Fruit Machine Chat

Serious stuff guys and I think it's quite difficult to have a definitive opinion on it without knowing all the inside information. Afghanistan was invaded because it was a training ground for many terrorists aided by the Taliban. Iraq was because a nuclear weapon program was suspected. Like I say, i...

All very good Russ but the original topic of discussion was how the fruit playing profession contributes to society.

This is such a laughable thread. Roll with it Russ - your reasoning states that by paying no income tax the money stays in the system but where does the money come from to run the system with a mass deficit of government revenue? Are you suggesting the more money people have to spend by not paying t...

Roll With it Russ - you're diverting away from the point now and are talking about VAT systems. Let's keep it simple, if I earn 150k this year and my next door neighbour earns 150k as Finance director how am I contributing anywhere near what he is to the public purse? And don't say because I buy lot...

Roll with it Russ - the money would be staying in the system anyway unless you're saying we buy a lot of cokes and petrol which is quite frankly ridiculous. It's a bit like saying a millionaire businessman should pay no income tax or national insurance because he pays a stack of VAT on luxury goods ...

Ruler of the World - you are correct, it is such a simple and basic point. Noels - you are missing the point totally. I'm talking about a profession or a job and not individuals. Your arguments are reminiscent of the actions of the co-pilot on Air France flight 447. Roll With it Russ - that's a bit ...

Very interesting thread Noels - my original point was the act of playing fruit machines for profit has no role or purpose for society as a whole. A successful Doctor or Surgeon may pursue a medical career in part because it is well paid but the result of this is a person who is generally of immense ...

Doesn't matter what their motives are Noel, they have a staggeringly obvious use to the world. That argument could be levelled against anyone who gets paid for doing something and has no substance. The Chief has told his son the 3 golden rules of a job. Be of use to the world Enjoy and love what you...

Got to disagree with you there roll with it russ.

Solicitors or legal representation are an essential part of any modern day civilisation.

Good explanation of your thinking Noels Beard. Don't agree with the bit about how we are playing the game just like Doctors, Solicitors etc. They have a geniune stake in society and are of purpose to the world, we have no use.

Some good points made by roll with it russ & Noels beard and JG. Noels beard - forgive me if I'm jumping to conclusions but it sounds like you are trying to justify your existence as a fruit machine player by harbouring a belief that a 'job' wouldn't stimulate you. I think I had a similar mental...

Very smart ruler of the world, you can play up your CV a little as long as it is relevant to things you have experienced and learnt. It does provide some substance even though they may be small white lies. For anyone having trouble with keeping the right side of this thin grey line, please contact t...

Very true oldskool, we do tend to be quite advanced in the scheduduling department. As far as lists go I wouldn't bother going their guys, the major companies now have several ways of telling if there's any lists getting leaked out. Anyone providing one can't value their job as they will probably ge...

Interesting stuff blackmogu, I wasn't aware of the exact law but thought there did have to be one to prevent the obvious.

Noels Beard - I'm fairly certain lying on your CV is a criminal offence, I'm sure there must be some fraud or deception law that covers it or anyone and everyone applying for a job would simply lie about qualifications/experience. I think that mindset is very much typical of a gambler and I'd sugges...