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    • a 'witness' to it not arriving till the 15th is sadly immaterial too. regardless to the above anyway, the PCN remains valid. 
    • Hmm yes I see your point about proof of postage but nonetheless... "A Notice to Keeper can be served by ordinary post and the Protection of Freedoms Act requires that the Notice, to be valid,  must be delivered either (Where a notice to driver (parking ticket) has been served) Not earlier than 28 days after, nor more than 56 days after, the service of that notice to driver; or (Where no notice to driver has been served (e.g ANPR is used)) Not later than 14 days after the vehicle was parked A notice sent by post is to be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, to have been delivered on the second working day after the day on which it is posted; and for this purpose “working day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a public holiday in England and Wales." My question there is really what might constitute proof? Since you say the issue of delivery is a common one I suppose that no satisfactory answer has been established or you would probably have told me.
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    • Yep, true to form, they are happy to just save a couple of quid... They invariably lose in court, so to them, that's a win. 😅
    • Your concern regarding the 14 days delivery is a common one. Not been on the forum that long, but I don't think the following thought has ever been challenged. My view is that they should have proof of when it was posted, not when they "issued", or printed it. Of course, they would never show any proof of postage, unless it went to court. Private parking companies are simply after money, and will just keep sending ever more threatening letters to intimidate you into paying up. It's not been mentioned yet, but DO NOT APPEAL! You could inadvertently give up useful legal protection and they will refuse any appeal, because they're just after the cash...  
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I don't know the number of threads closed each day, but would it be feasable for a short, even 1 line, explanation for the reason for the closure.

 

I also don't know the mechanics of the closure procedure, but if it's not possible to add text to the cagbot PM informing the OP of the closure, would it be possible to add a multiple choice set of standard reasons.

 

For example.

 

1. foul/abusive language.

2. unacceptable content (racism, sexism etc)

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I think anything reasembling the above would help understand the reason for the closure.

 

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Are you talking about thread closure or unapproval of individual posts?

 

Thread closure is a very infrequent occurence. Most commonly by request of the OP. Another common reason is if a thread degenerates into a flame-war.

Usually the Mod who closes a thread will post the reason on the bottom of the thread.

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This is the thread, from the bear garden

 

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/bear-garden/121576-how-spot-troll.html

 

I didn't think the subject matter was too contoversial, there were no arguments on-going and I didn't ask for it to be closed.

 

Don't get me wrong, this is a minor matter, and the thread doesn't matter, it was just a bit of fun (with a serious undertone). I am not looking for an explanation to this one, but as I am wondering why it did close, I feel a little explanation with the automatic message might help in the future.

 

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I, personally, can't see a problem. As I wsn't involved in the closure of the thread, I can't give you a definitive answer. I can only imagine that it was a result of a complaint of some kind.

(Perhaps someone recognized themselves in the descriptions:D )

 

I'll make some enquiries. If I find out anything, I'll get back to you.

 

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Rooster, you as I know, there have been many threads critisising the way this site is being run, have been closed on the whim of a mod, who does not want the critism to continue. It is often the only excuse given,

this has been talked to death
, even though those involved still want to debate the subject. Is this censorship and PC? Who runs the site now?
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Rooster, thank you.

 

I do not want to waste your time on this thread, it's not important enough, but if my suggestion could be considered when time is available I would appreciate it.

 

I also understand (as a non techy) that things aren't that easy to do, so would understand if nothing can be done.

 

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Rooster, you as I know, there have been many threads critisising the way this site is being run, have been closed on the whim of a mod, who does not want the critism to continue. It is often the only excuse given,, even though those involved still want to debate the subject. Is this censorship and PC? Who runs the site now?

 

 

Madcap, I don't think this thread is the place to discuss this isuue.

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Where else then, if no one will listen? It seems to me that every dissent is hidden under the so called carpet. If you can't come up with an informed reply to a genuine query then pass it on to someone who can Louis. No offence to you Louis, you do an honest job in Cag, but beware of the politics.

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I am not looking for an explanation to this one, but as I am wondering why it did close Louis

 

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If you are goint to quote me, then use the full quote.

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