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Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 1:51 pm
by Pseudo
Jim05 wrote:
amber_fluid wrote:
MW wrote:
amber_fluid wrote:Cross roads/south road/train intersections.
Seems to be getting worse.


All cross roads (west-east) have slowed down dramatically in recent times. Seems they have changed the light sequencing to favour the artierals (north-south) even more.


I find after trains pass the lights sequencing goes back to north-south and not the sequencing it was up to.
I sat there for 18 mins this morning heading east on cross roads
Yeah, about a month ago I was heading East and waited a good 15-20 minutes. The train lights stayed on for ages for 2 trains even though one of them took several minutes to get to the intersection then when the boom gates went up they let the North/South traffic go through and about 20 seconds later the train boom gates came down again for another 2 trains that took forever. When they finally passed they let the North/South traffic go again


The rail crossings on that stretch of track (southwards through Edwardstown) have been that way for years. To wit:

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Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 1:53 pm
by Pseudo
Dutchy wrote:You would be amazed on how many times every day people walk into their banks convinced that sending thousands to strangers will benefit them in some capacity.

Sending money to strangers through the bank? Bloody amateurs. I always pay my strangers with iTunes gift cards. :D

Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 1:59 pm
by Brodlach
Just noticed two more banks have closed in the past two weeks

Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:09 pm
by dedja
Dutchy wrote:You would be amazed on how many times every day people walk into their banks convinced that sending thousands to strangers will benefit them in some capacity.


Not unexpected unfortunately.

Most cyber crime is from praying on human emotions, which is why it's such a lucrative 'business model'.

Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:12 pm
by am Bays
Dutchy wrote:
dedja wrote:Possibly not a popular peeve, but here goes …

Firstly, I feel very sorry for anyone who has been scammed. No-one deserves it and it’s a great stain on society.

That said, I can understand to some extent how people are conned into parting with their money the first time, but if the scam involves you giving up large amounts of your money to a third party, multiple times, by your actions, then please don’t blame the financial institution where your funds are deposited for your demise.

In almost every time this occurs, it’s the result of your ill advised actions to provide someone else who you don’t know with either direct access to your funds by breaching the security protocols that protect them, or by authorising multiple payments to that third party.

It’s not a rational thing to have to pay money to receive money, if it’s too good to be true, then invariably, it is.

Yes, it’s tragedy that you have lost a large sum of money, but unfortunately it’s all on you.


You would be amazed on how many times every day people walk into their banks convinced that sending thousands to strangers will benefit them in some capacity.


'er indoors works at a financial institution

Everyday she comes home with a story

Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:03 pm
by Lightning McQueen
amber_fluid wrote:
dedja wrote:Possibly not a popular peeve, but here goes …

Firstly, I feel very sorry for anyone who has been scammed. No-one deserves it and it’s a great stain on society.

That said, I can understand to some extent how people are conned into parting with their money the first time, but if the scam involves you giving up large amounts of your money to a third party, multiple times, by your actions, then please don’t blame the financial institution where your funds are deposited for your demise.

In almost every time this occurs, it’s the result of your ill advised actions to provide someone else who you don’t know with either direct access to your funds by breaching the security protocols that protect them, or by authorising multiple payments to that third party.

It’s not a rational thing to have to pay money to receive money, if it’s too good to be true, then invariably, it is.

Yes, it’s tragedy that you have lost a large sum of money, but unfortunately it’s all on you.



Not everyone is as educated as some, especially old lonely people.


Me and my 23 year old Brazilian girlfriend were just discussing this last night, I can't wait to meet her after my payday on the 13th of this month, she loves me so much.

Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:56 pm
by amber_fluid
Lightning McQueen wrote:
amber_fluid wrote:
dedja wrote:Possibly not a popular peeve, but here goes …

Firstly, I feel very sorry for anyone who has been scammed. No-one deserves it and it’s a great stain on society.

That said, I can understand to some extent how people are conned into parting with their money the first time, but if the scam involves you giving up large amounts of your money to a third party, multiple times, by your actions, then please don’t blame the financial institution where your funds are deposited for your demise.

In almost every time this occurs, it’s the result of your ill advised actions to provide someone else who you don’t know with either direct access to your funds by breaching the security protocols that protect them, or by authorising multiple payments to that third party.

It’s not a rational thing to have to pay money to receive money, if it’s too good to be true, then invariably, it is.

Yes, it’s tragedy that you have lost a large sum of money, but unfortunately it’s all on you.



Not everyone is as educated as some, especially old lonely people.


Me and my 23 year old Brazilian girlfriend were just discussing this last night, I can't wait to meet her after my payday on the 13th of this month, she loves me so much.


She’s only human mate!

Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 9:28 pm
by Lightning McQueen
amber_fluid wrote:
Lightning McQueen wrote:
Me and my 23 year old Brazilian girlfriend were just discussing this last night, I can't wait to meet her after my payday on the 13th of this month, she loves me so much.


She’s only human mate!

I'm kinda hoping so

Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:01 pm
by dedja
All the best LM, she sounds like a keeper.

Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:45 am
by Lightning McQueen
dedja wrote:All the best LM, she sounds like a keeper.

Na, she’s a striker

Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 8:33 pm
by Armchair expert
Anyone that said "Portal Gusta" should be shot then revived then shot again

Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 8:35 pm
by DOC
We all know it’s Pord Augutta.

Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:11 am
by Pseudo
Getting to work and then remembering you left your pass and keys in your other bag at home...

On the plus side, the lock on the desk drawer was opened in 5 minutes with a couple of paper clips 8)

Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 12:18 pm
by dedja
I broke into a State Government Data Centre many, many, many years ago with a 3 ring folder when I accidentally left the keys inside.

Was an interesting call to the DC Manager when I told them what I just did.

Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:41 pm
by dedja
1. Scam callers.

I use silence unknown callers on my iPhone; today there were 5 scam calls.

The f*ckers are all blocked, but that doesn’t deter them as they use blocks of numbers.


2. Telcos

For making it so easy for scammers to buy/use blocks of numbers.

Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:46 am
by dedja
Gumtree scam bots

Just posted an ad and received messages from 4 scammers in 10 mins :roll:

I hate using Gumtree and Facebook, but they’re somewhat necessary evils.

… and just got another one whilst typing this message. :lol:

Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:03 am
by amber_fluid
dedja wrote:Gumtree scam bots

Just posted an ad and received messages from 4 scammers in 10 mins :roll:

I hate using Gumtree and Facebook, but they’re somewhat necessary evils.

… and just got another one whilst typing this message. :lol:


Marketplace is ok but gumtree is just scammers and crackheads!

Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:04 am
by MW
always add "CASH ONLY" to the ad title, seems to filter them out

Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:05 am
by dedja
amber_fluid wrote:
dedja wrote:Gumtree scam bots

Just posted an ad and received messages from 4 scammers in 10 mins :roll:

I hate using Gumtree and Facebook, but they’re somewhat necessary evils.

… and just got another one whilst typing this message. :lol:


Marketplace is ok but gumtree is just scammers and crackheads!


Marketplace is just as bad, how anyone falls for the PayPal business upgrade scam is beyond me.

Re: Things that give you the sh1ts

PostPosted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:08 am
by dedja
MW wrote:always add "CASH ONLY" to the ad title, seems to filter them out


Yep, I generally do but the persistent ones still have a go.