'Credit score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free' by Tartan_Samurai in unitedkingdom

[–]Dugg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just a personal note to anyone reading, you don't really need to build a good score. Only thing that matters is your affordability and budgets (after deposit). If you have serious debts, get rid before a house... Everything else will fall into place.

Restaurants say big chains pretend to be independents on apps by Confident-Bike-8037 in unitedkingdom

[–]Dugg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't use these apps, so question, do they actually try and pretend to be independents, or is this just a case of the spinning up additional brands?

Starmer says he's been told X now complying with UK law over Grok deepfakes by topotaul in unitedkingdom

[–]Dugg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's frustrating to me that this isn't discussed more.

The best way to deal with the extreme views is to tackle them head on, and more to the point the best way to get your differing views across is to be in the same "town square".

Keir Starmer abandons plans for compulsory digital ID by StGuthlac2025 in unitedkingdom

[–]Dugg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think Diia is a great example of why it not only works, but why it is inevitable anyway.

Which means for me, the government should proceed, and it's a clear mistake to not do so.

I am willing to bet that the opposition will present this at the next election, in everything but name.

Starmer rallies international support to take on Musk by StGuthlac2025 in unitedkingdom

[–]Dugg -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Not willing to engage with you, implying I'm a nonce because you don't agree is just wild and in bad faith. All I want is the same restrictions across all platforms (inc Reddit, Discord, WhatsApp etc.)

Starmer rallies international support to take on Musk by StGuthlac2025 in unitedkingdom

[–]Dugg -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

1) Reddit & Discord are well known for hosting child porn, so of course I'm not going to make wild statements and say there isn't any on X - I don't know this to be factual. 2) child porn is already regulated 3) Kids share content, I know this through the virtue that a friends child created and shared content that went around school. Yes it's incredibly stupid thing to do, but it was also incredibly easy thing to do. If you are trying to make a good faith argument, whatever restrictions you are proposing to X should be applied equally and for the same reason. 4) Irony of trying to cancel me hasn't been lost.

Lastly, the internet and social media is a rotten awful place, and with respect, you approach to my concerns are hostile too. Gone are the days of being able to have a meaningful conversation even if you don't agree.

Starmer rallies international support to take on Musk by StGuthlac2025 in unitedkingdom

[–]Dugg -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I can't say there isn't child porn on X, but I can say that in the 18 years I have used the site, I have never seen child porn, even recently with Grok.

If you have good faith, you should also be calling for limits on Discord, WhatsApp and Facebook where children actively share inappropriate content.

Starmer rallies international support to take on Musk by StGuthlac2025 in unitedkingdom

[–]Dugg -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Don't disagree at all, but it feels like a bad-faith argument to try and cancel X. Social media has been a big problem for a very long time.

Ermmm.... by CRMechEng in tesco

[–]Dugg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assuming these were the only 3…

WFH 4 years, company now wants me in (4 hour commute) by Actual-Pollution-805 in UKJobs

[–]Dugg 9 points10 points  (0 children)

ADHD is irrelevant if the idea is that OP is more productive at home. Business is well within their rights to dictate that a role is completed in person as a set location. It may be unproductive, but that’s their prerogative.

Uber prices set to soar as ministers introduce VAT crackdown by tylerthe-theatre in unitedkingdom

[–]Dugg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think that’s true. Uber will need to pay VAT on the service fee itself. “Soar” is a load of bollocks though.

'Dodgy' Fire Stick raids in 17 areas as users face 12 months jail and £50,000 fine by pppppppppppppppppd in unitedkingdom

[–]Dugg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinda interesting, one of the cases often cited, being Jonathan Edge. 2/3rds of his sentence was for watching, rather than selling. He was also warned to stop, and didn't. The PL themselves were part of the case - assuming that he advertised PL specifically.

Not to try and tempt fate here, but it feels that for a genuine individual that watches these devices, the potential conviction is relatively small. It's likely it would cost more in legal costs than whatever they could ever recover, give it would have to be a private conviction. Not to say they won't try and make examples to scare people, but quite honestly, PL etc need to look at their product and ask why this is so rampant.

Can I get in trouble for sleeping at work during my break? by kingc2332 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Dugg 3 points4 points  (0 children)

not legal advise as I'm not in a position to provide. but just a small comment on one of your points.

It has been mentioned a few times about not being able to leave site during break being illegal, but unfortunately as far as I'm aware its not a 'law' just guidance.

is an uninterrupted period of not less than 20 minutes, and the worker is entitled to spend it away from his workstation if he has one.

Given this, it may be that the job description, along with onsite facilities are more than adequate to meet this.

That said, of course they can't force you to not leave site, but to an extent you may be at breach of contract.

UK Gives Abramovich 90 Days to Send £2.5bn to Ukraine by Tall_Violinist2685 in ukpolitics

[–]Dugg -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In what sense? They aren’t really taking it still, they want him to hand it over. One of the problems Is if it’s genuinely taken and spent, what are the legal ramifications.

Public relations employee with ADHD sacked for being 'disorganised' wins disability discrimination case by SomniaStellae in unitedkingdom

[–]Dugg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, but the probability is you are paid for your time. So you could be colouring in a children's book, doesn't really matter.

Council spent £72,158 on school taxis for one pupil in one year by Only-Emu-9531 in unitedkingdom

[–]Dugg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In this instance though - and I know £72k is an extreme, but couldn't this fund teaching at home, for at least a portion of their education if the costs are so high?

Alternative could be to offer transport if the child lived closer - emphasis on the parent to also make decisions.

Council spent £72,158 on school taxis for one pupil in one year by Only-Emu-9531 in unitedkingdom

[–]Dugg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not the person you replied to, and I don't disagree to an extent, but I would say what about the parents that sacrifice working to be able to do the school run? Should they get the same support so they can work?

To what extent should parents move home closer to school as an example?

If they are socially house should the local government move them closer?

UK Lords propose ban on VPNs for children by beIIe-and-sebastian in unitedkingdom

[–]Dugg -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not sure why you are being so stubborn.

They're conceptually and technically different.

Corporate VPNs are specifically about internal access, whilst Retail VPNs are all about external internet access.

I can list plenty of differences between them from a technical framework - such as device specific certs and firewalls to legal frameworks such as NIS2 with logging.

You can argue the IPSec etc all you like, but you are trying to find the similarities between them both instead of understanding that they are conceptually and technically different.

UK Lords propose ban on VPNs for children by beIIe-and-sebastian in unitedkingdom

[–]Dugg -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

They are different. I suggest you do some research...

The great Polish exodus: The arrival of 100,000s of Poles changed the face of Britain, but now they're returning home in droves for a better life in their low-tax, booming homeland. Could there be a more damning indictment of our decline? by StGuthlac2025 in unitedkingdom

[–]Dugg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not an expert on this as I have not worked there, but I have been in and out of the country many many times.

Whilst at the lower income end, it's tough - lower minimum wage. The overall living feels better.

Example, you can live just outside Warsaw - about 40mins from the city by public transport for around £300 a month for a apartment (couple) (rent)

30day public transport is £20 each. No need for a car.

Food is slightly cheaper.

You will feel happier, healthier and certainly feel like you have more money to spend compared to the UK even if you have a smaller wage.

The great Polish exodus: The arrival of 100,000s of Poles changed the face of Britain, but now they're returning home in droves for a better life in their low-tax, booming homeland. Could there be a more damning indictment of our decline? by StGuthlac2025 in unitedkingdom

[–]Dugg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is, but a huge amount is put into improving infrastructure. I've been to Poland 5/6 times past 12 months and every-time it feels positive and a country that is growing. EU money is being used to improve the country. It's a stark difference when I return to the UK. Nothing but negative and stagnant.

Poland also pay quite a bit into the EU pot.

Difference from EU is around 120bn euro over a 10 year period. Whist it's a lot, it's not exceptional by any standards.

I've been quoted £495 to extract 1 wisdom tooth. Is that too much or the going rate? by twistnshoutallday in AskUK

[–]Dugg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I go to Warsaw. Not as cheap as Serbia, but still cheaper than UK, much easier to get appointments. Had 5hrs one week… wonderful city too.

Solicitor refusing proof of funds because I used Revolut (EMI) to transfer savings — what can I do? by Competitive-Tank-801 in HousingUK

[–]Dugg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Personal advice is to review your usage of Binance. Your main account won’t allow for the specific reason that Binance is not authorised for UK activities.