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Posted by: Biker1 Mar 28 2015, 09:34 AM
I have been following the Parking Con thread with glee over the past few days and thought I would pose these questions for evaluation because this is what I have been asking myself.........
Is "Petra"....
1) A spokesperson planted by the council to counteract negativity on here
2) An independent person who has positive views about our local authority and wishes to express them with us
3) A wind up merchant enjoying themselves
or
4) non of the above
????? 
Discuss.
PS. Petra, if you can be open and honest please that would be very much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Biker.
Posted by: Andy Capp Mar 28 2015, 10:00 AM
They are a pre-election stooge in my view. We had another one join recently with a flurry, before their flyer folding duties obviously got in the way of their evenings off.
I don't like all this 'outing' others indulge in. Other than Simon Kirby, I don't think people should expect anyone to do that which they are not prepared to do themselves and if people want to remain anonymous then they should be allowed that privilege.
Posted by: Turin Machine Mar 28 2015, 10:25 AM
I agree with that. Entirely. Besides, I really don't care who she (or he) is. Just not important.
Posted by: Andy Capp Mar 28 2015, 11:35 AM
Yes, let the argument prevail, I say.
Posted by: On the edge Mar 28 2015, 12:41 PM
Who cares? After all, no one minds me and I'm a minor member of the Royal family...lovely place this, we go for a walk this afternoon, I look forward to that.
Posted by: Cognosco Mar 28 2015, 03:00 PM
Although Lady Haw Haw (Petra) does sound like someone from the top echelons of the council, the way she talks in riddles without making too much sense, she obviously is not!
The simple reason being that top echelons of our councils do not enter into debate with the plebs do they? Nor do they read this Forum. 
Mildly amusing though! 
Posted by: Biker1 Mar 28 2015, 06:06 PM
Woops, sorry I asked! 
I was not asking them to "out" themselves as I would not any other person on here.
There has been the odd occasion when someone has come on here promoting an activity or business in which they have an interest, but apart from that I have never experienced anyone on here with such candour for any organisation.
I was therefore intrigued by the sentiment of their replies and wondered why they took such an extreme stance in favour of the council and their activities.
Some on here have made the assertion that "Petra" is a council spokesperson. I thought it relevant to the debate if this was verified.
In other words, don't make assumptions on who, if anyone, they represent and then criticise me for attempting to clarify the matter. 
Posted by: On the edge Mar 28 2015, 07:46 PM
I was not asking them to "out" themselves as I would not any other person on here.
There has been the odd occasion when someone has come on here promoting an activity or business in which they have an interest, but apart from that I have never experienced anyone on here with such candour for any organisation.
I was therefore intrigued by the sentiment of their replies and wondered why they took such an extreme stance in favour of the council and their activities.
Some on here have made the assertion that "Petra" is a council spokesperson. I thought it relevant to the debate if this was verified.
In other words, don't make assumptions on who, if anyone, they represent and then criticise me for attempting to clarify the matter.
Stop being sorry. It was a reasonable ask and generated a response and so proved a few of us are still actually alive. You are quite right it is intriguing, the only thing I can think is that she might be User's mum...
(Sorry User, you don't deserve that!)
Posted by: Andy Capp Mar 29 2015, 09:51 AM
I'm not sure you are being criticised; however, I doubt you are going to get the right answers here.
Posted by: GMR Mar 29 2015, 03:34 PM
Whatever she is or isn't she got a thread dedicated to her, and she has only been on here a few days. And she got everybody united and talking about her/ him/ it.
Posted by: Simon Kirby Mar 29 2015, 08:45 PM
I think Petra's probably a bit of a stoner.
Posted by: Mr Brown Mar 30 2015, 09:12 AM
From what I've seen, that's probably about right. We have a good few about these days - some even gang together and write national newspapers.
Posted by: Strafin Mar 30 2015, 09:35 PM
I do hope Petra remains anonymous. I prefer it to be an entity I don't have to believe really exists. Hopefully it will get hit by a bollard or lost in a massive crack soon.
Posted by: GMR Mar 31 2015, 04:44 PM
Are you suggesting that she takes drugs? And would that be just her or all of WBC? And if so would that include the Greenmeanie as well?
Posted by: JaneGibbs Mar 31 2015, 07:14 PM
Is "Petra"....
1) A spokesperson planted by the council to counteract negativity on here
2) An independent person who has positive views about our local authority and wishes to express them with us
3) A wind up merchant enjoying themselves
or
4) non of the above
?????
Discuss.
PS. Petra, if you can be open and honest please that would be very much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Biker.
Like saying who she represents, I agree. I also think an official from the police and other agencies should come on here in an official capacity and answer questions.
Posted by: Simon Kirby Mar 31 2015, 07:34 PM
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/petra.
Posted by: Turin Machine Mar 31 2015, 07:39 PM
Love it's an anagram of prate.
Posted by: Simon Kirby Mar 31 2015, 07:59 PM
Posted by: Strafin Mar 31 2015, 08:59 PM
This is all getting s bit high brow!
Posted by: On the edge Apr 1 2015, 07:04 AM
Testosterone probably...
Posted by: Turin Machine Apr 1 2015, 06:28 PM
My money's on a serving officer.
Posted by: Andy Capp Apr 1 2015, 07:47 PM
Mine's on a WUM.
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