Page 24 | Fuck fireworks

FenFairy · 2023-11-05T19:09:39+00:00

Every single person setting them in their gardens is an arsehole.

TrashedSofa · 06/11/2023 12:05

DevonWindyWeather · 06/11/2023 11:55

There are quite a few posts that are batshit crazy as the expression goes, light relief and I wonder if people just do it for the threads. Surely not that wound up or have some of those views in real life 😳

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Haha. Well, I don't think MN is necessarily a stranger to people who are on a wind up...

Desecratedcoconut · 06/11/2023 12:06

Oh please, this is nothing, start a 'who would you save in a fire?' thread and stand back while posters declare willingness to trample over their husbands and toddlers to save the family hamster.

ScremeEggs · 06/11/2023 12:08

Proud to be that 'loud moany' person, amongst many, I couldn't care less about your opinion
You clearly do care a little bit though - enough to argue the toss with randomers on the internet about fireworks anyway lol

Crazycrazylady · 06/11/2023 12:09

Honestly op. I think once you go down the road of using the language you're using on this thread. You've already lost any argument.

TrashedSofa · 06/11/2023 12:12

Desecratedcoconut · 06/11/2023 12:06

Oh please, this is nothing, start a 'who would you save in a fire?' thread and stand back while posters declare willingness to trample over their husbands and toddlers to save the family hamster.

Fair point!

Teder · 06/11/2023 12:15

ImNotReallySpartacus · 06/11/2023 05:59

On that basis, should cars, stepladders and kitchen knives also be banned?

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Are you seriously comparing fireworks to stepladders?! 😂😂😂😂

Teder · 06/11/2023 12:16

Desecratedcoconut · 06/11/2023 12:06

Oh please, this is nothing, start a 'who would you save in a fire?' thread and stand back while posters declare willingness to trample over their husbands and toddlers to save the family hamster.

Ask how often people wash their towels! 😉

Teder · 06/11/2023 12:21

They should be banned or extremely restricted from public sale because the general public are dangerous with fire. The increased pressure on our over stretched fire and health services just so people can see “pretty colours in the sky in my garden” is unnecessary.

Public displays are safe and fine. Of course there is some risk but it’s much more sensible.

My dog doesn’t care. He was a bit confused when my next door neighbour decided to shoot a firework over the fence but so was I! We have tiny gardens. He is a colossal twat for that though. The other dog a few doors down barked in tune with his fireworks. 🤣

sunglassesonthetable · 06/11/2023 12:44

Social media has shown that a large proportion of the population absolutely don't enjoy them.

Oh SM is a sort of referendum?

Or is it just where people shout and kick off the most. You know like sweary OP.

NugatoryMatters · 06/11/2023 12:57

sunglassesonthetable · 06/11/2023 12:44

Social media has shown that a large proportion of the population absolutely don't enjoy them.

Oh SM is a sort of referendum?

Or is it just where people shout and kick off the most. You know like sweary OP.

The algorithms in social media showing you people whose opinions and interests match your own is in no way indicative of what the pattern in the broader population is.

Indeed, claims like this indicate the people really don’t understand how SM skews their perceptions - intentionally.

Maybe watching this might help.

The Social Dilemma | Official Trailer | Netflix

We tweet, we like, and we share— but what are the consequences of our growing dependence on social media? As digital platforms increasingly become a lifeline...

https://youtu.be/uaaC57tcci0?si=0TvbJ5UEv9P5-4j6

justaboutdonenow · 06/11/2023 13:10

ScremeEggs · 06/11/2023 12:08

Proud to be that 'loud moany' person, amongst many, I couldn't care less about your opinion
You clearly do care a little bit though - enough to argue the toss with randomers on the internet about fireworks anyway lol

As do you apparently.

A few posts in between doing far more productive pursuits is hardly 'arguing the toss'.

And you're right, I DO care- about those who don't enjoy being subjected to things that other inconsiderate people insist on inflicting on us all.

Your opinion, not so much.

Enjoy the rest of your day😊

Goldenbear · 06/11/2023 13:28

"You can't always get what you want.."

CatamaranViper · 06/11/2023 13:31

We have one town firework display which was on last night. People from surrounding towns travel over to see it. It was incredibly busy (as it is every year) and is one of the most popular events our town in known for. Looking on the local fb pages today and not a single complaint (and trust me when I say, it's a very complain-y town, don't get them started on parking or traffic wardens).

On my own timeline, not a single firework complaint. Just posts from friends and family at their own local displays.

Mademetoxic · 06/11/2023 14:28

NugatoryMatters · 06/11/2023 11:28

but this is not standard firework use. It’s criminal behaviour intended to hurt and scare people.

Banning fireworks because some people will throw them at strangers is disproportionate and unfair.

I’m sorry someone tried to assault you. But it’s not really the issue here.

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It reduces the risk of this happening every single week if fireworks were banned for public sale.

Every week you hear of these reports, all across the UK.
Common sense is to ban them for public sale, to prevent and reduce this from happening.

SpudleyLass · 06/11/2023 15:16

Some cunt had them going off until 1.30 this morning. My autistic daughter couldn't sleep so none of us slept.

I'm sure there is a mandatory time for such loud noises to cease, but that doesn't stop them anyway.

And yes, we have double glazing.

SpudleyLass · 06/11/2023 15:16

Some cunt had them going off until 1.30 this morning. My autistic daughter couldn't sleep so none of us slept.

I'm sure there is a mandatory time for such loud noises to cease, but that doesn't stop them anyway.

And yes, we have double glazing.

NugatoryMatters · 06/11/2023 16:08

Mademetoxic · 06/11/2023 14:28

It reduces the risk of this happening every single week if fireworks were banned for public sale.

Every week you hear of these reports, all across the UK.
Common sense is to ban them for public sale, to prevent and reduce this from happening.

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Every week in the UK people stab others with knives. Or glass people in pubs. Or misuse cricket bats for violent purposes.

Titicacacandle · 06/11/2023 18:09

NugatoryMatters · 06/11/2023 16:08

Every week in the UK people stab others with knives. Or glass people in pubs. Or misuse cricket bats for violent purposes.

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Yes!

Titicacacandle · 06/11/2023 18:10

I also wonder what the death by dog and death by fireworks rate are. I can't be arsed to Google it but I'm sure more people die per year by dog attacks. Lets ban them!

friendsfiend · 06/11/2023 18:16

They're going off again. One night indeed! 🙄

Memememestillme · 06/11/2023 18:32

Yep just Googled it. Fireworks deaths average at 0.6 per year and dog deaths at 3 per year and rising. According to ONS.

Mademetoxic · 06/11/2023 18:47

NugatoryMatters · 06/11/2023 16:08

Every week in the UK people stab others with knives. Or glass people in pubs. Or misuse cricket bats for violent purposes.

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Do you realise that knives have a purpose? They are a tool?

What is the purpose of fireworks exactly?

Cue going into 10 reasons why fireworks benefit humans

sunglassesonthetable · 06/11/2023 18:57

Honestly this thread.

I like fireworks. Soz it sounded like " 3 hours of bombs " OP.

I doubt it tbh.

Fieldofbrokenpromises · 06/11/2023 19:02

Mademetoxic · 06/11/2023 14:28

It reduces the risk of this happening every single week if fireworks were banned for public sale.

Every week you hear of these reports, all across the UK.
Common sense is to ban them for public sale, to prevent and reduce this from happening.

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I think you have misunderstood common sense.

CatamaranViper · 06/11/2023 19:29

Mademetoxic · 06/11/2023 18:47

Do you realise that knives have a purpose? They are a tool?

What is the purpose of fireworks exactly?

Cue going into 10 reasons why fireworks benefit humans

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They bring joy. Much like any other form of entertainment.