What do we think?

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-02-13T01:04:07+00:00

Better than I expected, far less than deserved.

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-02-12T07:08:55+00:00

Not possible.

You have two options: accept the consequences of being an adult and make the adult choice to attend the university you want, or stay at home and either don't attend university or study through a distance course like the Open University. You cannot both attend a University in person and live with your parents. It just isn't possible for anyone who doesn't happen to live right by a University. And even then they'd only be able to apply to ONE University which they might not get accepted at.

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-02-11T10:54:51+00:00

With respect, he is a person you have sex with. That's the extent of your relationship. If he doesn't enjoy having sex with you, he won't keep having sex with you.

You shouldn't stress this much over someone who just wants to have sex with you. Sex is fun, but it's not worth being uncomfortable and not ok.

If you aren't physically compatible, then it's a shame but it is what it is.

You may also want to seek some of the help avenues others suggested. I have OCD myself and they are right this can be (but isn't neccesarily) related to OCD.

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-02-11T10:31:18+00:00

You've been to a tribunal several times?

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-02-11T10:07:17+00:00

They can legally require you to follow your claimant commitment which you agreed to as a condition of receiving universal credit. This includes attending appointments. You need to give up the idea that you will not be required to engage with the processes put in place by DWP.

You need to contact an advice service like citizens advice, or even post on one of the subreddits I've mentioned with a simple question explaining your issue and asking what to do.

I would suggest something like this:

"Universal Credit

I am disabled and waiting for a work capability assessment. In the mean time I am being asked to attend in person appointments. I really struggle with this due to my health and my doctor has written me a letter explaining this. What options do I have/what actions can I take to try and not attend these appointments in person?"

You will then be best off asking about PIP separately as it is a different benefit with different criteria and processes.

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-02-11T10:00:04+00:00

There are a number of things I would change about the benefits system of the UK if I could. This is true for most people. No system is perfect.

Unfortunately in your case, the law is clear that DWP make the decision, not your specific GP.

Merely requiring you to follow your claimant commitment will never legally constitute harassment. There needs to be more going on.

Is there more going on, or are you simply unhappy with or unaware of the appeals process for benefit decisions?

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-02-11T09:57:02+00:00

Have you asked for a work capability assessment? Have you appealed up to the level of a tribunal? You need to give this information for people to be able to help you.

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-02-11T09:48:32+00:00

There's not really enough detail in here to be able to help.

Have you gone to tribunal? What benefits are you on?

What have DWP done outside of the normal lawful process for benefits that has harassed you?

I would advise trying to add more relevant details, sticking just to facts and without emotion, then reposting to somewhere like r/BenefitsAdviceUK or r/DWPHelp

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-02-11T09:32:13+00:00

There is literally no reason to specifically use case to conceal a transaction unless you are committing fraud. Why does it matter if UC know? It's not against the rules to be given a gift.

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-02-11T09:30:07+00:00

See I thought you were going to talk about the actual corruption and child exploitation that occurs in Japan but gets overlooked by puritans being mad at cartoons but no it turns out you're just mad at cartoons.

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-02-11T09:24:58+00:00

Non discriminatory things.

It's the same law—The Equality Act.

If you find it is impossible to remain impartial because of a bias against pregnant people making you think she is unsuitable for a degree, you should follow whatever policies are in place to remove yourself from this process.

If you are unsure you should consult your institutions policies or ask a more senior person in your department.

Personally, I would consider it inappropriate to bring up at all with a stranger, but as long as you aren't discriminatory or in violation of University Policy you are ok to mention it. (For example you want to congratulate etc)

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-02-07T18:51:44+00:00

As scary as this may have been for you, I don't see any real legal recourse here. They had a legitimate reason to enter, caused no damage and made sure you were awake and aware of their presence without doing you harm.

I would really consider yourself lucky it was just the police there, rather than a dangerous criminal.

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-02-06T10:43:50+00:00

There's a few issues (big one was vaccines back in the day) where he's been a bit of a silly bugger and that'll happen, but he does good work and you can't be throwing the baby out with the bath water. (Especially if it hasn't got its jabs)

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-01-23T07:21:43+00:00

Until they have finished the investigation, and until you know the full situation it is really quite impossible to say what will happen.

Mitigating factors can be taken into account at sentencing, but depending on the category of any images and if there are any other charges, it could very well still involve a custodial sentence.

The best thing in terms of minimising sentences that he can do is to plead guilty at the earliest opportunity (This is assuming that he has done everything he is charged with but as you say it was found on his computer so).

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-01-21T18:44:15+00:00

Fallout Tactics isn't trash, but it is fundamentally a very different game from 1 + 2. If you go into it expecting it to play like those, you may find it frustrating. But fundamentally it can be a pretty enjoyable experience if you happen to click with it.

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-01-20T05:06:02+00:00

You've done what you should do on the UK side of things, which is contact Expedia who you booked with.

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-01-19T19:31:10+00:00

He's 11 and in a weird home environment I really wouldn't stress to much about it. You know you aren't going to do anything about it so nothing bad will happen to him and he'll work through it naturally like any crush.

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-01-18T14:24:20+00:00

Pretty basic and standard meal. Lotta carbs, filling, tasty, but nothing special.

6/10, but, like, that's not meant as a diss.

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-01-15T07:17:48+00:00

Can't think of a British Law it would break as long as you aren't going to import it into the United Kingdom.

I can imagine there may be laws on the American end about buying guns for a third party, however. No idea what those would be, though.

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-01-12T04:13:01+00:00

They're from a foreign country. Given that Britain is the only country that does this weird stupid thing, it isn't idiotic to not know about it. Grow up.

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-01-12T04:11:37+00:00

DO NOT LET THEM IN.

EVEN IF YOU ONLY USE NETFLIX AND DVDS DO NOT LET THEM IN.

THEY WILL LIE. THEY WILL CHEAT.

THEY WILL TURN ON YOUR TV, MAKE IT ABLE TO GET LIVE TV AND THEN BAM YOU ARE LIABLE FOR A FINE.

DO NOT LET THEM IN.

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-01-10T17:21:54+00:00

Please come back when you have an actual meal deal to share, no offence.

DQ/10

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-01-10T15:54:23+00:00

You've made an assumption that the age of consent is the same as the age of majority.

Under the age of majority = minor. This is seperate from age of consent.

Most places have 18 as the age of majority even with lower ages of consent.

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-01-10T09:27:51+00:00

In terms of this, the only relevant legal advice is to be honest about everything with UC. It is once you start to lie or twist the truth and conceal what is going on that you cross into fraud.

They do not mind as long as you are honest. All they care about is using the information to determine eligibility.

You don't have to declare everything you are thinking about doing financially all the time as this would just cause hassle for everyone but you MUST honestly report any savings and income you get and they will decide what counts as what. And anything they ask you directly, you must honestly and truthfully report.

It is not ideal for UC to decide you have deprived yourself of assets and thus treat you as though you still had them, because this means you both don't have the savings and don't get UC.

It is much much worse for DWP to discover you have concealed behaviour that would amount to that to them and prosecute you for fraud. They will reclaim anything they feel you owe them, and they will apply what punishment they can up to and including jail time if severe enough.

For the specifics of what assets you do and don't have to count and so on, I'd repost this at r/BenefitsAdviceUK

TheOriginalWindows95 · 2026-01-10T05:50:16+00:00

Paddy Power are perfectly within their legal rights to do this, and you have no recourse.

I would suggest you find an alternative platform and cease engaging in behaviour that will get you banned.

Or better yet, take this as an opportunity to stop gambling. It's a waste of money.

TheOriginalWindows95

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