| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? 23:40 - Mar 1 with 21662 views | flashblue |
Sick of all the posts about fantastic odds encouraging others to bet. |  |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:01 - Mar 2 with 941 views | unbelievablue |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 16:56 - Mar 2 by The_Romford_Blue |
I do think there are huge double standards on here from gambling compared to drinking and drugs.
Where's the consistency? |
I'm not sure there is that much of a double standard being exhibited by anyone with half a brain, and it is indeed difficult to convincingly argue that they are really that comparable, given one is illegal.
Moderation is the key, and most would agree that on all 3.
Abusus non tollit usum. |  |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:02 - Mar 2 with 940 views | Dolly2.0 |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 16:51 - Mar 2 by Ryorry |
I was actually referring to something that J2 said (altho you couldn't have known that I meant it more specificlly of course) - namely, the way that taking illegal drugs is bigged up into being some sort of 'cool' activity on here. That's also something that youngsters can get straight into by going to certain areas of their locality. Yet gambling's the only thing that's picked up as having even *possible* negative problems! Double standards & hypocrisy on here regarding that is a fact I'm afraid.
I haven't objected to a side forum for gambling threads. And I think people are forgetting that Rommy was atually invited by Phil to write the racing tips threads/blogs. |
I'm on here quite a bit and i don't see these threads where illegal drugs are constantly being bigged up and made 'cool'. |  |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:02 - Mar 2 with 930 views | unbelievablue |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:02 - Mar 2 by Dolly2.0 |
I'm on here quite a bit and i don't see these threads where illegal drugs are constantly being bigged up and made 'cool'. |
There have been quite a few. | |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:03 - Mar 2 with 927 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 16:59 - Mar 2 by Ryorry |
If you haven't read the thread, you don't know what's been said, the context, what it's been compared with etc. You know, the sort of thing you usually have a go at other people for not considering ..  |
I agree with the points he makes.
A youngster can go online, make up an account and start gambling, within a few clicks from this place. They can't just walk into a pub or supermarket and buy booze.
Do you agree or disagree?
Also it generally takes many years of abuse to get an alcohol problem. A gambler can rack up massive debts in a matter of hours.
Do you agree of disagree? |  |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:03 - Mar 2 with 927 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:02 - Mar 2 by Dolly2.0 |
I'm on here quite a bit and i don't see these threads where illegal drugs are constantly being bigged up and made 'cool'. |
You obviously didn't read the replies for Lucans train journey then |  |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:04 - Mar 2 with 923 views | Kieran_Knows |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 16:57 - Mar 2 by The_Romford_Blue |
Benters.. any comment on this?
You've replied to others since but ignored this one. Why? |
No disrespect Rommy, but is there any real need for that? Just stokes the already burning fire some more doesn't it? |  |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:04 - Mar 2 with 922 views | Dolly2.0 |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 16:54 - Mar 2 by Ryorry |
It's what I do, so I rather object to those activities being called "vices"!  |
It's not all about what you do though! I would say only having 1 pint and spending 1 pound at any given drinking/gambling session isn't the norm! | |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:05 - Mar 2 with 918 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:01 - Mar 2 by unbelievablue |
I'm not sure there is that much of a double standard being exhibited by anyone with half a brain, and it is indeed difficult to convincingly argue that they are really that comparable, given one is illegal.
Moderation is the key, and most would agree that on all 3.
Abusus non tollit usum. |
I have no issue with people who want to post about drugs or drink.
But why does 75% of gambling threads end with 'your an addict' stuff?
None of that on the booze threads depsite there being far FAR MORE drinking threads than betting | |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:06 - Mar 2 with 904 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:04 - Mar 2 by Kieran_Knows |
No disrespect Rommy, but is there any real need for that? Just stokes the already burning fire some more doesn't it? |
Possibly. But it's an extremely valid point isn't it?
It's an example of more double standards from somebody.
That's all.
Perhaps a cheap point | |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:07 - Mar 2 with 900 views | Ryorry |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:04 - Mar 2 by Dolly2.0 |
It's not all about what you do though! I would say only having 1 pint and spending 1 pound at any given drinking/gambling session isn't the norm! |
I spend about £10 on Saturday betting. It still isn't a "vice". We aren't living in the Victorian ages. |  |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:07 - Mar 2 with 900 views | Dolly2.0 |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 16:56 - Mar 2 by The_Romford_Blue |
I do think there are huge double standards on here from gambling compared to drinking and drugs.
Where's the consistency? |
Where are all these posts glamorising drugs? I must've missed them. | |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:08 - Mar 2 with 895 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:04 - Mar 2 by Dolly2.0 |
It's not all about what you do though! I would say only having 1 pint and spending 1 pound at any given drinking/gambling session isn't the norm! |
But becoming an addict over one of my or J2s or ABBs gambling threads isn't the norm either | |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:09 - Mar 2 with 891 views | unbelievablue |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:05 - Mar 2 by The_Romford_Blue |
I have no issue with people who want to post about drugs or drink.
But why does 75% of gambling threads end with 'your an addict' stuff?
None of that on the booze threads depsite there being far FAR MORE drinking threads than betting |
I have read a number of studies which argue quite convincingly that gambling is, in general, more pathologically addictive than alcohol, though I caveat that with the fact that I very much doubt that others on here have looked into it as much as I have (due to my own personal history, rather than any intellectual superiority).
So the short answer is 'I don't know'. [Post edited 2 Mar 2017 17:12]
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:12 - Mar 2 with 875 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:07 - Mar 2 by Dolly2.0 |
Where are all these posts glamorising drugs? I must've missed them. |
http://www.twtd.co.uk/forum/351312/page:13
Your post at 3:29 on page 13 here..
'Doing a few lines of coke at the weekend generally doesn't harm others'
In fact have a brief look through that thread. So much talk about drugs not being particularly harmful and stuff. [Post edited 2 Mar 2017 17:15]
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:12 - Mar 2 with 871 views | Ryorry |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:03 - Mar 2 by GlasgowBlue |
I agree with the points he makes.
A youngster can go online, make up an account and start gambling, within a few clicks from this place. They can't just walk into a pub or supermarket and buy booze.
Do you agree or disagree?
Also it generally takes many years of abuse to get an alcohol problem. A gambler can rack up massive debts in a matter of hours.
Do you agree of disagree? |
You've completely failed to get my point - probably because you haven't read the thread
A youngster can go to certain areas in his locality and get illegal drugs
Do you agree or disagree?
Drugs are bad for youngsters & they could very quickly get addicted.
Do you agree or disagree? | |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:13 - Mar 2 with 869 views | unbelievablue |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:12 - Mar 2 by Ryorry |
You've completely failed to get my point - probably because you haven't read the thread
A youngster can go to certain areas in his locality and get illegal drugs
Do you agree or disagree?
Drugs are bad for youngsters & they could very quickly get addicted.
Do you agree or disagree? |
"A youngster can go to certain areas in his locality and get illegal drugs"
If they're lucky.
HUR HUR HUR. | |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:21 - Mar 2 with 847 views | itfcjoe |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 16:38 - Mar 2 by unbelievablue |
Children and young adults need to be taught far more about managing their finances responsibly, too. There is no 'single fix'. |
Especially with the ease of cash and credit, things have changed ridiculously since I left school and am 'only' 31.
As good as the digital revolution has been, I'm still not convinced that people should be so reliant on cards and online banking as opposed to cash which is gone when it has gone. |  |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:22 - Mar 2 with 845 views | Ryorry |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:13 - Mar 2 by unbelievablue |
"A youngster can go to certain areas in his locality and get illegal drugs"
If they're lucky.
HUR HUR HUR. |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:29 - Mar 2 with 819 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:12 - Mar 2 by The_Romford_Blue |
http://www.twtd.co.uk/forum/351312/page:13
Your post at 3:29 on page 13 here..
'Doing a few lines of coke at the weekend generally doesn't harm others'
In fact have a brief look through that thread. So much talk about drugs not being particularly harmful and stuff. [Post edited 2 Mar 2017 17:15]
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Found another one on page four of that thread at 12:05:
'Point of order. Coke isn't very addictive at all and is actually good fun' | |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:30 - Mar 2 with 813 views | bluebud |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 16:39 - Mar 2 by Dolly2.0 |
It's not the same. A youngster can go online, make up an account and start gambling, within a few clicks from this place. They can't just walk into a pub or supermarket and buy booze.
Also it generally takes many years of abuse to get an alcohol problem. A gambler can rack up massive debts in a matter of hours.
There's no double standards as far as I see it.
You're usually a reasonable and empathetic person, so I'm sure you can see where I and others are coming from. I'm not wanting to spoil anyone's fun, I just want it tucked away. Cigarettes are hidden these days... a separate board would be a good thing IMO. I know some won't agree, but there you go. |
I'm sorry, that's just not true.
The ad and marketing men with massive budgets in the gambling industry make sure influence is put upon youngsters a long time before they'll get to read Roms posts. Every football ground has Bookmakers advertising, directly in plain view of family enclosures.
If you are under 18 you will not get an online account from any bookmakers...no chance. A youngster could pinch their parents details and maybe it could work.....however far greater crimes are then being committed.
I drank and smoked a long time before I had a punt.
Youngsters on average experience alcohol, drugs or tobacco on average four years before gambling (industry figures). Almost exclusively youngsters who have placed a bet under age have been enabled by a parent or family member. |  | | |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:34 - Mar 2 with 789 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:29 - Mar 2 by The_Romford_Blue |
Found another one on page four of that thread at 12:05:
'Point of order. Coke isn't very addictive at all and is actually good fun' |
And another on that page at 12:50 in reply to Bluebell saying she doesn't do drugs and has not tried any:
'CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING HUGELY BORING'
Shall I keep going Dolly? | |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:37 - Mar 2 with 779 views | Archer4721 |
Blimey! This thread is hilarious.
There really are far too many precious types on this forum.
Live and let live FFS. |  | | |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:37 - Mar 2 with 778 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:34 - Mar 2 by The_Romford_Blue |
And another on that page at 12:50 in reply to Bluebell saying she doesn't do drugs and has not tried any:
'CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING HUGELY BORING'
Shall I keep going Dolly? |
Number 4 makes doing drugs sound cool and the norm (posted at 1:02):
'Alternatively, you could do what millions of sensible adults do and enjoy a little pick me up on your days off and keep your good career and family.' | |
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| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 17:37 - Mar 2 with 775 views | itfcjoe |
| Can we have a separate forum for all gambling posts on here? on 16:47 - Mar 2 by J2BLUE |
i completely disagree. You're assuming it's easy to get an online account. They have a lot more sophisticated systems in place to stop kids gambling than you think. I almost always had to provide ID verification when I first signed up to bookies. There is definitely some sort of database or check they do to verify whether they need more info.
I assume you are in favour of an auto block on online porn with people having to request access via their ISP? After all any kid with an internet connection and the ability to read can click 'yes I'm 18'. |
I'm not sure using porn is a great example. No way should U18s have access to porn online, especially some of the grotty stuff out there now and the ease it is to get hold of it. | |
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