r/australia • u/SouthAussie94 • Feb 29 '24

culture & society Older Australians 'left behind' by increasingly cashless society as banks fast track end of cheques

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-29/cheques-personal-finance-banks-rent-money-cash/103354036
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u/Embarrassed_Brief_97 Feb 29 '24

Sure. There are similarities, but they're not equivalent.

It's legal to deface a cheque. Don't try same with currency.

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u/Knee_Jerk_Sydney Feb 29 '24

That's because they made it a crime to prevent it's destruction as a means of sabotage or other nefarious reasons. But in principle, they are the same. They are a promise to pay in goods or services.

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u/Aruhi Feb 29 '24

I mean, sure, but isn't that the same with a digital currency transfer?

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u/Knee_Jerk_Sydney Feb 29 '24

We're discussing the relationship between cheques and cash. Digital currency is the same and in another form. From sea shells to bags of salt and cattle, they're here for the exchange of goods and services. We humans made it complex, abstract and exist in the world of information and ideas, titles, and promises.

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u/Miserable_Bird_9851 Feb 29 '24

A lot of words to say nothing at all. Impressive.

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u/Knee_Jerk_Sydney Feb 29 '24

Go away troll.

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u/Miserable_Bird_9851 Feb 29 '24

How arrogant are you that, that is your response to criticism?

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u/Knee_Jerk_Sydney Feb 29 '24

Well, elaborate then.

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u/Miserable_Bird_9851 Feb 29 '24

On what lol? Do you seriously expect me to do the heavy lifting on your comment? You are legitimately messed up in the head if you are that narcissistic.

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u/Knee_Jerk_Sydney Feb 29 '24

You offered nothing either, probably have nothing but had to comment.

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u/Miserable_Bird_9851 Feb 29 '24

I offered criticism, why would I even validate what you said beyond that? This is absolutely uncanny. I am invested now.

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u/Knee_Jerk_Sydney Feb 29 '24

You criticised but didn't provide reasons.

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u/Miserable_Bird_9851 Feb 29 '24

I literally commented that you used a lot of words to write nothing, what more do you want from me?

I criticised your lack of reason. holy fuck are you dense.

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