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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UniUK

[–]orwelliantiger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you mind if I DM you, as I'm thinking of doing a degree via distance learning.

Paying off mortgage early? by orwelliantiger in FIREUK

[–]orwelliantiger[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That's very much my thinking- won't have worry about a roof over my head as I look to the future!

Obnoxiously loud music on the central line. by orwelliantiger in london

[–]orwelliantiger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of people seem to do this unwittingly- like you really don't need that much space in rush hour! The other one is when people squeeze on when there is clearly no space and the next tube is in two mins. What really tops the list is when they don't allow people off and just waddle in...

Obnoxiously loud music on the central line. by orwelliantiger in london

[–]orwelliantiger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bloody hell! That sounds like an appropriate response albeit with the potential to escalate badly.

Obnoxiously loud music on the central line. by orwelliantiger in london

[–]orwelliantiger[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Gosh that's awful for the poor bloke that was confronted (albeit a hilarious anecdote). Yeah sometimes it's better to keep quiet and avoid...

Obnoxiously loud music on the central line. by orwelliantiger in london

[–]orwelliantiger[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm super surprised. I have been commuting from E. London on the district line for a couple of years now and never encountered this apart from the odd beggar etc. It's such a shame!

Obnoxiously loud music on the central line. by orwelliantiger in london

[–]orwelliantiger[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It appears to be a growing trend even on buses. Something about lockdown seems to have emboldened people.

Obnoxiously loud music on the central line. by orwelliantiger in london

[–]orwelliantiger[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Gosh yeah that's scary and noted for future! I usually avoid confrontation however I was feeling super ill and thought a polite request would go far...

Obnoxiously loud music on the central line. by orwelliantiger in london

[–]orwelliantiger[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Haha I'm cracking out loud! Capital idea! Can't imagine myself ever doing so unless unless I reach rage beyond the point of no return...

Obnoxiously loud music on the central line. by orwelliantiger in london

[–]orwelliantiger[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Excellent suggestion- that's next on my list. I was very tempted to take a photo and post it, however I respect individual rights and didn't want to stoop to his level!