mjmooney Posted October 10, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted October 10, 2017 7 minutes ago, Rugeley Villa said: @mjmooney you ever done the music quiz on radio 2 ? Which one is that? The phone-in thing? I hardly ever listen to pop radio, but I think I've heard it. I'd be no good on anything after the 70s, so no. I am toying with applying for Counterpoint on Radio 4. That's mixture of classical/jazz pop/rock questions that I might be OK with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 5 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Which one is that? The phone-in thing? I hardly ever listen to pop radio, but I think I've heard it. I'd be no good on anything after the 70s, so no. I am toying with applying for Counterpoint on Radio 4. That's mixture of classical/jazz pop/rock questions that I might be OK with. Yeah, it's on about 10.30 everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 You've seen images of baby turtles hatching? They make a run for the sea en masse, through waves of different predators that know they are coming, picking off the easy prey. It's a bit like mobile phones when they're sent by post or courier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 On 10/10/2017 at 10:50, Rugeley Villa said: Yeah, it's on about 10.30 everyday. Popmaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Just now, Seat68 said: Popmaster. That's the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Eminem confirming what we all knew ...........He cant rap anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted October 11, 2017 Moderator Share Posted October 11, 2017 I just referenced this guy, Shane Koyczan, in the US Politics thread. I thought I'd stop in here and post his famous poem, To This Day. It's a stunning piece of work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 12 hours ago, Meath_Villan said: Eminem confirming what we all knew ...........He cant rap anymore Yes, it was very cringe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I'm not a rap fan at all but I thought it was **** excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 As soon as I saw the Eminem thing this came to mind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 China's lost control of its space station. Down it comes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Coming to a surgery near you: Quote Sexual orientation: Which of the following options best describes how you think of yourself? 1. Heterosexual or Straight 2. Gay or Lesbian 3. Bisexual 4. Other sexual orientation not listed U. Person asked and does not know or is not sure Z. Not stated (person asked but declined to provide a response) 9. Not known (not recorded) They appear to have missed out 'S' as in Sod off, it's none of your business. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 "What's the problem, Doctor?" "Well, we've narrowed it down to the testes or ovaries, but as you won't tell us which are relevant in your case? You'll have to decide on the last bit for yourself." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted October 15, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, snowychap said: Coming to a surgery near you: They appear to have missed out 'S' as in Sod off, it's none of your business. Fair enough, but the idea is the same as ethnicity monitoring - to see if any particular demographic receives unfair treatment, etc. If used correctly, it's in the patient's own interest. Edited October 15, 2017 by mjmooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Fair enough, but the idea is the same as ethnicity monitoring - to see if any particular demographis receives unfair treatment, etc. Just because one thing is recorded (or 'monitored'), it doesn't mean that recording, questioning and 'monitoring' of other things is necessary or, even, acceptable. Quote If used correctly, it's in the patient's own interest. I disagree with that and that's before getting on to whether or not it would be used correctly. Who's going to be doing the asking in these 'face to face' meetings? It may begin with doctors but then it'll be the receptionists as the doctors don't have enough time as it is. If it's an NHS wide deal then will my (NHS) dentist be asking me about my sexual orientation before my check up? And then when do other organizations that collect ethnicity information start collecting this (schools, universities, publicly funded schemes, &c.)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 4 hours ago, snowychap said: Just because one thing is recorded (or 'monitored'), it doesn't mean that recording, questioning and 'monitoring' of other things is necessary or, even, acceptable. I disagree with that and that's before getting on to whether or not it would be used correctly. Who's going to be doing the asking in these 'face to face' meetings? It may begin with doctors but then it'll be the receptionists as the doctors don't have enough time as it is. If it's an NHS wide deal then will my (NHS) dentist be asking me about my sexual orientation before my check up? And then when do other organizations that collect ethnicity information start collecting this (schools, universities, publicly funded schemes, &c.)? When I use to reception in the NHS we were told we have to have ask their ethnic background due to their religious beliefs something about certain religions and if they need procedures. As some won't allow certain things done to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 15, 2017 Author VT Supporter Share Posted October 15, 2017 8 hours ago, snowychap said: Coming to a surgery near you: They appear to have missed out 'S' as in Sod off, it's none of your business. Isn't that "Z"? Declined to give a response? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Just now, Stevo985 said: Isn't that "Z"? Declined to give a response? No. Sod off, it's none of your business is most definitely a response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 15, 2017 Author VT Supporter Share Posted October 15, 2017 Just now, snowychap said: No. Sod off, it's none of your business is most definitely a response. Ok. But joking aside, I assumed your point was you should be able to keep it to yourself. And clearly that's an option, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Just now, Stevo985 said: I assumed your point was you should be able to keep it to yourself. No. My point was that they shouldn't be asking the question as it's none of their business. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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