i think if you where in to argue in deffence of the steriotyping and repeat the old tropes in a group of people that didnt know you from adam, using the word scoth would be the least of your worries.
Most will agree fin, till 749er went all social justice warrior snowflake and the discussions all about that, show what happens when social justice warriors get involved in adult forums For most people it would have remained in the neighbourly banz flow of good humour between neighbours
you have been writing long winded arguments of anti english setiment and doing all you can and where ever possible to promote the old tropes since your first week here. you get the reaction it deservs then make like the victom.
Can you handle the truth ? .......... It was honestly the worst 4 years of my life. I've lived and worked all over the world (China, Syria, Brazil, Ireland, Wales, blah blah .....), but NEVER experienced such anti-English/racist abuse (on a daily basis and through all mediums, personal and generic) as I did then. It hurt, but hey-ho. It hasn't stopped me counting some Scots as wonderful friends. I find it all a bit silly TBH. Here's a laugh........I got done for speeding on the A74 southbound on my last day there. Couldn't get out fast enough Rarely go back now (if I can help it ). Merry Christmas
I think when even the forum iteslf has lost count of the number of pages on a thread, it's time to close it down.
Hi Alan Standards bodies operate at several levels. some standards are unique to the U.K. An example being the Building Regulations which differ between Scotland and rUK. The whole of the U.K. used to have amongst the strictest fire regulations in Europe but the coalition government diluted those to all more flammable materials and let designers and installers use their judgement on suitability. GRENFELL! Then you have European standards which come to us as EU directives and above that you have world standards through the International Standards Organisation. There is no political control over this body. Whereas there is over the equivalent European bodies like CEN. We currently receive ISO standards through the EU. Examplew is ISO standards would be things like environmental and quality standards but also product standards. Things like emergency exit signs, the symbols and colours used on the dashboard of your car. so anyone who thinks leaving the EU will give the U.K. 100% control of its product standards is dreaming, unless of course we aim to the North Korea of Europe
Maybe if the Scotty Dog "Indy" posts were removed, we'd be down to a manageable 200 pages or less. DB? Fancy a job?
I would liked to have made a joke about not being a proper Scot until you have been done for speeding on the A74. instead, I have to say I am sorry for the bad behaviour of my fellow countryman. Sadly, there is a bit of it about. I remember my girlfriend getting out of the car in Glasgow and this old drunk jakey came up to her and starting ranting about the English. He had no ideas she was English and it really shook her. I put her back in the car and we went elsewhere.
I see what you mean now, I think. Not sure leaving the EU will make any difference though, surely if a company is making a product for a market it will need to meet the required standards. Your example of the flammable materials being used, being a member of the EU made no difference there. Am I missing something ?
aye, my mother got it from the mother in law in the 60s, the wife expeirianced it in the 90s. i had to have a word with a drunk on oban esplanaide two years ago and appologised to the couple. thats civic nationalisem.
