I do intend to make up my own mind, I was just hoping to take in some other perspectives before I did so.
Need Advice!! How can I steal $200 from a GAF member for heroin as soon as possible?
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I do intend to make up my own mind, I was just hoping to take in some other perspectives before I did so.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Boys, that rabbit hole is too deep. Don't go mob lynch on him...
King Cobra
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Wow, this has escalated very quickly.
It's a shame because now Kipp might think twice about helping someone in need.
It's a shame because now Kipp might think twice about helping someone in need.
apocalidiot
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I think it's actually a good thing if Kipp has to think twice about lending money to strangers on the internet, given that he has gotten burned twice on two different forums when doing so.
King Cobra
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Oh wow, well you know the saying. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on you.
Masquerader
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This thread, though... :c The title's funny, and all, but... Kinda sad. Poor Kipp.
I'm sure Kipp doesn't need nor appreciates comments like this. He tried doing a good deed for someone, like a decent person would, and got ripped off. I'm sure if it was you in his shoes, you'd be pissed off with people making comments such as yours.
JinjoUnchained
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My condolences, Kipp. Don't let this discourage you from being generous.
Many people don't know, but this is actually a racial slur that refers to Gypsies. So be careful with that.
Many people don't know, but this is actually a racial slur that refers to Gypsies. So be careful with that.
apocalidiot
Banned
If I were doing said actions on an open forum, I would expect it to happen. I'm not trying to rub it in or make the guy feel bad. I wasn't even talking to him. If discussion of the topic is inappropriate then why is this thread still open?
To clarify what I was saying earlier - I wasn't saying that Kipp getting ripped off was a good thing. I was referring to the quote that said "it's a shame because now Kipp might think twice about helping someone in need."
Thanks for all the support and words of encouragement, guys! I don't have time to respond to all of you, but I really appreciate it all nonetheless.
op-will-surely-deliver.jpg
Just brilliant.
The email attached to his Paypal account is an icloud email, so I'm assuming it's not his main email account.
I'm 100% confident the address is correct at the very least. The phone number could be an old phone number or something.
In fairness, the two PMs I sent him were both very understanding. I am fully aware that sometimes stuff happens. I pretty much just asked him to talk to me so we can work something out.
Yep. 100% this. I don't believe at all that he's some terrible human, just someone who's gotten himself into a bit of a corner and doesn't really know how to get out of it yet.
Thanks for this post. My sentiments exactly.
Oh hey NeededSleep! Sometimes I forget that SteamGAF group chat is related to NeoGAF at all. Haha. Good to see you around!
And lol
op-will-surely-deliver.jpg
Just brilliant.
The email attached to his Paypal account is an icloud email, so I'm assuming it's not his main email account.
I'm 100% confident the address is correct at the very least. The phone number could be an old phone number or something.
In fairness, the two PMs I sent him were both very understanding. I am fully aware that sometimes stuff happens. I pretty much just asked him to talk to me so we can work something out.
Yep. 100% this. I don't believe at all that he's some terrible human, just someone who's gotten himself into a bit of a corner and doesn't really know how to get out of it yet.
Thanks for this post. My sentiments exactly.
Kipp
Hi!
I know a guy, who knows a guy who breaks legs.
oddly enough he also fixes broken legs....just sayin!
Oh hey NeededSleep! Sometimes I forget that SteamGAF group chat is related to NeoGAF at all. Haha. Good to see you around!
And lol
Neuromancer
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Yeah. Seems like a bad idea.
spindashing
Banned
Tell that to Jesus Christ.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
What the hell, Kipp.
Yeah. That is what I got from Trainspotting and Requiem for a Dream.
He is on GAF, of course he doesn't play games.
How would he fleece GAF out of $400 when, in your scenario, he "loaned" himself the first $200?
Yea, thought since I was the first person to respond in this it would be a good idea to update the post so people would have an idea of what was going on.
Jazzy Network
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DaFuQ? Was linked from BST thread.
WOW Kipp you are generous and sucks this guy did this... His story was sketchy from the beginning as no way electric gets cut off in the winter as many people including myself told him. I quit following after that though need to read thread just looks like the guy never paid back the loan from what i've gathered.
What state does he live in? ThugGAF is spread all across the country.
Someone could confirm his address and you could order him tons of foods and craigslist harassments. Or send him a box of glitter lol.
Edit: ^ letter in mailbox always works or even better sending him photos of him getting out of his car at "work" or something like that.
WOW Kipp you are generous and sucks this guy did this... His story was sketchy from the beginning as no way electric gets cut off in the winter as many people including myself told him. I quit following after that though need to read thread just looks like the guy never paid back the loan from what i've gathered.
What state does he live in? ThugGAF is spread all across the country.
Someone could confirm his address and you could order him tons of foods and craigslist harassments. Or send him a box of glitter lol.Edit: ^ letter in mailbox always works or even better sending him photos of him getting out of his car at "work" or something like that.
lifa-cobex
Member
Going by his online persona before the last couple of months
my opinion pretty much follows what BPoole has said.
Personally I don't think he's changed.
He wasn't exactly likable when he was a mod either.
However this isn't the thread for that. That's why I suggested goggling around. It's not hard to find.
I feel bad for anyone that gets fucked about like this. It was naive but very good of him to help a total stranger out.
If someone who actually needs help comes out asking, situations like this taint ppls view on the matter.
Kipp, he said in another post that he lives in the Philadelphia area...
I also live in the Philadelphia area. Do you have his address? If he lives close by I can go take a peek for you and leave a message in his mailbox if you'd like?
I live in the Philadelphia area...
LyleLanley
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The guy's a piece of shit but people shouldn't harass him in person.
bengraven
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Well maybe someone can get him some fucking help.
Mods should at least put a mark on his account about not trusting him. We've had some great people donate to other people when they truly needed it on this site. We take care of our own, even if it burns us in the end. Just the other week I bought something from a member and in good faith he sent me the products with only half paid to him, since I had to wait a week or two get the rest. No other community online is going to do that for strangers online.
Will trade my 10 year account for a $30 Italian meal.
Mods should at least put a mark on his account about not trusting him. We've had some great people donate to other people when they truly needed it on this site. We take care of our own, even if it burns us in the end. Just the other week I bought something from a member and in good faith he sent me the products with only half paid to him, since I had to wait a week or two get the rest. No other community online is going to do that for strangers online.
Will trade my 10 year account for a $30 Italian meal.
Kipp, he said in another post that he lives in the Philadelphia area...
I also live in the Philadelphia area. Do you have his address? If he lives close by I can go take a peek for you and leave a message in his mailbox if you'd like?
Please don't do this, there's no point putting yourself in a situation that may turn dangerous.
I was joking. I don't know if he was.
People like the OP make me furious
I have been in significant financial trouble over the past year (Jan to around October) due to my health issues putting me out of work, and its only just been getting better over the last three months (new job, debt management). I would have asked for help here if it wasn't for the fact that I would have felt guilty as hell doing so, and the worry of not being able to pay back whoever lent me money would have terrified me
And then you have the OP just lying and ripping people off like its no big deal
Like wtf
I have been in significant financial trouble over the past year (Jan to around October) due to my health issues putting me out of work, and its only just been getting better over the last three months (new job, debt management). I would have asked for help here if it wasn't for the fact that I would have felt guilty as hell doing so, and the worry of not being able to pay back whoever lent me money would have terrified me
And then you have the OP just lying and ripping people off like its no big deal
Like wtf
BravesCountry
Banned
It might not actually be that dangerous to stick a letter in someone's mailbox.
cheststrongwell
my cake, fuck off
Until you get blasted through the door, Taken-style.
It is, but I don't we have any gypsies here on GAF that will be offended. For better or worse it's part of our lexicon.
breakfuss
Member
Lordddd. These amir0x revelations. Seems like a cool enough guy but that shit is damning. To his credit he's spoken openly about dealing w/ addiction before. Never hid it. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if some of his posts helped others facing similar struggles. No one here is perfect and all that jazz blahblah...I just hope he sincerely worked through all that. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.
lmfao @ the title change. As for the OP, I don't really think its Kipps responsibility to chase anyone down. Dude knows what's up. At least have the dececency to say you don't have it at the moment. Or work out a payment plan. Again, that shit just pisses me off.
One person's "we as a community support him" is another person's "organizing a damn gang".
There's no way dude doesn't know he stole these deez.
breadtruck
Member
Cant really trust anyone these days, its sad.
It was almost worth the $200 just to experience all this support from the GAF community. You guys are awesome.
I appreciate the offer, but I feel like a letter in the mailbox would be just as easy to ignore than a PM. It probably wouldn't be worth the trouble.
Kipp, he said in another post that he lives in the Philadelphia area...
I also live in the Philadelphia area. Do you have his address? If he lives close by I can go take a peek for you and leave a message in his mailbox if you'd like?
I appreciate the offer, but I feel like a letter in the mailbox would be just as easy to ignore than a PM. It probably wouldn't be worth the trouble.
Kipp you should give me $200 too. I promise you will get even more support.
BTW, fuck op.
Kipp, you are willing to put up with this way more than me. Almost every single time I've been screwed, or loved ones I kkow have been screwed, I make it a point to resolve it no matter the total.
The only time I didn't go forward with anything was because it was beyond my control, and my dad wouldn't go along.
My cousin once bought a system and games in ebay and he only received a few random old games in a box. Seller refused to do anything, and even went as far to kick my cousin over it. Let's just say that his girlfriend, parents, and college professors didn't appreciate having a blatant their in their lives, my cousin got his money back.
Now I'm not saying to take it that far, but what I am saying is that when people let folks get away with stuff like this it just hurts more and more people. If someone isn't ultimately taught a lesson and out in their place, it just leads to yet another poor sucker to have to deal with the same thing. I refuse to let that cycle contine beyond me and my loved ones, heh.
My advice is to at least reach out, do something no matter how small. It may not mean much to you now, but it could really help out by preventing the next sucker from being taken by the guy. I'm just saying...
The only time I didn't go forward with anything was because it was beyond my control, and my dad wouldn't go along.
My cousin once bought a system and games in ebay and he only received a few random old games in a box. Seller refused to do anything, and even went as far to kick my cousin over it. Let's just say that his girlfriend, parents, and college professors didn't appreciate having a blatant their in their lives, my cousin got his money back.
Now I'm not saying to take it that far, but what I am saying is that when people let folks get away with stuff like this it just hurts more and more people. If someone isn't ultimately taught a lesson and out in their place, it just leads to yet another poor sucker to have to deal with the same thing. I refuse to let that cycle contine beyond me and my loved ones, heh.
My advice is to at least reach out, do something no matter how small. It may not mean much to you now, but it could really help out by preventing the next sucker from being taken by the guy. I'm just saying...
And still no PM. That's unfortunate.
Threads like this depress me.
Gaf has been kind to me, they donated a lot to my cousin's cancer fund (and he's doing AMAZING now thank you), helped me through a seriously scary situation....a random gaffer I'd never really spoken to even out of the blue sent me money because I mentioned a scary medical bill, told me to pay it forward someday when I could, and to never mention his name. I am overwhelmed sometimes by how amazingly generous Gaf can be.
And then people are jerks and do stuff like ask for money for drugs and it makes me sad. I always want to think the best of people in general.
I'd still like to think the majority of people are good people. Like you said, you've had tons of great experiences with random internet strangers on GAF.
There's going to be a bad apple every once in a while, I just happened to find him. This hasn't at all affected my tendency to think the best of people, it's just taught me to be a little more cautious when it comes to this specific kind of thing.
I still don't think he took my money out of sheer malevolence or anything like that. I just provided him with an opportunity that was obviously a little too tempting for him to pass up.
I definitely get where you're coming from and I can appreciate your dedication and principle, but I just don't have that kind of passion in me. For better or for worse, I'm a forgive and forget type of person.
I sent this guy messages through various means and I'm certain he's received them. I don't have it in me to do anything much more than that though.
Thanks for the advice though. I'll keep that in mind.
I'm pretty sure that's illegal.
DoktorEvil
Banned
Then why would the OP provide Kipp with his home address?
He didn't. Kipp found his address on whitepages.com, I believe.
Indrid Cold1
Member
Kipp you really do sound like one of the good guys. I'm sorry this happened to you.
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