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Saragoldfarb · December 2025

@noob404 said:
But, I am not a 100% unlucky I think. How else would I have stumbled upon the RackNerd threads two years ago

See, never know where destiny will take you. Like is full of surprises. Let's keep the positive mood going!

BasToTheMax · December 2025

The GB6 bench is still running

Saragoldfarb · December 2025

@noob404 said:
Also, has anyone else watched Banshee, the TV show?

Does ring a bell...

noob404 · December 2025

@Saragoldfarb said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:
Good morning everyone. We are just 27 pages away from 600 and Dustin is online as well. No better time to hype it up and show some love!

the giveaway results are in.. i don't know anyone's real name, so not assuming nothing. but i didn't get an email, plus my name is not in the list

Almost at 600!!!

Yes, Sara's here. 600 feels so much closer now. Let's go.

noob404 · December 2025

@Saragoldfarb said:

@noob404 said:
But, I am not a 100% unlucky I think. How else would I have stumbled upon the RackNerd threads two years ago

See, never know where destiny will take you. Like is full of surprises. Let's keep the positive mood going!

Yah, I wasn't expecting such a huge surprise at that point in my life. So, thank God.

noob404 · December 2025

@Saragoldfarb said:

@noob404 said:
Also, has anyone else watched Banshee, the TV show?

Does ring a bell...

It's a real good series, imo, but highly NSFW

Saragoldfarb · December 2025

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:
Noticed another thing. Last year's BF threads had 1571 unique users in total. This year's given almost 3 weeks remain for the social butterfly already has 1643 unique users!!!
That's awesome, more members for the squad and more competition for the lottery!

after it goes over 100 to 1 chance, it doesn't even matter anymore how many people, - i do not succeed..

It's unfortunate to see your optimism take a hit. I guess my pessimism is contagious. But, at the end of the day, we do have the social butterfly. Fret not, brethren!

and it's not even that. i am naturally optimistic and happy, but when it comes to something i want - the only way for me is not to think about it, not to want it, not to think i got it already, because it spooks the luck. this is how i grew up, this is how i live my life. all that manifesting garbage was because i won the $10 from some provider that i can't even spent it there, 1 VPS there costs $7 per month, kidding me? but that kinda inspired me to think i may win or succed elsewhere.. i think i entered 20-25 BF giveaways in last few days. i guarantee i will get nothing from nobody.

I can relate to that. Manifestation never worked for me as well. But, as we discussed earlier, I feel I never committed 100% to the manifestation part. Maybe that's why. But, anyways, I have never had luck give me anything that's durable. So, I put my eggs in the hard work basket and just hope luck doesn't interfere and mess it up. But, somehow, the little bit of optimism that I have left in me kinda tries to convince me, from time to time that maybe my luck wil change this time. I have had atleast a 100 of those "this time" in the past year, never to work out.

that's like very 3-4 days.. must be depressing..

i need some kind of antidepressant.. i live with a hardcore hoarder. last night she came home and started asking me where is her new $700 prescription eyeglasses.. i thought i seen something on the floor by the door, went to look and help her, while she kept scolding me and yelled that i should step on them, and what the fuck, and if i don't like it, i should move out.. and i should.. just i am lazy to look for a place.. basically she don't want me here, doesn't care that i live here, only wants my money.. i need antidepressants.. cats help. weed helps. but nothing helps all the time.. and once in a while i fall into these prolonged "fuck it all to hell" periods.. it sucks.

Dude. I'm really sorry to hear that. That's a rough situation to be in. If you ever need to vent, feel free to send a DM.

Seriously, I like to kid around but that sucks!

Saragoldfarb · December 2025

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:
Noticed another thing. Last year's BF threads had 1571 unique users in total. This year's given almost 3 weeks remain for the social butterfly already has 1643 unique users!!!
That's awesome, more members for the squad and more competition for the lottery!

after it goes over 100 to 1 chance, it doesn't even matter anymore how many people, - i do not succeed..

It's unfortunate to see your optimism take a hit. I guess my pessimism is contagious. But, at the end of the day, we do have the social butterfly. Fret not, brethren!

yeah.. 3 more weeks is like a very very very very very very very long time away... if in the end someone decides they want it more than i do (my 2nd place) - i am not going to fight. AAMOF - i am just gonna do a few (dozen) posts a day, not gonna push it... yeah i will try to keep the next runner up far from me, but will not be doing it with much effort.. work it or not, if someone wants it more - they will find a way.

I don't wanna mistake this for patronizing. But, frankly you have a very good lead right now and if you keep this pace up and maybe a bit more, you can easily keep your position and even better it. So, don't worry too much.
And, consider all this practice for hopefully the Xmas thread as well. I have already promised you that I won't be going for the top prizes in the pool on that thread given it does happen

nah, i'll partake but will not be going for anything there. i tried. it takes a lot of time from watching tv, doing the work i like or need to, this is my only run. i'll stick around and maybe get one of the bottom prizes, cause it'll be much easier. i'm a very lazy person. i automate stuff, spend days and weeks and months sometimes on that, with only 1 simple reason - i wanna do nothing all day. although recently i am having long breaks from my other passion - consuming marijuana - which makes me very hyperactive.. so, well, who knows.. i consume mj to calm down. and i drink more when i am hyperactive.. no need for that..

I understand. But, don't even think about the bottom prizes. You are already on 2nd position. So, maybe prioritise keeping that intact. I know you can

as i said, i'll try to keep next runner up far from me, but then look at @dustinc - he passed me in 1 day.. this is all very questionable..

His doesn't count right?

noob404 · December 2025

@Saragoldfarb said:

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@markz said:

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@markz said:
hello everyone

Hey dude. How's it going?

good

I don't remember, were you able to win the backpack?

I didn’t get it

I mean the chef's RackNerd backpack giveaway yesterday.

yes. i miss

It's alright. There will be more giveaways. Almost a month more for 22 Dec

Wait..m this thread runs till the 22nd?

Great question! In short, yes. There are a few things going on here within this thread: main giveaway + engagement giveaway + random giveaways.

Winners for the main giveaway will be announced on Dec/12 (that one is purely luck based, a single comment within this thread would make you eligible to possibly win). And on the other hand, winners for the engagement giveaway will be announced on Dec/22. That latter giveaway, is the one that you can actually control your chances of winning: https://lowendtalk.com/discussion/comment/4586006/#Comment_4586006

Thanks... Fingers crossed then

Infact, you are just 5 comments away from getting into the leaderboard (6th position).

lol she been replying yangyang's bandwidth doubling posts..

Lol! Smart. Doubling with your competitor's doubling requests

Was going for one full pink page but my lucky stream was broken

Yah, it's pretty difficult in this climate. I did that though during NY 2024.

noob404 · December 2025

@Saragoldfarb said:

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@BasToTheMax said:

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@BasToTheMax said:

@PuDLeZ said:

@Saragoldfarb said:

@bchot said:

@BasToTheMax said:
Still waiting for paypal to review my info

hehe.. paypal reviewed my info back in 2009. haven't had a proper working paypal in my name since

They once closed my business account. Was a mess to get it reinstated again.

I've heard of many people/businesses having many issues with PayPal. Luckily, I haven't had any (yet). I actually only have it for the random orders/payments I do as I much rather use PayPal instead of my actual card details.

Since credit cards aren't really used in the Netherlands, PayPal is like my only option to buy stuff online

I do remember you mentioning this last year as well or something along the lines. Now, I am curious why no credit card popularity in NL?

Mainly debit cards with the VPay/Maestro protocol are used. The grocery store I work at doesn't even accept credit cards. Like the payment machines don't even support it

Wow that's odd and a fun fact I didn't know about. But, is there any reason why credit cards aren't used? Like are they looked down upon or anything due to their debts potential or something?

Not sure how it's now but they were harder to get back in the day. Like they did a credit check.

I remember just sending and receiving cashier checks when buying in the us lol.

They still do in India. The irony though is there's no transparency in India on how credit score works. So, no one actually has a clear cut idea of how a person's credit score is calculated.

I see. I'm not sure how it works here either but it ain't all bad probably unless you have a lot of debts.

Oh, so it's almost universal to keep the formula under wraps.

Saragoldfarb · December 2025

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:
Noticed another thing. Last year's BF threads had 1571 unique users in total. This year's given almost 3 weeks remain for the social butterfly already has 1643 unique users!!!
That's awesome, more members for the squad and more competition for the lottery!

after it goes over 100 to 1 chance, it doesn't even matter anymore how many people, - i do not succeed..

It's unfortunate to see your optimism take a hit. I guess my pessimism is contagious. But, at the end of the day, we do have the social butterfly. Fret not, brethren!

and it's not even that. i am naturally optimistic and happy, but when it comes to something i want - the only way for me is not to think about it, not to want it, not to think i got it already, because it spooks the luck. this is how i grew up, this is how i live my life. all that manifesting garbage was because i won the $10 from some provider that i can't even spent it there, 1 VPS there costs $7 per month, kidding me? but that kinda inspired me to think i may win or succed elsewhere.. i think i entered 20-25 BF giveaways in last few days. i guarantee i will get nothing from nobody.

I can relate to that. Manifestation never worked for me as well. But, as we discussed earlier, I feel I never committed 100% to the manifestation part. Maybe that's why. But, anyways, I have never had luck give me anything that's durable. So, I put my eggs in the hard work basket and just hope luck doesn't interfere and mess it up. But, somehow, the little bit of optimism that I have left in me kinda tries to convince me, from time to time that maybe my luck wil change this time. I have had atleast a 100 of those "this time" in the past year, never to work out.

that's like very 3-4 days.. must be depressing..

i need some kind of antidepressant.. i live with a hardcore hoarder. last night she came home and started asking me where is her new $700 prescription eyeglasses.. i thought i seen something on the floor by the door, went to look and help her, while she kept scolding me and yelled that i should step on them, and what the fuck, and if i don't like it, i should move out.. and i should.. just i am lazy to look for a place.. basically she don't want me here, doesn't care that i live here, only wants my money.. i need antidepressants.. cats help. weed helps. but nothing helps all the time.. and once in a while i fall into these prolonged "fuck it all to hell" periods.. it sucks.

I wouldn't wanna comment on your home situation, but, I do hope you find a way out, dude and hope posting on the thread helps, atleast a bit. It has done wonders for me when I was going through a time time.

Yeah, and if it doesn't, try to find help. Or someone who can support you mentally.

noob404 · December 2025

@Saragoldfarb said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:
Noticed another thing. Last year's BF threads had 1571 unique users in total. This year's given almost 3 weeks remain for the social butterfly already has 1643 unique users!!!
That's awesome, more members for the squad and more competition for the lottery!

after it goes over 100 to 1 chance, it doesn't even matter anymore how many people, - i do not succeed..

It's unfortunate to see your optimism take a hit. I guess my pessimism is contagious. But, at the end of the day, we do have the social butterfly. Fret not, brethren!

yeah.. 3 more weeks is like a very very very very very very very long time away... if in the end someone decides they want it more than i do (my 2nd place) - i am not going to fight. AAMOF - i am just gonna do a few (dozen) posts a day, not gonna push it... yeah i will try to keep the next runner up far from me, but will not be doing it with much effort.. work it or not, if someone wants it more - they will find a way.

I don't wanna mistake this for patronizing. But, frankly you have a very good lead right now and if you keep this pace up and maybe a bit more, you can easily keep your position and even better it. So, don't worry too much.
And, consider all this practice for hopefully the Xmas thread as well. I have already promised you that I won't be going for the top prizes in the pool on that thread given it does happen

nah, i'll partake but will not be going for anything there. i tried. it takes a lot of time from watching tv, doing the work i like or need to, this is my only run. i'll stick around and maybe get one of the bottom prizes, cause it'll be much easier. i'm a very lazy person. i automate stuff, spend days and weeks and months sometimes on that, with only 1 simple reason - i wanna do nothing all day. although recently i am having long breaks from my other passion - consuming marijuana - which makes me very hyperactive.. so, well, who knows.. i consume mj to calm down. and i drink more when i am hyperactive.. no need for that..

I understand. But, don't even think about the bottom prizes. You are already on 2nd position. So, maybe prioritise keeping that intact. I know you can

as i said, i'll try to keep next runner up far from me, but then look at @dustinc - he passed me in 1 day.. this is all very questionable..

His doesn't count right?

Fortunately, yes, Dustin is not particiapting

Saragoldfarb · December 2025

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:
Also, has anyone else watched Banshee, the TV show?

yeah, is very good. very violent, bloody. plus HOMELANDER is there!!!

Now I'm intrigued:)

noob404 · December 2025

LET'S GET TO PAGE 600! WE ALREADY CROSSED 2M VIEWS !!!

noob404 · December 2025

@Saragoldfarb said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:
Noticed another thing. Last year's BF threads had 1571 unique users in total. This year's given almost 3 weeks remain for the social butterfly already has 1643 unique users!!!
That's awesome, more members for the squad and more competition for the lottery!

after it goes over 100 to 1 chance, it doesn't even matter anymore how many people, - i do not succeed..

It's unfortunate to see your optimism take a hit. I guess my pessimism is contagious. But, at the end of the day, we do have the social butterfly. Fret not, brethren!

and it's not even that. i am naturally optimistic and happy, but when it comes to something i want - the only way for me is not to think about it, not to want it, not to think i got it already, because it spooks the luck. this is how i grew up, this is how i live my life. all that manifesting garbage was because i won the $10 from some provider that i can't even spent it there, 1 VPS there costs $7 per month, kidding me? but that kinda inspired me to think i may win or succed elsewhere.. i think i entered 20-25 BF giveaways in last few days. i guarantee i will get nothing from nobody.

I can relate to that. Manifestation never worked for me as well. But, as we discussed earlier, I feel I never committed 100% to the manifestation part. Maybe that's why. But, anyways, I have never had luck give me anything that's durable. So, I put my eggs in the hard work basket and just hope luck doesn't interfere and mess it up. But, somehow, the little bit of optimism that I have left in me kinda tries to convince me, from time to time that maybe my luck wil change this time. I have had atleast a 100 of those "this time" in the past year, never to work out.

that's like very 3-4 days.. must be depressing..

i need some kind of antidepressant.. i live with a hardcore hoarder. last night she came home and started asking me where is her new $700 prescription eyeglasses.. i thought i seen something on the floor by the door, went to look and help her, while she kept scolding me and yelled that i should step on them, and what the fuck, and if i don't like it, i should move out.. and i should.. just i am lazy to look for a place.. basically she don't want me here, doesn't care that i live here, only wants my money.. i need antidepressants.. cats help. weed helps. but nothing helps all the time.. and once in a while i fall into these prolonged "fuck it all to hell" periods.. it sucks.

I wouldn't wanna comment on your home situation, but, I do hope you find a way out, dude and hope posting on the thread helps, atleast a bit. It has done wonders for me when I was going through a time time.

Yeah, and if it doesn't, try to find help. Or someone who can support you mentally.

This thread is my therapist

noob404 · December 2025

@Saragoldfarb said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:
Also, has anyone else watched Banshee, the TV show?

yeah, is very good. very violent, bloody. plus HOMELANDER is there!!!

Now I'm intrigued:)

You haven't watched it yet? Please make sure that the kids aren't around when you do though. Like seriously.

Saragoldfarb · December 2025

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:
Also, has anyone else watched Banshee, the TV show?

yeah, is very good. very violent, bloody. plus HOMELANDER is there!!!

Yah, my only mistake was watching the first episode on the TV in the living room with kids around. Atleast it gave me the habit of checking parents guide on IMDB before watching anything on the living room TV.
The show though is pure fire!!!

Poor kids...

noob404 · December 2025

@Saragoldfarb said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:
Also, has anyone else watched Banshee, the TV show?

yeah, is very good. very violent, bloody. plus HOMELANDER is there!!!

Yah, my only mistake was watching the first episode on the TV in the living room with kids around. Atleast it gave me the habit of checking parents guide on IMDB before watching anything on the living room TV.
The show though is pure fire!!!

Poor kids...

I got lucky though, was able to turn off before their gazes set on the screen.

Saragoldfarb · December 2025

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:
Noticed another thing. Last year's BF threads had 1571 unique users in total. This year's given almost 3 weeks remain for the social butterfly already has 1643 unique users!!!
That's awesome, more members for the squad and more competition for the lottery!

after it goes over 100 to 1 chance, it doesn't even matter anymore how many people, - i do not succeed..

It's unfortunate to see your optimism take a hit. I guess my pessimism is contagious. But, at the end of the day, we do have the social butterfly. Fret not, brethren!

and it's not even that. i am naturally optimistic and happy, but when it comes to something i want - the only way for me is not to think about it, not to want it, not to think i got it already, because it spooks the luck. this is how i grew up, this is how i live my life. all that manifesting garbage was because i won the $10 from some provider that i can't even spent it there, 1 VPS there costs $7 per month, kidding me? but that kinda inspired me to think i may win or succed elsewhere.. i think i entered 20-25 BF giveaways in last few days. i guarantee i will get nothing from nobody.

I can relate to that. Manifestation never worked for me as well. But, as we discussed earlier, I feel I never committed 100% to the manifestation part. Maybe that's why. But, anyways, I have never had luck give me anything that's durable. So, I put my eggs in the hard work basket and just hope luck doesn't interfere and mess it up. But, somehow, the little bit of optimism that I have left in me kinda tries to convince me, from time to time that maybe my luck wil change this time. I have had atleast a 100 of those "this time" in the past year, never to work out.

that's like very 3-4 days.. must be depressing..

i need some kind of antidepressant.. i live with a hardcore hoarder. last night she came home and started asking me where is her new $700 prescription eyeglasses.. i thought i seen something on the floor by the door, went to look and help her, while she kept scolding me and yelled that i should step on them, and what the fuck, and if i don't like it, i should move out.. and i should.. just i am lazy to look for a place.. basically she don't want me here, doesn't care that i live here, only wants my money.. i need antidepressants.. cats help. weed helps. but nothing helps all the time.. and once in a while i fall into these prolonged "fuck it all to hell" periods.. it sucks.

I wouldn't wanna comment on your home situation, but, I do hope you find a way out, dude and hope posting on the thread helps, atleast a bit. It has done wonders for me when I was going through a time time.

it of course distracts from other stuff, and keeps me in my room glued to the (new) screen.. that is good. my room is VERY small, but functional and clean and tidy. and it's mine.. barely 10 square meters.. i've lived in it for the past 20 years. thankfully cats have long walkways to run on the living floor and in the basement. otherwise probably wouldn't be having cats. they need free range, those furry chickens..

Yup, I have always wanted to own a big field or something, anything open and free where my dogs could run and enjoy themselves.

I will once I can move. Don't wanna move now cos my kid loves it here but would love a lot of space. Don't need a big house but space

noob404 · December 2025

@Saragoldfarb said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:

@bchot said:

@noob404 said:
Noticed another thing. Last year's BF threads had 1571 unique users in total. This year's given almost 3 weeks remain for the social butterfly already has 1643 unique users!!!
That's awesome, more members for the squad and more competition for the lottery!

after it goes over 100 to 1 chance, it doesn't even matter anymore how many people, - i do not succeed..

It's unfortunate to see your optimism take a hit. I guess my pessimism is contagious. But, at the end of the day, we do have the social butterfly. Fret not, brethren!

and it's not even that. i am naturally optimistic and happy, but when it comes to something i want - the only way for me is not to think about it, not to want it, not to think i got it already, because it spooks the luck. this is how i grew up, this is how i live my life. all that manifesting garbage was because i won the $10 from some provider that i can't even spent it there, 1 VPS there costs $7 per month, kidding me? but that kinda inspired me to think i may win or succed elsewhere.. i think i entered 20-25 BF giveaways in last few days. i guarantee i will get nothing from nobody.

I can relate to that. Manifestation never worked for me as well. But, as we discussed earlier, I feel I never committed 100% to the manifestation part. Maybe that's why. But, anyways, I have never had luck give me anything that's durable. So, I put my eggs in the hard work basket and just hope luck doesn't interfere and mess it up. But, somehow, the little bit of optimism that I have left in me kinda tries to convince me, from time to time that maybe my luck wil change this time. I have had atleast a 100 of those "this time" in the past year, never to work out.

that's like very 3-4 days.. must be depressing..

i need some kind of antidepressant.. i live with a hardcore hoarder. last night she came home and started asking me where is her new $700 prescription eyeglasses.. i thought i seen something on the floor by the door, went to look and help her, while she kept scolding me and yelled that i should step on them, and what the fuck, and if i don't like it, i should move out.. and i should.. just i am lazy to look for a place.. basically she don't want me here, doesn't care that i live here, only wants my money.. i need antidepressants.. cats help. weed helps. but nothing helps all the time.. and once in a while i fall into these prolonged "fuck it all to hell" periods.. it sucks.

I wouldn't wanna comment on your home situation, but, I do hope you find a way out, dude and hope posting on the thread helps, atleast a bit. It has done wonders for me when I was going through a time time.

it of course distracts from other stuff, and keeps me in my room glued to the (new) screen.. that is good. my room is VERY small, but functional and clean and tidy. and it's mine.. barely 10 square meters.. i've lived in it for the past 20 years. thankfully cats have long walkways to run on the living floor and in the basement. otherwise probably wouldn't be having cats. they need free range, those furry chickens..

Yup, I have always wanted to own a big field or something, anything open and free where my dogs could run and enjoy themselves.

I will once I can move. Don't wanna move now cos my kid loves it here but would love a lot of space. Don't need a big house but space

I can understand that. I wanna retire to a secluded place though with wide open fields.

Saragoldfarb · December 2025

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also some countries are not developed well enough for credit stuff. it starts with stuff like mortgage and car buying credit, cause if you don't pay they can at least take it back.. with credit cards per-say you maybe using them for food, and eating it, so they can never get back that stuff, so they don't even let you start..

Let me tell you a bit about India here. There are loan apps here that gets access to your photos and contacts on phone and dif you don't pay, they hire recollection agencies that morph and abuse your photos you never consented for use, to blackmail yout into paying.
But, recently, Govt took steps to curb these apps and severely punish them.

Man, that's fucked up. Glad the gov is taking action!

Yup, at some point, these idiots sent morphes photos to a judge and such incidents where high profile people are affected got them trapped in their own nets.

Yah, they really FAFOed! I mean yes recollection agencies are know to be huge harassment everywhere in the world. But, these guys were lowest of the scum

besides that you right, here in USA they actually sometimes buy off unpaid taxes debt from government, or maybe forced to buy, anyways - this is a type of debt they are not allowed to harass you about, they only send couple of letters and call once or twice.. and that's it.

Yah, asset reconstruction companies do that on a regular basis here as well. But, it's only the recollection agencies affiliated with these scummy loan apps in India that feel entitled to do whatever they feel like and they see to have this idea that they could operate with immunity regardless of how inhuman and criminal their tactics are

a lot of those apps are associated with bad elements.. i heard about those in eastern europe, they just come after you with weapons..

Oh! I thought those were only in the movies. Damn, so they were based on real life incidents?

yep.

Yup mean people like loan sharks right? Another term I picked up from the movies

loan sharks give loans. debt collectors go bash heads.. mostly it's those people who need cash now to put a small bail to get out of jail ASAP, but then they cannot pay back or don't wanna.

Oh, I get the difference now.

bail is usually small too, just the size of tickets or fines people owe, to make sure if they don't show - that bail money can go to pay the fines.. but people cannot pay that back to the load shark because they simply have nothing, otherwise they'd pay those fines themselves. and so come debt collectors..

Oh, that's sad. Man, I am pretty sure it'd take more money to hire debt collectors than what the debtor actually owes

Over the cost get added to the debt so if you're good you pay nothing.

Usually quicker to just take it to court though.

Saragoldfarb · December 2025

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Noticed another thing. Last year's BF threads had 1571 unique users in total. This year's given almost 3 weeks remain for the social butterfly already has 1643 unique users!!!
That's awesome, more members for the squad and more competition for the lottery!

after it goes over 100 to 1 chance, it doesn't even matter anymore how many people, - i do not succeed..

It's unfortunate to see your optimism take a hit. I guess my pessimism is contagious. But, at the end of the day, we do have the social butterfly. Fret not, brethren!

and it's not even that. i am naturally optimistic and happy, but when it comes to something i want - the only way for me is not to think about it, not to want it, not to think i got it already, because it spooks the luck. this is how i grew up, this is how i live my life. all that manifesting garbage was because i won the $10 from some provider that i can't even spent it there, 1 VPS there costs $7 per month, kidding me? but that kinda inspired me to think i may win or succed elsewhere.. i think i entered 20-25 BF giveaways in last few days. i guarantee i will get nothing from nobody.

I can relate to that. Manifestation never worked for me as well. But, as we discussed earlier, I feel I never committed 100% to the manifestation part. Maybe that's why. But, anyways, I have never had luck give me anything that's durable. So, I put my eggs in the hard work basket and just hope luck doesn't interfere and mess it up. But, somehow, the little bit of optimism that I have left in me kinda tries to convince me, from time to time that maybe my luck wil change this time. I have had atleast a 100 of those "this time" in the past year, never to work out.

that's like very 3-4 days.. must be depressing..

i need some kind of antidepressant.. i live with a hardcore hoarder. last night she came home and started asking me where is her new $700 prescription eyeglasses.. i thought i seen something on the floor by the door, went to look and help her, while she kept scolding me and yelled that i should step on them, and what the fuck, and if i don't like it, i should move out.. and i should.. just i am lazy to look for a place.. basically she don't want me here, doesn't care that i live here, only wants my money.. i need antidepressants.. cats help. weed helps. but nothing helps all the time.. and once in a while i fall into these prolonged "fuck it all to hell" periods.. it sucks.

I wouldn't wanna comment on your home situation, but, I do hope you find a way out, dude and hope posting on the thread helps, atleast a bit. It has done wonders for me when I was going through a time time.

it of course distracts from other stuff, and keeps me in my room glued to the (new) screen.. that is good. my room is VERY small, but functional and clean and tidy. and it's mine.. barely 10 square meters.. i've lived in it for the past 20 years. thankfully cats have long walkways to run on the living floor and in the basement. otherwise probably wouldn't be having cats. they need free range, those furry chickens..

Yup, I have always wanted to own a big field or something, anything open and free where my dogs could run and enjoy themselves.

i wanted that as a child. had Great Dane and thought i'd grow up and have a whole pack of them great danes.. and other dogs.. and look at me now.. LMAO

I love those dogs. Maybe when my buddy passes away.

Saragoldfarb · December 2025

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also some countries are not developed well enough for credit stuff. it starts with stuff like mortgage and car buying credit, cause if you don't pay they can at least take it back.. with credit cards per-say you maybe using them for food, and eating it, so they can never get back that stuff, so they don't even let you start..

Let me tell you a bit about India here. There are loan apps here that gets access to your photos and contacts on phone and dif you don't pay, they hire recollection agencies that morph and abuse your photos you never consented for use, to blackmail yout into paying.
But, recently, Govt took steps to curb these apps and severely punish them.

Man, that's fucked up. Glad the gov is taking action!

Yup, at some point, these idiots sent morphes photos to a judge and such incidents where high profile people are affected got them trapped in their own nets.

Yah, they really FAFOed! I mean yes recollection agencies are know to be huge harassment everywhere in the world. But, these guys were lowest of the scum

besides that you right, here in USA they actually sometimes buy off unpaid taxes debt from government, or maybe forced to buy, anyways - this is a type of debt they are not allowed to harass you about, they only send couple of letters and call once or twice.. and that's it.

Yah, asset reconstruction companies do that on a regular basis here as well. But, it's only the recollection agencies affiliated with these scummy loan apps in India that feel entitled to do whatever they feel like and they see to have this idea that they could operate with immunity regardless of how inhuman and criminal their tactics are

a lot of those apps are associated with bad elements.. i heard about those in eastern europe, they just come after you with weapons..

Oh! I thought those were only in the movies. Damn, so they were based on real life incidents?

yep.

Yup mean people like loan sharks right? Another term I picked up from the movies

loan sharks give loans. debt collectors go bash heads.. mostly it's those people who need cash now to put a small bail to get out of jail ASAP, but then they cannot pay back or don't wanna.

Oh, I get the difference now.

bail is usually small too, just the size of tickets or fines people owe, to make sure if they don't show - that bail money can go to pay the fines.. but people cannot pay that back to the load shark because they simply have nothing, otherwise they'd pay those fines themselves. and so come debt collectors..

Oh, that's sad. Man, I am pretty sure it'd take more money to hire debt collectors than what the debtor actually owes

people who decide they wanna or gonna beat up and intimidate others for a living - aren't doing so well themselves, as the movies always prove.

Yah, it isn't a respectable position anyways. Maybe it's their life situation that make them do these jobs as well

Some are just wicked. Something wrong in the head.

noob404 · December 2025

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also some countries are not developed well enough for credit stuff. it starts with stuff like mortgage and car buying credit, cause if you don't pay they can at least take it back.. with credit cards per-say you maybe using them for food, and eating it, so they can never get back that stuff, so they don't even let you start..

Let me tell you a bit about India here. There are loan apps here that gets access to your photos and contacts on phone and dif you don't pay, they hire recollection agencies that morph and abuse your photos you never consented for use, to blackmail yout into paying.
But, recently, Govt took steps to curb these apps and severely punish them.

Man, that's fucked up. Glad the gov is taking action!

Yup, at some point, these idiots sent morphes photos to a judge and such incidents where high profile people are affected got them trapped in their own nets.

Yah, they really FAFOed! I mean yes recollection agencies are know to be huge harassment everywhere in the world. But, these guys were lowest of the scum

besides that you right, here in USA they actually sometimes buy off unpaid taxes debt from government, or maybe forced to buy, anyways - this is a type of debt they are not allowed to harass you about, they only send couple of letters and call once or twice.. and that's it.

Yah, asset reconstruction companies do that on a regular basis here as well. But, it's only the recollection agencies affiliated with these scummy loan apps in India that feel entitled to do whatever they feel like and they see to have this idea that they could operate with immunity regardless of how inhuman and criminal their tactics are

a lot of those apps are associated with bad elements.. i heard about those in eastern europe, they just come after you with weapons..

Oh! I thought those were only in the movies. Damn, so they were based on real life incidents?

yep.

Yup mean people like loan sharks right? Another term I picked up from the movies

loan sharks give loans. debt collectors go bash heads.. mostly it's those people who need cash now to put a small bail to get out of jail ASAP, but then they cannot pay back or don't wanna.

Oh, I get the difference now.

bail is usually small too, just the size of tickets or fines people owe, to make sure if they don't show - that bail money can go to pay the fines.. but people cannot pay that back to the load shark because they simply have nothing, otherwise they'd pay those fines themselves. and so come debt collectors..

Oh, that's sad. Man, I am pretty sure it'd take more money to hire debt collectors than what the debtor actually owes

Over the cost get added to the debt so if you're good you pay nothing.

Usually quicker to just take it to court though.

But, aren't court fees expensive in thmselves?

noob404 · December 2025

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also some countries are not developed well enough for credit stuff. it starts with stuff like mortgage and car buying credit, cause if you don't pay they can at least take it back.. with credit cards per-say you maybe using them for food, and eating it, so they can never get back that stuff, so they don't even let you start..

Let me tell you a bit about India here. There are loan apps here that gets access to your photos and contacts on phone and dif you don't pay, they hire recollection agencies that morph and abuse your photos you never consented for use, to blackmail yout into paying.
But, recently, Govt took steps to curb these apps and severely punish them.

Man, that's fucked up. Glad the gov is taking action!

Yup, at some point, these idiots sent morphes photos to a judge and such incidents where high profile people are affected got them trapped in their own nets.

Yah, they really FAFOed! I mean yes recollection agencies are know to be huge harassment everywhere in the world. But, these guys were lowest of the scum

besides that you right, here in USA they actually sometimes buy off unpaid taxes debt from government, or maybe forced to buy, anyways - this is a type of debt they are not allowed to harass you about, they only send couple of letters and call once or twice.. and that's it.

Yah, asset reconstruction companies do that on a regular basis here as well. But, it's only the recollection agencies affiliated with these scummy loan apps in India that feel entitled to do whatever they feel like and they see to have this idea that they could operate with immunity regardless of how inhuman and criminal their tactics are

a lot of those apps are associated with bad elements.. i heard about those in eastern europe, they just come after you with weapons..

Oh! I thought those were only in the movies. Damn, so they were based on real life incidents?

yep.

Yup mean people like loan sharks right? Another term I picked up from the movies

loan sharks give loans. debt collectors go bash heads.. mostly it's those people who need cash now to put a small bail to get out of jail ASAP, but then they cannot pay back or don't wanna.

Oh, I get the difference now.

bail is usually small too, just the size of tickets or fines people owe, to make sure if they don't show - that bail money can go to pay the fines.. but people cannot pay that back to the load shark because they simply have nothing, otherwise they'd pay those fines themselves. and so come debt collectors..

Oh, that's sad. Man, I am pretty sure it'd take more money to hire debt collectors than what the debtor actually owes

people who decide they wanna or gonna beat up and intimidate others for a living - aren't doing so well themselves, as the movies always prove.

Yah, it isn't a respectable position anyways. Maybe it's their life situation that make them do these jobs as well

Some are just wicked. Something wrong in the head.

Good chance of that as well, maybe sadistic people looking for an outlet for their frustration.

Saragoldfarb · December 2025

@PuDLeZ said:
We're like 19 posts away from 580!

Almost 600 now. I bet we're there once I caught up

noob404 · December 2025

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Saragoldfarb · December 2025

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We're like 19 posts away from 580!

Very close to 600 as well.

yep, dustin will help us get there with all his dub requests
So, I finished cleaning the over (had to spray cleaner yesterday and let it sit overnight) and I decided I would order pizza for dinner. Probably won't really be active on here again tonight. Of course, I will refresh/reply/post every now and then but I mean not active enough to get us to 600

I'm pondering about what to make for dinner.... No creativity left in me for today

Saragoldfarb · December 2025

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