From the CSA website...
"In the 12 months to June 2010 we received 23,600 complaints. This is a reduction of 12.5% on the previous year, when we received just below 27,000 complaints."

23'600 complaints. Are you going to assume that they're all in error - that the CSA is a bastion of benevolence and efficiency which can do no wrong? Or is there any chance that a fair number of grievances with the CSA - quite possibly including the OP's, who has stated quite clearly that he's happy to pay his share - might well be justified?

Not that it matters, of course, given that you're only really here to be a dick. Why worry about little things like factual accuracy?
( Happy Phantom has been to Hastings, Brighton, and Eastbourne too, Fri 22 Oct 2010, 15:10, 2 replies)

I'm surpised it's only 23,600
having spoken to some of the staff there, and there are some that do all they can to help, as well as some who do the opposite and some that simply don't care, they have told me that ALL of their adjustments are wrong. that everyone should complain. unfortunately whenever I find someone there who is helpful and does a good job they seem to elave. I wonder why. (and yes, it probably is my fault)
(Vinegar strokes Should know better on, Fri 22 Oct 2010, 15:44, closed)

Some will, some won't. As with most large institutions, they don't pay a great deal to the rank and file, and accordingly, do not attract the best and brightest. You'll mainly be dealing with the remedial subsection of lower-tier jobseekers. You'll get the odd nice one - the law of averages demands as much - but in the main, you'll be met with incompetence, bureaucracy, and disinterest.

Aside from which - you shouldn't have had to put up with this bunch of workshy failures making fun of your problems. If you're doing the best you can for your kids, despite the difficult circumstances - good luck to you.
( Happy Phantom has been to Hastings, Brighton, and Eastbourne too, Sat 23 Oct 2010, 2:35, closed)

Thanks
Also, to be fair they have been put in an horrendous position, working for a government department that every one hates with an inefficient system. they have to talk to hundreds of people each day who are probably at the lowest point in their lives. and deal with people who are being stopped from seeing their kids. so any of them that half a brain leave, you'd have to be some sort of sadist to enjoy that job.
(Vinegar strokes Should know better on, Sat 23 Oct 2010, 12:13, closed)

Mrs vinegar strokes here, been reading this barrage of shite, just to make things clear, this is a man that provides for his kids, quite happily, went to court for the simple reason the ex wouldn't let him see them despite trying to be amicable. Some dads walk away. I was beaten by my ex, ended up walking away, with the kids, lived in a hostel before finding somewhere to rent. My ex has paid £20 in 18 months towars upkeep for the kids. Plus his visits are intemittent.
Relationships flounder, and fizzle out, doesn't make you a bad person, makes you human. If you are an adult, you make things as smooth as you can.

Vinegar strokes went to court as a last resort-either that, or his ex wouldn't let him see kids as he dared to leave. As for money, he has no worries about paying support. He takes them on holiday once a year, takes them all out each fornight, cinema, meal, etc, anything they need, he buys. Csa, have taken money when they shouldn't. Taken different amounts from what they've said, miscalculated, left him with bank charges, etc.

Believe me, I know bad dads, this is not a bad dad. This is just someone who is pointing out the failures of this government agency. I'm stumped if i can see where he has said he doesn't want to support his kids?
(Vinegar strokes Should know better on, Sat 23 Oct 2010, 12:23, closed)

You do realise you're trying to justify yourself and your fella to a board full of trolls, don't you?

( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Sat 23 Oct 2010, 15:45, closed)

I do
But I thought some of the users here were better than just attacking everyone for everything. Some people ought to go back to 4Chan.

PS Mrs Strokes has fucked off back to Sicki
(Vinegar strokes Should know better on, Sat 23 Oct 2010, 16:40, closed)

my question would be
why are YOU worried about factual accuracy when you know that he doesn't give two shits and is only here to wind you lot up?
( Sir Sand GOBLIN ^popular page dis, Sat 23 Oct 2010, 16:54, closed)

I'm not in the least bit worried.
( Happy Phantom has been to Hastings, Brighton, and Eastbourne too, Sat 23 Oct 2010, 17:42, closed)

well yes obviously it is a turn of phrase, i do not think that you are actually having a panic attack or anything

( Sir Sand GOBLIN ^popular page dis, Sat 23 Oct 2010, 17:43, closed)

That's good
I wouldn't want you to worry.
( Happy Phantom has been to Hastings, Brighton, and Eastbourne too, Sat 23 Oct 2010, 17:54, closed)

you are very caring

( Sir Sand GOBLIN ^popular page dis, Sat 23 Oct 2010, 17:55, closed)