Auspol: Not with a bang but with a whisper

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Negative Entropy: Nov 30, 2009

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-28/social-class-survey-where-you-fit-in-australia/6869864

ANU study has identified 5 social classes in Australia.

quote:

According to the ANU's analysis the class group you most closely match is: Established working

Estimate of population percentage:24%

Established working class Australians are the oldest group, with an average age of 66 years. They have the lowest participation in both highbrow and emerging cultural activities, the lowest social contact score and the lowest occupational prestige among their contacts.

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Kommando posted:

According to the ANU's analysis the class group you most closely match is: Established working

Estimate of population percentage:24%

Established working class Australians are the oldest group, with an average age of 66 years. They have the lowest participation in both highbrow and emerging cultural activities, the lowest social contact score and the lowest occupational prestige among their contacts.

# ? Oct 28, 2015 03:45

Seagull: Oct 9, 2012; give me a chip

as a poor person aged 20 or something i most closely related to 65+ year old boomers

# ? Oct 28, 2015 03:45

Fuckface the Hedgehog: Jun 12, 2007

I apparently an established affulent because I went to the theatre once.

# ? Oct 28, 2015 03:52

sick of Applebees: Nov 7, 2008

tithin posted:

Ah yes, Tennants, the classiest drink of my people.

Next to Buckfast.

If you're not having Tennants for Buckfast you're not doing it right.

:dance:

# ? Oct 28, 2015 03:57

GoldStandardConure: Jun 11, 2010; I have to kill fast
and mayflies too slow; Pillbug

I'm mobile middle, probably because I hang around with a lot of artists?

# ? Oct 28, 2015 03:57

HookShot: Dec 26, 2005

Yeahhhhhh I got "established working" despite having a very high income and savings level and knowing people that have high paying jobs, apparently because I like rap and working out more than going to the opera.

# ? Oct 28, 2015 03:58

birdstrike: Oct 30, 2008; i;m gay

Plotterboy posted:

I apparently an established affulent because I went to the theatre once.

die bourgie scum

# ? Oct 28, 2015 03:59

hooman: Oct 11, 2007; This guy seems legit.; Fun Shoe

Solemn Sloth posted:

Hey guys have you thought that maybe white people really are just genetically superior anyway peace

I for one think we should emulate european nobility's breeding practices in order to draw out the hidden potential within the white race.

Just like Tasmania already does!

EDIT: I'm established working too... fogies ITT.

hooman fucked around with this message at 04:13 on Oct 28, 2015

# ? Oct 28, 2015 04:08

CATTASTIC: Mar 31, 2010; ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

It's me, I'm the established middle class.

sorry

# ? Oct 28, 2015 04:25

UrbanLabyrinth: Jan 28, 2009; When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence; College Slice

"Established Affluent"

Which wall do I stand against again? The one with these pockmarks?

# ? Oct 28, 2015 04:41

CATTASTIC: Mar 31, 2010; ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Established Affluent is a bit of a mouthful, just shorten it down to Effluent

# ? Oct 28, 2015 04:44

Negative Entropy: Nov 30, 2009

Plotterboy posted:

I apparently an established affulent because I went to the theatre once.

I went to the theatre three times last year, don't listen to rap or jazz, but having no savings or property, working as a scientist I'm apparently an uncultured unsociable prole.

# ? Oct 28, 2015 04:51

The Before Times: Mar 8, 2014; Once upon a time, I would have thrown you halfway to the moon for a crack like that.

Lol ABC, "What would you say is the approximate value of all property owned or mortgaged by you?"

the options start at $250k; I'd be surprised if I own $5k worth of stuff.

# ? Oct 28, 2015 04:52

Zenithe: Feb 25, 2013; _{Ask not to whom the Anidavatar belongs; it belongs to thee.}

Mithranderp posted:

Lol ABC, "What would you say is the approximate value of all property owned or mortgaged by you?"

the options start at $250k; I'd be surprised if I own $5k worth of stuff.

Yeah I baulked when I saw this too. I am in that category, but I own a house, which basically means that I may as well be homeless according to that category

# ? Oct 28, 2015 04:53

UrbanLabyrinth: Jan 28, 2009; When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence; College Slice

Kommando posted:

I went to the theatre three times last year, don't listen to rap or jazz, but having no savings or property, working as a scientist I'm apparently an uncultured unsociable prole.

Presumably working as a scientist doesn't mean that you also don't know anyone in different professions, though?

# ? Oct 28, 2015 04:55

Solemn Sloth: Jul 11, 2015; Baby you can shout at me,
But you can't need my eyes.

I wish I had a job where upon being demoted for incompetence I was able to have a massive loving sook about it and take leave to get paid to spruik in london the perils of a eurabian future while still drawing my six figure salary.

# ? Oct 28, 2015 04:55

Negative Entropy: Nov 30, 2009

UrbanLabyrinth posted:

Presumably working as a scientist doesn't mean that you also don't know anyone in different professions, though?

I know baristas, IT shmucks, database admins, directors, a UXO removal specialist, armed forces, government workers in various roles, tradespeople, an escort, youtube artist, concept artist, forestry worker, financial adviser...

surprisingly few scientists actually. maybe because most of them became teachers.

edit: derp, the first one is who do you know in these jobs.

quote:

According to the ANU's analysis the class group you most closely match is:Established affluent

Estimate of population percentage:14%

Resembling an older generation of emergent affluent class Australians, the established affluent class possess above average rates of economic, cultural and social capital.

Negative Entropy fucked around with this message at 05:09 on Oct 28, 2015

# ? Oct 28, 2015 05:03

iajanus: Aug 17, 2004; NUMBER 1 QUEENSLAND SUPPORTER
MAROONS 2023 STATE OF ORIGIN CHAMPIONS FOR LIFE

Apparently I'm emerging affluent even though I'm the opposite of most of the things they list in that category (I guess having both parents as teachers might be considered as them having prestigious occupations...). The rest of the description is pretty much broken, too.

# ? Oct 28, 2015 05:08

Synthbuttrange: May 6, 2007

Another lol QLD piece.

quote:

After a successful start to a national badminton competition, Hijran and her teammates thought a meal out together would be a nice way to celebrate.
However the Australian-born woman, of Turkish origin, was left embarrassed and upset when she was told she would have to leave an RSL in popular holiday spot Noosa for wearing a hijab.
Hijran, who asked that her surname be withheld, travelled to the Sunshine Coast with her Melbourne badminton club for the week-long Atalanta Jamboree competition against Australian and New Zealand teams.

# ? Oct 28, 2015 05:08

Negative Entropy: Nov 30, 2009

so I'm culturally rich.

wish I could pay my rent with that.

and if I removed my gf salary from the equation, im emerging affluent.

Negative Entropy fucked around with this message at 05:13 on Oct 28, 2015

# ? Oct 28, 2015 05:11

hooman: Oct 11, 2007; This guy seems legit.; Fun Shoe

EDIT: ^^^ "Temporarily Embarrassed Millionaire"

Mithranderp posted:

Lol ABC, "What would you say is the approximate value of all property owned or mortgaged by you?"

the options start at $250k; I'd be surprised if I own $5k worth of stuff.

Why isn't there a "hahahahah get hosed boomers, I'm not propping up your housing bubble" option.

# ? Oct 28, 2015 05:24

CATTASTIC: Mar 31, 2010; ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

SynthOrange posted:

Another lol QLD piece.

The plot thickens

quote:

Tewantin Noosa RSL
6 hrs

Message from Phil Stephenson
CEO of Tewantin Noosa RSL & Citizens Memorial Club Inc

The Tewantin Noosa RSL & Citizens Memorial Club Inc recently received a complaint from one of our patrons in relation to a Muslim lady who was asked about her headscarf while at the club. Unfortunately, a lot of mis-information has been spread about this issue which we wish to clarify.

The Club does have a dress code that doesn't allow men or women to wear headwear unless it is for medical or religious purposes or for other purposes approved by the board. This includes no bandanas, hats and caps and is seen as a mark of respect to those who served. A Muslim lady recently attended the club in a headscarf and the club supervisor asked if the scarf was for religious purposes to which the answer was yes. The lady was not asked to leave the club and the party actually went on to have an enjoyable visit as was relayed to the reception staff on the party's departure and this is also evident in the CCTV footage of the party throughout the various areas of the Club.

I have investigated the matter with the staff concerned, received written statements regarding the events and reviewed CCTV footage and believe the staff handled the matter appropriately. We have also taken the additional step of reinforcing this policy with our staff to ensure they have a clear understanding of the intent and implementation of this policy.

The Club is not discriminatory in any way and it is not the Club's intention to relay any form of discrimination to its Members, visitors or guests. The Club is very multicultural in its membership base and staffing of the Club.

We have seen reports in various media outlets quoting a lady named, Hijran. The actual lady in question has made no complaints nor had any correspondence with the club to date. The media reports do not match with our staff reports or the CCTV footage. We believe our staff acted in a respectful and appropriate manner however have reiterated our policy to all staff that head wear for religious and medical reasons is allowed in the club.

We understand this is a passionate issue in the community but are disappointed to see that there were many racist, discriminatory and hateful comments on Facebook between community members attacking each other for their views. We will not tolerate profanity and hateful comments on our Facebook page and as such have deleted any such case of these and will continue to do so in the future.

http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/news/muslim-woman-told-leave-noosa-rsl-wearing-hijab/2821874/

# ? Oct 28, 2015 05:25

Synthbuttrange: May 6, 2007

Yeah I also saw that. :v:

quote:

Phil Stephenson, CEO of Tewantin-Noosa RSL, disputes Hijran�s account of the event, though he did not witness it directly.

He said that according to a statement given to him by the staff member involved they had initially failed to recognise the hijab as a religious item, which should be exempt from the venue�s dress code on a religious basis. He said as soon as the staff member identified the item as of religious significance a �friendly chat� ensued.

When pushed on how Hijran�s understanding of the event had become so different to his he said, in relation to her account, �I don�t entirely believe it�. Stephenson declined to put New Matilda in contact with staff who directly witnessed the event and would not forward the statement tendered to him by the staff member involved.

After news of the incident spread among other members of the badminton tournament there was anger. One woman � not known personally to Hijran � left a post criticising the RSL on its Facebook page.

And then the inevitable happened.

Under the post a string of racial and religious abuse began.

Despite the club insisting it allows religious and medical exemptions for head coverings in all cases, some leaving comments said they supported the club preventing Muslim women wearing hijabs so that �the rules apply to everyone equally�. Others were more overt.

�Islam is not a religion but an evil cult. Dont [sic]like the rules? Keep out, simple as that,� Raymond Stuart wrote.

�stop playing the anti muslim [sic]card all the time you stupid muslims! [sic],� said Jason Hude.

https://newmatilda.com/2015/10/28/s...acist-backlash/

Auspol: Stop playing the anti-muslim card you stupid muslims

# ? Oct 28, 2015 05:27

Anidav: Feb 25, 2010; ahhh fuck its the rats again

Why do RSL's still exist?

# ? Oct 28, 2015 05:35

Synthbuttrange: May 6, 2007

Pokies gotta go somewhere.

# ? Oct 28, 2015 05:38

Magog: Jan 9, 2010

Anidav posted:

Why do RSL's still exist?

Pokies mate.

Edit: :argh:

# ? Oct 28, 2015 05:39

Halo14: Sep 11, 2001

It's a serious offense - distracting people from playing the pokies.

# ? Oct 28, 2015 05:54

Amoeba102: Jan 22, 2010

# ? Oct 28, 2015 05:57

hooman: Oct 11, 2007; This guy seems legit.; Fun Shoe

SynthOrange posted:

Pokies gotta go somewhere.

Want to reiterate:

Western Australia: Bestern Australia.

Purely because gently caress pokies. It's one of the few things this state has done right.

# ? Oct 28, 2015 05:58

Rougey: Oct 24, 2013

So if my grandparents, parents, all aunts and uncles die in some freak accident and I get some property I'll move up a social class.

Neat.

# ? Oct 28, 2015 05:59

Anidav: Feb 25, 2010; ahhh fuck its the rats again

Pokies are worse than tobacco. At least smoking gives you an exit in death. Excessive gambling destroys lives, families and financial flexibility with such ease and once your hooked on the minor pots and flashing lights there is no real easy exit...

Old people with that money zombie syndrome is one of the worst experiences a hospitality employee can see on a day to day basis. Nothing would make me happier than seeing those scam dispensers banned for good.

# ? Oct 28, 2015 06:07

MaliciousOnion: Sep 23, 2009; Ignorance, the root of all evil

QUACKTASTIC posted:

Established Affluent is a bit of a mouthful, just shorten it down to stab affluents

# ? Oct 28, 2015 06:12

Synthbuttrange: May 6, 2007

hooman posted:

Want to reiterate:

Western Australia: Bestern Australia.

Purely because gently caress pokies. It's one of the few things this state has done right.

Burswood casino has them because haha, the laws are so shittily worded that manufacturers can remove the spinning reels and they're not 'pokies' anymore.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOjHxOqNANE

# ? Oct 28, 2015 06:13

Murodese: Mar 6, 2007; Think you've got what it takes?
We're looking for fine Men & Women to help Protect the Australian Way of Life.

Become part of the Legend. Defence Jobs.

Apparently knowing a teacher socially is the difference between mobile middle and established middle.

e; I'm mobile middle and apparently this means I should support the Liberal Party, so cya guys

Murodese fucked around with this message at 06:37 on Oct 28, 2015

# ? Oct 28, 2015 06:35

hooman: Oct 11, 2007; This guy seems legit.; Fun Shoe

SynthOrange posted:

Burswood casino has them because haha, the laws are so shittily worded that manufacturers can remove the spinning reels and they're not 'pokies' anymore.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOjHxOqNANE

Well aware of the depressing shithole that is Burswood. I hate that we're building the new footy stadium right next to it, that place is a loving blight on Perth.

JOKE EDIT: And Burswood isn't much better! :rimshot:

# ? Oct 28, 2015 07:02

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Sincerely,

Jailbrekr

katlington posted:

What was this about?

Sorry, it was Duane Gish Plimer took to court, claiming false and misleading advertising under the Trade Practices Act.

Plimer lost and had to cough up half a mil in costs

# ? Oct 28, 2015 07:31

Negligent: Aug 20, 2013; Its just lovely here this time of year.

Peter dutton has earmarked another 100 grand to bring the lady back to Australia for an abortion. Good job duder

# ? Oct 28, 2015 07:38

tithin: Nov 14, 2003; [Grandmaster Tactician]

Negligent posted:

Peter dutton has earmarked another 100 grand to bring the lady back to Australia for an abortion. Good job duder

Hopefully they earmark another hundred grand to fire him out of a cannon and into the sun.

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hooman: Oct 11, 2007; This guy seems legit.; Fun Shoe

Australia: Home of the world's most expensive abortion.

EDIT: You'd think at this point we'd have gotten a lot of practice at killing refugees!

# ? Oct 28, 2015 07:42

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