We need to auto delete sob stories.
too many scammers
Posted Mar 24, 2015, 8:01 PM UTC
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I completely agree with this!
I'm so sick of hearing "waaah, I can't cancel my membership because the site won't let me, :(" or "waaah, I managed to cancel and they just charged my card again anyway!"
Just a bunch of crybabies on this sub. Just suck it up and give us your money. A bunch of broke asses that can't afford $1 a day for our mega-ultra-premium PG house juice^^^^TM .
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WAHH I'M A BROKE COLLEGE KID.
Stfu, I'm a broke out of college kid with a degree and a job paying off my loans but I bust my ass and can still buy juice and stuff.
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Me too, paying over $400 a month ain't fun, but I still manage to buy juice and other gear.
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I'm closer to ~$1k a month and I still manage.
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Crap man and I thought I had it bad! It was great to have that money at the time, but now we must suffer the consequences...
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Yep, and for the next 10 or however many years
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Wait, you thought you had it bad at 400$ a month?!
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yeah, my rent is about 900 before electric, gas, and insurance.
I'm envious of that four hundo.
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99% sure the $400 is just his student loans.
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I wash windows when the cars stop in front of the tracks and I can still afford juice, gear, and a gaming habit. Psssssshhhhh
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Very true, I'm a broke university kid and instead of looking for handouts I delve deeper and deeper into my overdraft like a real man
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WAAH I AM A BROKE COLLEGE KID! I got my degree and found that you need years of 3-4 years experience and even more college to get a job so I ended up joining the military so I will have job prospects after 3-4 years. You can find a way to afford what you want with out bitching and moaning about how god damn hard the struggle is. The struggle is real and unfair compared to previous generations but begging won't do shit to improve your life.
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If someone doesn't send me some free juice right fucking now I'm probably gonna go buy some.
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Well while your at the store might as well as get two birds stoned at once and buy me a liter o' juice
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Way she goes bud.
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that's the worst case ontario
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The way of the road, Bubs.
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I don't want a large farva, I want a goddamn literacola!
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I'm gonna start mugging people for their gear, then giving it away here. Like Robin Hood, or something?
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This is a good idea!
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Please mug the asshole who got my sig 100w. He had a knife so bring a gun. I won't mind if you soot him. Just maim though. Like maybe in the leg.
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But what if the sig is in his pocket? assuming for a leg is too high risk. Also, he could have it strapped onto his body underneath his shirt. To be safe, take off the head
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Its not wrong that I want them to suffer is it? Is it only human or do I have defective wiring?
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I'd feel the same and I'm sure the majority of people would as well, although most people won't admit that
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It's human, but you should add a MOSFET button just for safety.
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battery safety?
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Well that's how we'll chalk it up to the media, but who really knows with them anyway
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Kneecaps. Always shoot for the kneecaps. From behind if you can. They'll never walk again c:<
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I don't know man. Shoulder? I'm only fine with maiming
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So....rub ashes in his face and then maim him? I don't see how the first part is necessary...
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I tried to tell people this, downvoted to hell.
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I hated sob stories before it was cool!
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Their first sob story was better.
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I just imagine that guy who figured it out lying back on a throne made of mods vaping a bottle of that obsidian mothers milk
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Like this?
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Here's what I'm seeing:
- There must have been a genuine "oh god, mah vape got lost/stolen" post in the past.
- A kind redditor took the liberty to aid this loss by forwarding some pretty sick gear to a random stranger in poorly-evidenced need.
- Douchebags started to feign loss for the same gain.
- ECR became aware of this tactic.
- We make posts that suggest the impossible to combat douchebag scammers.
Call me crazy, but if we ignore scamposts/sobposts, I'm pretty sure this would all go away.
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That's basically it. I got mugged, started a thread to complain and look for commiseration as I also heard about people being ripped off at vapeslam, and a vendor offered to make me whole. I told all the redditors (except one but I never actually gave them my info and I pmed them and they're getting a 30ml of juice from me) to goto r/vapeitforward and took the vendor up on their offer. Next day, 4 more threads of lost/stolen gear. I don't know if I was the first, but I saw the trend start right after. I wasn't looking for handouts. I was drink and working third shift from home as WiFi support for "a major internet/cable provider" if that gives you any onsite into my state of mind after being robbed at knife point , but when a vendor offers to replace stuff, I'd be know and of a fool not to take them up on it, and let's face it... They are going to get a major write up with my thanks, and publicity out of it. They were even guilded in that thread.
Long story short, I had the shittiest day ever till that post, and reddit made me feel like the whole shitty ass world isn't what I went through earlier, but a place where the there can still be community, even if on the internet amongst perfect strangers.
Another note. Add me as friend on RES. In about two days USPS gods willing, I'm doing a review/giveaway. I dont need half the stuff vendors offered me, but I managed to get single use discount codes and juice from them, for all of you, because ECR is something I'd like to see strong and growing. I'm sorry for setting a precedent leading to all the shit posts. Though this is a shit post too as a friend took me out to quizzo and did you know dogfish head has a 18% ABV stout? Its friggin tasty. Keep a lookout for that giveaway which should include cloudpusher labs, vapewild and more
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did you know dogfish head has a 18% ABV stout? Its friggin tasty
I haven't had it. Have you had Old Rasputin? It's my favorite beer and probably the best stout I've ever had. http://www.northcoastbrewing.com/beer-rasputin.htm
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Is there a sub specifically for stouts and porters? I love my dark, high ABV, super malty beers.
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I don't know actually, the only alchohol related sub I sub to is r/scotch.
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r/CraftBeer is pretty close to what you're looking for I think. They glorify stouts along with many other styles of brews. If anything it will open your mind to trying other beers.
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you were nowhere near the first, this has been going on for years
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I guess its like when you get a car, and then you see more people with the same car.
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That's dangerous thinking.
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my coils burnt out. I'm too lazy to make more. I really like that atty. could somebody send me a tobh with coils already built ?
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Sending it to you its yours now
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No clue how that doesn't dry hit like a mother after 3-5 secs
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I actually didn't have to drip but once every like 10-12 hits just because there was sooo much cotton. And i wicked it well so there were no hotspots
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That's always a plus
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Seriously, I got $70 worth of stuff stolen from me around a month ago but I didn't post here because I don't want handouts. If shit gets stolen from me, it's my fault and I should've protected it better.
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Same thing happened with me when I had some bad room mates. Bought a couple packs of coils and have my nautilus with 2 VV batteries (I paid 60 but got ripped offed live and learn) went camping with gf and when I came back somebody took it all off my bed side counter. Honestly probably lost $150 in gear but I took my licks moved out and now I never leave my segelei where people will see it. Things get stolen bur most of us move on unless you get robbed at knife point or something in which case feel free to post because that post changed my habit and I switched to cheaper vapes for anything other than car or home.
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It is really easy not to get sent shit. Don't give them your address. Direct inquiries to a charity.
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Wtf did that have to do with his post
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It has to do with the mackerels.
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They're only scammers if someone falls for it. Otherwise, they're just sob stories. Just direct the people asking for stuff over to r/VapeRequests.
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But you don't understand, I can't post there because... The mods of r/Vaperequests killed my parents...
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BATMAN?
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That also seems to be a sobstory sub.
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I can't believe one of them has the gall to ask random strangers to buy them a bottle of milkman just because its their birthday. I don't mind to help someone who needs it if I have something to spare but thats just ridiculous.
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Atleast they admit they're asking for stuff. Not, "Oh no I'm not asking for handouts... but I'll gladly accept every offer I get."
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Wow. That sub is just ridiculous. How do people even fall for shit like that...
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Man I didn't know there was even a sub like that. That's almost the equivalent of standing in the corner with a sign with your hand held out.
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So.. I spent all day on reddit.. I'm broke from spending all day on reddit and not having a job. My mom keeps harassing me about cleaning my room, and my Dad won't let me watch hockey. I ran out of ejuice and ecigarette.. Could someone send me atleast four 1L bottles of any decent fruit flavoured ejuice, 24mg.. I also need fifteen Provari P3 starter kits, in all the available versions.. Soft white, black, red etc.. You would really be helping me out here.
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I agree! They just promote scamming, others see people are getting free shit. So now they want to get free shit. It is getting ridiculous. Sob stories contribute nothing to this subreddit. If people really want to rant they can go to r/rant, r/offmychest, r/vent. There is no need for it here.
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Hi, my name is J from somevapesite.com. I'm sorry this happened to you. We would be happy to send you a few 55 gal drum samples of our e juice as well as the deed to our B&M.
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What u mean scamming? Like they pretend they got robbed so people send free shit, or something else? Ligit question. Not trying to be annoying
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There's been a rash of folks posting stories of being mugged, robbed, etc., to which some kind folks reply with "Hey, that sucks! I have [x,y,z] to send you". There have been a few cases where a search through the OP's history reveals that they were likely full of shit, and were taking advantage of the kindness of strangers.
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Yea that's not cool.
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You know what else isn't cool? When someone thinks they find a person as described by u/rjl_ and call them out, causing tens to hundreds of other users leaving violent threats and other abuse in PM's and comment replies.
Really grinds my gears. We should all just act like adults. x.x
Sucks when someone in the community gets scammed, and it makes the scammer look bad. But when everyone starts telling him to kill himself - it makes us all look bad.
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However, I feel someone should be called out in a way that kind others don't send them free shit for no good reason.
But the hate is unnecessary
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Agreed to the highest degree
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Great, now the government is going to ban vaping because muggings and robberies are up...
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Kind of what I am curious about. There are vendor issues that could be viewed as either "sob stories" or legitimate complaints that we need to keep an eye on.
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I rehabilitate rescue puppies, only disabled or handicapped ones, but recently my collection of over 50 authentic mods was taken by the person who broke into my house and viciously raped me. Not asking for any help or sympathy or anything.
Edit: just wanted to rant
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Yep not touching that one
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Did he rape the puppies before or after he raped you? Just sayin.....you might want a rabies shot...
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Nice post. Very well written and informative. 10/10 would read again.
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prettygood/10
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8/8 gr8 r8 m8
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10/10 With rice.
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For the entire year++ I've been on this sub, I've always wondered why people were so quick to believe these stories. I never said anything because I just thought I was jaded...
Incidentally, I also want to distrust the people who post about juices like Lenola Cream tasting like butter or whatever. I always cringe when I see Bobby/Ann and other vendors post saying they're sending them another bottle. I've bought so much from them and every single bottle has been as consistent as the first one I bought. I mean, they make one freaking flavor...
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To be fair I've gotten some bottles of juice that straight up don't taste the same, or they taste like they've got to much nicotine or something.... in those instances you better believe I'm contacting the vendor to make it right, I'm not made of money....
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Oh, of course. I'd do the same, but the public posts and such put me off.
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I actually made a post about Seducejuice when this happened to me. Jucie was barely flavored to me, the replaced my sampler order and added some extra ones on top of that. 2nd batch was significantly better than the first (as in I could taste it). This shit does happen from time to time...
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I'm in the worst spot I've ever been in my life: food stamps, government mental health programs, etc. Unemployed. I've sold what few valuables I have to pay bills and have gotten help from charity. I cut down my vaping, making juice go longer. Recently got a little bday $ and got some juice, a Melo tank and 50 watt istick. That was my treat to myself. It's my vice and I wouldn't ask strangers to support it. I'm not going to die if I don't get my nic fix. I'll be hating life even more, but I'd deal. (I just enter giveaways and hope I win someday!)
TL;DR Scammers are the worst kind of people and they make it even harder for those who are sincere and trustworthy.
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Whatta ya mean "we", Kimosabe?
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That's basically it. I got mugged, started a thread to complain and look for commiseration as I also heard about people being ripped off at vapeslam, and a vendor offered to make me whole. I told all the redditors (except one but I never actually gave them my info and I pmed them and they're getting a 30ml of juice from me) to goto r/vapeitforward and took the vendor up on their offer. Next day, 4 more threads of lost/stolen gear. I don't know if I was the first, but I saw the trend start right after. I wasn't looking for handouts. I was drink and working third shift from home as WiFi support for "a major internet/cable provider" if that gives you any onsite into my state of mind after being robbed at knife point , but when a vendor offers to replace stuff, I'd be know and of a fool not to take them up on it, and let's face it... They are going to get a major write up with my thanks, and publicity out of it. They were even guilded in that thread.
Long story short, I had the shittiest day ever till that post, and reddit made me feel like the whole shitty ass world isn't what I went through earlier, but a place where the there can still be community, even if on the internet amongst perfect strangers.
Another note. Add me as friend on RES. In about two days USPS gods willing, I'm doing a review/giveaway. I dont need half the stuff vendors offered me, but I managed to get single use discount codes and juice from them, for all of you, because ECR is something I'd like to see strong and growing. I'm sorry for setting a precedent leading to all the shit posts. Though this is a shit post too as a friend took me out to quizzo and did you know dogfish head has a 18% ABV stout? Its friggin tasty. Keep a lookout for that giveaway which should include cloudpusher labs, vapewild and more
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+1 on dogfish head. They got a few good ipa's n such
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Yep i already got scammed 2 times in this subreddit. I´m not saying this to get free stuff. They took all my mech mods, all my juice and 600$.
I dont know how im gonna feed these little puppies and kittens now, i have to take care of my wow playing cloud chasing war vet grandpa.
PM me, I will send you my life savings and my first born, hope it helps
First born you can keep. Kids are a money suck, won't help someone broke.
I mean they could always send the kid to work, or sell it into slavery. Whatever pays the bills you know
You get more money if you part them out. Jussayin.
that got dark real fast.
Just squeeze it till the organic vegan non-gmo premium ejuice comes out.
I'll take it if he doesn't want it. I need some children to test my new line of 100mg nicotine energy drinks.
Someone has never read A Modest Proposal.
I now have a vague memory of my 12th grade English teacher giving this to the class to read and then discuss afterwards. It ended up being a lesson on satire, but half of the class was in an uproar before they understood what satire actually meant.
Stormy - I have a book for you.
Debbie - what's the book called?
Stormy - A Modest Proposal.
Debbie - Who is the book by?
Stormy - Jonathan Swift
Debbie - What's the book about?
Stormy - Eating babies. I'm talking rrreall baby back ribs. Dripping with sauce!
Sealab 2021
Top 5 favorite scenes.
Does the first born contain diacetyl?
No, but its max pg.
Parental guidance?
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Well then YOU will be broke! PM me your bank account info and we'll deposit $10,000,000.
Lmao there's always that guy that thinks of he sends the one who got fucked some stuff, he'll get stuff for being an "good person"
You can have our entire run from the factory this month.
Damn, right in the feels. Here, take all my gear and juice. Godspeed
I'm a wealthy Nigerian prince and I believe I can help you out....
I love how 1 out of 5 post gas world of warcraft in them somewhere. Vapers play horde I guess
HORDE4LYFE
I wanted to downvote you because you play Horde... but you already had -1 so I gave you an upvote.. Just another way that the Alliance is better than Horde. :)
You're walking proof that not all Alliance players are dickbags. <3 (I kid, I haven't played WoW since WotLK, real life is just too much to juggle that with the rest of my gaming habits.)
Horde is better in every way except for garrisons. The alliance Garrison is amazing compared to the sloppy dog's breakfast that is Horde's.
Talked about it once today but u should see my undead death knight sleeve. Yea I gave him my whole arm lol http://imgur.com/8c2UMYd
Tattoo artist didn't have much space to work with on that noodle.
I like it:)
Douche chiiilll
death knights are for faggots. you seem to fit the bill pretty well though so you get a pass
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