It was only $XXX, I know its not much but...WTF is up with that? - GoFuckYourself.com

spazlabz · 10-05-2010, 09:18 AM

you wont see too many rants from me but...

<rant>Fuck that! I see a lot, and I mean a surprisingly large number of people who start conversations about epass by saying something like "it was only $300/$400/$500 etc" like somehow that diminishes their loss. Fuck that, you earned that money and the amount is not relevant. This may come across as fucked up but for someone who really needs it I feel much more sympathy for those who do not have access to those smaller amounts then someone who is not living week to week not having access tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars

There have been times in my life (thank god not right now) where every single dollar mattered. There was no minor expenses at those time and every slice of bread had a monetary value that I was well aware of.

I feel bad for everyone who has taken a hit with this epass thing, yes I have some money tied up with it right now, but the amount of cash doesn't matter and I think a lot of people saying 'it's only $XXX' need to stop minimizing their potential loss and stop saying that</rant>

TurboAngel · 10-05-2010, 10:24 AM

Nice rant.

CYF · 10-05-2010, 10:26 AM

people are just trying to justify it and rationalize the loss in their heads.

I have a couple hundred stuck on the virtual visa that I'm really hoping to get out tomorrow. That money was earmarked for domains and hosting.

spazlabz · 10-05-2010, 10:40 AM

I know it is not the case but it almost comes across like people are apologizing for the fact that they didnt lose $10k or something. If I won the lottery tomorrow and someone stole $10 from me I'd be pissed off and I didnt even work for that money.

I think a lot of the smaller players work really hard for that cash they make and it hits them even harder then the ones who lost several times more money

if you lost $25 or $25,000+ I feel bad for ya and hope you get that cash out successfully

Klen · 10-05-2010, 10:42 AM

I have some people owing me $x.xxx and i dont care anymore,simply beacuse chasing that causing too much headache.

Kenny B! · 10-05-2010, 11:00 AM

I took a hit for under a grand, sucks but not as much as when jettis vanished with all my rebills earlier this year.

ottopottomouse · 10-05-2010, 11:44 AM

1000 people accepting $500 as an unfortunate loss is a nice amount of money to disappear with.

spazlabz · 10-05-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ottopottomouse

1000 people accepting $500 as an unfortunate loss is a nice amount of money to disappear with.

I had not thought of it like that.... good point!

rogueteens · 10-05-2010, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spazlabz

you wont see too many rants from me but...

<rant>Fuck that! I see a lot, and I mean a surprisingly large number of people who start conversations about epass by saying something like "it was only $300/$400/$500 etc" like somehow that diminishes their loss. Fuck that, you earned that money and the amount is not relevant. This may come across as fucked up but for someone who really needs it I feel much more sympathy for those who do not have access to those smaller amounts then someone who is not living week to week not having access tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars

There have been times in my life (thank god not right now) where every single dollar mattered. There was no minor expenses at those time and every slice of bread had a monetary value that I was well aware of.

I feel bad for everyone who has taken a hit with this epass thing, yes I have some money tied up with it right now, but the amount of cash doesn't matter and I think a lot of people saying 'it's only $XXX' need to stop minimizing their potential loss and stop saying that</rant>

I'm lucky in that i didn't have an epasse account but lost a couple of grand from hahahahahahaha and that still pisses me off.
I also was in a position a few years back of having a pound meant i could eat and from that, even today a pound stolen is the same as a hundred pound or ten thousand.

spazlabz · 10-05-2010, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KlenTelaris

I have some people owing me $x.xxx and i dont care anymore,simply beacuse chasing that causing too much headache.

I don't know how I would handle that, I have been pretty lucky in the past and have not been ripped off (knock on wood). I think I might blow a gasket and just quiver... the nickname is spaz! LOL

spazlabz · 10-05-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogueteens

I'm lucky in that i didn't have an epasse account but lost a couple of grand from hahahahahahaha and that still pisses me off.
I also was in a position a few years back of having a pound meant i could eat and from that, even today a pound stolen is the same as a hundred pound or ten thousand.

yeah, I know what you mean. It definitely effects you and probably for the rest of your life

I remember my grandmother who used to stuff money in jars that she hid in her closet because of the depression. My grandparents did use banks but she held onto that cash in those jars until a few years before she passed. That woman did not take a penny for granted

woj · 10-05-2010, 12:52 PM

anything under $1k is nothing, not worth crying over, it still sucks losing it, but in grand scheme of things it's insignificant...

10-05-2010, 09:18 AM	#1
spazlabz Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 6,548	It was only $XXX, I know its not much but...WTF is up with that? you wont see too many rants from me but... <rant>Fuck that! I see a lot, and I mean a surprisingly large number of people who start conversations about epass by saying something like "it was only $300/$400/$500 etc" like somehow that diminishes their loss. Fuck that, you earned that money and the amount is not relevant. This may come across as fucked up but for someone who really needs it I feel much more sympathy for those who do not have access to those smaller amounts then someone who is not living week to week not having access tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars There have been times in my life (thank god not right now) where every single dollar mattered. There was no minor expenses at those time and every slice of bread had a monetary value that I was well aware of. I feel bad for everyone who has taken a hit with this epass thing, yes I have some money tied up with it right now, but the amount of cash doesn't matter and I think a lot of people saying 'it's only $XXX' need to stop minimizing their potential loss and stop saying that</rant>

10-05-2010, 10:26 AM	#3
CYF Coupon Guru Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 10,973	people are just trying to justify it and rationalize the loss in their heads. I have a couple hundred stuck on the virtual visa that I'm really hoping to get out tomorrow. That money was earmarked for domains and hosting. __________________ Webmaster Coupons Coupons and discounts for hosting, domains, SSL Certs, and more! AmeriNOC Coupons \| Certified Hosting Coupons \| Hosting Coupons \| Domain Name Coupons

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ottopottomouse She is ugly, bad luck. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,177	1000 people accepting $500 as an unfortunate loss is a nice amount of money to disappear with. __________________ ↑ see post ↑ 13101

10-05-2010, 12:52 PM	#12
woj <&(©¿©)&> Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 47,882	anything under $1k is nothing, not worth crying over, it still sucks losing it, but in grand scheme of things it's insignificant... __________________ Custom Software Development, email: woj#at#wojfun#.#com to discuss details or skype: wojl2000 or gchat: wojfun or telegram: wojl2000 Affiliate program tools: Hosted Galleries Manager Banner Manager Video Manager Wordpress Affiliate Plugin Pic/Movie of the Day Fansign Generator Zip Manager

10-05-2010, 10:24 AM	#2
TurboAngel H.B.I.C. Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NC Posts: 30,122	Nice rant.

10-05-2010, 10:40 AM	#4
spazlabz Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 6,548	I know it is not the case but it almost comes across like people are apologizing for the fact that they didnt lose $10k or something. If I won the lottery tomorrow and someone stole $10 from me I'd be pissed off and I didnt even work for that money. I think a lot of the smaller players work really hard for that cash they make and it hits them even harder then the ones who lost several times more money if you lost $25 or $25,000+ I feel bad for ya and hope you get that cash out successfully

10-05-2010, 10:42 AM	#5
Klen Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Little Vienna Posts: 32,235	I have some people owing me $x.xxx and i dont care anymore,simply beacuse chasing that causing too much headache.