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By *og-Man OP Man
over a year ago
somewhere |
Tried to deal with a company on Friday to pay a deposit for some stuff I needed.....but they wanted a cheque ....made out to the bloke and not the company ...told him to feck off in the end
Can't remember the last time I wrote a cheque to be honest
Haven't been in my bank in about 18 years .....everything online and contactless
Got paypal but don't use it often
Got Revolut .....its fantastic to be honest
Still with one of the main banks for most stuff and don't think it'll change
Have you moved with the times or do you pay cash for everything |
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I remember the last time I wrote a cheque. It was 2011 and it was for building materials. The hoor that I gave it to didn't lodge the cheque until four months later on the day after I had basically emptied my account to pay for a load of stuff for a job. Never again! I tend not to deal with much cash either tbh. |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
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Get paid the odd occasion by cheque and that's the only time I go into BOI. That branch had more facelifts than Cher in the last 15 years but the experience hasn't improved, quite contrary.
Anyhow prefer cash and pay cash for smaller jobs. A cashless society would be an absolute disaster.
Was on the continent in March and couldn't buy a portion of chips in one particular place because they only offered electronic payment.  |
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I pay cash wherever and whenever I can. I make a point of it.
I only use my credit card for larger transactions like for electrical goods and certain bills.
I'll make a cash deposit or digital transfer for jobs I want a guarantee for.
I don't use PayPal or Revolut.
I'll also make a point of avoiding companies who take card only. |
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I have approx 150 regular business customers that I deal with directly. I'm now down to two who pay me by cheque. Last year there were 5. I still write business cheques occasionally.
The guy asking for a cheque in his own name is DEFINITELY up to no good |
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By *og-Man OP Man
over a year ago
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"I have approx 150 regular business customers that I deal with directly. I'm now down to two who pay me by cheque. Last year there were 5. I still write business cheques occasionally.
The guy asking for a cheque in his own name is DEFINITELY up to no good"
I'm the same.....one big company in your line of business insists on cheques to me ....off I go to the ATM machine .....at least I don't have to go into the bank |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Would you believe it's taken me this long to realise the thread title isn't "tech savvy fiancés" 
Do you know how many times I read it as that too.....and I wrote the bloody title  "
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I don't the full details.That sounds (IFY) to me, a personal cheque, not a business cheque.
Personally I've NEVER written a cheque to or for anything. I've used bank drafts alright. I have got paid by cheque alright.
I've never had a credit card either, not yet anyway. I do have a debit card, sence Covid came I'm using it a hell of alot more. I mainly only use cash on nights out. I carry cash with all of the time, alright still, just in case I need it.
I do a small bit of banking online. I try to keep away from going into the bank or any financial institution. When I do, it's in use the atm & out again ASAP. I don't know why it's call a bank anymore.
That said, I think the Country needs more banks/financial institutions. There's no competition between them now. |
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Although I do run my life cashless. I do wonder that the more you use cashless the price of inflation goes up. You spend 100 euros at a shop. Shop gets 97 euro bank gets 3. (3% now maybe I'm out of touch with this value) That shop spends 97 euro at another shop and that shop gets 94.09 bank gets 2.91 and so on and so on. So in the end after say 50 cashless transactions. That 100 euro is now 22 euro of money in circulation And the bank have kept 78 euro. Where as if cash was used at every transaction the 50th shop or businesses still has that 100 euro. Bank have nothing.
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"Cash is king"
I understand the sentiment... but it's getting harder and harder to deal with just cash. Many banks can't deal instantly with larger cash transactions. There are limits to cash you can deposit or withdraw without jumping through hoops. I regularly pay suppliers 5k-25k a day using Internet banking. Try doing that with cash. Try paying someone's salary with cash. They would look at you like you have two heads lol. Turning up and buying with paper money raises eyebrows and suspicion. Someone is gonna ask questions and think you're up to no good. |
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"Cash is king
I understand the sentiment... but it's getting harder and harder to deal with just cash. Many banks can't deal instantly with larger cash transactions. There are limits to cash you can deposit or withdraw without jumping through hoops. I regularly pay suppliers 5k-25k a day using Internet banking. Try doing that with cash. Try paying someone's salary with cash. They would look at you like you have two heads lol. Turning up and buying with paper money raises eyebrows and suspicion. Someone is gonna ask questions and think you're up to no good."
I totally get what you're saying!
But for smaller transactions up to 1000 euro or sterling people should make the effort to use more cash paying for a loaf of bread by card is pure ridiculous in my eyes and only making money for the banks their was a time banks would pay interest on money in accounts now it costs money to keep it their!! That's the control they have have on everyone now |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Cash is nasty dirty stuff though
I don't want to touch it unless I absolutely have to
Licking bank notes is a great way of getting some free nose candy though.
#lifeprotips  "
Yeah the stuff is covered in it
We're 4th highest users in the world now apparently
Scary |
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"Cash is nasty dirty stuff though
I don't want to touch it unless I absolutely have to
Licking bank notes is a great way of getting some free nose candy though.
#lifeprotips
Yeah the stuff is covered in it
We're 4th highest users in the world now apparently
Scary "
What a time to be alive! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Cash is nasty dirty stuff though
I don't want to touch it unless I absolutely have to
Licking bank notes is a great way of getting some free nose candy though.
#lifeprotips
Yeah the stuff is covered in it
We're 4th highest users in the world now apparently
Scary "
Explains a lot! |
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"Cash is king! We’ll be sorry when it’s gone, I’m refusing to shop places that are card only! And will always pay cash in small businesses! "
I'm 100% behind you on that !!
I'll pay cash every where I can ,and if I have to write a cheque I'll leave it open for large amount or just make it to cash for smaller amounts,
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
on the hill NordWest of |
"Cash is king! We’ll be sorry when it’s gone, I’m refusing to shop places that are card only! And will always pay cash in small businesses! "
I was in a lovely shop-combo-post-office up in the countryside the other day, the owner in his late 70ies and just beside the till a crinkly handwritten cardboard sign saying no electronic payments. |
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By *og-Man OP Man
over a year ago
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If we are card only .....what exactly do you think can happen to us if we can't pay cash anymore
The government is mostly useless at anything .....what can they do with information on what you buy
Where do they get the information on what you buy
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over a year ago
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"If we are card only .....what exactly do you think can happen to us if we can't pay cash anymore
The government is mostly useless at anything .....what can they do with information on what you buy
Where do they get the information on what you buy
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It's more about seeing exactly how much money people have coming in - no more nixers or no-vat off-the-books. |
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By *og-Man OP Man
over a year ago
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"If we are card only .....what exactly do you think can happen to us if we can't pay cash anymore
The government is mostly useless at anything .....what can they do with information on what you buy
Where do they get the information on what you buy
It's more about seeing exactly how much money people have coming in - no more nixers or no-vat off-the-books."
Thats the only thing I've read where its an advantage to pay cash to get a job done cheaper as a consumer |
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"Cash is nasty dirty stuff though
I don't want to touch it unless I absolutely have to
Licking bank notes is a great way of getting some free nose candy though.
#lifeprotips
Yeah the stuff is covered in it
We're 4th highest users in the world now apparently
Scary
Explains a lot!"
Wow.. 4th in the world!
COYBIG!   |
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"Cash is nasty dirty stuff though
I don't want to touch it unless I absolutely have to
Licking bank notes is a great way of getting some free nose candy though.
#lifeprotips
Yeah the stuff is covered in it
We're 4th highest users in the world now apparently
Scary
Explains a lot!
Wow.. 4th in the world!
COYBIG! "
Yeah, I'm sure we can do better!
#you'llneverbeattheirish
(unless you're a soccer team from western Europe or almost anywhere else in the world) |
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By *og-Man OP Man
over a year ago
somewhere |
"Cash is nasty dirty stuff though
I don't want to touch it unless I absolutely have to
Licking bank notes is a great way of getting some free nose candy though.
#lifeprotips
Yeah the stuff is covered in it
We're 4th highest users in the world now apparently
Scary
Explains a lot!
Wow.. 4th in the world!
COYBIG!
Yeah, I'm sure we can do better!
#you'llneverbeattheirish
(unless you're a soccer team from western Europe or almost anywhere else in the world) "
What are they doing snorting the sidelines |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Cash is nasty dirty stuff though
I don't want to touch it unless I absolutely have to
Licking bank notes is a great way of getting some free nose candy though.
#lifeprotips
Yeah the stuff is covered in it
We're 4th highest users in the world now apparently
Scary
Explains a lot!
Wow.. 4th in the world!
COYBIG! "
It's the new addiction, alcohol consumption is declining |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Who could possibly imagine what would happen if we tax alcohol like never before and drive young people out of the pubs and clubs
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That's not an actual reason for our consumption of cocaine to be so high in comparison with other countries |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
on the hill NordWest of |
"If we are card only .....what exactly do you think can happen to us if we can't pay cash anymore
The government is mostly useless at anything .....what can they do with information on what you buy
Where do they get the information on what you buy
It's more about seeing exactly how much money people have coming in - no more nixers or no-vat off-the-books.
Thats the only thing I've read where its an advantage to pay cash to get a job done cheaper as a consumer "
It means that poor people are even more marginalised or become total outcasts.
All the personal data collected makes you more vulnerable to promotions, campaigns, manipulation etc.
Financial institutions earn money with every step of your moves even though they don't produce or provide anything.
If there's power cuts you're fucked.
If we see a further dismantling of democracy those kinda 'instruments ' become very powerful and dangerous.
I'm sure there's plenty more reasons against it...
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"Who could possibly imagine what would happen if we tax alcohol like never before and drive young people out of the pubs and clubs
That's not an actual reason for our consumption of cocaine to be so high in comparison with other countries "
It's a fact that young people don't drink in pubs much compared to other generations because its too expensive.
Why do you think they are using more drugs and less alcohol? |
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"Who could possibly imagine what would happen if we tax alcohol like never before and drive young people out of the pubs and clubs
That's not an actual reason for our consumption of cocaine to be so high in comparison with other countries
It's a fact that young people don't drink in pubs much compared to other generations because its too expensive.
Why do you think they are using more drugs and less alcohol?"
I'm talking about our relative consumption. We've simply replaced a high usage of alcohol with a high usage of illegal drugs |
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"Who could possibly imagine what would happen if we tax alcohol like never before and drive young people out of the pubs and clubs
That's not an actual reason for our consumption of cocaine to be so high in comparison with other countries
It's a fact that young people don't drink in pubs much compared to other generations because its too expensive.
Why do you think they are using more drugs and less alcohol?
I'm talking about our relative consumption. We've simply replaced a high usage of alcohol with a high usage of illegal drugs "
Oh sorry I totally agree. We swapped one for the other. I guess we just like to get fucked up more than other places. |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
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"Who could possibly imagine what would happen if we tax alcohol like never before and drive young people out of the pubs and clubs
That's not an actual reason for our consumption of cocaine to be so high in comparison with other countries
It's a fact that young people don't drink in pubs much compared to other generations because its too expensive.
Why do you think they are using more drugs and less alcohol?"
I'd love to see the demography of the white stuff users. My suspicion it's more prevalent in the well off 35+ year ones. |
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By *og-Man OP Man
over a year ago
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"Who could possibly imagine what would happen if we tax alcohol like never before and drive young people out of the pubs and clubs
That's not an actual reason for our consumption of cocaine to be so high in comparison with other countries
It's a fact that young people don't drink in pubs much compared to other generations because its too expensive.
Why do you think they are using more drugs and less alcohol?
I'd love to see the demography of the white stuff users. My suspicion it's more prevalent in the well off 35+ year ones. "
They're the ones I get a lot of in my job ...chewing their own faces while talking to you |
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"Who could possibly imagine what would happen if we tax alcohol like never before and drive young people out of the pubs and clubs
That's not an actual reason for our consumption of cocaine to be so high in comparison with other countries
It's a fact that young people don't drink in pubs much compared to other generations because its too expensive.
Why do you think they are using more drugs and less alcohol?
I'd love to see the demography of the white stuff users. My suspicion it's more prevalent in the well off 35+ year ones. "
I recall some report (no idea where from) about increased incidence of 18-24 year olds seeking treatment for cocaine use. Apparently it's often supplied free initially, then the subsequent "debt management" causes a whole new set of issues. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Haven't written a cheque in ages ,use my card when I have to but prefer to use cash when I can .Agree with some others above that a cashless society wouldn't be a good thing !"
Yes, back to the initial subject lol, I'm no tinfoil hat wearer, but I don't particularly want all my financial activity to be digitally recorded either. Plus I think it would cause serious problems for many people on lower incomes. |
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"Who could possibly imagine what would happen if we tax alcohol like never before and drive young people out of the pubs and clubs
That's not an actual reason for our consumption of cocaine to be so high in comparison with other countries
It's a fact that young people don't drink in pubs much compared to other generations because its too expensive.
Why do you think they are using more drugs and less alcohol?
I'd love to see the demography of the white stuff users. My suspicion it's more prevalent in the well off 35+ year ones.
I recall some report (no idea where from) about increased incidence of 18-24 year olds seeking treatment for cocaine use. Apparently it's often supplied free initially, then the subsequent "debt management" causes a whole new set of issues."
Caught a few minutes of a TV program last night....might have been the Tonight Show...where this was being discussed and there were students in audience saying how rife it is. It's replaced alcohol |
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"Cash is king! We’ll be sorry when it’s gone, I’m refusing to shop places that are card only! And will always pay cash in small businesses!
I was in a lovely shop-combo-post-office up in the countryside the other day, the owner in his late 70ies and just beside the till a crinkly handwritten cardboard sign saying no electronic payments. "
What a legend! |
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"Who could possibly imagine what would happen if we tax alcohol like never before and drive young people out of the pubs and clubs
That's not an actual reason for our consumption of cocaine to be so high in comparison with other countries
It's a fact that young people don't drink in pubs much compared to other generations because its too expensive.
Why do you think they are using more drugs and less alcohol?
I'd love to see the demography of the white stuff users. My suspicion it's more prevalent in the well off 35+ year ones.
I recall some report (no idea where from) about increased incidence of 18-24 year olds seeking treatment for cocaine use. Apparently it's often supplied free initially, then the subsequent "debt management" causes a whole new set of issues.
Caught a few minutes of a TV program last night....might have been the Tonight Show...where this was being discussed and there were students in audience saying how rife it is. It's replaced alcohol"
Yep, my kids say it's very common. I've never asked whether they've tried it so they don't have to lie. |
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"If we are card only .....what exactly do you think can happen to us if we can't pay cash anymore
The government is mostly useless at anything .....what can they do with information on what you buy
Where do they get the information on what you buy
It's more about seeing exactly how much money people have coming in - no more nixers or no-vat off-the-books.
Thats the only thing I've read where its an advantage to pay cash to get a job done cheaper as a consumer
It means that poor people are even more marginalised or become total outcasts.
All the personal data collected makes you more vulnerable to promotions, campaigns, manipulation etc.
Financial institutions earn money with every step of your moves even though they don't produce or provide anything.
If there's power cuts you're fucked.
If we see a further dismantling of democracy those kinda 'instruments ' become very powerful and dangerous.
I'm sure there's plenty more reasons against it...
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Ya exactly.
(Nothing to do about cash or card usage)
On a general note, the way thing's are going, if there's a power cut, everybody & everything is fucked. If not fully now, will be in the future. |
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"Haven't written a cheque in ages ,use my card when I have to but prefer to use cash when I can .Agree with some others above that a cashless society wouldn't be a good thing !
Yes, back to the initial subject lol, I'm no tinfoil hat wearer, but I don't particularly want all my financial activity to be digitally recorded either. Plus I think it would cause serious problems for many people on lower incomes."
It would also be a disaster for Fianna Fáil finance ministers Who don't have bank acounts
#wonitonthegeegees
#bertie4president |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
on the hill NordWest of |
"Who could possibly imagine what would happen if we tax alcohol like never before and drive young people out of the pubs and clubs
That's not an actual reason for our consumption of cocaine to be so high in comparison with other countries
It's a fact that young people don't drink in pubs much compared to other generations because its too expensive.
Why do you think they are using more drugs and less alcohol?
I'd love to see the demography of the white stuff users. My suspicion it's more prevalent in the well off 35+ year ones.
I recall some report (no idea where from) about increased incidence of 18-24 year olds seeking treatment for cocaine use. Apparently it's often supplied free initially, then the subsequent "debt management" causes a whole new set of issues.
Caught a few minutes of a TV program last night....might have been the Tonight Show...where this was being discussed and there were students in audience saying how rife it is. It's replaced alcohol
Yep, my kids say it's very common. I've never asked whether they've tried it so they don't have to lie."
It also seems that students are being used as couriers to get the stuff out of the city into the countryside.
Back to the topic, how do you buy/sell drugs in a cashless society? |
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By *og-Man OP Man
over a year ago
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"Who could possibly imagine what would happen if we tax alcohol like never before and drive young people out of the pubs and clubs
That's not an actual reason for our consumption of cocaine to be so high in comparison with other countries
It's a fact that young people don't drink in pubs much compared to other generations because its too expensive.
Why do you think they are using more drugs and less alcohol?
I'd love to see the demography of the white stuff users. My suspicion it's more prevalent in the well off 35+ year ones.
I recall some report (no idea where from) about increased incidence of 18-24 year olds seeking treatment for cocaine use. Apparently it's often supplied free initially, then the subsequent "debt management" causes a whole new set of issues."
Had a colleague who had to remortgage his house to pay back his sons debt and move his son down the country or he'd be killed |
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"Who could possibly imagine what would happen if we tax alcohol like never before and drive young people out of the pubs and clubs
That's not an actual reason for our consumption of cocaine to be so high in comparison with other countries
It's a fact that young people don't drink in pubs much compared to other generations because its too expensive.
Why do you think they are using more drugs and less alcohol?
I'd love to see the demography of the white stuff users. My suspicion it's more prevalent in the well off 35+ year ones.
I recall some report (no idea where from) about increased incidence of 18-24 year olds seeking treatment for cocaine use. Apparently it's often supplied free initially, then the subsequent "debt management" causes a whole new set of issues.
Caught a few minutes of a TV program last night....might have been the Tonight Show...where this was being discussed and there were students in audience saying how rife it is. It's replaced alcohol
Yep, my kids say it's very common. I've never asked whether they've tried it so they don't have to lie.
It also seems that students are being used as couriers to get the stuff out of the city into the countryside.
Back to the topic, how do you buy/sell drugs in a cashless society? "
You call it something else |
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By *og-Man OP Man
over a year ago
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"Who could possibly imagine what would happen if we tax alcohol like never before and drive young people out of the pubs and clubs
That's not an actual reason for our consumption of cocaine to be so high in comparison with other countries
It's a fact that young people don't drink in pubs much compared to other generations because its too expensive.
Why do you think they are using more drugs and less alcohol?
I'd love to see the demography of the white stuff users. My suspicion it's more prevalent in the well off 35+ year ones.
I recall some report (no idea where from) about increased incidence of 18-24 year olds seeking treatment for cocaine use. Apparently it's often supplied free initially, then the subsequent "debt management" causes a whole new set of issues.
Caught a few minutes of a TV program last night....might have been the Tonight Show...where this was being discussed and there were students in audience saying how rife it is. It's replaced alcohol
Yep, my kids say it's very common. I've never asked whether they've tried it so they don't have to lie.
It also seems that students are being used as couriers to get the stuff out of the city into the countryside.
Back to the topic, how do you buy/sell drugs in a cashless society? "
Revolut I presume ......or gift cards |
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Was in restaurant last year. Sitting eating my dinner I paid with a nice crisp 20 yo yo note.
Guy came in an ordered. Cash only the lady said. Internet is down. He had no cash. He said he would run to bank link. Bank link not working cos Internet is down. Honestly i chuckled as he carried his hungry cashless ass home .
Also is everywhere. |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
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"Who could possibly imagine what would happen if we tax alcohol like never before and drive young people out of the pubs and clubs
That's not an actual reason for our consumption of cocaine to be so high in comparison with other countries
It's a fact that young people don't drink in pubs much compared to other generations because its too expensive.
Why do you think they are using more drugs and less alcohol?
I'd love to see the demography of the white stuff users. My suspicion it's more prevalent in the well off 35+ year ones.
I recall some report (no idea where from) about increased incidence of 18-24 year olds seeking treatment for cocaine use. Apparently it's often supplied free initially, then the subsequent "debt management" causes a whole new set of issues.
Caught a few minutes of a TV program last night....might have been the Tonight Show...where this was being discussed and there were students in audience saying how rife it is. It's replaced alcohol
Yep, my kids say it's very common. I've never asked whether they've tried it so they don't have to lie.
It also seems that students are being used as couriers to get the stuff out of the city into the countryside.
Back to the topic, how do you buy/sell drugs in a cashless society?
Revolut I presume ......or gift cards "
Still leaves a track record that can be questioned... |
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"Cash is king! We’ll be sorry when it’s gone, I’m refusing to shop places that are card only! And will always pay cash in small businesses!
I was in a lovely shop-combo-post-office up in the countryside the other day, the owner in his late 70ies and just beside the till a crinkly handwritten cardboard sign saying no electronic payments.
What a legend!"
Ya, exactly |
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"Who could possibly imagine what would happen if we tax alcohol like never before and drive young people out of the pubs and clubs
That's not an actual reason for our consumption of cocaine to be so high in comparison with other countries
It's a fact that young people don't drink in pubs much compared to other generations because its too expensive.
Why do you think they are using more drugs and less alcohol?
I'd love to see the demography of the white stuff users. My suspicion it's more prevalent in the well off 35+ year ones.
I recall some report (no idea where from) about increased incidence of 18-24 year olds seeking treatment for cocaine use. Apparently it's often supplied free initially, then the subsequent "debt management" causes a whole new set of issues.
Caught a few minutes of a TV program last night....might have been the Tonight Show...where this was being discussed and there were students in audience saying how rife it is. It's replaced alcohol
Yep, my kids say it's very common. I've never asked whether they've tried it so they don't have to lie.
It also seems that students are being used as couriers to get the stuff out of the city into the countryside.
Back to the topic, how do you buy/sell drugs in a cashless society?
Revolut I presume ......or gift cards "
Revolut will, like any other financial institution, disclose information to authorities if required |
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By *og-Man OP Man
over a year ago
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"Who could possibly imagine what would happen if we tax alcohol like never before and drive young people out of the pubs and clubs
That's not an actual reason for our consumption of cocaine to be so high in comparison with other countries
It's a fact that young people don't drink in pubs much compared to other generations because its too expensive.
Why do you think they are using more drugs and less alcohol?
I'd love to see the demography of the white stuff users. My suspicion it's more prevalent in the well off 35+ year ones.
I recall some report (no idea where from) about increased incidence of 18-24 year olds seeking treatment for cocaine use. Apparently it's often supplied free initially, then the subsequent "debt management" causes a whole new set of issues.
Caught a few minutes of a TV program last night....might have been the Tonight Show...where this was being discussed and there were students in audience saying how rife it is. It's replaced alcohol
Yep, my kids say it's very common. I've never asked whether they've tried it so they don't have to lie.
It also seems that students are being used as couriers to get the stuff out of the city into the countryside.
Back to the topic, how do you buy/sell drugs in a cashless society?
Revolut I presume ......or gift cards
Revolut will, like any other financial institution, disclose information to authorities if required "
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"Was in restaurant last year. Sitting eating my dinner I paid with a nice crisp 20 yo yo note.
Guy came in an ordered. Cash only the lady said. Internet is down. He had no cash. He said he would run to bank link. Bank link not working cos Internet is down. Honestly i chuckled as he carried his hungry cashless ass home .
Also is everywhere. "
I nearly had the same problem like that guy. I was getting diesel for the car. A guy came out to me & told me that it's cash only, as the internet is down. I had to stop & think to meself, had I enough cash on me or any at all. I always carry some cash with me, was it enough, was my thing. Thankfully it was, even with that happening I'd still use card, than cash to pay for stuff. Unless it's in the pub.
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"Who could possibly imagine what would happen if we tax alcohol like never before and drive young people out of the pubs and clubs
That's not an actual reason for our consumption of cocaine to be so high in comparison with other countries
It's a fact that young people don't drink in pubs much compared to other generations because its too expensive.
Why do you think they are using more drugs and less alcohol?
I'd love to see the demography of the white stuff users. My suspicion it's more prevalent in the well off 35+ year ones.
I recall some report (no idea where from) about increased incidence of 18-24 year olds seeking treatment for cocaine use. Apparently it's often supplied free initially, then the subsequent "debt management" causes a whole new set of issues.
Caught a few minutes of a TV program last night....might have been the Tonight Show...where this was being discussed and there were students in audience saying how rife it is. It's replaced alcohol
Yep, my kids say it's very common. I've never asked whether they've tried it so they don't have to lie."
Actually, I don't think they would lie about that one even if you did ask.
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"Fear not. They will legalise drugs soon enough so that can be taxed too. Multi nationals are already patenting synthetic . "
Ya, true. Beside's the Multi nationals doing that, look at all of the money that the drug gangs are getting from dealing. Just think of the good thing's that could be done with that money by the government(if they'd use it right). Aswell as seriously better control over who use it/them & the amount used/supplied at the time.
Weed/hemp has alot of health benefits for some people. If used right. |
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Sure it's not going to be just a cash less society, it'll be card less aswell
Like how many people from 30 down actually use they're card, while out?
It's mainly all done through the phone (app's). Look at how many phone covers have a place to put cards in it aswell.
(Drifting off the main subject abit)
You can't say or do much without being tracked. When you have a mobile with you, unless you've it turned off or plane mode. It'll take in what your saying, where your going, what transport you use on your travel's. |
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"I will only use cash..dont trust any online stuff when it come to money.
Its only waiting to happen - someone out there will get into accounts and rob them/
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"I will only use cash..dont trust any online stuff when it come to money.
Its only waiting to happen - someone out there will get into accounts and rob them/
That's happening already."
Since money was first invented people have been trying to get their hands on it illegally, with as little effort as possible.
CIT, Bank jobs, breaking into old people's houses, breaking safes, and many other methods have been perfected over the years in order to get at your cash. Anyone thinking that suddenly their money is at more risk because it's accessible by a card/phone/computer hasn't been paying attention to history. |
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"I will only use cash..dont trust any online stuff when it come to money.
Its only waiting to happen - someone out there will get into accounts and rob them/
That's happening already.
Since money was first invented people have been trying to get their hands on it illegally, with as little effort as possible.
CIT, Bank jobs, breaking into old people's houses, breaking safes, and many other methods have been perfected over the years in order to get at your cash. Anyone thinking that suddenly their money is at more risk because it's accessible by a card/phone/computer hasn't been paying attention to history. "
What about when AI takes over? |
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N26 and Revolut all the way.
Did you know that Irish banks legally have to offer free basic Bank accounts like Revolut and N26 put you on when you sign up. But they don't advertise this at all of course.
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"I will only use cash..dont trust any online stuff when it come to money.
Its only waiting to happen - someone out there will get into accounts and rob them/
That's happening already.
Since money was first invented people have been trying to get their hands on it illegally, with as little effort as possible.
CIT, Bank jobs, breaking into old people's houses, breaking safes, and many other methods have been perfected over the years in order to get at your cash. Anyone thinking that suddenly their money is at more risk because it's accessible by a card/phone/computer hasn't been paying attention to history.
What about when AI takes over? "
I don't have the answers. I have enough problems in the here and now without having to worry about something that may happen in the future |
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"I will only use cash..dont trust any online stuff when it come to money.
Its only waiting to happen - someone out there will get into accounts and rob them/
That's happening already.
Since money was first invented people have been trying to get their hands on it illegally, with as little effort as possible.
CIT, Bank jobs, breaking into old people's houses, breaking safes, and many other methods have been perfected over the years in order to get at your cash. Anyone thinking that suddenly their money is at more risk because it's accessible by a card/phone/computer hasn't been paying attention to history. "
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"I will only use cash..dont trust any online stuff when it come to money.
Its only waiting to happen - someone out there will get into accounts and rob them/
That's happening already.
Since money was first invented people have been trying to get their hands on it illegally, with as little effort as possible.
CIT, Bank jobs, breaking into old people's houses, breaking safes, and many other methods have been perfected over the years in order to get at your cash. Anyone thinking that suddenly their money is at more risk because it's accessible by a card/phone/computer hasn't been paying attention to history.
What about when AI takes over? "
Think of all the great pics of the pope that we'll have though. |
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"I will only use cash..dont trust any online stuff when it come to money.
Its only waiting to happen - someone out there will get into accounts and rob them/
That's happening already.
Since money was first invented people have been trying to get their hands on it illegally, with as little effort as possible.
CIT, Bank jobs, breaking into old people's houses, breaking safes, and many other methods have been perfected over the years in order to get at your cash. Anyone thinking that suddenly their money is at more risk because it's accessible by a card/phone/computer hasn't been paying attention to history.
What about when AI takes over?
I don't have the answers. I have enough problems in the here and now without having to worry about something that may happen in the future "
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"I will only use cash..dont trust any online stuff when it come to money.
Its only waiting to happen - someone out there will get into accounts and rob them/
That's happening already.
Since money was first invented people have been trying to get their hands on it illegally, with as little effort as possible.
CIT, Bank jobs, breaking into old people's houses, breaking safes, and many other methods have been perfected over the years in order to get at your cash. Anyone thinking that suddenly their money is at more risk because it's accessible by a card/phone/computer hasn't been paying attention to history.
What about when AI takes over? "
A JASUS I don't even WANT to think about that, JUST yet. My brain can't TAKE IT. |
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