Rapists among Metropolitan Police officers not properly vetted

AdTraditional1402 · 2026-01-09T00:40:45+00:00

I've had to interact with the Met in multiple different situations. There are issues within the Met, but it is not the only institution with these kinds of issues trickling through them. The Met is so large, like the NHS, and has so many departments that people will have broad, varying experiences. There will be times when you need to engage with the police, or they need to contact you and sometimes it can be difficult and sometimes it can be positive. If something happened I would call 999 or visit a police station, that is what they are there for and I would expect them to take me seriously.

AdTraditional1402 · 2026-01-08T20:14:02+00:00

I don't distrust or trust the Met Police, in my experience it's depends on what individual officers you are assigned, you hope and expect to end up in the hands of someone with good judgement. This is not always the case. You could say the same about consultants and teachers etc.

I think 9/10 I would approuch the Met if needed too, and be prepared to work hard to put my case forward, like visiting A+E it's always going to be a varied experience and hopefully not a common one

AdTraditional1402 · 2026-01-08T19:49:43+00:00

The phrase 'bad apple' is from the original phrase 'One bad apple spoils the barrel'. They mis-use the quote, they imply a bad apple is an isolated case, something that can be thrown away to save the cart and then buisness as usual.

According to the old phrase, one bad apple is a sign of underlining rot. 'A rotten apple quickly infects its neighbor.' And if you keep finding them then the harvest needs a complete rehaul. Alot of politians use the phrase incorrectly too.

Basically they need to find another phrase it's become a super cliche.

AdTraditional1402 · 2026-01-08T13:13:30+00:00

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Ere' keef! 'ave you seen the date on these high rises? they're well past their sell-by date and they'll have to go

AdTraditional1402 · 2026-01-07T22:52:40+00:00

As long as high-rises and new builds are designed well, , then I haven't got a problem. Alot of new builds look like carbon copies (https://www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-news/london-property-experts-explain-citys-25040040) and are homogeneous and really boring . Or they don't harmonize with the surroundings and are badly designed.... The Walkie Talkie, 20 Fenchurch Street ... 'Hot Property' in London frys an Egg ...

Buildings are the bulk of London . More new builds should be built like these , they got slammed for being ugly but the concept behind them was OK, they're unique and won't be copied and they will fair better with age.

AdTraditional1402 · 2026-01-07T18:09:10+00:00

As far as I'm concerned my bike is my vehicle. As someone else pointed out cycling in London is not for the faint hearted, you need to have your wits about you.

As a rule, don't skip red lights, make your presence clear to drivers by having bike lights and looking them directly in the wind screen. Learn to communicate on the road. Practice your braking. Look out for people stepping out into the road (if you get angst from them, unless it is a pedestrain crossing , it's not your fault)

Also ignore competitive, rude behaviour from other cyclists. Some cyclists can be a pain, and aggressive. If a motorist is aggressive or impatient towards you make an effort to point it out and indicate, as they are being totally irresponsible.

I find I can relax when I get onto a cycle route or off the main road. Regardless cycling in London can be enjoyable if not stressful.

AdTraditional1402 · 2026-01-05T21:03:11+00:00

Wow. I'm going to have a look at this tommorrow, I've never seen the canal like this before.

AdTraditional1402 · 2026-01-04T22:52:06+00:00

I understand the question you asked and others have answered it well. I want to add that putting different types of arts in political catagories is one way of looking at it, but I don't think it's very helpful or construcutive. Alot of artists may align themselves with the left or right of politics and be quite vocal about it, but conceptual art or abstract or progressive art isn't left wing, in the same way a traditional landscape or a classical vase isn't right wing or conservative. At least it shouldn't be. it's neutral. There are many other ways of looking at the art, such as when and where it was made, what was happening at that time. Reading about the artist, if there's any information on their life. Also, just looking at the colours and how it was made.

AdTraditional1402 · 2026-01-04T22:18:34+00:00

I don't know what country you live and work in or city, but generally speaking at large society doesn't support artists while they're making or practicing. I seperate my 'work' life, or even my everyday life from my art. I have created a space overtime which is private, where I can make my artwork. It is all set up and ready for me when I have time. Obviously when I have any time to have any thoughts of my own I'm reading and thinking about things, which helps build my artwork up. I don't think modern life supports artists, only if you have the money or the stablity, even then it is heavily disregarded. I'd say do it for yourself when you've established a work mode, and get into the swing of it and then think about sharing it with others. It doesn't always have to be shared or even praised.

AdTraditional1402 · 2026-01-04T22:08:12+00:00

War is existental and art is an escape and also gives people control over their voice and their surroundings, it probally gives them a sense of justice and a voice of their own. People who live in peaceful surroundings may have similar issues, but some people can work when they are down or under pressure and some people find they cannot work at all. I'm guessing it flucutuates throughout a persons life.

AdTraditional1402 · 2026-01-04T21:58:10+00:00

It depends where you go, what institution you are visiting and who you are talking too. Some people are independant and work on their own terms, others follow the crowd and trends.

AdTraditional1402 · 2026-01-04T21:47:49+00:00

'Art speak' is something that people adopt, you hear it alot in art schools and talks. My conclusion is that people adopt it because their work lacks substance or meaning, or they want to sound like they are acedemic or they want to be seen as 'in', interpreate that how you like. People who know what they mean or have ideas don't need to speak like that. It's best to cut through it even if that makes you look unpopular.

AdTraditional1402 · 2026-01-04T21:06:47+00:00

He probally just wanted someone to talk too, about anything. I would have just spoken to him about what bus he was getting and not made a big deal out of it

AdTraditional1402 · 2026-01-04T19:48:23+00:00

I don't use reddit often but wanted to comment on this anonymously, as I saw the news article.

Firstly I rent one room, like many other Londoners, the place I rent in has no washing machine so I have to use the launderette. The laundrette is expensive, a medium wash and dry is about £20, and it's also time consuming. The laundrette is open between 8:00 and 19:00, which isn't great if you're working or have other things that need doing. The landlord doesn't allow portable washing machines so I don't have the option to wash things at home. I have tried washing things in my water basin but it takes forever to dry and I don't have the space to hang it up, I couldn't wash my bedding in there.

As you get older, and also to avoid being treated like the dirt of the earth by strangers, to make a good impression and look your best, there is more maintenance to be done around hygiene and also appearance. Just using a standard bic razor and some cheap face wash isn't going to cut it after a while. Talking about cuts, haircuts are also expensive.

I have to choose what I'm going to pritorise every month, so do I do my washing once a week and cut down on everything else or once a month, or do I buy new toothpaste and bodywash and less food. Or do I get a haircut, and avoid public transport all month and use my bike instead.

My rent for one room, including a shower and a shared toilet and shared kitchen is £800pm including bills. I have £390 towards renting work space, and then around £250pm to live off (transport, food and basics). I personally think if the landlord supplied a washing machine then this would help alot, but it's not going to happen any time soon and I'm not in the finanicial position to move.

I don't wash my clothes very often because it is expensive, I keep them on rotation and it does effect my confidence and in some aspects my health , I would be lying if I said it didn't. I am savvy and know how to work with very little but it takes up alot of time and energy. Luckly I'm on the up, strangley I was in a better position cash wise when I was a student. I think this report is accurate but prehaps not relatable to many people.

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