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I owe neoGAF an explanation since you guys helped me out
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Where on earth are you getting a PRS for $400?!
Captain Tuttle
Member
I hope your Mom is doing well and it's nice what you did for her but you have a drug problem. $400? Damn
IrrelevantNotch
Banned
Seriously though, Amirox is a piece of shit. He could've rationalized this by claiming he was an addict, but instead he says we shouldn't worry because he saved up for a week's worth of drugs as opposed to buying a smaller amount of drugs on a weekly basis (my interpretation). What a fuck ass
edit- Also, it was a special occasion! He wanted to make the week go by faster, wow!
edit- Also, it was a special occasion! He wanted to make the week go by faster, wow!
Metalmurphy
Member
Man has a point.
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Every time someone links a Youtube video to this forum, a person here reads it and randomly posts something like "Amir0x sucks donkey balls" in the comments section.
Like the hat?
Banned
High five
nVidiot_Whore
Banned
Dude the fuck?
I asked questions.. I got answers.
His posts aren't nearly that clear.. he said "Since the financial aid. Not during." and I asked for clarification..I was told I "misread" for assuming he meant "during the financial aid".. you know.. reading the sentences in order and assuming he hadn't changed subjexts.
For some reason that's raging?
All I've said is he lacks perspective.. and that he's suspect..
But I'm as dishonorable and deceitful as a junky.
NeoGAF is an incredible place.
Dude, it's pretty ridiculous if you weren't aware that this reaction would happen. If blowing $400 on a drugs stash is your normalcy, then would it be fair to assume you make a fair bit of money? In which case you asked for handouts under false pretences (most who donated thought you had nothing). They didn't know you were planning a wedding, a honeymoon and a Hunter S. Thompson binge on election week. But you've acknowledged that I guess. And you should probably understand that at this stage (ignoring your history as a mod, I don't even know much about that) people have no reason to believe what you say, other than appealing to the sort of human decency that got you $10,000+ in the first place. As Evi says coming under this sort of scrutiny is a risk you run when you fundraise from strangers.
Metalmurphy
Member
legacyzero
Banned
vas_a_morir
Banned
Biff
Member
Couldn't have said it better myself. The only difference is I didn't know he had done a lot of drugs recreationally when I donated.
There's no point in getting my kicks in anymore so let me just say this: I had typed up a long PM to Amir0x on this very subject well before this shitstorm happened. I did not have any relation to him whatsoever. I don't even think I PM'd him when he was a mod. To give the gist of the message, I told him off for being proud of spending money on drugs when I -- a student in a staggering amount of debt who doesn't drink, smoke or do any drugs whatsoever -- donated my money under the premise that the family was squeezed for every dime left in the bank (which obviously is not the case no matter how anyone may justify it).
In the end, I decided not to send it. To be honest, I was pissed off and figured the best way to "get even" was to not send a message at all. At the time during the drug thread in question, GAF seemed to be okay with it, so I figured whatever, let him continue to waste his money and life on drugs without anyone telling him how fucked up it is.
I deeply regret my choice but I'm happy that someone else had the heart to care enough to bring up how wrong his choices have been.
There have been many harsh things exchanged in this thread, but in the end I hope that Amir0x realizes this is the second time GAF is helping him out. Seriously. Would any of his real life friends tell him how worried they are about his addiction? Well, I'm guessing a few dozen strangers on the Internet just did.
That's a crazy thought when you really think about.
NinjaBoiX
Member
He was the worst mod in the history of the internet.As if it's not quite obviously a former member banned by Amir0x
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
I will say, though (and I sincerely hope this doesn't get me banned), that I think it's pretty crazy that someone with a known and admitted problem with heavy narcotics once had the power to ban people here.
forknknife
Banned
What now?
Dark Octave
Banned
lol I was thinking the same exact thing.
Dude Abides
Banned
You give just enough of a fuck to lecture people on the internet. That is some serious fuck-giving indeed.
People should care about where the money they donated went. They should not care that a stranger does drugs. That's the distinction I'm trying to draw but apparently it's extremely difficult to grasp.
If you've ever lived with an out of control addict it isn't even touching the surface. Its actually the coolest thing one can say because years later the drug friends are long gone and the memories of those who wanted sobriety linger.
Cool you helped your mom and do what you want with your money but Amirox you're an addict get some fucking help. Its the pre election comment, dead giveaway that youre not a recreational user in he least. Only a full blown addict would say that. Use that knowledge to hide more but its fact.
SpartanForce
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Those cheap korean versions, bro!
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/prs-se-one-korina-electric-guitar
Tragicomedy
Member
That's how I feel about this. If people donated money to help your mother out, and you now find yourself with money, why aren't you going out of your way to repay them? Wouldn't that be a hell of a lot more sensible than blowing $400 on drugs?
p.s. As a federal employee, you can get into a lot of trouble for that. That "I'm a civilian/contractor, so I'm untouchable" logic is false. I've fired two employees for drug use.
Manmademan
Member
He knows a good guitar dealer.
I was about to post the exact same comment, word for word.
But on the bright side, Amir0x's mother is getting cared for. If GAF was part of that, then that's all that matters.
GAF told me you can't be addicted to weed. Just tongue-in-cheek, nothing to worry about
Nice to see you learnt a lesson about generosity and the kindness of strangers, and tried to do something nice for some other people once you got some spare cash.
Oh wait, you spent your money on heroin and prescription pills.
I feel like this is a vitally important question - does your fiancee know that she is marrying a drug addict?
Oh wait, you spent your money on heroin and prescription pills.
I feel like this is a vitally important question - does your fiancee know that she is marrying a drug addict?
freenudemacusers
Member
are we having a fucks giving competition? how am I lecturing? or are you just doubling-down on your not-giving-a-fuck posting?
why do you care (i mean, give a fuck) about where your money went?
This argument, to maintain thematic consistently, must also be applied to every expense he pays in his life that doesn't directly support him and his family. Every dollar spent on something he could theoretically do without will be one more potential blow if his family again comes up short.
echoshifting
Banned
It'd be a damn shame if we lost sight of this. Huge fucking shame.
vas_a_morir
Banned
YES. lol!
It really is a horrible excuse to take drugs.
PS3GamerKyle
Member
This post illustrates that he continued to do stuff and spend crazy money after the donation period ended in June and when he posted in PoliGaf about how he dropped $400 on drugs. I wonder how much of that money came from GAF?
You're a scumbag.
Stop being a douche, man. I mentioned posters by name, don't try to twist that into some kind of general accusation aimed at everyone.
You took the effort to search the thread for the quotes, in a petty attempt to nail Ami to the wall and even now, you're still struggling to have your point make sense even though no one agrees. So, yeah, petty and shitty and your posting style makes you come off as an angry person.
YianGaruga
Banned
Yeah, we should just stop trying to help someone who has a serious drug addiction that could ruin his life and the life of his family (which a lot of the posters here tried to improve by donating) in a matter of weeks. We're such assholes.
weekend_warrior
Banned
1. Drugs are bad, don't do drugs.
2. People who donated have no claims to be upset, he didn't put a gun to anyone's head, and he's never been dishonest about his drug use.
3. People who are just bashing Amir0x or piling onto the bashing are seriously big asshholes and make this whole GAF community look bad.
2. People who donated have no claims to be upset, he didn't put a gun to anyone's head, and he's never been dishonest about his drug use.
3. People who are just bashing Amir0x or piling onto the bashing are seriously big asshholes and make this whole GAF community look bad.
"And things are under control now so I didn't feel like saving those 400 bucks, but I'll be sure to come back and ask for more donations should another situation arise"
I honestly can't believe the amount of people who are ok with this.
And if you REALLY must part with that extra cash, what about helping people who are now in the situation you were six months ago?
Ami, you have a really bad history here but I don't think you're a terrible person. I do think you're stupid though.
I believe that your mother needed that money for her medical treatment, and GAF did a good thing donating and helping her out. I don't think GAF should be demanding retribution and money back, or video proof of your mother. Your life is yours to live etc., and I don't want to be another guy telling you that drugs are bad m'kay, but at the same time, saving that $400 up just to go on a binge was the wrong thing to do, especially for such a large amount. You say you're not an addict but everything you've done in this scenario reads like you are one. You wouldn't have spent that money on what you did unless the donation money was in and that's a big slap in the face to everybody who donated. You could have saved that money further in case future problems arose, and now that it seems you've burned that bridge with GAF, I really hope they don't come up in the future.
Instead of trying to defend your drug problem, try and see what most other posters in this thread are saying - stop doing drugs. You say you're getting married, your mother is sick and your father is working multiple jobs to support your family, all while you're off having a good time and getting fucked up. You don't think your mother or father would like to binge and have a good time with $400? They would probably love it, chances are they can't afford to though (I'm not close with the situation so these are all assumptions). Doesn't change anything though. What you did ultimately was selfish and you did it for the worst of reasons; for your own relief. Yeah you are a drug user and that may be accepted around here, and yes, it is your life to choose what you want to do. But don't be a dumb ass. Smarten up and sober up. Rather than sit here and apologise, wisen up and quit your addiction, because at the end of the day I think that's what most people here want for you.
I believe that your mother needed that money for her medical treatment, and GAF did a good thing donating and helping her out. I don't think GAF should be demanding retribution and money back, or video proof of your mother. Your life is yours to live etc., and I don't want to be another guy telling you that drugs are bad m'kay, but at the same time, saving that $400 up just to go on a binge was the wrong thing to do, especially for such a large amount. You say you're not an addict but everything you've done in this scenario reads like you are one. You wouldn't have spent that money on what you did unless the donation money was in and that's a big slap in the face to everybody who donated. You could have saved that money further in case future problems arose, and now that it seems you've burned that bridge with GAF, I really hope they don't come up in the future.
Instead of trying to defend your drug problem, try and see what most other posters in this thread are saying - stop doing drugs. You say you're getting married, your mother is sick and your father is working multiple jobs to support your family, all while you're off having a good time and getting fucked up. You don't think your mother or father would like to binge and have a good time with $400? They would probably love it, chances are they can't afford to though (I'm not close with the situation so these are all assumptions). Doesn't change anything though. What you did ultimately was selfish and you did it for the worst of reasons; for your own relief. Yeah you are a drug user and that may be accepted around here, and yes, it is your life to choose what you want to do. But don't be a dumb ass. Smarten up and sober up. Rather than sit here and apologise, wisen up and quit your addiction, because at the end of the day I think that's what most people here want for you.
She's his fiancée. Of course she knows.
The chatter about 'repaying' donations is just mental.
You need to take about ten seats somewhere. You are really overstepping. Your point applies to anyone who donated. You are claiming there is some mathematical equation which relates the amount you donate to what you can post in this thread. So the equation only works for nvidiot though. Terrible equation. Proceed.
I NEED SCISSORS
Banned
I don't think he's a typical junkie. You are right in that they don't save up for special events like this. He also at least seems self aware that he has a problem, which many junkies don't.
... but all of that only goes to make his judgement all the more worse in my eyes. If it was just "typical junkie behaviour" then i'd just chalk it up to that and move on, but it's not, and that's what makes me sad.
crazy monkey
Banned
stop doing drugs. if you want to celebrate donate rather than doing durgs. They never do any good.
nVidiot_Whore
Banned
Jesus christ this forum is insane. I didn't search anything. Someone else quoted the post.
Beyond that, I had a conversation with Amir0x about his drug use a month or so ago. That thread was still in my subscriptions.
He's suspect. He's an oxy addict. But go ahead.. bash me.. call me dishonorable.
And I'm petty?
I've made basically the same conclusion EvilLore did.
Good lord this place cracks me up, lol.
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