MikeyC
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Oh, that's lame. I've had over $1,000 siphoned out before, but any amount is a pain in the butt. Hope you get it sorted out soon!
Post your random thoughts/feelings etc
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Graeme1988
Hie yer hence from me heath!
Aye, ma bank is gonnae refund me the money after the money's taken off. Cannae stop the transactions since they're already pending approval. They phoned me to confirm whether or not ah made those transaction. Helluva lotta money tae spend on flower, is it no'? The Queen's no' deid, is she?
So whoever hack ma account - enjoy the pizza and holiday booked via EasyJet, ya f**kin' b@stards! Hope ye booked it tae America but unfortunately the flight only takes ye halfway... and lands in Dublin.
Not the first time a fraud incident has happened to me, though. A few years ago, ma bank flagged up that car insurance had been bought using my card details. They asked if it was geniune but ah don't own a car. So that was pretty much all they needed to realise ma account was hacked. You'd think the location would be a dead give away, the car insurance fraud was some eejit in Manchester.
But the one that ah wuz informed off today over the phone... Well, just look at that list. Now, ah've hud nights oot on the toon where ah go so shite-faced, ah could barely walk upright. But ah huv never in ma life been so drunk that ah'd hud the cognitive abilities tae purchase a plane ticket, flowers & pet supplies all before 10:30pm. The pizza - mibbe? Well, ye get hungry gan hame don't ye? But the rest, nae-f**kin'-way!
It could be worse! About ten years ago I loaned my bank card to my then-fiance so he could pay an overdue phone charge that he needed help with. About a week later, I noticed a bunch of charges to my account for online porn sites. I got my money back, but the real kicker is that I still married the guy. :kickingmyself: d'oh!
Graeme1988
Hie yer hence from me heath!
Aye, pretty awesome, if ye ask me. Though, rarely, do ah wander intae a used bookstore wi' the intention of purchasin' a certain book.
I feel like I'm empathizing with the "wrong" character. I was watching this show and there's this guy who's the all-around spoiled brat. He was in love with this older girl who turned out to be his sister. He was actually abducted by some rich man to be his adopted son. The guy then tried to kill himself because he couldn't stomach the news. I find myself empathizing with him, even though he's a spoiled brat and is pretty much branded as the bad guy.
On the other hand, I didn't like the main female protagonist's sister, who is supposed to be on the "good side". She gives off spoiled rotten vibes. When her long-lost brother went missing, she just sat there with a "ughhh, I don't want to be here" expression on her face. I don't know if the actress is bad at playing the role, or if I'm overeacting.
On the other hand, I didn't like the main female protagonist's sister, who is supposed to be on the "good side". She gives off spoiled rotten vibes. When her long-lost brother went missing, she just sat there with a "ughhh, I don't want to be here" expression on her face. I don't know if the actress is bad at playing the role, or if I'm overeacting.
Graeme1988
Hie yer hence from me heath!
Whoa, sorry. Don't know what tae say tae that, Marie. :sad: :idontknow:
Aye, it could've been worse fur me, ah guess. But, at least, ah get ma money back. Though, ah'll need a new bank card, another update tae ma Amazon account again.
Opaline
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I watched most of Pulp Fiction last night, which I've never had the chance to see the entirety of. I really do love Quentin Tarantino's movies. I haven't seen Django, but I heard that one was a flop. Still, as an avowed fan of someone's work, isn't it your duty to see all of it, the good and the bad both? Sometimes you end up liking something that wasn't considered good in a mainstream way.
Opaline
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Also... When you click the "x" on one of those little ad banners, I love the message that shows there:
"Ad muted. Undo.
We'll do our best to show you more relevant ads in the future.
Help us show you better ads by updating your ads settings.
Google"
Yes, Google, because that's what I really wanted when I clicked the x on that ad banner: a more relevant ad. Show me ads that really appeal to me and I'll click them left and right!
Yeah... no. I don't click any ads, ever. Or maybe like once a year, at most. How about... NO ads! There's a thought! I know, I know, not possible, for many reasons.
"Ad muted. Undo.
We'll do our best to show you more relevant ads in the future.
Help us show you better ads by updating your ads settings.
Google"
Yes, Google, because that's what I really wanted when I clicked the x on that ad banner: a more relevant ad. Show me ads that really appeal to me and I'll click them left and right!
Yeah... no. I don't click any ads, ever. Or maybe like once a year, at most. How about... NO ads! There's a thought! I know, I know, not possible, for many reasons.
Odo
Banned
Quentin Tarantino hasn't made a bad film. I don't think they're works of high art or anything but they're still very well-made and have a sense of rhythm that you just don't get with more conventional films. Django Unchained is no different.
Still, the last two have seemed somewhat more meaningless than the rest... they're definitely entertaining, but they're just kind of empty.
megalon
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You should try adblock plus. That's what I use and I never see any ads online. I don't know what browser you're using. I know they have it for Firefox and Chrome.
Ithior
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Unfortunately Adblock no longer seems to block ads on youtube videos or similar players (like the ads on theColbert Report full episodes online). Still effective in sites like this one, facebook, etc.
MikeyC
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That's a fantastic first step. It means you're not alone in your struggles. I hope your sister is a decent person and will help you.
GraybeardGhost
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Those ads have been driving me up the wall the past few weeks. Almost every time one loads, it freezes my browser for a minute or more. Something must have changed while I was away from the forum. This was never a problem before I left. I've tried Adblock, but it causes other problems.
I'm slowly coming to grips with the idea that I may have to finally upgrade my system, but I don't know how to do that, and thinking about it causes me great anxiety. What if I do it wrong? What if I screw everything up? Is there even a "what if" about it?
It would be simpler, I imagine, just to go out and buy a whole new computer. That, however, stirs up its own swarm of anxieties. If I get a new machine, what do I do with the three old ones that are already sitting around taking up space? That thought leads to clutter anxiety and cleaning anxiety and moving anxiety and house-buying anxiety and money anxiety and family anxiety and lawyer anxiety and therapy anxiety and medication anxiety and so on, all of which in turn leads to total paralysis of the will. All because of a few annoying ads. :kickingmyself:
I'm tempted to turn my back on the whole business—computer, internet, and everything else—and go live in a yurt somewhere in Nebraska. That would solve all my problems, at least until the tornadoes come along.
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kihira
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found this while browsing tumblr...
Are you a Procrastinator?
If you find yourself doing the following, then the chances are that you’re procrastinating:
1. You fill your time with low priority tasks. That way it feels like you’re doing something – just not the most important stuff.
2. You keep checking tumblr, facebook, your email messages … basically, anything that serves as a distraction from getting down to work.
3. When you sit down to work, you get up almost immediately to get a coffee, a snack, to look for something you need, or to do something you’ve just remembered or thought about.
4. You leave important stuff on your “to do list” for long periods of time – so you get into the habit of just ignoring it.
5. You’re always waiting for the “right mood” so that you can really get started on those important tasks!
Are you a Procrastinator?
If you find yourself doing the following, then the chances are that you’re procrastinating:
1. You fill your time with low priority tasks. That way it feels like you’re doing something – just not the most important stuff.
2. You keep checking tumblr, facebook, your email messages … basically, anything that serves as a distraction from getting down to work.
3. When you sit down to work, you get up almost immediately to get a coffee, a snack, to look for something you need, or to do something you’ve just remembered or thought about.
4. You leave important stuff on your “to do list” for long periods of time – so you get into the habit of just ignoring it.
5. You’re always waiting for the “right mood” so that you can really get started on those important tasks!
GraybeardGhost
Well-known member
Five for five, but I prefer to think of it as "delegating important tasks to my future selves."
I would be okay with ads if they advertised things that I'm interested and/or things that are actually funny/entertaining.
Interesting thing: I've set preferences on Google for ads, and sometimes after browsing Newegg I will get ads for products on Newegg, and they are almost always things I've already looked at. And usually they are things I've decided not to buy.
BlueDays
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^Yep :/
Procrastination is one of my main problems I have not been able to make any progress on unfortunately.
^LOL
