Originally Posted by pompeyblonde

Envy...they think that someone is getting away with something that they can't! Everyone has to weigh up there own situation, Ive said it beofre but i know people who have done it....left debt in UK, and also people who have left debt here and gone back...its a gamble but they got away with it...sorry some of you didn't!

If they have a parents address then obviously think twice, but if you are selling your house...well bear in mind the credit card companies have a lot of debtors at present.

BRING IT ON!!

Originally Posted by hollykimalan

Okay here is an honest story...
Now this story is truly about a friend of mine who went to Oz in the 80's.
Not about myself. We are still in the UK.
My Dad is getting on a bit and we were chatting about stuff re-our plans to go to Oz.
My mate when we were both at school went off to live in Oz.
At that time- Freezers and other white goods in Oz cost 4 times the cost here...apparently.
For the last few weeks before they went to Oz they suddenly started getting new 'items' for
their house. A new sofa, TV, Freezer and Fridges etc.
Now I could barely remember this, over 25 years ago now. But it started to jog my memory and at the time I never thought anything of it....just, as a kid, I accepted it.
My Dad said they had a container in their front garden for about a week and they filled it with the stuff all bought from 'Kays' and 'Great Universal'- All 'on tick' for sure.
They even miss judged the delivery dates and he swears the guys delivering some 'items' happily put the gear straight into the container for them- not even bothering to put it in the house- straight into the container!

Now, for ages later my mum and dad did get pestered by debt collectors coming to our door- this was 'cos my mates old next door neighbours kindly directed them to us as everyone knew we were very close as families.
My Dad told them he thought they had gone to Canada!

Now I know for a fact they have never been caught and that one of his parents are back in the UK. Nice house, mortgage just about paid off and no DCA's chasing her.

Okay, now where is that catalogue....?

HKA

Originally Posted by paulry

Yes, its so sweet, kind, and thoughtful of them

Originally Posted by hollykimalan

Sorry to have to point out here but the above comment is
Sarcasm.
You obviously didn't mean that is was ' sweet ' or ' kind ' but
the opposite...
This is what sarcasm is, saying the opposite of your true
intention or meaning for effect.... Or something like that!

Now if I wanted to be sarcastic now I could say...
" you must have a first class honours degree in English"
This is both sarcastic and RUDE ( as sarcasm invariably is)
because you evidently don't have a good grasp of advanced
English. You can see why it's rude that bit I don't need to
explain.
I am always shocked how dim people can be when they
post something rude/sarcastic and are perplexed why someone
might get offended.

Now, I am Sorry if I have offended anyone but I am just trying
illustrate my point.

Ahem...
HKA
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Originally Posted by Broad Shoulders

errrr....and? I'm pretty sure everyone realised that he was being sarcastic, no one responded in a way that suggested otherwise

Originally Posted by jad n rich

I always think its so lovely for the relatives of those leaving debt, to be chased and harrassed by debt collectors.

What a beautiful parting gift I am sure my family would have loved that

Originally Posted by hollykimalan

I know it is unbelievable that someone would think it NOT sarcastic but the person who posted the obviously sarcastic remark then wrote....

" Hey, Martin, I wasn't being sarcastic towards you...."

It is in line #72 in this thread....

Yup, so to all those who realised the comment WAS sarcastic- my post really wasn't directed at them- more to those who thought it WASN'T sarcastic....
Which curiously includes the poster of the sarcastic comment...

See what I mean..

HKA
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Originally Posted by paulry

Well okay, maybe it was sarcastic. My subsequent post was intended to make Martin who perceived that he was being victimised feel better. My sarcastic (YES, SARCASTIC!) remark was mostly aimed at those who were considering abandoning their debt and not at Martin.

But it does seem to have touched a couple raw nerves... Was it my earlier denial or was it the meaning behind my sarcastic remark?

Originally Posted by paulry

...And don't look at me ...I'm not getting involved this time.

Originally Posted by Broad Shoulders

no, it's probably the below statement earlier in this thread

Originally Posted by hollykimalan

"... Was it my earlier denial or was it the meaning behind my sarcastic remark? "

Please dont think I have some agenda regarding motivation for posting or other meanings or anything like that.

Just having a bit of fun.

Maybe I do feel that too often folk write sarcastic, judgemental and offensive posts then throw their hands in the air when other folk get, quite rightly sometimes, offended.

More generally, this type of thread is always a laugh and I was only too happy to step into the breech to add my opinion whilst inadvertently contributing to the farce.

Even then, I try not be offensive or sarcastic...

I love it!

HKA
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Originally Posted by slipshot

Other than the nonsense of people happily ripping off the system and thinking it's great, (not that people on here have, but certainly they appear to know those who have) which just shows a lack of respect and the ability to be a **** in my eyes, I love how people who have run up debts and either paid them off (well done) or done a runner then issue the line

"I do not have a credit card now and do not believe in getting into debt".. etc etc

Is it not possible to administer money yourself, is it not possible to actually have manageable debt (like a mortgage or a loan or anything)?

Why is it so hard for people to take responsibility for things they do and then sort themselves out. It's one extreme to another, and surely just common sense and logic, if applied, would solve half the problems most of the time.

You ripped off the system. Well done.

You never get into debts again and no longer have any credit. Well done.

What else did you want - a medal? Best not, you;d probably do a runner with it anyway...