[Closed] Rich list - why is it published?

we're all obsessed by celebrity and glitzy shite - of course we care

I think it is good as it gives an idea of the distribution of wealth, and whether it is right or wrong. Can also act as a motivator to aspire.

Of course then you get people like OP who are jealous/lack aspiration/defeatist so see it as a negative

On the suspicion that rich people tend to also be people with undue power and influence, I don't see any harm in knowing who those people are.

If it helps highlight the vast inequality in society then it's doing a good service (although I realise that's not why they publish it).

Amazed that Enya is worth more than Adele. How many copies of Orinocho Flow did people buy?

op I assume you care as you started the thread?

I'd imagine there's more than a few on that list who look at their posted numbers and chuckle about the rest, stashed away wherever it's stashed.

Helps me set the order of numbers on my cold call auto dialer

Because people are interested and it sells a lot of newspapers / generates a lot of ad clicks. FWIW its quite poorly researched with many people missing and inaccurate data.

What sort of undue influence does Adele have exactly @Graham ? Or Sir Paul McCartney he's worth £750m so he should be running the country, no ?

What sort of undue influence does Adele have exactly @Graham ?

She could influence the profits of whichever Greggs branch is nearest to her,

I think it is good as it gives an idea of the distribution of wealth, and whether it is right or wrong. Can also act as a motivator to aspire.

I agree with this. Although I would add that publishing the names of the richest can also increase accountability in terms of taxes and things.

Did someone say rich list....

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I think it is good as it gives an idea of the distribution of wealth, and whether it is right or wrong. Can also act as a motivator to aspire.

Of course then you get people like OP who are jealous/lack aspiration/defeatist so see it as a negative

So your not jealous like the OP, you just think people with wealth shouldn't have it?

Sad to say I agree with jamba the list is poorly researched and inaccurate clickbait. It's onanism for the avaricious.

What sort of undue influence does Adele have exactly @Graham ? Or Sir Paul McCartney he's worth £750m so he should be running the country, no ?

I dunno - but I've heard some rich musicians are able to buy Super Injuctions to suppress press stories that they don't like.

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What sort of undue influence does Adele have exactly @Graham ? Or Sir Paul McCartney he's worth £750m so he should be running the country, no ?

If you went to the annual Luminati conference you'd know who was really running the country....

I think it is good as it gives an idea of the distribution of wealth, and whether it is right or wrong. Can also act as a motivator to aspire.

Of course then you get people like OP who are jealous/lack aspiration/defeatist so see it as a negative

The penny's dropped!

You are Alan Duncan and I claim my £5.

I think it is good as it gives an idea of the distribution of wealth, and whether it is right or wrong. Can also act as a motivator to aspire.

Of course then you get people like OP who are jealous/lack aspiration/defeatist so see it as a negative

Indeed. The rich list always demonstrates that we really do live in a egalitarian meritocratic utopia where aspiration and hard work are rewarded, regardless of background.

Sad to say I agree with jamba

Those focused on this list should look at something similar from India or China, in particular the amounts

Indeed. The rich list always demonstrates that we really do live in a egalitarian meritocratic utopia where aspiration and hard work are rewarded, regardless of background.

I've often thought that as I doff my cap when ever a Bentley drives past. God bless the rich.

I'm not clear - should we start boycotting Adele now that she is filthy rich? Amazing to do so well, without having to work hard?

But thats the point. The papers always scream "Look! Look at the pauper who's now a multi-squillionaire"

....and while you're looking at her you won't be looking at the ever-present dynasties, who dominate the list, with all their inherited wealth and dodgy offshore accounts

@jamba

....and while you're looking at her you won't be looking at the ever-present dynasties, who dominate the list, with all their inherited wealth and dodgy offshore accounts

Surely you don't mean Enya?

i'm not jealous so no idea why this has been mentioned - shucks you guys are such jokers !