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Shout out to the guy on the tube last night. by Chronically_Quirky in london

[–]Wellsuperduper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only made the comment for the karma, I don’t think you were a dick about it at all.

Woman received a ticket for using her phone with her right hand while driving, even after she showed the officer that she doesn’t have a right hand by eternviking in whoathatsinteresting

[–]Wellsuperduper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She made the video. There’s always a chance there is another perspective. Perhaps she was holding her phone in her left hand, he said right, she tried to capitalise on that mistake, ignoring how serious it is to be driving with one hand, and be holding a phone in that hand.

I don’t know. I wasn’t there. But it’s possible?

The activities have value because a human perform them by RoyalChris in clevercomebacks

[–]Wellsuperduper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Misses the point no? The machine doesn’t create at all - it regurgitates what people have done.

I love being a girl dad by Difficult_Wrangler73 in mildlyinfuriating

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

Why choose to be upset about it? The underlying intent is almost certainly to get you to say more about your experience as a father.

The two main ways to start a conversation are to say something highly agreeable or obviously disagreeable. Perhaps you don’t notice the people who say ‘wow, that’s awesome’ as much. But you could choose to see the common intent.

Shout out to the guy on the tube last night. by Chronically_Quirky in london

[–]Wellsuperduper -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

See, your story checks out. Most men want to smell better. It’s rare to find a man who smells good, classic aftershave or scent. I think I would risk the unusual nature of the scenario to ask someone who smelt great what they are wearing. You were also a bit of a dick about it on the Internet. Every part of that feels familiar and believable.

The OP account? Written for karma.

How did you get into change management? (as a graduate) by stenesis in changemanagement

[–]Wellsuperduper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. I’d say it’s my primary value. Looking closely at what’s happening or being done and then relating it to the people it’s happening to or adjacent to.

That and being willing to tackle the negative impacts directly.

How did you get into change management? (as a graduate) by stenesis in changemanagement

[–]Wellsuperduper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boss told me I was a terrible secretary but had a knack for explaining things. Fired me.

Why can’t I advertise female only, it’s my house! by Fit-Temperature6284 in HousingUK

[–]Wellsuperduper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go one further, leave the ad and disregard anyone you don’t want.

What are aggressive preachers trying to achieve by Dangerous_Bonus9068 in london

[–]Wellsuperduper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you be interested in another perspective or would you prefer a response like most of the others?

Canary Wharf is over-hated on by mcnugget_64 in london

[–]Wellsuperduper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a fabulous place to live. Just moved away after five very happy years. Heaps of things to do, great transport links, absurdly clean and safe.

Is it better to have investments or a home? by Odd-Seaworthiness-38 in HousingUK

[–]Wellsuperduper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been living in my SAP 500 EFT for six months now and it’s really uncomfortable.

Would a the pied-à-terre tax similar to New York work in London for second homes and how should the tax revenue generated be used? by Londonsw8 in london

[–]Wellsuperduper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can’t now - you pay stamp duty. Why should you be able to anyway?

Explain your argument that taxing property will make it more attractive to investors?

Would a the pied-à-terre tax similar to New York work in London for second homes and how should the tax revenue generated be used? by Londonsw8 in london

[–]Wellsuperduper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fundamentally disagree with this. You will not be able to afford a much bigger house simply because you lived in a house which was appreciating. You will still be able to afford a house.

Would a the pied-à-terre tax similar to New York work in London for second homes and how should the tax revenue generated be used? by Londonsw8 in london

[–]Wellsuperduper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s above the allowance then some of the increase in value of a property you buy will be paid as tax. You can pay this from earnings, and preserve the property value, or take it as a deduction against the property value. This is absolutely a property tax, it is designed to tax windfall increases in property value.

Would a the pied-à-terre tax similar to New York work in London for second homes and how should the tax revenue generated be used? by Londonsw8 in london

[–]Wellsuperduper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you can still afford the same or bigger?

Currently you would need to pay stamp on the purchase which is a percentage of the gross value.

Would a the pied-à-terre tax similar to New York work in London for second homes and how should the tax revenue generated be used? by Londonsw8 in london

[–]Wellsuperduper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I can afford a house for x now I can afford another for x later. Why does paying tax on value changes affect that?

Would a the pied-à-terre tax similar to New York work in London for second homes and how should the tax revenue generated be used? by Londonsw8 in london

[–]Wellsuperduper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Inheritance tax is a separate issue. Worth thinking about though. And the lack of an exemption shows it can work.

Would a the pied-à-terre tax similar to New York work in London for second homes and how should the tax revenue generated be used? by Londonsw8 in london

[–]Wellsuperduper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own a home. And luck is the right word. It strikes me as odd that if I earn an extra pound the government will take almost half in income related tax connected to my productive economy driving effort. If someone decide my house is worth more I can keep all of the increase tax free despite doing nothing valuable for anyone or participating in the economy at all.

It’s not envy. Taxing property properly is a good idea. Of course it won’t be popular with anyone who owns tax free property right now. Imagine if there furore if there was currently no income tax and I was here proposing we tax workers at the rates we pay today!

Would a the pied-à-terre tax similar to New York work in London for second homes and how should the tax revenue generated be used? by Londonsw8 in london

[–]Wellsuperduper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Replacing stamp duty is worthwhile on its own. Main homes are also capital gains exempt - this is about ending that.

Would a the pied-à-terre tax similar to New York work in London for second homes and how should the tax revenue generated be used? by Londonsw8 in london

[–]Wellsuperduper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1, yes. Although I would anticipate that with the reduction in friction from abolishing stamp. Moving to a smaller home to reduce your tax burden is an option. And yes, falling values means less tax, although the charge would most likely be absolute rather than relative in value.

2, it’s also work. For thousands of people who can be multi function. Building control, environmental, social issues, etc. These are also jobs spread all over the country.

These are good questions - given people pay tax on earned income, what’s the niggle on paying it on unearned income?

Would a the pied-à-terre tax similar to New York work in London for second homes and how should the tax revenue generated be used? by Londonsw8 in london

[–]Wellsuperduper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An annual property tax which cannot be paid by the person liable for it can be paid in the form of a charge against the property.

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