Community and Society issues, gripes relating to people, behaviour and society in general

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Neighbour parking in front of my house
I've asked them countless times not to allow their visitors to park outside our house and the response was 'What's the problem?' Well I think the problem is that some people are incredibly selfish and inconsiderate!
Published: 01-February-2010 25 comments

Manchester - city and town planning gone wrong!
Walk around Manchester city centre and you'll feel your spirits sink as you are bombarded at every turn with the 'grey', the 'concrete', the 'dirt', the 'bleakness'. It's a perfect example of town planning gone wrong.
Published: 25-January-2010 25 comments

Show old people some respect
As an elderly pensioner, I have been aware for the past few years that here in the UK, younger people appear to have little respect for the old folks. I can only assume that their parents have failed to instill such respect in them.
Published: 11-January-2010 75 comments

Nearly run down by a mobility scooter
I've just come back from the shops and had a lucky escape having nearly been run down by one of these mobility scooters you see all over the place these days. These things are a becoming a real menace to pedestrians!
Published: 28-September-2009 38 comments

Gender equality, myth or reality?
I'm not against it the idea of gender equality. Actually, I'm all for it. I grew up amongst peers of both sexes whom I considered to be my equals and thought it would always be that way.
Published: 14-July-2009 38 comments

Parking problems outside my house
I live on a street where, during a working day and some evenings, parking is an absolute nightmare. I usually cylcle to work but on those occasions I use my car there's never any spaces when I return.
Published: 11-June-2009 31 comments

Breastfeeding or formula, it's my choice
I'm currently pregnant with my first child and I'm shocked at the amount of prejudice against bottle feeding. It's disgusting that women are put under so much pressure to breastfeed, and made to feel like bad mothers if they don't.
Published: 17-March-2009 42 comments

Bullies on Internet discussion forums
Forum bullying or cyber bullying has become a widespread issue throughout the Internet. As a former moderator I've encountered it it's various guises many times. How do you deal with cyber bullies when your hands are tied?
Published: 23-February-2009 136 comments

Can't pay the rent, housing association no help
After a period of ilness and my savings now gone I find myself struggling to pay rent. A little help from the housing association now would get me back on my feet, but it would seem that I'm likely to be in debt instead.
Published: 09-February-2009 46 comments

Justice for marginalised pensioners - 21 comments

On benefits versus working for a living - 71 comments

Fortnightly rubbish collection and fines - 21 comments

Teenagers deserve respect too - 46 comments

The immigrant hierarchy in the UK - 86 comments

Elderly people assume teenagers are yobs - 47 comments

Unclear and misleading language - 17 comments

Waste removal and recycling policy - 13 comments

Thoughts from a smoker - 178 comments

Heading towards a police state? - 27 comments

UK Council Tax system doesn't work - 30 comments

Fed up with people who hurl abuse - 34 comments