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Really minor annoyances


Comedians especially, but others too, "I have been NAME..."

I first associate Mark Lamaar with it but it likely pre-dates him. Why is nobody in showbiz "I am"?
 
BiG said:
A minor irritation to me is people who complain about the cost of a sign erected by an organisation overwhelming staffed by volunteers, that is intended to prevent suicide and is paid for through charitable donations.
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My minor irritation is that it’s in a city where help and support is in precious short supply. What you have to understand is that often you don’t get it on here certainly. And this is a place that is meant to be the voice of Wearside. It’s supposed to be a positive representation of it. What you read on here says a lot about the character of the people of Sunderland and of Wearside in general. I like to think the SMB in some way flies the flag for all of County Durham. Doing all that through the supporters of the proud football club. But lately very bad and upsetting experiences have led me to question that.
 
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ShieldsBlackCat2015 said:
My minor irritation is that it’s in a city where help and support is in precious short supply. What you have to understand is that often you don’t get it on here certainly. And this is a place that is meant to be the voice of Wearside. It’s supposed to be a positive representation of it. What you read on here says a lot about the character of the people of Sunderland and of Wearside in general. I like to think the SMB in some way flies the flag for all of County Durham. Doing all that through the supporters of the proud football club.
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Well I apologise.

I had no idea there was a more serious point to your comment and I have no idea about your personal circumstances or wider opinions.

I don’t live in the North East anymore and I have no knowledge of the practical support options for emotional and mental health. But as a former helpline volunteer with Samaritans, I know that the absence of a physical presence doesn’t mean that help isn’t available via that method. Calls are directed to the first available centre regardless of location and, in accordance with guidelines and procedures, further signposting and other types of support can be discussed - in addition to the central listening option.

So the signage will feature the number to call that’s available regardless of geographical location and their design placement are informed by statistical research regarding the people most likely to have suicidal thoughts and the places that signs are most likely to have impact.

I used to distribute signage myself. It’s not random.

But my apology stands. The general nature of message boards of this type often disguises the posts that are more heartfelt or serious.
 
Becs said:
That's in poor taste especially considering the rise in suicides over the last year. Anything that can be done to save people is a good thing.
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Agreed. And I do take back some of what I said. Not all of it was called for. And there is far more people with serious issues than I. I once went over and saw one of two police cars on it. Worried the hell out of me. I only have to deal with a message board of people that I fortunately will never ever meet. But have you tried pouring your heart out on here? I did once recently. I told people about a very personal thing, a very important problem, that has bothered me for years. Something that has been a big part of my lack of confidence and self esteem. People just laughed at me and said I was a wind up merchant. That hurt me deeply. It’s like a life is one big joke to them. And I wondered if it was just an individual problem or of it’s a general thing in a larger place.
BiG said:
Well I apologise.

I had no idea there was a more serious point to your comment and I have no idea about your personal circumstances or wider opinions.

I don’t live in the North East anymore and I have no knowledge of the practical support options for emotional and mental health. But as a former helpline volunteer with Samaritans, I know that the absence of a physical presence doesn’t mean that help isn’t available via that method. Calls are directed to the first available centre regardless of location and, in accordance with guidelines and procedures, further signposting and other types of support can be discussed - in addition to the central listening option.

So the signage will feature the number to call that’s available regardless of geographical location and their design placement are informed by statistical research regarding the people most likely to have suicidal thoughts and the places that signs are most likely to have impact.

I used to distribute signage myself. It’s not random.

But my apology stands. The general nature of message boards of this type often disguises the posts that are more heartfelt or serious.
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Well said. I graciously accept your apology.
 
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ShieldsBlackCat2015 said:
Agreed. And I do take back some of what I said. Not all of it was called for. And there is far more people with serious issues than I. I once went over and saw one of two police cars on it. Worried the hell out of me. I only have to deal with a message board of people that I fortunately will never ever meet. But have you tried pouring your heart out on here? I did once recently. I told people about a very personal thing, a very important problem, that has bothered me for years. Something that has been a big part of my lack of confidence and self esteem. People just laughed at me and said I was a wind up merchant. That hurt me deeply. It’s like a life is one big joke to them. And I wondered if it was just an individual problem or of it’s a general thing in a larger place.


Well said. I graciously accept your apology.
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Yes I'm a mental health volunteer and I've listened to countless people on here and signposted where needed.

There are knobs on here though. Recently I was annoyed with some of the responses on a thread where a new board member was concerned about taking his little boy safely to the toilet at the match, which caused him to delete his account as he thought this place wasn't welcoming.
 
ShieldsBlackCat2015 said:
Agreed. And I do take back some of what I said. Not all of it was called for. And there is far more people with serious issues than I. I once went over and saw one of two police cars on it. Worried the hell out of me. I only have to deal with a message board of people that I fortunately will never ever meet. But have you tried pouring your heart out on here? I did once recently. I told people about a very personal thing, a very important problem, that has bothered me for years. Something that has been a big part of my lack of confidence and self esteem. People just laughed at me and said I was a wind up merchant. That hurt me deeply. It’s like a life is one big joke to them. And I wondered if it was just an individual problem or of it’s a general thing in a larger place.


I graciously accept your apology.
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Samaritans offered an email service when I worked for them which a lot of people found to be very effective. ‘Mind’ also offer a telephone and individual counselling service. They both are also able to signpost to appropriate other services and organisations. The option to talk to someone who’s a ‘stranger’ (for want of a better word) can be hugely beneficial for simply sharing and expressing how you feel

But maybe this message board, or others of it’s type, are not always the best option for doing so.

I wish you well.
 
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The wife sets the alarm early most mornings and then does snooze 2or 3 times..

It's not the snooze.. it's the randomness

Alexa snooze for 6 minutes

Alexa snooze for 12 minutes
 
I've started to put food out for the birds, and the naffing squirrel visits everyday and almost empties the bird feeder, or knocks it to the ground.

Pigeons come down and hoover up most of the seeds i put out for the smaller birds.

Walking football !! How is that even possible ? Should be called "Can't be arsed to run or break sweat football".
 
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On a roll today.

Toast...comes out the toaster and you think could just do with a. Few more seconds..

Put it back in.. forget about it and the. Run over . Eject it and it can be saved just but past the point you wanted it.
 
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