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Topic: I never expected it here.
ForeverStumpy's photo
Sun 06/21/09 11:49 PM
Being disabled, I'm used to scammers on the disabled sites I visit, but it really shocked me when it happened here. I never would have excpected it. Are there no good places left in the world? It seems everywhere I go people are trying to screw each other over. What ever happened to good old-fashioned values, principles and morals. I almost ashamed to call myself a member of the human species anymore.....Soory, had to vent.

Marie55's photo
Sun 06/21/09 11:51 PM
Sorry it happened to you. But yes there are scammers on here too, not nearly as many as the other sites though. Please report the person(s) though, the adminstrators try to keep them off the site.

Don't let the jerk(s) ruin your opinion of the site, there are lots of good people on here so please hang around and give it a chance. Play in the forums so people get a chance to know you and you will meet the regulars.

Welcome to the site. Take care. flowerforyou

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Sun 06/21/09 11:51 PM
Scammers dont care if youre disabled or not. Should you get special treatment because of it?

MsTeddyBear2u's photo
Sun 06/21/09 11:52 PM
I feel ashamed myself sometimes.
Unfortunately that crap happens everywhere, but our site is
really good about kicking the crap outta here.
Report them so they can be dealt with.

Welcome to mingle flowerforyou

eileena9's photo
Sun 06/21/09 11:53 PM
We all get hit by scammers on just about any site. Sorry they got to you here.

People just try to get whatever they can and if they don't have to work for it, the better they feel.....they are very troubled people.

Try to have a good night.....flowerforyou flowerforyou

IndnPrncs's photo
Sun 06/21/09 11:55 PM
Scammers are everywhere and will get whomever they can disability or not... It's going to be worse now that the economy is in the toilet.. I'm sorry you experienced it.. hopefully it was of the emotional sense and not money...

ForeverStumpy's photo
Sun 06/21/09 11:58 PM
Thanks to all of you. I don't feel I need special treatment, it just seems the disabled are particularly singled out because we are seen as easy targets.

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Mon 06/22/09 12:01 AM
I think anyone with an open heart and mind are easy targets. Dont think it just happens to the disabled because it happens to everyone and everywhere.

Marie55's photo
Mon 06/22/09 12:03 AM
I think it happens to us older women too. I have had 8 or so
e-mails just this weekend on another site from obvious scammers --
think I am the "blue plate special" for the scammers this weekend. Good grief. Just report them and don't let them get to you. Some of them are actually comical at times. Take care.

MirrorMirror's photo
Mon 06/22/09 12:04 AM

Being disabled, I'm used to scammers on the disabled sites I visit, but it really shocked me when it happened here. I never would have excpected it. Are there no good places left in the world? It seems everywhere I go people are trying to screw each other over. What ever happened to good old-fashioned values, principles and morals. I almost ashamed to call myself a member of the human species anymore.....Soory, had to vent.
:smile: I am sorry that happened to you:smile: This site is pretty good about getting rid of the scammers when they are identified.:smile: You need to be sure to report the scammer.:smile:

IndnPrncs's photo
Mon 06/22/09 12:04 AM
Gypsy is right.. Adding to that or maybe even expanding on that.. Scammers go after those that seem vulnerable...

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Mon 06/22/09 12:07 AM
Edited by Gypsy41 on Mon 06/22/09 12:07 AM
I never take it personally though.......I believe they try for everyone.flowerforyou

ForeverStumpy's photo
Mon 06/22/09 12:07 AM
Not dealing with many, hardly any, abled bodied people since I lost my legs, I didn't realize how widespread it was. I apologize for the vent, but it does get old after awhile. Thank you all!

littleike's photo
Mon 06/22/09 02:00 AM

Being disabled, I'm used to scammers on the disabled sites I visit, but it really shocked me when it happened here. I never would have excpected it. Are there no good places left in the world? It seems everywhere I go people are trying to screw each other over. What ever happened to good old-fashioned values, principles and morals. I almost ashamed to call myself a member of the human species anymore.....Soory, had to vent.
welcome aboard my friend. theres great people here!!!! dont let a few bad apples ruin the great time you can have here. again welcome and you can email me anytime

Jess642's photo
Mon 06/22/09 02:08 AM
I have two Nigerian princes I can swap for a Russian bride...




just do what the rest of us do....trade them like YuGiOh cards...


bigsmile

oldsage's photo
Mon 06/22/09 02:09 AM
Think it was P. T. Barnum said:

"There is a sucker born every minute & 2 to take him."

I have allowed myself to be used, many times. Lowered my guard & got used. Always guard you & yours. Nobody else will.

Hope you enjoy the site as much as I do & welcome to the family.
Need a friend, let me know.

ForeverStumpy's photo
Mon 06/22/09 02:15 AM
Thank you all for your sage advice and creative ideals. Words to learn and live by.

Jess642's photo
Mon 06/22/09 02:21 AM
Edited by Jess642 on Mon 06/22/09 02:22 AM

Thank you all for your sage advice and creative ideals. Words to learn and live by.


It's really not rocket science....out of however many members this site...

x amount are real and genuine people....

y amount are into pretending they are something they are not...

Z amount are psycho weirdos wanting quick grubby gratuitous thrills

w amount are predators out to prey on anyone who is remotely like x.


You've been around, you have had more of a life than half of the posters in the forums...faced different challenges and trials...

This site has all the spectrum of what society looks like.

Surely you have learnt discernment in your lifetime.


If not, wanna trade a couple of nigerian princes for a russian bride???


:wink:




oldsage's photo
Mon 06/22/09 02:28 AM
Jess is one of the best ladies here.
Intelligence, beauty, attitude & well spoken.
flowers flowers flowers :thumbsup: waving

Jess642's photo
Mon 06/22/09 02:32 AM

Jess is one of the best ladies here.
Intelligence, beauty, attitude & well spoken.
flowers flowers flowers :thumbsup: waving


blushing blushing blushing Sage, don't you read the Censorship thread then...noway

Uh uh...you are banned from that thread....noway oops


and thankyou...smitten

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