Should people on the dole have sky HD?

fez · 28 Oct 2011 at 15:54

franco_22 said:
I think you're trying to lure the Mumsnet crowd here again with that kind of posting. Who are we to decide what's essential for children or not, we're just a bunch of computer geeks.

I think that anyone with an iota of common sense would bet their life that Sky tv is not and will never be an essential item.

It ****es people off because every now and then when benefits are the topic of choice on the news they always have a few scallies on the dole saying that they can't afford this that and the other whilst puffing on a cigarette. When they interview them in their house they inevitably have a large flat screen probably with Sky.

That annoys the hell out of me. If you can afford Sky tv on the dole and you are not having to go hungry then there is something going wrong with the amount of money you are getting.

Salsa · 28 Oct 2011 at 15:55

HardwareGeek said:
On a rather frivolous note...

Can you think of a better time to have 1000's of channels of crap, than when you have nothing else to do all day.

Seems like the perfect product and lifestyle match tbh.

Bit of a vicious circle though.

Be much better to get rid of sky and the interweb to take away some of the distractions preventing someone from getting off their arse and looking for a Job....

It wont happen but Iwould not be wholly against it.

Globul · 28 Oct 2011 at 15:55

franco_22 said:
I think you're trying to lure the Mumsnet crowd here again with that kind of posting. Who are we to decide what's essential for children or not, we're just a bunch of computer geeks.

I'm not, I'm female, I HAVE THE POWER

I've been on the dole and all I spent it on was stuff I didn't really need and train tickets!! Only needed about £10 a week for food, and a family of 4 can be fed on £30 a week or less, if you are savvy about buying food!

Mr-White · 28 Oct 2011 at 15:57

robfosters said:
To say someone can't have sky because they are out of work is a bit harsh.

spudbynight said:
Just because someone receives benefits doesn't give anyone else the right to tell them how they spend their money.

True but when she's on benefits paid for by people who can't afford it themselves something is a little ****ed up !

MW

britboy4321 · 28 Oct 2011 at 15:57

Salsa said:
Bit of a vicious circle though.

Be much better to get rid of sky and the interweb to take away some of the distractions preventing someone from getting off their arse and looking for a Job....

It wont happen but Iwould not be wholly against it.

The internet is amazingly useful when looking for a job.

Glaucus · 28 Oct 2011 at 15:58

Of course they shouldn't. Dole should provide a minimum living standard. Sky normal or hd are a luxury and should not be affordable.

LeJosh · 28 Oct 2011 at 16:00

britboy4321 said:
The internet is amazingly useful when looking for a job.

And practically essential as most ask for an e-mail but there are libraries I suppose.

numatic.nathan · 28 Oct 2011 at 16:02

People on the dole should be given an allowance in vouchers, so so much for food in vouchers that can be spent at tesco/asda/morrisons, some for clothing, some for furniture and a small amount of cash for small things and luxuries.

That'd encourage people to get a job..

Salsa · 28 Oct 2011 at 16:02

britboy4321 said:
The internet is amazingly useful when looking for a job.

Yes fair enough.

I reckon it is more likely to be used for facebook than searching for jobs however.

arknor · 28 Oct 2011 at 16:02

AcidHell2 said:
Of course they shouldn't. Dole should provide a minimum living standard. Sky normal or hd are a luxury and should not be affordable.

but keeping the unwashed masses entertained with by targeting them with jeremy kyle , the xfactor and other drivel keeps them out of trouble and away from me.

its a small price to pay really

Glaucus · 28 Oct 2011 at 16:03

arknor said:
its a small price to pay really

have you seen the cost of benefits.
I also believe that if work offered much more than benefits, people wouldn't be so lazy and would accept lower standard jobs and not have the, that job is below me attitude.

Oh and why do you need sky for that. £12 a month terrestrial.

ShortWarning · 28 Oct 2011 at 16:03

Globul said:
I'm not, I'm female, I HAVE THE POWER I've been on the dole and all I spent it on was stuff I didn't really need and train tickets!! Only needed about £10 a week for food, and a family of 4 can be fed on £30 a week or less, if you are savvy about buying food!

You serious? I wouldn't like to be your kids.

GravyMonster · 28 Oct 2011 at 16:03

I actually cancelled Sky last month, only to re-instate it before the final cutoff date as I realised I wouldn't be able to see all the F1 races live and in HD.

**** you, BBC.

HardwareGeek · 28 Oct 2011 at 16:03

On a more serious note...

If they are claiming the correct amount they are entitled to, then they can choose to spend it however they choose, it may not be sensible but its their choice.

If they wanna use the money for Sky HD and sit in the dark with no heating and eat cheap horrible food, then so be it.

Tibbz2 · 28 Oct 2011 at 16:03

Yeah it is stupid, my mum works full time and we can't afford it... So why should some lazy mother like that be able to?

Salsa · 28 Oct 2011 at 16:04

arknor said:
but keeping the unwashed masses entertained with by targeting them with jeremy kyle , the xfactor and other drivel keeps them out of trouble and away from me.

its a small price to pay really

You can get jeremy kyle, xfactor and associated rubbish on terrestrial digital tv cant you?

The Dread Pirate · 28 Oct 2011 at 16:06

Some fools live beyond their means eventually it'll catch up with them.

robfosters · 28 Oct 2011 at 16:06

What about disabled people? Should they also be denied it?

GravyMonster · 28 Oct 2011 at 16:07

What's worse is I bet she's watching it on a Technika 32" with the worlds worst grey-grey response and tinny inbuilt speakers.

/av geek bait

Cosimo · 28 Oct 2011 at 16:07

Tibbz2 said:
Yeah it is stupid, my mum works full time and we can't afford it... So why should some lazy mother like that be able to?

You should team up with Jeremy Kyle.