Guest Mackem Logic Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Why has the British Muslim Council not taken concern with previous sponsorships? Betting companies, alcohol producers, companies like Standard Chartered? Did they advise all their muslim players to refuse to play in the Carling Cup last season? Morally and etichally do you approve of what Wonga do? Seriously though, does Wonga force people to borrow at such high interest rates? Wonga isn't for the penniless. It's for those who need a quick advance just before their wage comes in. Agree with that last quote. Also as Dave has mentioned on here, I'm not sure how their advertising can be classed as 'preying on people'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'd love to see some figures of how many lives have been ruined by Wonga. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I personally don't think it's mainly the poor that use Wonga, it's more the people who have no patience at all, and feel they need things then and now. It's a problem with our modern day culture, gone are the days of saving up for something, then purchasing it when you have the money. Everything is all about the "now" and "must have it right this instant". Personally, people like that deserve to pay ridiculous interest and it serves them right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'd love to see some figures of how many lives have been ruined by Wonga. It'll be a tiny percentage compared to alcohol or gambling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'd love to see some figures of how many lives have been ruined by Wonga. Apparently their complaints are next to zero and there are banks and institutions with far worse feedback than Wonga. Not that that means a great hill of beans mind (it was Llambias and co just trotting out the numbers Wonga would have given them). Out of interest, I wonder what percentage of 'Lives Ruined' is acceptable. I'd probably go with between 2.8 and 4.5 percent of customers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC_Chris Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Apparently they've got a 98% approval rating with their customers, more than any bank. Perhaps with them expanding into business loans and other services their brand won't be looked upon so negatively in the future. It's typical of Newcastle to get all this unwanted attention/media coverage. Don't get me wrong, I'd much rather we were sponsored by a blue chip electronics company, or a charity, but can we really afford to be picky given the current financial climate?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'd love to see some figures of how many lives have been ruined by Wonga. I would love to see the figures of people and small businesses who got shafted by the main stream banks. I know my bank up until recently was charging people £66 for going overdrawn even by £1 work out the APR on that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'd love to see some figures of how many lives have been ruined by Wonga. It'll be a tiny percentage compared to alcohol or gambling. Or by a ginger woman.......you know who you are........... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'd love to see some figures of how many lives have been ruined by Wonga. It'll be a tiny percentage compared to alcohol or gambling. Or by a ginger woman.......you know who you are........... In general, I'd happily be ruined by a ginger woman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'd love to see some figures of how many lives have been ruined by Wonga. Apparently their complaints are next to zero andt here are banks and institutions with far worse feedback than Wonga. Not that that means a great hill of beans mind. Out of interest, I wonder what percentage of 'Lives Ruined' is acceptable. I'd probably go with between 2.8 and 4.5 percent of customers. This is it, their feedback is actually excellent. Couple of stats on their website 57% of people who borrow from them are single (clearly Wonga praying on those young, free and single bastards) Only 34% of people are approved first time for a Loan (didnt i read on here that there are hardly any security checks in place) 74% of people would recommend them to a friend. 28.3 percent of their customers are in London. I know its all pretty meaningless but thought they were interesting. Seems to be more people who dont use Wonga have a issue with them than those that do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'd love to see some figures of how many lives have been ruined by Wonga. It'll be a tiny percentage compared to alcohol or gambling. Or by a ginger woman.......you know who you are........... In general, I'd happily be ruined by a ginger woman. Oh dont worry, i got ruined a few times by the ginger woman Then got stabbed in the heart....the bitch........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebellious Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'd love to see some figures of how many lives have been ruined by Wonga. Apparently their complaints are next to zero and there are banks and institutions with far worse feedback than Wonga. Not that that means a great hill of beans mind (it was Llambias and co just trotting out the numbers Wonga would have given them). Out of interest, I wonder what percentage of 'Lives Ruined' is acceptable. I'd probably go with between 2.8 and 4.5 percent of customers. I actually own a small version of what Wonga do. Have had it for about 10 years now. Its nothing new. There are new laws coming out very soon. Pisses me off their rich and I`m not though lol. http://www.bcca.co.uk/latest-news.asp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Had a browse on some Blackpool forums to see if they were talking about this, some of them seem very happy with Wonga, one even saying it's the best sponsor they've ever had in terms of fan interaction. http://fansonline.net/blackpool/mb/view.php?id=1231825 Surely it is the club's responsibility to interact with the fans rather than the sponsors. Sounds like the club will use them as an intermediary so they can continue to avoid meeting those ungrateful Geordies face to face. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'd love to see some figures of how many lives have been ruined by Wonga. Apparently their complaints are next to zero and there are banks and institutions with far worse feedback than Wonga. Not that that means a great hill of beans mind (it was Llambias and co just trotting out the numbers Wonga would have given them). Out of interest, I wonder what percentage of 'Lives Ruined' is acceptable. I'd probably go with between 2.8 and 4.5 percent of customers. I actually own a small version of what Wonga do. Have had it for about 10 years now. Its nothing new. There are new laws coming out very soon. Pisses me off their rich and I`m not though lol. http://www.bcca.co.uk/latest-news.asp Is your nickname Crusher ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Payday loans company Wonga have been lying to borrowers with a poor credit record to take out more debt, interrupting applications with offers of more money on account of their “gleaming credit history”. The company has always strived for an image of a “responsible” lender – something which doesn’t tally with their behaviour. In the pictured example – from a borrower with negative credit information on file – the applicant was offered £501, rather than the £400 they had applied for. Wonga told them: “Good news! We see you have a gleaming credit history and a great track record of managing debt … If you would like to increase your loan to more than £400.00, you can have up to a new maximum of £501.00.” http://politicalscrapbook.net/2012/03/wonga-counter-offers-gleaming-credit-history/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'd love to see some figures of how many lives have been ruined by Wonga. Apparently their complaints are next to zero and there are banks and institutions with far worse feedback than Wonga. Not that that means a great hill of beans mind (it was Llambias and co just trotting out the numbers Wonga would have given them). Out of interest, I wonder what percentage of 'Lives Ruined' is acceptable. I'd probably go with between 2.8 and 4.5 percent of customers. I actually own a small version of what Wonga do. Have had it for about 10 years now. Its nothing new. There are new laws coming out very soon. Pisses me off their rich and I`m not though lol. http://www.bcca.co.uk/latest-news.asp How much to have someone's knees smashed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Had a browse on some Blackpool forums to see if they were talking about this, some of them seem very happy with Wonga, one even saying it's the best sponsor they've ever had in terms of fan interaction. http://fansonline.net/blackpool/mb/view.php?id=1231825 Surely it is the club's responsibility to interact with the fans rather than the sponsors. Sounds like the club will use them as an intermediary so they can continue to avoid meeting those ungrateful Geordies face to face. Oh Wallace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'd love to see some figures of how many lives have been ruined by Wonga. Since religion's involved in the debate why don't we see some figures on how many lives have been ruined by that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC_Chris Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'd love to see some figures of how many lives have been ruined by Wonga. Since religion's involved in the debate why don't we see some figures on how many lives have been ruined by that? Haha. Erm. 100 billion? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 People need to open the eyes and see the bigger picture. Barclays (Priemer League sponsor) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/9360469/Barclays-how-the-Libor-scandal-unfolded.html Standard Charter (Liverpool Sponsor) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-19253666 AoN (Manu Sponsor) http://www.fsa.gov.uk/library/communication/pr/2009/004.shtml Yes Wonga may be morally bankrupt, but it has broken no UK law. Unlike sponsor of other bigger clubs, who have broken major laws. But diddly squat was said. Go figure Nuff said to be honest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 People need to open the eyes and see the bigger picture. Barclays (Priemer League sponsor) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/9360469/Barclays-how-the-Libor-scandal-unfolded.html Standard Charter (Liverpool Sponsor) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-19253666 AoN (Manu Sponsor) http://www.fsa.gov.uk/library/communication/pr/2009/004.shtml Yes Wonga may be morally bankrupt, but it has broken no UK law. Unlike sponsor of other bigger clubs, who have broken major laws. But diddly squat was said. Go figure Nuff said to be honest Might as well get arms dealers on the shirt then. Poor logic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 People need to open the eyes and see the bigger picture. Barclays (Priemer League sponsor) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/9360469/Barclays-how-the-Libor-scandal-unfolded.html Standard Charter (Liverpool Sponsor) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-19253666 AoN (Manu Sponsor) http://www.fsa.gov.uk/library/communication/pr/2009/004.shtml Yes Wonga may be morally bankrupt, but it has broken no UK law. Unlike sponsor of other bigger clubs, who have broken major laws. But diddly squat was said. Go figure Nuff said to be honest Might as well get arms dealers on the shirt then. Poor logic. The logic being where were the people who are now up in arms when Northern Rock was our sponsor, or ntl for that matter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 None of you guys will ever use Wonga anyway, so who cares? The ink is dry and the pasties are still warm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 People need to open the eyes and see the bigger picture. Barclays (Priemer League sponsor) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/9360469/Barclays-how-the-Libor-scandal-unfolded.html Standard Charter (Liverpool Sponsor) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-19253666 AoN (Manu Sponsor) http://www.fsa.gov.uk/library/communication/pr/2009/004.shtml Yes Wonga may be morally bankrupt, but it has broken no UK law. Unlike sponsor of other bigger clubs, who have broken major laws. But diddly squat was said. Go figure Nuff said to be honest Might as well get arms dealers on the shirt then. Poor logic. The logic being where were the people who are now up in arms when Northern Rock was our sponsor, or ntl for that matter? Taking advantage of people with long-term mortgages that they'll never be able to pay off = acceptable. Short-term loans that cost a tenner = repulsive. As bad as arms dealers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 People need to open the eyes and see the bigger picture. Barclays (Priemer League sponsor) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/9360469/Barclays-how-the-Libor-scandal-unfolded.html Standard Charter (Liverpool Sponsor) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-19253666 AoN (Manu Sponsor) http://www.fsa.gov.uk/library/communication/pr/2009/004.shtml Yes Wonga may be morally bankrupt, but it has broken no UK law. Unlike sponsor of other bigger clubs, who have broken major laws. But diddly squat was said. Go figure Nuff said to be honest Might as well get arms dealers on the shirt then. Poor logic. Wonga = the arms industry now. To be honest, while I'm sure you'd swear of football forever if we got Rolls Royce on our shirts. I'd struggle to generate the moral outrage you manage to sustain. Just a shame a good local company like Armstrong Whitworth aren't still around to sponsor us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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