualified Debt Adviser. I have made MANY mistakes and have OFTEN been the unwitting victim of the the shamefull tactics of the Financial Industry.
If any of my experiences, or the knowledge that I have gained from those experiences, can help anyone who finds themselves in similar circumstances, then my experiences have not been in vain.
HMRC Bankruptcy Statistic - 26th October 2006 - 23rd April 2007 BCSC Member No. 7
DFW Nerd # 166 PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBTS0 -
Hi folks
Check out the link at the lower right hand side of the page. Martin is doing a guide on mental health and debt.... and several of the comments about it were about the labels that are given to posters at the different stages. He's taken them on board immediately, from the look of things.
Thanks Karma, just read the blog, so I understand why Martin is doing it..... but is being called a geek or a nerd really any better than being called a Mad Maverick, or completely bonkers? Perhaps the guys from the 'Towers' could explain a little more?
Sarah x'We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars' - Oscar Wilde0 -
what was wrong with the old way??!!Absolutely NOTHING, Lucy. Why fix something that isn't broken? :mad: :mad:
I am NOT, nor do I profess to be, a Qualified Debt Adviser. I have made MANY mistakes and have OFTEN been the unwitting victim of the the shamefull tactics of the Financial Industry.
If any of my experiences, or the knowledge that I have gained from those experiences, can help anyone who finds themselves in similar circumstances, then my experiences have not been in vain.
HMRC Bankruptcy Statistic - 26th October 2006 - 23rd April 2007 BCSC Member No. 7
DFW Nerd # 166 PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBTS0 -
The term Geek is supposed to be quite cool now, at least it said so in the paper the other day so it must be true
DFW Nerd no. 496 - Proud to be dealing with my debts!!0
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