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PlainName:
In case you hadn't noticed, this is Dave's forum and since there apparently isn't a democratic steering committee, nor even any investors to pander to, he can do whatever the hell he likes, including not just one rule for him and another for the rest but a separate rule for every individual poster. And then ignore them if he wants.

There are alternative windmills, where a result is possible, if you must tilt at one.

SilverSolder:

--- Quote from: dunkemhigh on July 17, 2020, 11:18:04 am ---
--- Quote ---We all have the choice of living in a more modest place
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Really? When there is a housing shortage it's just a game of musical chairs where those with money get a seat and those without being fucked. The reason there aren't more people on the street is because of couch surfing and living with parents. Plus even if you can afford a place to live, if that's soaking up the majority of your income then you're basically living in poverty.

'What the market is willing to pay' is inappropriate here. You could say the same about food, and sure enough if you're skint you can buy ridiculously cheap frozen ready-meals. Which have very little nutritional value and not that much better for you than eating sugared cardboard. But, hey, that's your choice if you don't have the money, right? Fresh food, fruit, vegs... just luxury items and if you can't afford to play the game, well, that's what the market is willing to pay.

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For the purposes of this discussion, I am assuming you have a job and are making enough money that you are in a position to buy or rent a place.  If you are not yet in that position, it is a whole different discussion.

My observation over the years with family and friends, is pretty consistent:  people always buy or rent the absolute max house they can possibly afford.  They do the same with their car, and their phone, and, and, ....    Nothing but the best for my family!   








themadhippy:

--- Quote ---However, if you are disabled, ill, or just unemployed the government offer you something pathetic like £60 a week towards your rent
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And very little chance of help with the deposit ,and as payments are made in arrears no chance of paying the one month upfront  either.

EEVblog:

--- Quote from: GlennSprigg on July 17, 2020, 12:15:31 pm ---As Dave said to someone else, before locking them out...

EEVBLOG
Please STOP posting Covid threads on this forum.
Locked.

Unless of course it is HIS thread, with over 87000 views
and nearly 2000 replies.

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It's one things contained to one thread, and another to have people like you starting new covid and other off-topic threads all the time. Just stop it.
I deleted your latest covid thread.

nctnico:

--- Quote from: dunkemhigh on July 17, 2020, 11:18:04 am ---
--- Quote ---We all have the choice of living in a more modest place
--- End quote ---

Really? When there is a housing shortage it's just a game of musical chairs where those with money get a seat and those without being fucked. The reason there aren't more people on the street is because of couch surfing and living with parents. Plus even if you can afford a place to live, if that's soaking up the majority of your income then you're basically living in poverty.

'What the market is willing to pay' is inappropriate here. You could say the same about food, and sure enough if you're skint you can buy ridiculously cheap frozen ready-meals.

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I fully agree. Too expensive housing is killing any chance for young people to have a decent place to live. Currently there is a movement going towards 'tiny houses'. Oh so cute but realistically it is just poverty with a thin layer of chrome on top to make it shiny.

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