Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35394778)

Just because a lot of CF members have steered clear of commenting on your apparent fascination with VM employees do not assume that we haven't noticed what you have been posting or that we condone the sometimes condescending tone of those posts.

Originally Posted by Peter_ (Post 35394960)

To be frank I think that this thread has run its course and should now be closed due to the fact that these books were originally Christmas presents of a sort and as it is now March plus the fact the reason behind it has always been rather suspect.

I doubt that many members will be unhappy to see it closed.

Originally Posted by Russ (Post 35394775)

You are, of course, entitled to your opinion, but remember it is only your opinion and you cannot speak for anyone else.

Originally Posted by Stuart (Post 35394773)

So, beyond the practical aspect of having paper to burn or stuff in their sleeping bag for warmth, what makes you think that the homeless would be any more interested in this book than a redundant VM Staffer? For that matter, what makes you think they would be any less offended? After all, in both cases, it could be percieved that Richard Branson is telling them how well he has done, and how well they haven't. Essentially, rubbing their noses in it.

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35394898)

I was never sure whether they were condescending or patronising - then I realised they were probably both.....

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35394720)

I don't think the vast majority of CF members care either way.

Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35395443)

Still sidestepping my questions.You are very good at that.

Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35395445)

Don't worry about it Maggy as the more he avoids answering the more he's saying about himself which either way is detrimental to how the rest see his point of view

Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35395448)

What I really dislike is how much of a Uriah Heep he sounds like.:mad:

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35395468)

As previously explained, tactics to try and manipulate me into making inappropriate disclosures will not work- I have been in business for many years. Your point was made professionally and politely though :)



It's a shame you seem to prefer being gratuitously caustic, rather than contributing constructively to help those less fortunate than ourselves.

Remember, anybody can end up homeless. All it takes is the loss of a job, an accident, a relationship breakdown etc

Back on topic, I am awaiting a reply to an email to try and get the books out of the building before VM hand over the keys to the landlords agent.

The next issue is getting the books from Liverpool to Leeds. None of our vans travel on that route, so can everybody please rack their brains to think of anybody that could help? If we can't collectively muster any help on here, don't worry, all is not lost as many of our staff have kindly made appeals on facebook, so something may be sorted out that way :)

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35395468)

As previously explained, tactics to try and manipulate me into making inappropriate disclosures will not work