Don Pearson
Could you please explain to users of the forum why the news item "Police Warn About Travelling Vehicle Crime Gang" has a photograph at the bottom of the page showing caravans and designated Pikeys-25925.jpg?
Whereas many speed cameras appear to me to be placed somewhat arbitrarily and seem intended primarily to raise revenue, those in Chideock definitely fall into the road safety category. In that capacity, their important role is in persuading drivers to slow down on downhill sections of the busy road through the village. Don
Shopaholic, This part of South Devon is an area of very low crime and is very friendly. Everyone's viewpoint is determined by their own experience (obviously). Different posters have different perceptions; yours may be different again. There really can be no substitute for coming and having a look yourself. All that I can add is that I have friends who live around there and I have never felt ...
Roy, That is something we will always agree on. Don
Please, FEL-699, No matter how disguised, part of your post is not appropriate for this forum. Don
... this has been a bizarre thread. Don (Apparently 59)
A friend of mine lost her bag late at night in Dawlish last week. Many thanks to the gentleman who found it, took it home and looked after it until she was able to collect it. I believe that most people are honest and helpful, but it can never be taken for granted and is always appreciated. Don
User4549, He was a good example of someone with whom I felt I disagreed on almost everything. However, as I say, he did stimulate me to inform myself. Don
Roy, I only found the forum in August last year, a day or two before sign-in was required. It was about then that the Anon bloke stopped making his posts. I have often wondered what happened to him. I was thinking about Dullish yesterday - His posts caused me to do all sorts of research into Rotary and Round Table charitable donations. (and I have wondered whether you were Dullish but ...
The sad thing is that almost everyone on the forum does have useful things to contribute. I have been stimulated to check legislation and further explore information contributed by those who may know more about a topic, irrespective of their own viewpoint. I feel that those who post personal insults or remarks trashing opposing views often do themselves a disservice. One can often miss a valid ...
