The Off Topic Topic

[Josquius]

Very fun interactive map of Victorian election violence in England and Wales (from individual, incident, disturbance, riot)
http://victorianelectionviolence.uk/interactive-map/

Excited to discover that in my area in 1910 the successful Liberal candidate was almost attacked by a mob of his own supporters and had to be protected by the police. And the 1852 incident when two men attacked a committeeman of one of the candidates (who they voted for), because he'd promised to pay for refreshments if they voted the right way and then went back on the deal

In my mum and dad's area after the declaration of results in 1880, "there was much rioting", as "Fordington roughs" attacked voters wearing Conservative colours (stil blue). The "pelted electors with mud, smashed windows of shops, overturned Conservative carriages, damaged the homes of prominent Conservatives and injured many individuals." They also tried to force their way into the Conservative candidate's offices. Military had to be called in and the riot act was read.

Edit: It is very funny just going round and clicking on literally any incident for how riotous everywhere was - from a random small North Welsh town in the 1885 election

In Gwytherin, some Radical 'lambs' (roughs) took part in riotous conduct, smashing windows and doors of the rectory. They also threatened to 'kill the old tory' in reference to the Rector.

hmm.

There were election riots in North Durham, one man was killed, and the ballot boxes were destroyed. Anyone wearing Conservative colours were assaulted and the Conservative committee room was wrecked. Reports indicate that Radicals were blamed for the violence, for committing assault on themselves, police and Conservatives, resulting in the police charging the Radicals back.

Truly a better time.

And assaulting themselves

Lots of interesting stuff there, lots round my way that I need to know more about. In one a group of miners march against the labour candidate in 1910. Really wonder what the story is there,.

[garbon]

Someone from Virgin Media just knocked on my apt door trying to do a sales pitch at 7:30pm. My brain couldn't politely think how to get out if this so I said, "I don't need any of this," in reply to "how are you."

[The Brain]

If I'm not expecting visitors I don't answer the door.

[garbon]

If I'm not expecting visitors I don't answer the door.

I'm never entirely sure when we are having packages delivered.

[The Brain]

If I'm not expecting visitors I don't answer the door.

I'm never entirely sure when we are having packages delivered.

Do you have a peephole? Though tbf I feel awkward if I approach the door without answering and the person hears I'm on the other side.

[Josquius]

I'm not a frail little old woman so letting randomers knocking on the door seeing there's a healthy young(ish) guy in the house is a good thing.

[The Brain]

I'm not a frail little old woman so letting randomers knocking on the door seeing there's a healthy young(ish) guy in the house is a good thing.

Real life isn't a porno.

[garbon]

If I'm not expecting visitors I don't answer the door.

I'm never entirely sure when we are having packages delivered.

Do you have a peephole? Though tbf I feel awkward if I approach the door without answering and the person hears I'm on the other side.

Yeah and I vaguely thought it was a delivery outfit but then it wasn't.

[garbon]

I'm not a frail little old woman so letting randomers knocking on the door seeing there's a healthy young(ish) guy in the house is a good thing.

Real life isn't a porno.

Yeah, meowtf?

[The Brain]

If I'm not expecting visitors I don't answer the door.

I'm never entirely sure when we are having packages delivered.

Do you have a peephole? Though tbf I feel awkward if I approach the door without answering and the person hears I'm on the other side.

Yeah and I vaguely thought it was a delivery outfit but then it wasn't.

Fair enough.

[Syt]

If I'm not expecting visitors I don't answer the door.

Which is the rational thing to do. Esp. in apartment buildings.

[DGuller]

If I'm not expecting visitors I don't answer the door.

Noted. 

[crazy canuck]

Someone from Virgin Media just knocked on my apt door trying to do a sales pitch at 7:30pm. My brain couldn't politely think how to get out if this so I said, "I don't need any of this," in reply to "how are you."

  You sure you are not Canadian.

My wife is the same way, she does not want to be rude - so she makes me open the door and send them on their way.  I normally just answer "not interested, have a good day" and close the door.  I always try to answer the door though because sometimes it is a legit reason - back in the pre COVID days it was often tourists who overshot the tourist attraction and needed directions on getting to it and now it's often deliveries.  Thankfully the number of door to door sales types is much less than pre COVD times.

[Josquius]

I'm not a frail little old woman so letting randomers knocking on the door seeing there's a healthy young(ish) guy in the house is a good thing.

Real life isn't a porno.

Yeah, meowtf?

"Not a good burglary or scam sales target."

[Grey Fox]

I'm always willing to sales pitch even tho I never buy anything since I operate on a Don't call me, I'll call you system.

Except driveway people. Fuck those guys.