Why stupid people suck today.
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This morning as I was driving to the train station I was waved into a lay-by by a man in a high-vis jacket standing in the middle of the road. There were blue police style signs around and traffic cones blocking the main route. It all looked very official, lots of people in high-vis jackets and clipboards etc, but I quickly noticed that there were no actual police uniforms or cars anywhere. I was then approached by another gentleman who asked me for my full name and address. I very politely said, I was sorry, but I wasn't happy giving out personal information when he hadn't told me who he was. I also said I was on my way to catch a train and I was in a hurry, could I please continue. He told me I couldn't because I would have to wait for the 4 cars in front of me to finish. (Who were clearly totally happy to give out their personal details). I pointed out that It would have been nice for them to give me the option before forcing me into this voluntary traffic jam. He said it wasn't voluntary! This surprised me a little. How is answering travel questionnaires not voluntary. I didn't even give him any info anyway. So I missed my train. All because of 4 stupid people in front of me who were totally oblivious to the fact they were giving out all their personal details to total strangers. this problem of security works 2 ways: 1) Companies - If these people collecting data were legitimate they really should have had some ID. 2) People - If we all stop giving out our details to idiot companies unless they prove they have authority then they'll eventually stop asking.
Simon
When idiots stop in the right of way I use it until the right of way unblocks.
Need custom software developed? I do C# development and consulting all over the United States. A man said to the universe: "Sir I exist!" "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation." --Stephen Crane
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Simon Stevens wrote:
I was then approached by another gentleman who asked me for my full name and address.
Pull out a notepad and say "You first". :) Did he explain the point of the stop to you?
Sovereign ingredient for a happy marriage: Pay cash or do without. Interest charges not only eat up a household budget; awareness of debt eats up domestic felicity. --Lazarus Long Avoid the crowd. Do your own thinking independently. Be the chess player, not the chess piece. --Ralph Charell
I've been caught in one of those before, and, not being able to escape, gave false details instead. This one was a surveying people's travel habits so that the council could decide how best to spend its mediocre road improvements budget.
Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit! Buzzwords!
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This morning as I was driving to the train station I was waved into a lay-by by a man in a high-vis jacket standing in the middle of the road. There were blue police style signs around and traffic cones blocking the main route. It all looked very official, lots of people in high-vis jackets and clipboards etc, but I quickly noticed that there were no actual police uniforms or cars anywhere. I was then approached by another gentleman who asked me for my full name and address. I very politely said, I was sorry, but I wasn't happy giving out personal information when he hadn't told me who he was. I also said I was on my way to catch a train and I was in a hurry, could I please continue. He told me I couldn't because I would have to wait for the 4 cars in front of me to finish. (Who were clearly totally happy to give out their personal details). I pointed out that It would have been nice for them to give me the option before forcing me into this voluntary traffic jam. He said it wasn't voluntary! This surprised me a little. How is answering travel questionnaires not voluntary. I didn't even give him any info anyway. So I missed my train. All because of 4 stupid people in front of me who were totally oblivious to the fact they were giving out all their personal details to total strangers. this problem of security works 2 ways: 1) Companies - If these people collecting data were legitimate they really should have had some ID. 2) People - If we all stop giving out our details to idiot companies unless they prove they have authority then they'll eventually stop asking.
Simon
Indeed, most identity theft isn't theft, it's given away. I would have pulled out of line and gone on my way. And next time I won't stop.
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I've been caught in one of those before, and, not being able to escape, gave false details instead. This one was a surveying people's travel habits so that the council could decide how best to spend its mediocre road improvements budget.
Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit! Buzzwords!
Yeah, I think this was something similar. I didn't bother to ask though, and he didn't stay around long enough to explain once I started being "polite".
Simon
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Sue!
------------------------------------ "When Belly Full, Chin Hit Chest" Confucius 502BC
What do you think I am, American?
Simon
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Indeed, most identity theft isn't theft, it's given away. I would have pulled out of line and gone on my way. And next time I won't stop.
Luckily for them it was one of those lay-bys with a grass verge between it and the road trapping unwitting travellers with no means of escape.
Simon
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When idiots stop in the right of way I use it until the right of way unblocks.
Need custom software developed? I do C# development and consulting all over the United States. A man said to the universe: "Sir I exist!" "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation." --Stephen Crane
Ennis Ray Lynch, Jr. wrote:
I have a horn
We don't wish to know that .... :-O Oh, I see what you mean ....
Ali
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Veronica!
Mornington Cresent! I win! :-D
Ali
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Luckily for them it was one of those lay-bys with a grass verge between it and the road trapping unwitting travellers with no means of escape.
Simon
Simon Stevens wrote:
one of those lay-bys with a grass verge between it and the road trapping unwitting travellers with no means of escape
And that's when you realise you've found one of those very rare times that a 4x4 would actually be of more use than a normal car....
Java, Basic, who cares - it's all a bunch of tree-hugging hippy cr*p
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This morning as I was driving to the train station I was waved into a lay-by by a man in a high-vis jacket standing in the middle of the road. There were blue police style signs around and traffic cones blocking the main route. It all looked very official, lots of people in high-vis jackets and clipboards etc, but I quickly noticed that there were no actual police uniforms or cars anywhere. I was then approached by another gentleman who asked me for my full name and address. I very politely said, I was sorry, but I wasn't happy giving out personal information when he hadn't told me who he was. I also said I was on my way to catch a train and I was in a hurry, could I please continue. He told me I couldn't because I would have to wait for the 4 cars in front of me to finish. (Who were clearly totally happy to give out their personal details). I pointed out that It would have been nice for them to give me the option before forcing me into this voluntary traffic jam. He said it wasn't voluntary! This surprised me a little. How is answering travel questionnaires not voluntary. I didn't even give him any info anyway. So I missed my train. All because of 4 stupid people in front of me who were totally oblivious to the fact they were giving out all their personal details to total strangers. this problem of security works 2 ways: 1) Companies - If these people collecting data were legitimate they really should have had some ID. 2) People - If we all stop giving out our details to idiot companies unless they prove they have authority then they'll eventually stop asking.
Simon
Why stupid people suck today .... they bought a Serbet Fountain! Let's face it, they never worked no matter how hard you sucked! :-D
Ali
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Mornington Cresent! I win! :-D
Ali
Damn you and your short cuts! :)
------------------------------------ "When Belly Full, Chin Hit Chest" Confucius 502BC
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Ennis Ray Lynch, Jr. wrote:
I have a horn
We don't wish to know that .... :-O Oh, I see what you mean ....
Ali
Cows have horns, but they don't blow them.
------------------------------------ "When Belly Full, Chin Hit Chest" Confucius 502BC
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Damn you and your short cuts! :)
------------------------------------ "When Belly Full, Chin Hit Chest" Confucius 502BC
She cunningly employed a reverse double-shunt on the diagonal.
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Why stupid people suck today .... they bought a Serbet Fountain! Let's face it, they never worked no matter how hard you sucked! :-D
Ali
Gave Paris Hilton's career advisor an idea though.
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Simon Stevens wrote:
one of those lay-bys with a grass verge between it and the road trapping unwitting travellers with no means of escape
And that's when you realise you've found one of those very rare times that a 4x4 would actually be of more use than a normal car....
Java, Basic, who cares - it's all a bunch of tree-hugging hippy cr*p
:laugh: :laugh:
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This morning as I was driving to the train station I was waved into a lay-by by a man in a high-vis jacket standing in the middle of the road. There were blue police style signs around and traffic cones blocking the main route. It all looked very official, lots of people in high-vis jackets and clipboards etc, but I quickly noticed that there were no actual police uniforms or cars anywhere. I was then approached by another gentleman who asked me for my full name and address. I very politely said, I was sorry, but I wasn't happy giving out personal information when he hadn't told me who he was. I also said I was on my way to catch a train and I was in a hurry, could I please continue. He told me I couldn't because I would have to wait for the 4 cars in front of me to finish. (Who were clearly totally happy to give out their personal details). I pointed out that It would have been nice for them to give me the option before forcing me into this voluntary traffic jam. He said it wasn't voluntary! This surprised me a little. How is answering travel questionnaires not voluntary. I didn't even give him any info anyway. So I missed my train. All because of 4 stupid people in front of me who were totally oblivious to the fact they were giving out all their personal details to total strangers. this problem of security works 2 ways: 1) Companies - If these people collecting data were legitimate they really should have had some ID. 2) People - If we all stop giving out our details to idiot companies unless they prove they have authority then they'll eventually stop asking.
Simon
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Cows have horns, but they don't blow them.
------------------------------------ "When Belly Full, Chin Hit Chest" Confucius 502BC
Mmmmm ... that's what you think!
Ali
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What do you think I am, American?
Simon
Simon Stevens wrote:
What do you think I am, American?
Because you resisted!! :-D
"My interest is in the future because I'm going to spend the rest of my life there." - Charles F. Kettering
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She cunningly employed a reverse double-shunt on the diagonal.
Reverse double-shunt is my speciality, but I find you have to be carefull on the diagonal with the Strand, that can really hurt believe me!
Ali
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Reverse double-shunt is my speciality, but I find you have to be carefull on the diagonal with the Strand, that can really hurt believe me!
Ali
What on earth did they put in the water where you went on your hols, Ali?