RANT CORNER

[Derek27]

Running Windows 10 v1803 and just got this message from windows update:-

You're currently running a version of windows that's nearing the end of support. We recommend you update to the most recent version of Windows 10 now to get the latest features and security improvements.

Lying bastards.

[Derek27]

I placed my desk in the sunshine since moving into a new flat. Seemed a good idea at the time but now come 5pm my main computer is overheating.

[Derek27]

I decided to miss the first day of Goodwood because an old friend is passing by. He's now called to say it will be tomorrow, so that's two days taken out.

[ShaunWhite]

I decided to miss the first day of Goodwood because an old friend is passing by. He's now called to say it will be tomorrow, so that's two days taken out.

If you had a proper job I'm sure he'd understand you can't just bunk off, you just need to convince him that what you do is a proper job.

[Derek27]

I decided to miss the first day of Goodwood because an old friend is passing by. He's now called to say it will be tomorrow, so that's two days taken out.

If you had a proper job I'm sure he'd understand you can't just bunk off, you just need to convince him that what you do is a proper job.

He's travelling and has family to see, so I have to be flexible. The problem is, when you trade 24/7, it's a pain in the arse whatever time someone wants to see you.

[trader44]

" The problem is, when you trade 24/7, it's a pain in the arse whatever time someone wants to see you."

had to laugh at this derek .if someone tries to arrange something with myself the first thought is i wonder what time the first race is and have a sly look at the racing post also every appointment i make is before dinnertime . a traders life is very different to other careers

[Derek27]

When I was a bettor and studied racing closely, absolutely nothing would get between me and a group 3 race. As a trader and without any real interest or excitement in watching the races, I can sometimes fair better at the lesser meetings when a big one's on, so it's not as bad as it used to be having to miss a big meeting.

[Derek27]

Absolute scumbag! I know he probably had his pennies taken away from him when he was little but I'll be reporting him to Betfair, hopefully they'll confiscate his pennies and close his account.

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[Derek27]

Just updated Office 365. New design for Outlook Calendar appointment forms looks like something produced with Frontpage Express back in the nineties. And the delete button is now where the save and close button used to be.

[Kai]

How the hell do you deal with toxic sarcastic people that you're sort of stuck with in your life?!?!?!? A genuine question to the older guys out here

Isn't sarcasm just hostility disguised as humor? I understand people like using it to hide their true feelings/flaws/envy/whatever and I know exactly what their issues are but how are you supposed to deal with someone that constantly tries to use sarcasm to abuse your good nature and mock you just because you're doing good? If clearing the air doesn't work and they're unable the change this behavior. I mean, I could easily stoop to that level and crush these people with far better "jokes" but I just don't have it in me to stomp all over someone because I'm not a massive a**hole and don't want to be one either, and that would just make the relationship that much more toxic. Should you give up on such people in your life or no?

[to75ne]

same as you would deal with anyone who really piss's you off, give em a slap, if they persist, then a good kicking.

[Jukebox]

With negative sarcasm, either ignore it or just respond as if it was meant sincerely.

[greenmark]

Sarcasm is only acceptable in a close relationship (and even then shoud be used with finesse so as not to cause offence).
Outside of that its the lowest of humours. I believe its ultimately destructive to any but the strongest relationships.

[Derek27]

I like sarcasm that's genuinely humorous. If people get nasty or hostile towards you, just take the view that it's their loss, not yours. Ultimately, they won't benefit by closing their circle of friends.

[greenmark]

I like sarcasm that's genuinely humorous. If people get nasty or hostile towards you, just take the view that it's their loss, not yours. Ultimately, they won't benefit by closing their circle of friends.

Blimey. Thats really thought provoking. But I still argue that sarcasm can enflame and provoke. Then again, my arguments would probably get my face filled in in some of my previous haunts.