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<body> <div id="header"> <span class="left"> <span class="back"><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=DEFAULT"><span class="image mobile_back" title="Back"></span></a></span> <span class="image mobile_logo" title="Beehive Forum Logo"></span> </span> <ul> <li> <a class="reply_all" href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42608.0&return_msg=42608.49"> <span class="image mobile_reply_all"></span><span class="text">Reply to All</span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="navigation" href="#"> <span class="image mobile_navigation"></span><span class="text">Show messages</span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="main" href="#"><span class="image mobile_menu" title="Menu"></span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu main"> <ul> <li><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Messages</a></li> <li><a href="lpm.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Inbox</a></li> <li><a href="lsearch.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Search</a></li> <li><a href="llogon.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Login</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu navigation"><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.1">1–10</a>…<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.21">21–30</a><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.31">31–40</a><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.41">41–50</a><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.51">51–60</a>…<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.181">181–183</a></div> <div id="page_content"> <h3 class="thread_title"><a href="index.php?webtag=DEFAULT&amp;msg=42608.49">What are we all doing for a living?</a> </h3> <div id="messages" data-navigation="42608_49_183_10"> <a name="a42608_49"></a><div class="message" id="message_42608_49"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: milko<span class="message_time"> 6 May 2020 16:29</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Mikee <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 6 May 2020 17:36"></span></span> <span class="message_count">49 of 183</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.49">42608.49</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.48">42608.48</a></div> <div class="message_body"> With the evil I just mean the whole encouraging people to gamble thing really, and the advertising of it. It's not exactly selling land mines to dictators, but still.<br /> <br /> Anyway, yes, the football and job security. Very very very much so indeed. The Hundred and NFL having things cancelled for this year has put a large enough hole in my employer's income already. On the other hand, not dying of awful virus, I suppose! But given our lovely tory overlords make noises about cutting furlough already, things don't exactly look great.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42608.49&return_msg=42608.49" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42608.49"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42608_50"></a><div class="message" id="message_42608_50"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Mikee<span class="message_time"> 6 May 2020 17:47</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: milko <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 6 May 2020 20:11"></span></span> <span class="message_count">50 of 183</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.50">42608.50</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.49#a42608_49" target="_self">42608.49</a></div> <div class="message_body"> All internal communications are very much about trying to make sure we're leading the way when it comes to safer gambling, and I know they invest heavily in it - but on the other hand they have to advertise to stay in the competition. It's not really something I have much involvement in at all, nor want to.. sounds like a nightmare.<br /> <br /> We've not used the furlough scheme, presumably because of the bad optics of a gambling company using tax payers money to keep people employed. I imagine they've got another couple of months of full employment left until they have to start making some big decisions if sports haven't properly started returning.<br /> <br /> Each day there's noises about some leagues coming back, so hopefully I'll be able to stop holding my breath soon.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42608.50&return_msg=42608.49" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42608.50"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42608_51"></a><div class="message" id="message_42608_51"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: milko<span class="message_time"> 6 May 2020 20:14</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Mikee <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 6 May 2020 20:43"></span></span> <span class="message_count">51 of 183</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.51">42608.51</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.49#a42608_50" target="_self">42608.50</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Yeah, I'm somewhat involved in how the footy (and cricket and rugby) might come back (like, really really far down the chain obv not in any decision-making capacity) and it's sort of hopeful for some kind of thing in neutral venues in mid-June. Maybe.<br /> <br /> It was strikingly noticeable to me during last year when Sky Bet suddenly switched all the adverts we made with them to responsible gambling messages when they'd previously been about all the handy and fun ways to bet, etc. I assume shitting themselves they'll be all banned from advertising again sooner or later. Some teams have about six or seven different betting/casino ads per game, it's nuts.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42608.51&return_msg=42608.49" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42608.51"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42608_52"></a><div class="message" id="message_42608_52"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Manthorp<span class="message_time"> 6 May 2020 20:43</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Mikee <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 6 May 2020 20:50"></span></span> <span class="message_count">52 of 183</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.52">42608.52</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.45">42608.45</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Hey Mikee, when the lockdown's relaxed and we can all do tongues again, we should meet up for a refreshing beverage. Working at Leeds Uni.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42608.52&return_msg=42608.49" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42608.52"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42608_53"></a><div class="message" id="message_42608_53"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Mikee<span class="message_time"> 6 May 2020 20:52</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Manthorp <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 6 May 2020 21:16"></span></span> <span class="message_count">53 of 183</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.53">42608.53</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.49#a42608_52" target="_self">42608.52</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Hey, long time no speak! Sounds like a good plan.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42608.53&return_msg=42608.49" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42608.53"> <span class="rating">+1/1</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42608_54"></a><div class="message" id="message_42608_54"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: graphitone<span class="message_time"> 6 May 2020 21:18</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Mikee <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 7 May 2020 07:16"></span></span> <span class="message_count">54 of 183</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.54">42608.54</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.45">42608.45</a></div> <div class="message_body"> I know a load of people at Sky Bet, my current place has haemorrhaged people over to Sky Bet in the last year, lots of senior management, architects and devs. Our loss, your gain I'm sure.<br /> <br /> I'm also in central Leeds (normally anyway). A lunchtime mini-meat with Throb would actually be doable. <span class="emoticon e_bounce" title="(bounce)"><span class="e__">(bounce)</span></span><br /> <br /> </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42608.54&return_msg=42608.49" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42608.54"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42608_55"></a><div class="message" id="message_42608_55"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: graphitone<span class="message_time"> 6 May 2020 21:19</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Manthorp <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 6 May 2020 21:20"></span></span> <span class="message_count">55 of 183</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.55">42608.55</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.49#a42608_52" target="_self">42608.52</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Do you have anything to do with the library there?<br /> <br /> Edit - actually I think he might be at Leeds Beckett.<br /> <br /> I know the guy who heads it up - I do karate with him.<div class="edit_text">EDITED: 6 May 2020 21:19 by GRAPHITONE</div> </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42608.55&return_msg=42608.49" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42608.55"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42608_56"></a><div class="message" id="message_42608_56"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Manthorp<span class="message_time"> 6 May 2020 21:21</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: graphitone <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 6 May 2020 21:39"></span></span> <span class="message_count">56 of 183</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.56">42608.56</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.49#a42608_54" target="_self">42608.54</a></div> <div class="message_body"> This is shaping up as a Meaty plan</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42608.56&return_msg=42608.49" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42608.56"> <span class="rating">+1/1</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42608_57"></a><div class="message" id="message_42608_57"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Manthorp<span class="message_time"> 6 May 2020 21:22</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: graphitone <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 6 May 2020 21:39"></span></span> <span class="message_count">57 of 183</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.57">42608.57</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.49#a42608_55" target="_self">42608.55</a></div> <div class="message_body"> If he's Uni, then I'll know him or know of him. We're thick with libraries & archives. But sounds like he ain't.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42608.57&return_msg=42608.49" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42608.57"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a42608_58"></a><div class="message" id="message_42608_58"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: graphitone<span class="message_time"> 6 May 2020 21:40</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Manthorp <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 6 May 2020 21:46"></span></span> <span class="message_count">58 of 183</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.58">42608.58</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=42608.49#a42608_57" target="_self">42608.57</a></div> <div class="message_body"> He's a chap by the name of Eric. Ring any bells with you?</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=42608.58&return_msg=42608.49" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="42608.58"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="message_page_footer"> <ul> <li class="right_col"><form accept-charset="utf-8" method="get" action="lmessages.php" target="_self"><input type="hidden" name="webtag" id="webtag" class="bhinputtext" value="DEFAULT" dir="ltr" /><input type="hidden" name="msg" id="msg" class="bhinputtext" value="42608.59" dir="ltr" /><input type="submit" name="submit" id="keep_reading" value="Keep reading…" class="button" /></form></li> </ul> </div> </div> </body>