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Ian_Griffiths_Halifax

dmg24 wrote: »

Yes, we would all do the same (well I would!) ... but most of us would not also put across the holier than thou all for the good of the MSE community spiel, when anyone with any sense knows the true motivation behind his work.

Sorry, this is a BIG bugbear of mine!

Thank you. At least somebody else has spotted the real motives.

darkfibre

Ian_Griffiths_Halifax wrote: »

He just likes the sound of his own voice and the fawning gaze and schoolgirl giggles of Lorraine Kelly.

Lol...can't help but agree here :rolleyes:

homer_j_3

There could be a lot of people accused of liking their own voice on here - you have to when you do the job we do

Riq

I hate my own voice, is it any wonder I became an accountant! :cheesy:
Not much talking..... yet.

Incisor

no_more_debt_2006 wrote: »

if you want to give me commets then do so but dont be immature and cheeky I dont want immature kid replying to this thanks.!!!!!!

You should be washing your mouth out with soap and then going to press the Thanks button on meanmachine's post. It was seriously good advice, lined up with your position and with the state of the world today.

But then, I suppose that you wanted your fancy tickling rather than hearing what you didn't want to hear, even if the advice would stop you falling in to a very deep hole. Somehow, I don't think you are qualified to comment on other people's maturity.

Jvic28

Ian_Griffiths_Halifax wrote: »

Thank you. At least somebody else has spotted the real motives.

I'm not that Naive. I'm aware of the real motives but must admit I would have done the same myself. Still can't complain about how things have worked out. If I hadn't have caught Martin on GMTV I would never have claimed back my bank charges or found this site and learnt all the money saving tips etc.

Ian_Griffiths_Halifax

Jvic28 wrote: »

I'm not that Naive. I'm aware of the real motives but must admit I would have done the same myself. Still can't complain about how things have worked out. If I hadn't have caught Martin on GMTV I would never have claimed back my bank charges or found this site and learnt all the money saving tips etc.

As I've said, I'd applaud him for this site and what you can learn from others. A lot is just common sense.

cleopatra4485

we all know the motives...

but its bloody brilliant.

if he started a site, did interviews, tv shows and said... i don't give a !!!! about you lot really, I just want to promote myself and make lots of money.

where would he be now?:money:

Ian_Griffiths_Halifax

cleopatra4485 wrote: »

we all know the motives...

but its bloody brilliant.

if he started a site, did interviews, tv shows and said... i don't give a !!!! about you lot really, I just want to promote myself and make lots of money.

where would he be now?:money:

I have no problem with the motive behind the site and his TV and Radio appearances etc, I just have issues with the quality of his 'Advice'. He's not qualified to give 'Advice' and so shouldn't. But when he gives his 'Opinion' this is totally legal. The problem is, his 'Opinion' is often wrong or flawed in some way and when he goes on the TV or Radio giving his 'Opinion' unfortunately the vast majority of the public take it as gospel. After all, "it must be because he's on the telly" :rolleyes:

The FSA need to regulate TV Journalists giving 'Opinions' as it's becoming a joke and rather dangerous.

I'm well aware that he has then taken on board comments from qualified advisers when he's been pulled up on issues, but by then the damage is done.

When you are expressing 'Opinions' on regulated matters you need to be very careful that it isn't coming across as 'Advice' if you don't want to be done for 'Advising' without authorisation.

cleopatra4485

Ian_Griffiths_Halifax wrote: »

I have no problem with the motive behind the site and his TV and Radio appearances etc, I just have issues with the quality of his 'Advice'. He's not qualified to give 'Advice' and so shouldn't. But when he gives his 'Opinion' this is totally legal. The problem is, his 'Opinion' is often wrong or flawed in some way and when he goes on the TV or Radio giving his 'Opinion' unfortunately the vast majority of the public take it as gospel. After all, "it must be because he's on the telly" :rolleyes:

The FSA need to regulate TV Journalists giving 'Opinions' as it's becoming a joke and rather dangerous.

I'm well aware that he has then taken on board comments from qualified advisers when he's been pulled up on issues, but by then the damage is done.

When you are expressing 'Opinions' on regulated matters you need to be very careful that it isn't coming across as 'Advice' if you don't want to be done for 'Advising' without authorisation.

I don't really have time to watch GMTV in the morning due to my long commute into London everyday, I have only seen him a couple of times.

You would think he would be adviced before he makes a comment? You would hope.