Comments for The Rambles of Neil Monnery

Comment on Yodel – A joke of a delivery company – where has my parcel actually been delivered to? by ST

ST — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:11:50 +0000

YODEL lost my parcel too, a rare item bought on eBay from the Netherlands. It’s now 4 days since it disappeared off their radar. A search of the depot at Borehamwood has not uncovered it. I’ve had no explanation and no apology. They should not be allowed to trade. They are a disgraceful bunch of incompetents and/or thieves. I’ve a good mind to report them to the Police for theft, and sue for compensation. DON’T use them under any circumstances.

Comment on Theresa May tells the world that she thinks all human life isn’t equal – and Labour agree by Andrew Currie

Andrew Currie — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:10:36 +0000

Absolutely, spot-on

Comment on Yodel – A joke of a delivery company – where has my parcel actually been delivered to? by matt

matt — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:30:13 +0000

YODEL has lost my parcel and not made any attempt to sort this issue out.
It is now 8 days late and they say the parcel isn’t in any of there hubs. I guess this is a case of bad management and lack of company focus in the way it operates.
If you are a business looking for reliable delivery and proper customer support my advise is to go somewhere else as this company is a complete joke.
I have now lost money due to this issue. DON’T HIRE OR SHOP WITH ANY COMPANY THAT USES YODEL!

Comment on Disney has sexed up Brave star Merida but at what cost to young minds? by Hywel

Hywel — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:52:15 +0000

“Michelle Obama is the most known First Lady of all time I suspect and is it a coincidence that she is the most glam?”

Jackie Kennedy – who helps make your point
Eleanor Roosevelt – who is less helpful to your point.

Comment on ‘Is calling someone a bitch sexist?’ – Discuss. by captlav

captlav — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:31:31 +0000

From a Post op-ed: Bitch is a word we use culturally to describe any woman who is strong, angry, uncompromising and, often, uninterested in pleasing men. We use the term for a woman on the street who doesn’t respond to men’s catcalls or smile when they say, “Cheer up, baby, it can’t be that bad.” We use it for the woman who has a better job than a man and doesn’t apologize for it. We use it for the woman who doesn’t back down from a confrontation.

From a post in Hacker News: So think about this. You’ve seen it applied to both genders. How is it applied to men? “Whiny little bitch”; “I’m gonna make you my bitch”; “Suck it, bitch”; “Stop bitching …” Here’s what those phrases mean to people, not in the past but today: “you’re acting like a weak, pathetic woman”; “I’m going to sexually dominate you like a woman”.

How is it applied to women? “Stop your bitching.” “Shut up, bitch.” “She’s such a bitch.” Can you guess how those ones come across? “Shut up, stop complaining, and smile the way you’re supposed to.” “I own you; do what I say.” “She doesn’t act the way women should.”

Short answer: do I think the term is sexist? Yes. Yes I do.

Comment on Should those arrested for sexual offences be named in public? by coldcomfort

coldcomfort — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:33:50 +0000

If you are going to name the accused thereby stimulating trial by media & the destruction of the accuseds life – even if found innocent- then you ought to name the accuser at the same time. The present arrangement is totally unfair. My preference is to name neither until it comes to court.

Comment on If I could go back to (insert date here) would I…? by Stuart

Stuart — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:57:28 +0000

Doesn’t everyone long for their youth? I’d love to go back to 2003. It was the last time I was truly happy, uni was great, Pompey won the league and I was in the only proper relationship I’ve ever had. Like you I found the 2008 FA Cup win surreal. I remember going to Southsea common and thinking I should be jumping up and down in ecstacy but all I felt was relief that we’d not been embarrassed by by a chamiponship sides. Being a Pompey for me has always been about being the underdog.

Comment on One second can change your life – Zebra Crossing (near) accident edition by Andrew Currie

Andrew Currie — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:48:22 +0000

Most pedestrians believe it is safe to cross when the green man lights up & the audible signal operates – wrong! Most pedestrians cross without looking. I cross when I’ve looked to if it is safe, red man or green man but always check to make sure others don’t follow me in thinking the signal permits crossing.
Your point demonstrates that observation is more important than speed, if going a few miles an hour over 30mph.

Comment on Ken Clarke – a trial by modern social media by If I could go back to (insert date here) would I...?

If I could go back to (insert date here) would I...? — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:43:52 +0000

[...] hat into the ring and just joined the Liberal Democrats. I would be three weeks away from writing the blog post that announced this blog to a wider audience. However I see nothing of too much value or interest happening in my life at this point in 2011 so [...]

Comment on Nadine Dorries blocks Lib Dems on twitter for being ‘Lib Dem’ by Paul Walter

Paul Walter — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:21:35 +0000

Blocking someone on Twitter is not as effective as it sounds. People who ND has blocked can still read her tweets and reply to them to be read by anyone searching for mentions of her.