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Post by RollingEscargot on Jan 23, 2018 19:13:11 GMT
I bet there's a 40 letter German word for the feeling of impotent rage engendered by the needlessly heavy moderation of a beloved games forum.
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Post by crankcaller on Jan 23, 2018 19:19:38 GMT
Frankenfürteredschung.
My limited terribly pronounced German on my few visits to German speaking countries has usually ended in them replying in English. For the best really.
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Post by tenthenemy on Jan 23, 2018 19:43:34 GMT
I bet there's a 40 letter German word for the feeling of impotent rage engendered by the needlessly heavy moderation of a beloved games forum. Of course there is. It's Plaudertaschenkartonmoderatorenzensurungerechtigkeitsfrustrationszorn. |
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Post by RollingEscargot on Jan 23, 2018 20:07:34 GMT
I bet there's a 40 letter German word for the feeling of impotent rage engendered by the needlessly heavy moderation of a beloved games forum. Of course there is. It's Plaudertaschenkartonmoderatorenzensurungerechtigkeitsfrustrationszorn. Tremendous, thank you. That is one hell of a hand of Scrabble. |
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Post by Destry on Jan 23, 2018 20:11:43 GMT
My home insurance renewal quote has just come in. As usual, despite no claims in the last 20+ years the premium has gone up. This time by 35%.
And, as usual, they have kindly informed me I don't need to do anything as the policy will renew automatically unless they hear from me. (Actually it won't since the debit card I used has expired).
This happens every year. And every year I spend time and energy finding a cheaper quote with a different company. It's so fucking annoying. No doubt when I ring them up the quote will magically be reduced.
And, on principle, I will tell them to shove it, and go elsewhere.
Fucking crooks.
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Post by BigG74 on Jan 23, 2018 20:27:18 GMT
My home insurance renewal quote has just come in. As usual, despite no claims in the last 20+ years the premium has gone up. This time by 35%. And, as usual, they have kindly informed me I don't need to do anything as the policy will renew automatically unless they hear from me. (Actually it won't since the debit card I used has expired). This happens every year. And every year I spend time and energy finding a cheaper quote with a different company. It's so fucking annoying. No doubt when I ring them up the quote will magically be reduced. And, on principle, I will tell them to shove it, and go elsewhere. Fucking crooks. Crooks definitely. .... but if I can negotiate to get a cheaper price, well it's a lesser of two evils (as the new company is still pushing their premium price). |
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Post by BigG74 on Jan 23, 2018 20:36:39 GMT
Had to do some work today. The arrogance of my line manager. I've not been able to work* from home, so far, this year. I've been expected to turn, up and do what my employer pays me for, EVERY DAY since the end of December. Outstanding arrogance. *Play Fallout 4 |
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Post by Pyjakson on Jan 23, 2018 20:47:19 GMT
My home insurance renewal quote has just come in. As usual, despite no claims in the last 20+ years the premium has gone up. This time by 35%. And, as usual, they have kindly informed me I don't need to do anything as the policy will renew automatically unless they hear from me. (Actually it won't since the debit card I used has expired). This happens every year. And every year I spend time and energy finding a cheaper quote with a different company. It's so fucking annoying. No doubt when I ring them up the quote will magically be reduced. And, on principle, I will tell them to shove it, and go elsewhere. Fucking crooks. I go through the same motions every year: comparison site, check the three cheapest quotes on topcashback and go through there, job's a good 'un. (It's better I get some of the commission than it all going to a comparison site.) |
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Post by Destry on Jan 23, 2018 21:17:30 GMT
My home insurance renewal quote has just come in. As usual, despite no claims in the last 20+ years the premium has gone up. This time by 35%. And, as usual, they have kindly informed me I don't need to do anything as the policy will renew automatically unless they hear from me. (Actually it won't since the debit card I used has expired). This happens every year. And every year I spend time and energy finding a cheaper quote with a different company. It's so fucking annoying. No doubt when I ring them up the quote will magically be reduced. And, on principle, I will tell them to shove it, and go elsewhere. Fucking crooks. I go through the same motions every year: comparison site, check the three cheapest quotes on topcashback and go through there, job's a good 'un. (It's better I get some of the commission than it all going to a comparison site.) Yes, but I get a meerkat toy...(and 2 for 1 cinema tickets which I didn't use once last year) EDIT: Come to that Aleksandr's still in his box. |
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Post by sockpuppetpseudonym on Jan 23, 2018 21:28:14 GMT
And, as usual, they have kindly informed me I don't need to do anything as the policy will renew automatically unless they hear from me. (Actually it won't since the debit card I used has expired). Don't count on it. If it's deemed a 'regular payment', there's every chance subsequent transactions will sail through even on an expired card. |
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Post by scubar on Jan 23, 2018 21:30:06 GMT
Aleksandr is voiced by Michael the Geordie.
That's all I've got.
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Post by Destry on Jan 23, 2018 21:33:57 GMT
And, as usual, they have kindly informed me I don't need to do anything as the policy will renew automatically unless they hear from me. (Actually it won't since the debit card I used has expired). Don't count on it. If it's deemed a 'regular payment', there's every chance subsequent transactions will sail through even on an expired card. It was a one-off, but in any case I shall be ringing them and telling them not to auto-renew. |
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Post by Pyjakson on Jan 23, 2018 21:39:11 GMT
I go through the same motions every year: comparison site, check the three cheapest quotes on topcashback and go through there, job's a good 'un. (It's better I get some of the commission than it all going to a comparison site.) Yes, but I get a meerkat toy...(and 2 for 1 cinema tickets which I didn't use once last year) EDIT: Come to that Aleksandr's still in his box. Whereas I've got £40 towards a hard drive upgrade for my ps4 to speed up all the games I've not got time to play. Also, the mate I go to the cinema does the two for one. Spot the cheapest bastard on chatterbox. |
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Post by Destry on Jan 23, 2018 21:40:08 GMT
Aleksandr is voiced by Michael the Geordie. Really, from Partridge? Don't apologise. That was classic intercourse. |
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Post by scubar on Jan 23, 2018 21:41:31 GMT
Aleksandr is voiced by Michael the Geordie. Really, from Partridge? Don't apologise. That was classic intercourse. Yep, that very same Michael the Geordie. |
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Post by Destry on Jan 23, 2018 21:47:05 GMT
Really, from Partridge? Don't apologise. That was classic intercourse. Yep, that very same Michael the Geordie. Simon Greenall, just been reading about him. His character wouldn't have worked so well as a Yorkshireman. |
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Post by Destry on Jan 23, 2018 21:55:37 GMT
A shame. There are so few places where one can happily take a piss in central London.
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Post by Guest on Jan 23, 2018 22:18:32 GMT
Good luck Scubat. Toes and fingers crossed.
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Post by Destry on Jan 23, 2018 22:23:05 GMT
Good luck Scubat. Toes and fingers crossed. Classic Guest. |
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Post by sockpuppetpseudonym on Jan 23, 2018 22:30:34 GMT
Good luck Scubat. Toes and fingers crossed. Classic Guest. Perhaps it's multi-award winning film-maker and satirist Christopher Guest. Huge if true. I think it's nice that a Hollywood big-wig can remain down to earth and offer encouragement to UK jobseekers. Come on Hanks and Spielberg! Take a leaf out of Chris' book and come down from your ivory towers now and then! |
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Post by lonewolf on Jan 23, 2018 22:55:39 GMT
My home insurance renewal quote has just come in. As usual, despite no claims in the last 20+ years the premium has gone up. This time by 35%. And, as usual, they have kindly informed me I don't need to do anything as the policy will renew automatically unless they hear from me. (Actually it won't since the debit card I used has expired). This happens every year. And every year I spend time and energy finding a cheaper quote with a different company. It's so fucking annoying. No doubt when I ring them up the quote will magically be reduced. And, on principle, I will tell them to shove it, and go elsewhere. Fucking crooks. They never requote you, they just add on. Always ask for a requote. Also you may not claim but if a number of people on your post code do, they can up your premium. Premium Tax had also went up from 6% to 9% then to 12%. If a companies book ( the account your insurance is part of) is underperforming they will up your premium. So a bad case of burgularies nowhere near you can effect your quote as they try to spread the risk. |
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Post by lazybones on Jan 23, 2018 23:47:49 GMT
The London scene? It's fine. Basically ok. I'm answering from a dark place though. I do not feel good. Hmmm. What's new? I have a Switch. I like it. I'm hoping to get the new Monster Hunter game also. Soon. Next week. If the pump does not deflate. How are you? Another switch owner! Assume you have the old; switch, BOTW & MO combo? I do! Also a number of ... well I have some of the cheap games from the online store. Tactical Mind and ‘Kingdom: New World?’ I think? |
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Post by lazybones on Jan 23, 2018 23:52:15 GMT
The London scene? It's fine. Basically ok. I'm answering from a dark place though. I do not feel good. Hmmm. What's new? I have a Switch. I like it. I'm hoping to get the new Monster Hunter game also. Soon. Next week. If the pump does not deflate. How are you? Do you still possess the PSVR? I'm good thanks. Life continues, threading its way through this gloomy January. Are there any plans for a February meet in London I wonder? I think there is talk of a March meet-up, but the details are sparse. The PSVR? I still have it - the VR helm and apparatus. I like it, but ... I don’t often feel compelled to put it on. Skyrim feels like a bad countryside trip |
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Post by tenthenemy on Jan 24, 2018 0:06:37 GMT
Another switch owner! Assume you have the old; switch, BOTW & MO combo? I do! Also a number of ... well I have some of the cheap games from the online store. Tactical Mind and ‘Kingdom: New World?’ I think? Ah! I, too, bought Kingdom: New World when it was on sale due to the amount of fun we had btl when it was being reviewed at the *other place* (4 *s!). But I haven't played it because my backlog is just getting larger. One day, maybe. |
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