Kevmeister Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, homarus said: Still all for it me, I'd love to see something different, like it or not supercars are eyecatchers and will attract attention . So many crabs on here ,both manx non-manx complaining about the cost to the taxpayer ,but at least this initiative has some chance of bringing in revenue and publicity, unlike the policy of overstaffing the CS and spunking millions on people who produce nothing but hot air ! Just to clarify I’m all for the event. I just think they should be paying the full cost of the time spent policing and managing the road closures etc. Thats all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck of Atholl Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, homarus said: Still all for it me, I'd love to see something different, like it or not supercars are eyecatchers and will attract attention . So many crabs on here ,both manx non-manx complaining about the cost to the taxpayer ,but at least this initiative has some chance of bringing in revenue and publicity, unlike the policy of overstaffing the CS and spunking millions on people who produce nothing but hot air ! Interesting, two questions 1. who is manx and who is non manx on here? 2. what is the relevance of being manx or non manx to this subject? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Colombe Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 50 minutes ago, quilp said: Seems all references to this have also disappeared from MR and 3fm too, not just from the iomtoday site. Voila... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Flint Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, La Colombe said: Voila... You should consider a career as a detective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck of Atholl Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 Just now, Derek Flint said: You should consider a career as a detective. All other thing aside you do cut a dash in uniform Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, La Colombe said: Voila... Yes, from high prominence to page 94 in an instant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Flint Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 14 minutes ago, Kevmeister said: Just to clarify I’m all for the event. I just think they should be paying the full cost of the time spent policing and managing the road closures etc. Thats all. What makes you think we aren’t? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck of Atholl Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Derek Flint said: What makes you think we aren’t? and hire of closed roads please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, Derek Flint said: What makes you think we aren’t? So come clean, are you? Instead of the clever addition of an air of mystery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homarus Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 16 minutes ago, The Duck of Atholl said: Interesting, two questions 1. who is manx and who is non manx on here? 2. what is the relevance of being manx or non manx to this subject? 1. Unquantifiable but reasonably easy to ascertain. 2. If you're Manx you will have a better understanding of how tough life could be on this Island before the financial sector arrived and how important it was to maximize all avenues to create revenue. A monkey can see that we are heading for harder times (as evidenced by multiple threads on here) and need to diversify. The relevance of being non Manx ? Simple really ,you don't have the memories of the hard times .And in a lot of cases you will blow out when the shit hits the fan just as quickly as you blew in ,in the good times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Colombe Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, quilp said: Yes, from high prominence to page 94 in an instant... It's suspicious for sure, there definitely seems to be a policy on the Isle of Man of losing unpalatable stories without actually deleting them. I personally believe that for whatever reasons Manx Forums are instrumental in executing this policy, hence this bizarre thread and the closing down of posters quoting news stories in their entirety. For posterity and that. Corkish Lite I like to call it! Could be wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Flint Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, quilp said: So come clean, are you? Instead of the clever addition of an air of mystery... Plan an event, satisfy the authorities, and see how you get on. Remember, I'm not a public employee any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Down Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 From what I can see Derek, the major flaw in your plans was not getting permission from MF and IOM today members... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Derek Flint said: Plan an event, satisfy the authorities, and see how you get on. Remember, I'm not a public employee any more. Ever interview an evasive witness..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck of Atholl Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 9 minutes ago, homarus said: 1. Unquantifiable but reasonably easy to ascertain. 2. If you're Manx you will have a better understanding of how tough life could be on this Island before the financial sector arrived and how important it was to maximize all avenues to create revenue. A monkey can see that we are heading for harder times (as evidenced by multiple threads on here) and need to diversify. The relevance of being non Manx ? Simple really ,you don't have the memories of the hard times .And in a lot of cases you will blow out when the shit hits the fan just as quickly as you blew in ,in the good times! You make a good point but this isn't creating revenue except for a private company. If it puts some cash back to the Govt for using a valuable asset (public roads) I'm all for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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