SteveT
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Post by SteveT on Feb 7, 2019 13:29:45 GMT
Yawn
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rxdav
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Post by rxdav on Feb 7, 2019 13:40:04 GMT
Thanks SteveT for that cogent, articulate and well researched response (perhaps it's just because you need some sleep - I'll be generous)?
But interestingly, not a single element of my extensive post challenged in any way, shape or form - wonder why - couldn't be because I speak the truth could it?
You have a good day - but best get your head down for a few hours first eh!?
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Post by locutus on Feb 7, 2019 13:47:39 GMT
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Post by jester on Feb 7, 2019 13:51:20 GMT
Is there still a post of the year contest? Not even P2P related but a strong contender for me ๐๐
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Post by rxdav on Feb 7, 2019 13:57:20 GMT
Crikey oh great one - surely you can do better than a straight cut and paste from Dave Trott's Blog? My four year old grandson can do that!! I did rather expect something considerably better - at least a tiny element of originality (as you're so intelligent, experienced and knowledgeable - as you endeavoured to make eminently clear from your previous post)- bit sad that isn't it really?
However, you have a great day.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGhMdT_C-vQ
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Post by rxdav on Feb 7, 2019 14:00:45 GMT
Is there still a post of the year contest? Not even P2P related but a strong contender for me ๐๐ Sorry jester - but you get 'nil points' for plagiarism - has to be original.
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jonno
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Post by jonno on Feb 7, 2019 14:14:59 GMT
Is there still a post of the year contest? Not even P2P related but a strong contender for me ๐๐ Sorry jester - but you get 'nil points' for plagiarism - has to be original. Yeah...........Sorry jester - but you get 'nil points' for plagiarism - has to be original.
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oik
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Post by oik on Feb 7, 2019 14:24:11 GMT
Crikey oh great one - surely you can do better than a straight cut and paste from Dave Trott's Blog? My four year old grandson can do that!!
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Post by cedarcourtcapital on Feb 7, 2019 14:45:57 GMT
If we seem determined to once again descend into the clichรฉs, which have no relevance to this thread. Direct from Google....
Empty vessels make the most noise.
"It's a proverb that means that those with the least talent and knowledge usually speak the most, speak the loudest, and create the most fuss โ whatever makes their presence felt the most."
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Post by rxdav on Feb 7, 2019 14:57:24 GMT
Sorry jester - but you get 'nil points' for plagiarism - has to be original. Yeah...........Sorry jester - but you get 'nil points' for plagiarism - has to be original. Nice one jonno - a little originality - well done (bugger all to do with this loan - but seems nobody can find anything to refute the facts as laid bare so can't pull you up for that) - but a bit of humour is always welcomed (just thought it a bit tragic jester felt compelled to 'like' it though). Still, I suppose he felt he had to do something to show gratitude when a mate came along to try and pull him out of the hole he'd dug for himself - then fallen into!! LMAO.
Have a great day.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGhMdT_C-vQ
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Post by GSV3MIaC on Feb 7, 2019 15:05:06 GMT
Actually, despite previous moderator cleanup, it seems that the thread is determined to descend into personal insults, pointless point-scoring, and off-topic rambling. Before various people get to take an enforced break, perhaps it would be good to go revisit the forum rule about postings being 'polite and constructive', or words to that effect.
I am in this loan Yes, it is late (and has been extended) HOWEVER it is still paying interest last time I looked (which puts it streets ahead of many others)
It would be nice if there was a 'sell out' option for people who can't hang around for the grand finale, but maybe variable SM pricing will fix that (I'd buy some more, but not at 100%). Next time you see a large development loan, in Liverpool in particular perhaps (or Hull, or .. ), you'll know it probably won't run to schedule. This should not be a surprise though .. ask FC, LY, FS, AC etc. As far as I can tell only about 10% of such loans are hiccup-free, and 25%+ are complete disasters (due to lack of 'skin in the game' by the borrowers).
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Post by rxdav on Feb 7, 2019 15:05:41 GMT
Crikey oh great one - surely you can do better than a straight cut and paste from Dave Trott's Blog? My four year old grandson can do that!! Correct oik - but if you read what I wrote I said it could be found on Trott's blog (and others actually) - not that he wrote it.
You really must pay closer attention to what is actually being written - not what you think is being written - often two different things (as we have just seen)!!
Have a great day.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGhMdT_C-vQ
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Post by rxdav on Feb 7, 2019 15:12:55 GMT
If we seem determined to once again descend into the clichรฉs, which have no relevance to this thread. Direct from Google.... Empty vessels make the most noise.
"It's a proverb that means that those with the least talent and knowledge usually speak the most, speak the loudest, and create the most fuss โ whatever makes their presence felt the most." I do concur with your basic premise actually cedar. Regrettably, the lack of any cogent evidenced counter argument or even hypothesis to my posts today means there is rather more of an echo here than might normally be considered usual. A few amateur clowns trying to be funny - but finding themselves to their embarrassment having crashed and burned doesn't really move the fundamental issues in this thread forward - now does it?
Have a great day. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGhMdT_C-vQ
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Post by oik on Feb 7, 2019 15:43:10 GMT
Correct oik - but if you read what I wrote I said it could be found on Trott's blog (and others actually) - not that he wrote it.
You really must pay closer attention to what is actually being written - not what you think is being written - often two different things (as we have just seen)!!
Have a great day.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGhMdT_C-vQ
Ah I see, you called it "a straight cut and paste from Dave Trott's Blog" knowing that it could have been cut and pasted from the original source or a zillion other places like Trotty's just to confuse us. You're way too sharp for me dav but I expect you already knew that.
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Post by rxdav on Feb 7, 2019 15:43:21 GMT
Actually, despite previous moderator cleanup, it seems that the thread is determined to descend into personal insults, pointless point-scoring, and off-topic rambling. Before various people get to take an enforced break, perhaps it would be good to go revisit the forum rule about postings being 'polite and constructive', or words to that effect.
I am in this loan Yes, it is late (and has been extended) HOWEVER it is still paying interest last time I looked (which puts it streets ahead of many others)
It would be nice if there was a 'sell out' option for people who can't hang around for the grand finale, but maybe variable SM pricing will fix that (I'd buy some more, but not at 100%). Next time you see a large development loan, in Liverpool in particular perhaps (or Hull, or .. ), you'll know it probably won't run to schedule. This should not be a surprise though .. ask FC, LY, FS, AC etc. As far as I can tell only about 10% of such loans are hiccup-free, and 25%+ are complete disasters (due to lack of 'skin in the game' by the borrowers).
Hello GSV3MIaC: I think you will find , even though totally outnumbered I have endeavoured to be exemplarily clear and polite in my posts. If other chose to take pot shots then you really will have to address that majority who seem unable to resist. It is those that choose to fire at a perceived target that are the problem - not the target (i.e. one who disagrees with any of their vaguely accepted values of P2P). I have posted evidenced, referenced and factual information - which you will note has not been countered (except by those who perceive they are amusing - but strangely rarely come back for a second bite of that fruit I note).
If you want a BB of 'yes men/woman' - then please tell me as I'm clearly in the wrong place. However, I respectfully ask you to read today's posts in this thread and undertake a genuine analysis of who is endeavouring to cause trouble - and I don't mean simply by posting facts some might find unpalatable - though factual, referenced and evidenced.
You've been around a long while and are well placed to make such judgements. There is no compulsion on any other poster to respond to me (pity we don't have a filter like some BB's do). I do not go looking for a fight - but will not shy from one either. If folks don't like what I say they are free to ignore my comments.
P.S. The broad points you make about this and similar loans are without doubt 'on the money' - hence my forthcoming exit from P2P in its totality.
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