A small victory

R1cho · 05-12-2013, 17:51

well the tv police knocked on the door today, asked if i was the occupier

who wants to know?

t.v licensing

don't need one m8

have you not got sky tv?

no

can i have your name?

erm,,,no

may i ask why??

well after everything you read in the papers you can't be to careful

i dont know what you mean!!

yea all right m8, bye now

then i shut the door as he scuttled off back to his car none the richer from me

stinka · 05-12-2013, 19:48

Lol I went to court about 5 years ago after incriminating myself and letting the guy in and saying that I'd been watching tv that day. Anyway went court and I just said that I'd been mistaken and that I had never watched tv on that set. It got adjourned and I got a letter weeks later saying no further charges

Must have cost them hundreds if not thousands to go thru all that with me, just to get thrown out if court and I still don't pay the licence

R1cho · 05-12-2013, 20:57

yea he looked a bit shocked to say the least

Peasgood1 · 05-12-2013, 21:16

I don't see what there is to brag about tbh.

clivvy · 05-12-2013, 21:27

he stuck it to the man without getting arrested

bragging rights.

stinka · 05-12-2013, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peasgood1

I don't see what there is to brag about tbh.

Not paying the license that funds the governments propaganda channel IS something we should all strive to do, and be proud of it, unless you want to be a brainwashed sheep ...

exosteve · 05-12-2013, 21:43

I pay mine.
I conner be arsed with people knocking at my door. hiding behind curtains or a fine.

spautoparts · 05-12-2013, 21:54

Well done mate.
Apart from an old law there is no reason to buy a licence.
The only thing it pays for is to fund the BBC which is owned by the government.

Their excuse is that it stops them having to interrupt tv programmes with adverts when in fact its being used to fund other activities.

Next time they knock on your door make sure you tell them that you are video recording them for your own safety. They wont show you any identification and wil walk away because they cannot legally justify why they are there.

Also you can send them a letter telling them that you have withdrawn their implied right of access. Under this law they cannot bother you for another two years.

This method worked in Australia after they had a mass refusal to pay and it was abolished.

Power to the people. Anarchy works.

R1cho · 05-12-2013, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peasgood1

I don't see what there is to brag about tbh.

i'm not even going to get into why i aint paying the fee

rustic · 05-12-2013, 21:33

Well, when they used to have dog licences, we had a black and white dog, because we thought the licence was cheaper...

Remember when you needed a separate licence for a car radio...

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ginna · 06-12-2013, 09:32

thats it not paying mine anymore

Fez_uk · 06-12-2013, 10:06

Anyone got a spare tin foil hat?

makeitfit · 06-12-2013, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fez_uk

Anyone got a spare tin foil hat?

here you go

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/John-Lear-...item1c393da0d2

R1cho · 06-12-2013, 10:18

Fez_uk · 06-12-2013, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

here you go

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/John-Lear-...item1c393da0d2

I was hoping to not pay anything being that I am a cardi

Will they stop the BBC telling me what to do and think?

05-12-2013, 17:51	#1
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	A small victory well the tv police knocked on the door today, asked if i was the occupier who wants to know? t.v licensing don't need one m8 have you not got sky tv? no can i have your name? erm,,,no may i ask why?? well after everything you read in the papers you can't be to careful i dont know what you mean!! yea all right m8, bye now then i shut the door as he scuttled off back to his car none the richer from me

05-12-2013, 21:33	#10
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Well, when they used to have dog licences, we had a black and white dog, because we thought the licence was cheaper... Remember when you needed a separate licence for a car radio... . __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

05-12-2013, 19:48	#2
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	Lol I went to court about 5 years ago after incriminating myself and letting the guy in and saying that I'd been watching tv that day. Anyway went court and I just said that I'd been mistaken and that I had never watched tv on that set. It got adjourned and I got a letter weeks later saying no further charges Must have cost them hundreds if not thousands to go thru all that with me, just to get thrown out if court and I still don't pay the licence

05-12-2013, 20:57	#3
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	yea he looked a bit shocked to say the least

05-12-2013, 21:16	#4
Peasgood1 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cheshire Vehicle: '94 swb Terrano Posts: 198	I don't see what there is to brag about tbh.

05-12-2013, 21:27	#5
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	he stuck it to the man without getting arrested bragging rights.

05-12-2013, 21:43	#7
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	I pay mine. I conner be arsed with people knocking at my door. hiding behind curtains or a fine.

05-12-2013, 21:54	#8
spautoparts Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: East Midlands, Nottinghamshire Vehicle: Terrano2.7 TDi SE 2005 Posts: 255	Well done mate. Apart from an old law there is no reason to buy a licence. The only thing it pays for is to fund the BBC which is owned by the government. Their excuse is that it stops them having to interrupt tv programmes with adverts when in fact its being used to fund other activities. Next time they knock on your door make sure you tell them that you are video recording them for your own safety. They wont show you any identification and wil walk away because they cannot legally justify why they are there. Also you can send them a letter telling them that you have withdrawn their implied right of access. Under this law they cannot bother you for another two years. This method worked in Australia after they had a mass refusal to pay and it was abolished. Power to the people. Anarchy works.

06-12-2013, 09:32	#11
ginna Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: united kingdom Vehicle: nissan terrano 2.7 td Posts: 335	thats it not paying mine anymore

06-12-2013, 10:06	#12
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Anyone got a spare tin foil hat?

06-12-2013, 10:18	#14
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201