Nibor Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 Just now, Tristan Cork said: Daily Mail? The Post hasn't been owned by the Daily Mail for years and years. We're now owned by, effectively, the Mirror. And yet the "journalism" is still at the same awful standard if not worse. Just now, Tristan Cork said: Bristol Energy would've gone bust by now were it not for the millions invested in it by Bristol City Council. I think you should stick to ripping off buzzfeed, basic understanding of investment appears to be a bit too much for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 Just imagine if our nickname was “the electricity” they’d be all over us too. Wasn’t there a story recently about Northamptonshire Council buying a box at the Northampton Saints ground for “hospitality “ for their housing department? That has been roundly criticised for wasting money. Our council could teach them a thing or two but surely there are parallels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Nibor said: I think you should stick to ripping off buzzfeed, basic understanding of investment appears to be a bit too much for you. Are Bristol Energy on course for profit and reducing their reliance on investment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Bristol Rob said: Are Bristol Energy on course for profit and reducing their reliance on investment? I doubt it. Great click bait thread title though Rob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Cork Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Nibor said: And yet the "journalism" is still at the same awful standard if not worse. I think you should stick to ripping off buzzfeed, basic understanding of investment appears to be a bit too much for you. It's interesting that you sadly seem incapable of not sinking to personal insults or attacks, and yet have still failed to adequately explain how the situation isn't that Bristol City Council's taxpayers are continuing to pump more and more millions into Bristol Energy - lots more than originally planned at the outset. Yes, the council set up Bristol Energy with investment, but it is turning into the kind of bottomless pit never envisaged at the start. Do you work for Bristol Energy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 1 minute ago, CyderInACan said: I doubt it. Great click bait thread title though Rob! Thanks! Amazed with such a lead in to this thread it took 4 replies for the local press to react! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 11 minutes ago, Tristan Cork said: It's interesting that you sadly seem incapable of not sinking to personal insults or attacks, and yet have still failed to adequately explain how the situation isn't that Bristol City Council's taxpayers are continuing to pump more and more millions into Bristol Energy - lots more than originally planned at the outset. Yes, the council set up Bristol Energy with investment, but it is turning into the kind of bottomless pit never envisaged at the start. Do you work for Bristol Energy? I'll stop attacking your journalistic ability when you demonstrate you're capable of journalism. For instance you could try actually investigating and using some facts instead of misleading people with nonsense like "bottomless pit". I don't work for Bristol Energy or the council, and never have. I'd just quite like to see a worthy attempt at improving the quality of life for Bristolians succeed. Crazy I know. 13 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Are Bristol Energy on course for profit and reducing their reliance on investment? Yes, on track at the moment from what I understand. Quite impressive particularly without being in the generation business which is typically the more lucrative side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 15 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: There's a computer shop in Henbury which is no doubt cheaper than some larger alternative companies but I won't be using it anytime soon. Thats different, anyway I'd just build a computer myself, its not that hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 Oh God. I've just thought of something. This Gas and Bristol Energy tie in isn't just a low level marketing exercise, it's a PROMOTION. So another promotional season for the Fewers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 "I'll stop attacking your journalistic ability when you demonstrate you're capable of journalism" Looks like you could be attacking for a long time to come... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busterrimes Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 44 minutes ago, Monkeh said: what about boycoting milk? Already done that for around 35 years. In all seriousness I just don't like the taste of milk and most dairy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston Red Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 This really is a shocking piece of corporate cronyism. Disgusting. I wanted to throw up when I saw this. I certainly would never sign up to this energy provider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 I think investing £27 million into a energy company that continues to make a loss and possibly always will, is money much better spent than say on; a arena that would never give the city any benefit or make money, investment, revitalise or increase footfall to new and established businesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Monkeh said: if city fans don't want to use them because they are linked with rovers is petty, if they provide a service that is value for money and cheaper then the big energy firms then then use them There are now plenty of other providers beyond the big six. I can personally recommend Octopus Energy. Very proactive, easy to deal with, and continually looking at / and improving tariffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 2 hours ago, The Gasbuster said: There are now plenty of other providers beyond the big six. I can personally recommend Octopus Energy. Very proactive, easy to deal with, and continually looking at / and improving tariffs. Are you saying Octopus are a Which? Best buy 2018?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Fiale said: I think investing £27 million into a energy company that continues to make a loss and possibly always will, is money much better spent than say on; a arena that would never give the city any benefit or make money, investment, revitalise or increase footfall to new and established businesses. Do you really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 Pulling the plug on both would certainly be good for the environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 5 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: Bristol taxpayers have given Bristol Energy over 17million quid to this loss making energy provider, run by the city council and recording losses in the many millions annually. And now their incentive to sign up with them comes with the offer of sixty quid worth of vouchers (I hate that word) to spend on Gas merchandise. https://www.bristol-energy.co.uk/partners/bristol-rovers So, we are effectively buying Rovers shirts (indirectly) if you are a tax payer. Is this ethical? They should contact the Forest Green Rovers owner to learn how to run a business. Muppets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 1 minute ago, bristolcitysweden said: They should contact the Forest Green Rovers to learn how to run a business. Muppets. You mean employ 250 staff from your own family - specifically all of your sisters??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmissionImpossible Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 This site turns more and more into the Daily Mail gossip columns every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, ... said: You mean employ 250 staff from your own family - specifically all of your sisters??? Thought it was a healthy businees (with all the sisters) will watch them play Newport with Bakinson, Sementay (spelling??) and Pring the day before we play Wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 Terry Coopers grandson on loan from FGR to Newport. Not sure he will be allowed to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 Sir Kelvin will take us to the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 2 hours ago, bristolcitysweden said: Thought it was a healthy businees (with all the sisters) will watch them play Newport with Bakinson, Sementay (spelling??) and Pring the day before we play Wednesday who are we playing on Wednesday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 8 hours ago, richwwtk said: That's a very small target market they are after. About half a pubes width. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider_boy Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 I don't think any comparison with Thatcher's stands up. I believe Thatcher's and Butcombe partner with Rovers and City, and makes business sense for them as they sell (lots) of their products at the grounds (more at one that the other, but stlil…). If Bristol Energy were offering a choice of City or Rovers in their promotion, we wouldn't have this issue. Non-football fan council tax payers would still have reason to complain though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_s Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 Appreciate it’s outrageous but isn’t this more suitable for non-football chat. The title is just click bait trash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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