TrueBlue
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Hacking around the web (as one does) I discover that those shysters at EA have awarded (despite opposition last time around) the management of ALL EA Thames short term moorings to that carp company - District Enforcement - effective from tomorrow 1st. October 2020 (probably in the hope that nobody will take any notice - if at all - until next boating season, when it will be more than too late to protest / do anything..
I object for several reasons.
1. DE's sineage is poor and their website is vague about exactly where / extent of the moorings
2. I don't go cruising with a smarphone on / available just for DE's benefit
3. I don't want the scum of DE having access to my personal details
4. DE's sineage is poor whether by design or by action form those who disagree with them. For example the signs at Hampton Court Palace are vague in that the extent of the moorings is unclear. Some say it's just the short stretch 'by the railings', others say it's the whole run down to Kingston bridge.
5. I'm of the opinion that DE make good money from their penalty charges, thus there's little incdentive to make their systems fair, accurate or timely
Whereas I have great respect for EA folks on the ground and don't want to inconvenience them in any way, I have less respect for the layers of management who have obviously ignored any complaints from the boating organisations. (They did last time)
It would be great if others agree with me in whole or part - but I'm not holding my breath.
My protest to EA wil take the form of -
Their business model is very much grab exccss fees rather than the base fee.
I object for several reasons.
1. DE's sineage is poor and their website is vague about exactly where / extent of the moorings
2. I don't go cruising with a smarphone on / available just for DE's benefit
3. I don't want the scum of DE having access to my personal details
4. DE's sineage is poor whether by design or by action form those who disagree with them. For example the signs at Hampton Court Palace are vague in that the extent of the moorings is unclear. Some say it's just the short stretch 'by the railings', others say it's the whole run down to Kingston bridge.
5. I'm of the opinion that DE make good money from their penalty charges, thus there's little incdentive to make their systems fair, accurate or timely
Whereas I have great respect for EA folks on the ground and don't want to inconvenience them in any way, I have less respect for the layers of management who have obviously ignored any complaints from the boating organisations. (They did last time)
It would be great if others agree with me in whole or part - but I'm not holding my breath.
My protest to EA wil take the form of -
- I will pay my registration fees as and when they fall due
- I will take steps to conceal my boat's name (difficult)
- I will NOT display my registration plate
- I will NOT engage with lock staff if they query the lack of details
Their business model is very much grab exccss fees rather than the base fee.
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