NoTailT Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, Amadeus said: Better than a bitter local troll. Hasn't that top 5 reasons video actually inspired people to move? I'm sure I saw that somewhere. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BriT Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 7 minutes ago, NoTailT said: Hasn't that top 5 reasons video actually inspired people to move? I'm sure I saw that somewhere. The bin emptying tipped tipped over the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, BriT said: The bin emptying tipped tipped over the edge. It's the lack of bin emptying that was the problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 11 minutes ago, NoTailT said: Hasn't that top 5 reasons video actually inspired people to move? I'm sure I saw that somewhere. I've had numerous people contact me to say the videos helped them make a decision. Despite all the money being thrown at locate dot im and all the other IOMG stuff, they often fail to answer simple questions that people who are thinking of moving here might have. Seems my stuff is filling that niche and I'm happy it helps. I've also brought business to the island myself and have helped to create or directly created at least a dozen jobs. I still continue to promote the island during my day job and with my videos that are still only a hobby. Roundel Live is a fun project and a bit of a test run for the new facility we are fortunate enough to be able to use. You ain't seen nothing yet as there's much more to come. There's also a massive gap in the local news lineup for actual news that goes further than court write ups and copying press releases word for word. We aim to address that. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 11 minutes ago, Amadeus said: Copying press releases word for word. We aim to address that. That'll not work well with your election aspirations! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGarrison Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Amadeus said: There's also a massive gap in the local news lineup for actual news that goes further than court write ups and copying press releases word for word. But will that include honest and accurate news about the failings of DBC? Edited February 4, 2023 by MrGarrison 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 6 minutes ago, finlo said: That'll not work well with your election aspirations! What election aspirations? I have no aspirations to be an MLC or MHK and you can quote me on that. Never say never in the distant future but right now I have a career in the private sector and it wouldn't even make any sense to abandon that for a stint in the wedding cake. Maybe in twenty years when I'm retired, but I may not even be here anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, MrGarrison said: But will that include honest and accurate news about the failings of DBC? Yes. As much as I can within the framework while I am a councillor and probably quite a bit more when I'm not anymore. I don't even know if I'm going to stand again right now. I am not happy about the way a number of things are being handled at town hall (and I'm not the only one) but there's always a balance to be aimed for and rules to be observed. Being too forceful right now may close more doors than it opens, frustrating as that may be at times. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Amadeus said: What election aspirations? I have no aspirations to be an MLC or MHK and you can quote me on that. Never say never in the distant future but right now I have a career in the private sector and it wouldn't even make any sense to abandon that for a stint in the wedding cake. Maybe in twenty years when I'm retired, but I may not even be here anymore. Well just a bit of friendly advice is not to rock the boat if you want to get on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, Amadeus said: What election aspirations? I have no aspirations to be an MLC or MHK and you can quote me on that. Never say never in the distant future but right now I have a career in the private sector and it wouldn't even make any sense to abandon that for a stint in the wedding cake. Maybe in twenty years when I'm retired, but I may not even be here anymore. Think of the cushty pay and pension though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Amadeus said: Yes. As much as I can within the framework while I am a councillor and probably quite a bit more when I'm not anymore. I don't even know if I'm going to stand again right now. I am not happy about the way a number of things are being handled at town hall (and I'm not the only one) but there's always a balance to be aimed for and rules to be observed. Being too forceful right now may close more doors than it opens, frustrating as that may be at times. Whilst we have your attention, what is going on with building control? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGarrison Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, Amadeus said: Being too forceful right now may close more doors than it opens, frustrating as that may be at times. So what’s happening with the building officers? Closed doors on the IOM are the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 minute ago, NoTailT said: Whilst we have your attention, what is going on with building control? Well what do want to know, little man wants new windows fuck off rich cunt wants obscene palace on greenfield site fill your boots! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asthehills Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 6 hours ago, NoTailT said: Think of the cushty pay and pension though! This is the issue with being an MHK or MLC. There are people who think these salary is good, but they are generally people who earn a lot less that the 70ish k an MHK gets. We really want people standing and being elected who already earn more than that, but why would the decent people take a pay cut and risk screwing their career up? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
360 View Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Asthehills said: This is the issue with being an MHK or MLC. There are people who think these salary is good, but they are generally people who earn a lot less that the 70ish k an MHK gets. We really want people standing and being elected who already earn more than that, but why would the decent people take a pay cut and risk screwing their career up? What is the direct relationship between earning more than £70k and being able to do the job of MHK well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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