BFTD Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 In a discussion about impoverished areas a while back, a colleague tried to tell us that St Andrews actually had some terrible deprivation dontchano, just as bad as anywhere else in Scotland. Gave us a good laugh at the time but, being unfamiliar with the area, I take it they were talking out of their arse? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 1 hour ago, BFTD said: In a discussion about impoverished areas a while back, a colleague tried to tell us that St Andrews actually had some terrible deprivation dontchano, just as bad as anywhere else in Scotland. Gave us a good laugh at the time but, being unfamiliar with the area, I take it they were talking out of their arse? That would disguise the Fife accent then...or maybe... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 1 hour ago, BFTD said: ...a colleague tried to tell us that St Andrews actually had some terrible deprivation dontchano, ... Nothing that even begins to compare with the Bowhouse area in Alloa unless there's a part of St Andrews hidden away that I have always managed to avoid visiting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venti Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 8 hours ago, Cosmic Joe said: St Andrews is a bonny place, but you'd be hard pushed to hear a Fife accent. The whole of Fife is a dump. Just get a tsunami to rid us of it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweasel Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 The whole of Fife is a dump. Just get a tsunami to rid us of it.Yes, correct thread. This is an unpopular opinion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotThePars Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) My dad always proposed destroying the bridges and turning Fife into a safari park. Unfortunately he didn't have a plan for dislodging or enclosing it from the rest of the country. Edited March 4, 2021 by NotThePars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 14 hours ago, Empty It said: St Andrews seems a lovely place but it's completely ruined by golfers and students. Golfers more than students tbf. This got a red dot, which suggests someone doesn't understand the point of this thread. Personally I really like St Andrews and I've never been bothered by the golfers or students. Considering it's one of the most illustrious places in world sport I think it's fantastic that you can walk around and across much of the course, and stroll all over on a Sunday. There are some good places to eat, my favourite being The Steak Barn and Jannetta's is good for ice cream. The west sands is amazing when the tide is out and there's a lot for kids, especially Craigtoun Country Park. But I don't drink in the pubs when I'm there or do normal stuff, I'm pretty much a tourist, so it's a different thing. -4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 16 hours ago, Cosmic Joe said: St Andrews is a bonny place, but you'd be hard pushed to hear a Fife accent. You say that like it's a bad thing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 8 hours ago, GordonS said: This got a red dot, which suggests someone doesn't understand the point of this thread. I think you be misunderstanding the premise of a discussion forum. The thread is for posting unpopular opinions, but people can, and should, then comment on/agree/disagree with those opinions. If you post up “I think Adolf Hitler was a great guy with a sound philosophy” you can’t then use “this is the unpopular opinions thread” as a deflection when people tear you to shreds for it. HTH. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginaro Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 23 hours ago, BFTD said: In a discussion about impoverished areas a while back, a colleague tried to tell us that St Andrews actually had some terrible deprivation dontchano, just as bad as anywhere else in Scotland. Gave us a good laugh at the time but, being unfamiliar with the area, I take it they were talking out of their arse? I'll let you decide based on SMID... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Blue is most deprived, right? It seemed to be a bit of a "who works in the worst area?" competition. I'm in the East End of Glasgow sometimes, so I could've slapped that down as the trump card. I'm pretty sure they get donations from war-torn countries in Africa. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 4 hours ago, Honest_Man#1 said: I think you be misunderstanding the premise of a discussion forum. The thread is for posting unpopular opinions, but people can, and should, then comment on/agree/disagree with those opinions. If you post up “I think Adolf Hitler was a great guy with a sound philosophy” you can’t then use “this is the unpopular opinions thread” as a deflection when people tear you to shreds for it. HTH. A whole other debate but red dotting something as benign as that is weird IMO Spoiler *gets into fetal position in reddiment for storm of reddies* -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 16 minutes ago, jimbaxters said: A whole other debate but red dotting something as benign as that is weird IMO Hide contents *gets into fetal position in reddiment for storm of reddies* The whole premise of the reputation system is to show agreement or disagreement with the content of a post, no? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Of the few red dots I'd given they'll have been for posts I found 'offensive'/dickhead behaviour. I'd much rather challenge/question someone elses view rather than just red dot it. There wouldn't be much discussions had otherwise [emoji38] 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 I think I've given out something like 4 red dots in about a decade, and they were all for posts that amounted to, "grr, I really hate it when people give me red dots". Might start doing it more, though. Seems like a cracking way to make new friends. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 I like the tact of 'Grimbo' that Jim has employed where he will tactfully post about preparing for red dots. It can't be too long now until he start signing his posts off "jimbo", IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Mr. Alli said: I like the tact of 'Grimbo' that Jim has employed where he will tactfully post about preparing for red dots. It can't be too long now until he start signing his posts off "jimbo", IMO. That’s a whoosh for me I’m afraid 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Honest_Man#1 said: The whole premise of the reputation system is to show agreement or disagreement with the content of a post, no? Not for me, no. As 19QOS19 says it should be for offensive stuff...or revenge reds! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonksy+HisChristianParade Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 My unpopular opinion is that I can’t really get my head round wanting to own a dog. I don’t mind dogs, and they can be entertaining for short periods, but I have zero interest in wanting to own one. I don’t feel my life is missing anything by not having a dog - if I want to interact with a slobbering animal I simply log onto Pie and Bovril. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotThePars Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 6 hours ago, BFTD said: Blue is most deprived, right? It seemed to be a bit of a "who works in the worst area?" competition. I'm in the East End of Glasgow sometimes, so I could've slapped that down as the trump card. I'm pretty sure they get donations from war-torn countries in Africa. I live in Possil. 5 hours ago, BFTD said: I think I've given out something like 4 red dots in about a decade, and they were all for posts that amounted to, "grr, I really hate it when people give me red dots". Might start doing it more, though. Seems like a cracking way to make new friends. I red dot any post that refers to them because 1) Fight Club rules and 2) it amuses me knowing it winds people up, sorry 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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