Most of the members here are better than the average, affluent, generally better educated and on the whole quite doing well for themselves, so why do we feel the need to shot down when others have a bit of success?
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Why are we so against other people sucess?
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Why are we so against other people sucess?
Last edited by SimonMac; 28 May 2013, 14:23.Originally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI can't see any way to do it can you please advise?
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Originally posted by SimonMac View PostMost of the members here are better than the average, affluent, generally better educated and on the whole quite doing well for themselves, so why do we feel the need to shot down when others have a bit of success?Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyone -
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostExamples?
Mudskipper's rep supremacy?
SasGuru's day rate?
DimPrawn's riches?
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostOld Hack's funny farm?
Mudskipper's rep supremacy?
SasGuru's day rate?
DimPrawn's riches?
And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostI don't think I've ever bemoaned any of the personal victories of said CUK members.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Why are we so against other people sucess?While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Originally posted by SimonMac View PostMost of the members here are better than the average, affluent, generally better educated and on the whole quite doing well for themselves, so why do we feel the need to shot down when others have a bit of success?
If someone is in trouble then I've found most people to be supportive.
Too serious?+50 Xeno Geek Points
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As for the rest of you - DILLIGAF
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Originally posted by Zippy View PostI think it's just that we like to take the piss and we feel comfortable taking the piss out of people who are doing OK.
If someone is in trouble then I've found most people to be supportive.
Too serious?
It's mean spirited to rip the piss out of someone much less fortunate than one's self, even if your own conscience allows it other people will tend not to because it violates their natural sense of fair play. You are more likely to get a rebuke than a laugh.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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