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The MoneySavingIdiot reclaims £80 - by going through old emails

MSE_Kelvin
MSE_Kelvin Posts: 409 MSE Staff
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edited 13 June 2019 at 7:07PM in Consumer rights
Right, some of you know the drill by now, but if you don't, here it is. While being a writer at MSE means I help other people save money, when it comes to my own cash, I'm usually in a right muddle. But now I'm looking to unmuddle myself and in the process motivate fellow MoneySavingIdiots. Previously I've covered train delays, overseas travel and credit scores. This week: reclaiming cash (kind of).

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  • Takmon
    Takmon Posts: 1,738 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Second Anniversary Name Dropper
    MSE_Kelvin wrote: »
    Right, some of you know the drill by now, but if you don't, here it is. While being a writer at MSE means I help other people save money, when it comes to my own cash, I'm usually in a right muddle. But now I'm looking to unmuddle myself and in the process motivate fellow MoneySavingIdiots.

    Considering a member of staff is using the term "MoneySavingIdiot" on this forum and referring to other members of the forum i'm assuming this is now an acceptable term to call people on here ;) .

    I wonder how long it is until i get banned :rotfl:
  • POPPYOSCAR
    POPPYOSCAR Posts: 14,902 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Takmon wrote: »
    Considering a member of staff is using the term "MoneySavingIdiot" on this forum and referring to other members of the forum i'm assuming this is now an acceptable term to call people on here ;) .

    I wonder how long it is until i get banned :rotfl:

    I agree,

    idiot
    /ˈɪdɪət/

    noun
    INFORMAL
    a stupid person.
    synonyms: fool, !!!, halfwit, nincompoop, dunce, dolt, ignoramus, cretin, imbecile, dullard, moron, simpleton, clod; More
    ARCHAIC
    a person of low intelligence.
  • JReacher1
    JReacher1 Posts: 4,663 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper I've been Money Tipped!
    Reading the just eat story it seems to imply the author drank a bit too much, ordered a pizza and then passed out. They have then complained that they didn’t receive the pizza and demanded a refund.

    The chances seem quite high that the author didn’t hear the pizza guy turn up so it seems slightly unfair to demand a refund for something that sounds like it was there own fault!
  • phillw
    phillw Posts: 5,666 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    This is barely any better than "make thousands from banks by looking at your account balance."
  • Takmon
    Takmon Posts: 1,738 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Second Anniversary Name Dropper
    I've got a "Yellow Card" for using your term Kelvin; can you have a talk with your mates at MSE towers and sort this out for me ;)
    Dear Takmon,

    You have received an infraction from the MSE Forum Team.

    Type: Yellow Card
    We've removed another post of yours, further similar reports could lead to a two week loss of posting privileges.
    We don't monitor or reply to private messages to this inbox. If you have a query please email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
    there is now an officially approved MSE term for people like you. You sir are a "moneysavingidiot


    This infraction is worth 1 point(s) and a further Yellow Card will result in a Red Card. If you receive a Red Card, you will be banned for two weeks. Any further infraction could result in your posting privileges being permanently removed.

    Original Post:

    Regards,

    MSE Forum Team

    :rotfl:
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