Well, ten out of ten to the Dunfermline Press for not portraying me as a complete dick. Their article on my fight with the local authorities was published this morning, and - to be fair - they quoted me on all the important points without being fearful of appearing politically incorrect.
I will of course be retaliating against Anne Muir's dumbass comments about making things convenient for the customer. How the fuck is dialing an 0845 number in any way convenient when it costs the customer money to phone them? How the hell is paying your council tax at an off licence more convenient than paying it at a local council office? And as for Direct Debits, of course she "actively encourages" people to pay by this method when it gives the authorities more control over when they take the payment and how much they decide to take. With a Standing Order the control is firmly placed in the customer's hands with them deciding when and how much the institution shall receive.
The difference may appear subtle, but it's the difference between you controlling your finances as opposed to giving them the authority to just take. An institution will always favour the Direct Debit since the payment is instant and there is no waiting period.
Well, I say screw them, they can freaking wait, and I'll decide how long and how much they'll get from my goddamned account.
Here's the article for those interested in reading it. Make sure your browser is set to view images in full size, otherwise you might strain to read the text. (Dunfermline Press article).
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