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jimjames

Ray_Singh-Blue wrote: »

That 52 week saving challenge sounds intriguingly limp by the way. Like a physical challenge where you start with 30 press-ups, do one less each day, and by the end of the month just sit in a chair with a fag and a beer.

That sounds just like my sort of exercise regime!

DiggerUK

Smed wrote: »

..........Why don't you all go out and get a job and work for a living? It must be very boring posting on a forum all day.

I was right to speak out against the rude responses you initially got. I still don't regret my actions.
However you have now convinced me that you are nothing more than a troll, very sophisticated, but a troll non the less..._

First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Socialist.

Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Smed

DiggerUK wrote: »

I was right to speak out against the rude responses you initially got. I still don't regret my actions.
However you have now convinced me that you are nothing more than a troll, very sophisticated, but a troll non the less..._

First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Socialist.

Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

That's your opinion and you have the right to voice it. I actually feel very sorry for the attackers in this thread. All they have is posting on M.S.E. Forums all day, every day, even weekends. If I did that I'd be a paranoid loony too.

But let me translate something that was posted very early in this thread. "We need more information so we can help you" translated to a more honest "We need more information so we can use it to attack you". The evidence of that is in this thread.

People only attack and flame other people online because they are hiding behind the anonymity afforded by the internet (and this forum) and that is a psychological phenomenon. In the real world they would not do it because they would see the effect their actions have on their victim and they would also suffer the consequences.

Anyway I have to go to bed because I start working for a living at sunrise.

chockydavid1983

Haha yep, definite troll.

bowlhead99

Smed wrote: »

Anyway I have to go to bed because I start working for a living at sunrise.

Yes, those melons won't farm themselves.

mollycat

bowlhead99 wrote: »

Yes, those melons won't farm themselves.

Ooooh Matron!!

Ray_Singh-Blue

Smed wrote: »

Hello everyone. Oh my goodness you are all so sad. Been lurking for a while and now signed up to get some ideas. I have a regular savings account with Virgin Money and I invest with Moneybox App General investment Account and fully invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA and a Cash Isa. Still a fair amount of cash to invest. I have to go to bed because I start working for a living at sunrise. I am not looking for advice. Just signed up to have a few discussions about savings.

Smed, help us out, what in particular would you like to discuss?

masonic

Smed wrote: »

People only attack and flame other people online because they are hiding behind the anonymity afforded by the internet (and this forum) and that is a psychological phenomenon. In the real world they would not do it because they would see the effect their actions have on their victim and they would also suffer the consequences.

Yes, I'm sure you behave quite differently in the real world Smed.

cloud_dog

Ray_Singh-Blue wrote: »

Smed, help us out, what in particular would you like to discuss?

Everyone.... Smed's original posting was badly worded and indicated that they wished to discuss further investment options.

EDIT: Which apparently they do not

Smed then got defensive because people, as usual, requested additional information so as to try to help as relevantly as possible.

The defensiveness was reinforced by the responses (appropriate or otherwise) on other threads.

So, Smed is now in this defensive cycle regarding everything posted.

Smed, my advice.... Just let it go. Posters on this forum are not usually 'attacked'; their suggestions, ideas, or plans may be critically reviewed (depending on their circumstances, i.e. other information), and sometimes you may find a poster just wants everyone to agree with them and that is unlikely to happen if the facts or circumstances does not back it up.

Smed

I read back at those posts by those who would advise me on my financial matters and I can understand why some people think some MSE Forum posters are children.

There is nothing wrong with having a fantasy about having investments and credit cards and numerous bank accounts and being able to advise others. The problem starts when the fantasy world takes over and you actually believe that the fantasy world is your real world. It is very obvious that this what is going on. I said this earlier in this thread and it hit a raw nerve. All I have to add is "Thou protesteth too much".

Be who you are and stop trying to be someone you are not because there will always be those who will spot it and that's my advice.