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  • dsallupinyaarea
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    • Jan 2009
    • 2764

    #1381
    re: Off-Topic

    Homeless people feel like they have to lie and tie their plight to food (something even a depraved person can empathize with) because if they didn't most people would treat them like rodents.


    This convo being exhibit A.
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    • WaitTilNextYear
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      • Mar 2013
      • 16830

      #1382
      re: Off-Topic

      Originally posted by dsallupinyaarea
      Homeless people feel like they have to lie and tie their plight to food (something even a depraved person can empathize with) because if they didn't most people would treat them like rodents.


      This convo being exhibit A.
      Maybe so, but homeless people don't do themselves any favors when they lie to your face, throw your help on the floor, and make you less likely to be charitable the next time around. Going thru your local charities (churches, Salvation Army, shelters) is a much better proposition for both haves and have nots.
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      • l3ulvl
        Hall Of Fame
        • Dec 2009
        • 17232

        #1383
        re: Off-Topic

        My friend is visiting from New York again and has made the executive decision it's time to help me get a new AC (again)

        She helped me last time, I was worried about paying her back and also if the unit would fit in the hole (giggity)

        Made a poor decision to go for the 5000 BTU model, she's insisting we go for 8000 BTU this time, I'm looking up the dimensions and it's gonna be an issue, the height and width of the wall opening is about 13"x20" and all the 8000 BTU units are really pushing that.

        I'm also annoyed because I found a super deal on a 55% off AC that fit the description and dimensions, but when I switched to my local zip code the deal changed.

        Ugh

        Either way, she's gonna help make this happen, she's the best, hopefully this doesn't cut into my beer money or I'll have to beg homeless dudes for money
        Last edited by l3ulvl; 07-16-2018, 02:10 AM.
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        • NolanRyansSnowmonkey
          MVP
          • Jun 2016
          • 1354

          #1384
          re: Off-Topic

          Originally posted by dsallupinyaarea
          Homeless people feel like they have to lie and tie their plight to food (something even a depraved person can empathize with) because if they didn't most people would treat them like rodents.


          This convo being exhibit A.
          I have helped several "homeless" people before , after which i found out later that I had been taken. The monetary loss was ok with me because I felt I was doing the right thing at that time. The bad thing is it takes away from those who really do need it.

          The real problem is not with the small percentage of idiotic people who would treat true homeless people in need like rodents. The problem is the dishonest posers and con artists that are usually louder and more pushy than the people who really need it. This is what gives people pause, when it comes to helping people on the street. There are many many sure and reliable ways to help the homeless besides taking a shot in the dark on whether a person is legitimately in need, or trying to con you.

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          • countryboy
            Growing pains
            • Sep 2003
            • 52708

            #1385
            re: Off-Topic

            Originally posted by dsallupinyaarea
            Homeless people feel like they have to lie and tie their plight to food (something even a depraved person can empathize with) because if they didn't most people would treat them like rodents.


            This convo being exhibit A.


            If I have the means, cash on me, then I’ll help. If I can help by buying food, drink, or whatever I’ll help.

            I do it in hopes that 1) maybe I’ve helped make someone’s day or life better. 2) that if I were ever in that situation someone would help me.


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            • Speedy
              #Ace
              • Apr 2008
              • 16143

              #1386
              re: Off-Topic

              FPS game related post:

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              Last edited by Speedy; 07-16-2018, 02:03 AM.
              Originally posted by Gibson88
              Anyone who asked for an ETA is not being Master of their Domain.
              It's hard though...especially when I got my neighbor playing their franchise across the street...maybe I will occupy myself with Glamore Magazine.

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              • l3ulvl
                Hall Of Fame
                • Dec 2009
                • 17232

                #1387
                re: Off-Topic

                Originally posted by Speedy
                FPS game related post:

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                I love the projection for more options and customizations for online gamers, but at the same time I really hope offline gamers don't get left behind
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                • NolanRyansSnowmonkey
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                  • Jun 2016
                  • 1354

                  #1388
                  re: Off-Topic

                  Originally posted by l3ulvl
                  I love the projection for more options and customizations for online gamers, but at the same time I really hope offline gamers don't get left behind
                  Don't worry, game developers never neglect offline gamers to accommodate online play...

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                  • Majingir
                    Moderator
                    • Apr 2005
                    • 47481

                    #1389
                    re: Off-Topic

                    Lol, amazon prime day started with site crashing due to everyone going on it the second the deals began.

                    Looking at all the deals, nothing really "must have". Best I saw was 49 inch 4k LG tv for almost half off. I saw better deals before the prime day began. So good that I got prime just for the deal(40% off headphones). Funny how you can use your alumni email and be considered a student. 6 month trial and 50% off for 4 years lol. A single prime discount covers the annual cost lol.

                    I always find it funny how quick people are to buy things, especially in this day and age where you have instant access to prices all over the place. You can tell immediately if something is a good deal or not. Most times like today, many aren't, but there's always those good finds.

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                    • countryboy
                      Growing pains
                      • Sep 2003
                      • 52708

                      #1390
                      re: Off-Topic

                      It's July, mid-summer, and I get bronchitis.
                      I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see.

                      I miss the old days of Operation Sports :(


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                      • NDAlum
                        ND
                        • Jun 2010
                        • 11453

                        #1391
                        re: Off-Topic

                        Originally posted by dsallupinyaarea
                        Homeless people feel like they have to lie and tie their plight to food (something even a depraved person can empathize with) because if they didn't most people would treat them like rodents.


                        This convo being exhibit A.
                        I have 9+ years of experience dealing with the homeless that begs to strongly differ.

                        I've come across some good homeless people truly on tough times and needing a hand up. The large large majority have been of a different breed.
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                        • NDAlum
                          ND
                          • Jun 2010
                          • 11453

                          #1392
                          re: Off-Topic

                          Originally posted by Majingir
                          Lol, amazon prime day started with site crashing due to everyone going on it the second the deals began.

                          Looking at all the deals, nothing really "must have". Best I saw was 49 inch 4k LG tv for almost half off. I saw better deals before the prime day began. So good that I got prime just for the deal(40% off headphones). Funny how you can use your alumni email and be considered a student. 6 month trial and 50% off for 4 years lol. A single prime discount covers the annual cost lol.

                          I always find it funny how quick people are to buy things, especially in this day and age where you have instant access to prices all over the place. You can tell immediately if something is a good deal or not. Most times like today, many aren't, but there's always those good finds.
                          I snagged some wireless headphones and a pair of shoes like this...but they were pretty steep discounts and I only had like 10 minutes to browse. So I contributed to the crash!
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                          • Majingir
                            Moderator
                            • Apr 2005
                            • 47481

                            #1393
                            re: Off-Topic

                            Originally posted by NDAlum
                            I snagged some wireless headphones and a pair of shoes like this...but they were pretty steep discounts and I only had like 10 minutes to browse. So I contributed to the crash!

                            Telling people something is on sale, that they have a limited time to buy it, and that there's a limited quantity of it, are all great ways to get people to buy anything.


                            I wonder how all the shipping goes for Amazon during this type of week. Despite being a prime member and ordering the item on Monday with express shipping, seems like it's gonna take the entire week to arrive. There hasn't even been a postal update since Monday.

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                            • Caulfield
                              Hall Of Fame
                              • Apr 2011
                              • 10986

                              #1394
                              re: Off-Topic

                              Originally posted by countryboy
                              It's July, mid-summer, and I get bronchitis.
                              one word: pillows.
                              and the more the better.
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                              • ggsimmonds
                                Hall Of Fame
                                • Jan 2009
                                • 11235

                                #1395
                                re: Off-Topic

                                OS peeps I need some input.

                                Short version: What lengths is it acceptable to go to in order to reconnect with someone you were intimate with?

                                Long version:
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                                I've been thinking about this girl a lot lately and wondering what could have been, only I have no way to directly contact her. In her words, she "doesn't do that facebook ****."

                                My best friend, the one who originally gave me her wrong number, hasn't seen her in a while he says.

                                Should I message other friends asking about her? There wasn't a whole lot of overlap between our circle of friends so I guess it would feel a bit weird?

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