Stuff that happened to you that doesnt deserve a thread

[Armed]

Our city council here in Cape Town is losing it, I swear...

Their water meter is installed inside my boundary line, so I put up a wall and a gate, and they could no longer get access to the meter.

I thought I would be pro-active and inform them they will have this issue, and the lady tells me they will move the meter but I will have to pay R2400 and some change,obviously I refused to do so, and the meter is still inside my yard.

So their policy is that if they are unable to access/read the meter 3 times, they move it at their own cost.

My grandparents were here so the main gate was always open and they could read the meter up and till the last reading.

Now the part that really got me pissed...

During the warmer months, I was a water warrior and only showered three times a week unless I have meetings set up, and took a swim each morning and night(kinda gross I know but hey,desperate times and all). During this time we used 4kl per month.Since it got colder and I no longer have the guts for the icy swimming pool, we use no more than 6kl.

So the last month they had no access and estimated my reading...16kl!!!!! I dont know developed their system or where the guy doing the estimation went to school, but both failed, I read the meter every Friday and in actual fact we used 6kl again.


Of course they expect me to pay the full R3100 and they will do a reversal, but my issue is if I do not pay they charge me interest on the overdue amount, but I do not get interest on the overpaid amount?

Needless to say I paid my monthly average based on my own estimation.

I had an incorrect estimation on my electricity reading 3 months ago, R9000.00 . Took a few pics of meter reading and serial number of meter. Stood for a few hours in the que.
To sort it out, I had to pay my average consumption, and hand the proof of payment with the printed out copies of the photo's and an extention of payment form.
It might take them a month (or 3), but they will sort it out.
Good luck

 

[Hooked]

Booked the weekend away at a BnB. Owners decided to have a party till 1am which stuffed up my ability to relax. Came home to a car with a bent open door, missing radio and sound system. C'est la vie.

Sorry to hear about your troubles, @Spyro

 

[craigb]

A very intelligent, constructive conversation happening in the legislation thread, I don't have anything useful to add, so I just came here to vent at the world at large instead.

*aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh*

Thank you
you may proceed as normal.

 

[Hooked]

I also need to vent ...

If one more non-smoker, non-vaper quotes an article to me about how bad vaping is for one's health, I'm going to go into a rapid decline!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I'm going to make a list of all research articles which dispute that and hand it out, without saying a word. Because if I say A word, it's not going to be a nice one.

 

[Dietz]

I also need to vent ...

If one more non-smoker, non-vaper quotes an article to me about how bad vaping is for one's health, I'm going to go into a rapid decline!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I'm going to make a list of all research articles which dispute that and hand it out, without saying a word. Because if I say A word, it's not going to be a nice one.

here is a good start

 

[TheV]

I also need to vent ...

If one more non-smoker, non-vaper quotes an article to me about how bad vaping is for one's health, I'm going to go into a rapid decline!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I'm going to make a list of all research articles which dispute that and hand it out, without saying a word. Because if I say A word, it's not going to be a nice one.

Cut these <censored> out of your life. If they don't willingly want to stay away... just cut them. You don't need this kind of negativity or ignorance in your life.

 

[Hooked]

I don't agree @TheV although, unlike @KarlDP, I won't mark your post "Disagree". If it's a stranger or casual acquaintance then yes, but I won't cut friends out of my life simply because we're not on the same page re vaping. I appreciate my friends for other qualities e.g. they care about me, which is why they, in their ignorance, are concerned about my vaping! However, if they become persistent then I'll take stronger action.

 

[Dietz]

I don't agree @TheV although, unlike @KarlDP, I won't mark your post "Disagree". If it's a stranger or casual acquaintance then yes, but I won't cut friends out of my life simply because we're not on the same page re vaping. I appreciate my friends for other qualities e.g. they care about me, which is why they, in their ignorance, are concerned about my vaping! However, if they become persistent then I'll take stronger action.

(Im only joking)

 

[TheV]

I don't agree @TheV although, unlike @KarlDP, I won't mark your post "Disagree". If it's a stranger or casual acquaintance then yes, but I won't cut friends out of my life simply because we're not on the same page re vaping. I appreciate my friends for other qualities e.g. they care about me, which is why they, in their ignorance, are concerned about my vaping! However, if they become persistent then I'll take stronger action.

@Hooked, my comment was very much "tongue in cheek". I do not expect that you actually exclude people from your life for something as trivial as this.
It was just a (failed) attempt at humor
On the subject of Disagreeing. Please do feel free to use the button. If you ever Dislike or Disagree with anything I say, the button is there for a reason.

As for dealing with people that try to convince me how bad vaping is for me... I'll be civil and engaging if the argument has merit and is approached in a reasonable manner, otherwise I just deploy the standard "smile & wave" tactic and move along. I do have better things to do with my time ... like watching paint dry

 

[Silver]

@Hooked, my comment was very much "tongue in cheek". I do not expect that you actually exclude people from your life for something as trivial as this.
It was just a (failed) attempt at humor
On the subject of Disagreeing. Please do feel free to use the button. If you ever Dislike or Disagree with anything I say, the button is there for a reason.

As for dealing with people that try to convince me how bad vaping is for me... I'll be civil and engaging if the argument has merit and is approached in a reasonable manner, otherwise I just deploy the standard "smile & wave" tactic and move along. I do have better things to do with my time ... like watching paint dry

I just say that I enjoy it and I feel WAY better than when I smoked
That usually gets them to back off...

 

[Hooked]

@Hooked, my comment was very much "tongue in cheek". I do not expect that you actually exclude people from your life for something as trivial as this.
It was just a (failed) attempt at humor
On the subject of Disagreeing. Please do feel free to use the button. If you ever Dislike or Disagree with anything I say, the button is there for a reason.

As for dealing with people that try to convince me how bad vaping is for me... I'll be civil and engaging if the argument has merit and is approached in a reasonable manner, otherwise I just deploy the standard "smile & wave" tactic and move along. I do have better things to do with my time ... like watching paint dry

Sorry @TheV it's not the first time that I've taken a post seriously, when it was meant as a joke. Without smileys or winks or winks or something I just assume that the literal meaning is the one! And no - I will not give you a Disagree. Quite honestly, I don't think it's necessary and I think it's just a horrible thing to do to someone.

Very few peeps on the forum use the Disagree button and, [USERGROUP=3]@Admins[/USERGROUP], I think it should be removed. What's the point of it? Rather disagree using words and explanations, as I have done. My perspective of someone who doesn't offer any explanation of disagreement, but simply clicks on the Disagree button, is that they clearly think that their opinion is important enough to show disagreement, but they're too lazy to enter into discussion. Please consider removing that button - I don't think anyone gives two hoots whether someone who is quite unknown to them agrees with what they said or not! If I remember correctly, some time ago @Alex also wanted the Disagree button to be removed. I'm speaking under correction, so if it wasn't you @Alex forgive me!

 

[Silver]

Sorry @TheV it's not the first time that I've taken a post seriously, when it was meant as a joke. Without smileys or winks or winks or something I just assume that the literal meaning is the one! And no - I will not give you a Disagree. Quite honestly, I don't think it's necessary and I think it's just a horrible thing to do to someone.

Very few peeps on the forum use the Disagree button and, g0g, I think it should be removed. What's the point of it? Rather disagree using words and explanations, as I have done. My perspective of someone who doesn't offer any explanation of disagreement, but simply clicks on the Disagree button, is that they clearly think that their opinion is important enough to show disagreement, but they're too lazy to enter into discussion. Please consider removing that button - I don't think anyone gives two hoots whether someone who is quite unknown to them agrees with what they said or not! If I remember correctly, some time ago @Alex also wanted the Disagree button to be removed. I'm speaking under correction, so if it wasn't you @Alex forgive me!

Hi @Hooked

Very interesting point you brought up

We have considered the rating icons on a number of occasions
Likely candidates for removal have been the dislike and the disagree icons
But on several occasions, we have agreed to keep them. We moved the disagree to the far right so that finger slips are less likely.

Its important to give people an opportunity to show they disagree with something that has been said. Even if its not used that often. If they choose to enter into the discussion and explain why they disagree, then that is great. Other members would appreciate that. If not, well then that is okay too. At least the poster gets an indication that someone disagrees with them. And they could even continue the discussion further via PM.

 

[Alex]

Sorry @TheV it's not the first time that I've taken a post seriously, when it was meant as a joke. Without smileys or winks or winks or something I just assume that the literal meaning is the one! And no - I will not give you a Disagree. Quite honestly, I don't think it's necessary and I think it's just a horrible thing to do to someone.

Very few peeps on the forum use the Disagree button and, g0g, I think it should be removed. What's the point of it? Rather disagree using words and explanations, as I have done. My perspective of someone who doesn't offer any explanation of disagreement, but simply clicks on the Disagree button, is that they clearly think that their opinion is important enough to show disagreement, but they're too lazy to enter into discussion. Please consider removing that button - I don't think anyone gives two hoots whether someone who is quite unknown to them agrees with what they said or not! If I remember correctly, some time ago @Alex also wanted the Disagree button to be removed. I'm speaking under correction, so if it wasn't you @Alex forgive me!

It's interesting that you bring this up @Hooked, I'm inclined to agree with you with regarding the disagree button, it's much better to express the reason for the disagreement in words, except in rare circumstances when doing so would invoke a firestorm due to heated emotions. I'm not a huge fan of the disagree button, but I think it does have it's place.

 

[Alex]

snap

 

[Hooked]

Hi @Hooked

Very interesting point you brought up

We have considered the rating icons on a number of occasions
Likely candidates for removal have been the dislike and the disagree icons
But on several occasions, we have agreed to keep them. We moved the disagree to the far right so that finger slips are less likely.

Its important to give people an opportunity to show they disagree with something that has been said. Even if its not used that often. If they choose to enter into the discussion and explain why they disagree, then that is great. Other members would appreciate that. If not, well then that is okay too. At least the poster gets an indication that someone disagrees with them. And they could even continue the discussion further via PM.

Sorry Silver, I disagree. I see no point in showing someone that you disagree with them, if you're not prepared to enter into discussion. How would you feel if you suggested something to a person in your family and they just said, "I disagree." and walked away?

 

[Silver]

Sorry Silver, I disagree. I see no point in showing someone that you disagree with them, if you're not prepared to enter into discussion. How would you feel if you suggested something to a person in your family and they just said, "I disagree." and walked away?

I hear you @Hooked and i agree that it is more polite to explain ones disagreement.

 

[Raindance]

Not to derail things but I would much prefer a "Please explain/clarify" button. Sometimes disagreement is merely a case of needing more understanding.

Regards

 

[Bulldog]

@Hooked
My disagree on your post is a joke

 

[TheV]

Sorry @TheV it's not the first time that I've taken a post seriously, when it was meant as a joke. Without smileys or winks or winks or something I just assume that the literal meaning is the one! And no - I will not give you a Disagree. Quite honestly, I don't think it's necessary and I think it's just a horrible thing to do to someone.

Very few peeps on the forum use the Disagree button and, g0g, I think it should be removed. What's the point of it? Rather disagree using words and explanations, as I have done. My perspective of someone who doesn't offer any explanation of disagreement, but simply clicks on the Disagree button, is that they clearly think that their opinion is important enough to show disagreement, but they're too lazy to enter into discussion. Please consider removing that button - I don't think anyone gives two hoots whether someone who is quite unknown to them agrees with what they said or not! If I remember correctly, some time ago @Alex also wanted the Disagree button to be removed. I'm speaking under correction, so if it wasn't you @Alex forgive me!

Not a problem @Hooked. Things don't always come across clearly or as intended via text. With a bit of back and forth we will usually get on the same page though

Regarding the buttons... I've completely started ignoring them. I have no notifications or alerts if an action is taken on any of my posts. I've blocked the element completely on my browser. I try and streamline my interaction as much as possible.

 

[TheV]

I just say that I enjoy it and I feel WAY better than when I smoked
That usually gets them to back off...

I completely agree that your own improvement in your health is the only motivation you need and should be sufficient for any argument.

Does vaping in itself improve you health... no definitely not.
Does vaping as an alternative to smoking improve your health... absolutely.

 

[Adephi]

I foresee a slight problem with my first winter as a vaper.

The juice tend to not wick so lekker at 3am when its at the coldest. Might have to make some 50/50 juices.

Not even my squonker wants to squonk.

 

[Faiyaz Cheulkar]

I hope saqa completes my application at least this time. It's already 4 months now

 

[RainstormZA]

I hope saqa completes my application at least this time. It's already 4 months now

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Yeah try applying for a vault copy from Home Affairs - been waiting since August last year. I need my unabridged birth certificate so that I can apply for my ancestral visa...

 

[RainstormZA]

I foresee a slight problem with my first winter as a vaper.

The juice tend to not wick so lekker at 3am when its at the coldest. Might have to make some 50/50 juices.

Not even my squonker wants to squonk.

Lol depends on where you live. If I leave my butter outside, it will be as hard as a brick so imagine if I leave a wet wick then, it will be frozen solid ...

Last winter, the hose pipe was shooting ice pieces out.

 

[Faiyaz Cheulkar]

Yeah try applying for a vault copy from Home Affairs - been waiting since August last year. I need my unabridged birth certificate so that I can apply for my ancestral visa...

I have a feeling that I am definitely going to, after saqa I have to apply for a work permit !