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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] TorchTheWitch May 2015 OP

Still scamming? What about all that money your phil89 May 2015 #1

Yep. Kills me that some good people here love to be scammed. alphafemale May 2015 #27

It's getting old to see the poster keep coming back. morningfog May 2015 #51

And blaming every single person that she had made no progress at all. bettyellen May 2015 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2015 #54

These sob stories should be delegated to a DU sub-basement. alphafemale May 2015 #155

I'd rather 'coddle' someone in trouble than post cruel shit that just polly7 May 2015 #159

You are being conned. Period. alphafemale May 2015 #160

You don't know that. polly7 May 2015 #162

lol. She'll be back with another contrived sob story in about 4 weeks. alphafemale May 2015 #164

If she's back in 4 weeks asking for help, I'll believe she still hasn't gotten the polly7 May 2015 #170

I think Tree-Hugger May 2015 #227

Apparently, there is a need to be cruel. ScreamingMeemie May 2015 #167

Well said ... polly7 May 2015 #177

That is the key to me. Jamastiene Jun 2015 #261

Conned? Texasgal May 2015 #166

Whether it's a 'con' or not I don't know but Lilith Rising May 2015 #181

try a pawn shop. trumad May 2015 #2

This is a scammer. Period. alphafemale May 2015 #31

A couple of weeks ago, I predicted cwydro May 2015 #36

weird thing is the same username has posted on other DU topics since then- KittyWampus May 2015 #75

About every 28 days or so -- like menstruation. nt betsuni May 2015 #93

Some people have no shame in scamming people. alphafemale May 2015 #112

I'm afraid I agree. cwydro May 2015 #129

If you have TV and BlueRay player NEVER SUMMER May 2015 #3

Pawn shops will give you 30% of what they estimate the item's resale value to be. n/t. cheapdate May 2015 #107

oh dear, that's even worse that I thought TorchTheWitch May 2015 #117

But it is better than 0% Tree-Hugger May 2015 #121

It doesn't matter. cheapdate May 2015 #136

you said you don't use or need the items anyways so better to get something for it JI7 May 2015 #216

You have a decent amount in gofundme. 840high May 2015 #4

it's not in there TorchTheWitch May 2015 #73

This message was self-deleted by its author Puzzledtraveller May 2015 #94

Dude you got 1211.00 in your Gofundme account. trumad May 2015 #5

I'm pretty sure if you withdraw the money, it still shows the total OKNancy May 2015 #6

For how long does it show? trumad May 2015 #7

Almost 8% of that went to gofundme & wepay even though it shows in her total Omaha Steve May 2015 #22

Thanks Steve... trumad May 2015 #23

Does anyone know why GoFundMe is preferred over YouCaring? catrose May 2015 #219

I am not a fan of these panhandling posts. NightWatcher May 2015 #8

Ignore is your friend. You can also not click. roody May 2015 #26

Or, one can just state their opinion pintobean May 2015 #30

I have verified TTW's ID, location, and circumstances! Omaha Steve May 2015 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2015 #55

I think I've made my point now Omaha Steve May 2015 #57

Steve please delete the address. That is a shitty thing to do.... bettyellen May 2015 #58

Fork in the Road address? Omaha Steve May 2015 #59

Okay. Sorry. bettyellen May 2015 #60

IF that is the worst thing to happen to me it is a great day Omaha Steve May 2015 #62

Ha ha, great attitude, Steve! bettyellen May 2015 #115

It's Yoshi Texasgal May 2015 #76

are you serious ? JI7 May 2015 #80

Yes. I am. Texasgal May 2015 #82

lol JI7 May 2015 #83

What's funny? Texasgal May 2015 #85

i think it's funny you expect people to know the dog's name JI7 May 2015 #90

I've been here over ten years, I've posted my cats name snooper2 Jun 2015 #274

Corrected, thanks. Moshi is another animal I've met. bettyellen May 2015 #120

Some people's particular mental issues treestar Jun 2015 #264

Hey wow Steve, cwydro May 2015 #63

Those are PMs? They look like posts to me, with post numbers and everything. Sheldon Cooper May 2015 #64

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2015 #257

can the people who gave you new tv and blue ray player help you out ? JI7 May 2015 #10

unfortunately not TorchTheWitch May 2015 #13

there are a few different ways, i was assuming you didn't want them back JI7 May 2015 #14

I wouldn't want them back TorchTheWitch May 2015 #20

CraigsList? PasadenaTrudy May 2015 #47

I would go to a food pantry, pronto shrike May 2015 #11

without gas though I can't go anywhere TorchTheWitch May 2015 #17

Are you in Havertown, Pa.? shrike May 2015 #19

Yes! TorchTheWitch May 2015 #21

Location shrike May 2015 #24

Shrike, what an excellent and helpful post! inanna May 2015 #74

+1 Tree-Hugger May 2015 #99

I wonder cwydro May 2015 #189

Well, considering it says it's open Texasgal May 2015 #197

Oh, my bad. cwydro May 2015 #198

If you sell the stuff on Craigslist forthemiddle May 2015 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2015 #29

All food pantries have dry goods and personal care items. bettyellen May 2015 #33

I volunteer at a food pantry, and while we do have some hygiene products, we only have them when Fla Dem May 2015 #127

Same here Tree-Hugger May 2015 #210

This message was self-deleted by its author DawgHouse May 2015 #89

of course - did that months ago TorchTheWitch May 2015 #145

This message was self-deleted by its author DawgHouse May 2015 #157

TTW, 8 years ago you were a stripper. Now you're too old for bartending jobs??!! riderinthestorm May 2015 #171

Thanks rider. cwydro May 2015 #195

Is it at all possible Texasgal May 2015 #205

And in 2012. betsuni May 2015 #202

So??? nt. polly7 May 2015 #204

Right? Texasgal May 2015 #206

I don't even understand why her history is important at all. polly7 May 2015 #209

Exactly. Texasgal May 2015 #214

You said it waaaay better than me! nt. polly7 May 2015 #217

Now her story is she can't get a job bartending because she's too old riderinthestorm May 2015 #231

So to go from a physically demanding job a few years ago betsuni May 2015 #211

That's not odd at all. Texasgal May 2015 #212

A bartender works harder than a stripper. It's heavy labor riderinthestorm May 2015 #233

I don't think most people understand how anxiety, insomnia, constant worry, depression, etc, polly7 May 2015 #213

Giant Tree-Hugger May 2015 #225

Seeing there is a Giant store across the street from you, have you applied for a job there? Would Fla Dem May 2015 #130

This is a great post. cwydro May 2015 #132

That would be impossible since there is NO Giant located in Havertown PA snooper2 Jun 2015 #277

According to TTW: " I can walk to the Giant across the street for any food with my access card, but Fla Dem Jun 2015 #278

Shared shenmue May 2015 #12

Go to these two sites... ScreamingMeemie May 2015 #15

will do TorchTheWitch May 2015 #18

I agree with the Craigslist angle on selling your goodies. Just only accept cash, don't send underahedgerow May 2015 #32

Off topic, but thanks for the leads to Lilith Rising May 2015 #41

what sort of writing is it that they're looking for? TorchTheWitch May 2015 #69

Your service provider will not shut you off for one missed payment. Joe the Revelator May 2015 #71

I do? TorchTheWitch May 2015 #72

Can't you downgrade your FIOS? Carewfan May 2015 #86

Agreed Tree-Hugger May 2015 #100

Yes, they provide the modem, but they also charge the lease costs of the modem Carewfan May 2015 #110

I have never been charged Tree-Hugger May 2015 #118

Yeah, Centurylink does.. Carewfan May 2015 #119

So far, Verizon hasn't. Tree-Hugger May 2015 #122

we don't have DSL in this area TorchTheWitch May 2015 #111

I suggest Tree-Hugger May 2015 #123

what do you use? TorchTheWitch Jun 2015 #250

I have Verizon Tree-Hugger Jun 2015 #271

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2015 #260

Yes you'll get a fine, but you'll have 60 days to use the internet to make some cash Joe the Revelator May 2015 #101

A lot of people transcribe without it. ScreamingMeemie May 2015 #77

This. There is so much free wifi out there.nt Joe the Revelator May 2015 #102

They give you prompts for the writing. Ms. Toad May 2015 #104

I went through the process myself Saturday morning. Lilith Rising May 2015 #141

As long as you tie a benefit to a feature, I'll fall immediately in love with you. ScreamingMeemie May 2015 #147

I'm pretty sure I did but... Lilith Rising May 2015 #149

Thanks for this information Tree-Hugger May 2015 #168

If I can help you in any way, please let me know. ScreamingMeemie May 2015 #169

Thank you Tree-Hugger May 2015 #208

good to know renate Jun 2015 #255

You're welcome! ScreamingMeemie Jun 2015 #268

.. PowerToThePeople May 2015 #16

Can you apply at a temporary agency? IVoteDFL May 2015 #28

I tried that but still trying TorchTheWitch May 2015 #88

If you have less than two weeks before they take a your shit, sell what you can next weekend ready. bettyellen May 2015 #125

Not to be that guy.....but aren't posts requesting money from the user base at DU... Joe the Revelator May 2015 #34

No etherealtruth May 2015 #37

Got it. Joe the Revelator May 2015 #39

I think "back in the day" you needed permission etherealtruth May 2015 #40

OG 4 Lyfe Joe the Revelator May 2015 #42

are you strong enough to work for a group like "companions and homemakers"? CTyankee May 2015 #35

as I am now I'm not so sure TorchTheWitch May 2015 #191

Dizzy spells like that can be indicative of anemia. Lilith Rising May 2015 #196

nah, it's my crazy low blood pressure TorchTheWitch May 2015 #234

No, it's pretty normal with hypOtension REP May 2015 #238

Just mentioning it because Lilith Rising May 2015 #240

My normal is shock for anyone else REP May 2015 #241

You need an ENT to get to the bottom of your dizziness. I am going to one tomorrow CTyankee May 2015 #201

another thought: volunteer to do some office work in a charity you like. You will get CTyankee May 2015 #207

Jesus, what my family has put me through is already bad enough TorchTheWitch Jun 2015 #249

But is volunteering to do some office work at a nonprofit organization impossible ? CTyankee Jun 2015 #265

I donated to this charity in your name...http://www.changelives.org zappaman May 2015 #38

Interesting group! I try to keep my donations as local bettyellen May 2015 #45

Thought something positive could come off this monthly thread. zappaman May 2015 #50

Contact Info for your local Feeding America Food Bank Pooka Fey May 2015 #43

14 week culinary arts training program at Philabundance, 81% job placement rate Pooka Fey May 2015 #44

Philabundance Tree-Hugger May 2015 #103

Are you thinking having Moschi declared medically necessary will somehow help you find housing? bettyellen May 2015 #46

This gives me pause as well. An emotional support dog is not the same as a service dog. ScreamingMeemie May 2015 #49

I feel like this is another distraction when a daily job and housing search bettyellen May 2015 #53

Probably the only thing in her 840high May 2015 #56

I hope things get better for you soon. polly7 May 2015 #48

Wow, I never knew you had to go through that. NaturalHigh May 2015 #66

When I look back, except for having to sell my horses :( polly7 May 2015 #68

I'm sorry about your horses. DawgHouse May 2015 #92

Thank you DawgHouse. polly7 May 2015 #137

AGAIN!! JESUS CHRIST!! beaglelover May 2015 #61

So long as the gravy train pays the rats will return. nt alphafemale May 2015 #151

Hi TTW stage left May 2015 #65

For anyone who doesn't want to donate... NaturalHigh May 2015 #67

+1 stage left May 2015 #70

Couldn't agree more. TDale313 May 2015 #78

Agreed marle35 May 2015 #84

Absolutely right NH... MrMickeysMom May 2015 #87

...^ that 840high May 2015 #96

pitiful H2O Man May 2015 #79

what happened with the offer of help from msanthrope ? JI7 May 2015 #81

Was that the person offering TTW a free place to live? Boudica the Lyoness May 2015 #97

i think the offer of a free place was a totally different offer JI7 May 2015 #98

Yes DUer Corgigal offered TTW a place for her AND Yoshi in Charleston riderinthestorm May 2015 #124

This message was self-deleted by its author DawgHouse May 2015 #126

You know what? polly7 May 2015 #131

You are 100% correct. riderinthestorm May 2015 #133

That's the thing with feeling afraid to the point you can't do what you need to. polly7 May 2015 #134

You are a kind soul Polly! riderinthestorm May 2015 #140

TY, I'm just someone who's gone through sort of the same thing. polly7 May 2015 #142

This message was self-deleted by its author DawgHouse May 2015 #161

You're so right. polly7 May 2015 #163

Thank you, Polly. The paralyzing terror of doing ANYTHING! catrose May 2015 #194

THIS post should be an OP. polly7 May 2015 #200

Thanks, Polly catrose May 2015 #218

Really? SheilaT May 2015 #91

Post removed Post removed May 2015 #116

There are rescue groups for her breed of dog. Several in her state, in fact. KittyWampus May 2015 #128

I'm just squinting so hard at this whole thread. Butterbean May 2015 #245

I was a social service caseworker in Kentucky Puzzledtraveller May 2015 #95

Mturk Tree-Hugger May 2015 #105

Good ideas. And for Yoshi catrose May 2015 #152

oDesk is another one Tree-Hugger May 2015 #106

How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. Katashi_itto May 2015 #108

Amen to this sketchy May 2015 #139

I won't pass judgement on who "should know better" pintobean May 2015 #150

There's a Jewish version of that too catrose May 2015 #192

What about applying at Wawa? justamama83 May 2015 #109

There's a common Western misunderstanding of the concept of "Karma" Recursion May 2015 #113

Thank you for the explanation. DawgHouse May 2015 #114

+1 Depaysement May 2015 #158

Notice SheilaT May 2015 #135

What's sad is how many people have been conned out of their hard earned money. MoonRiver May 2015 #138

Please stop calling the OP a con artist. MineralMan May 2015 #146

OK a grifter then. alphafemale May 2015 #154

Personal attacks on other DUers are just plain wrong. MineralMan May 2015 #173

You'll see another elaborate beg in about 4 weeks. alphafemale May 2015 #175

So? Don't donate, then. MineralMan May 2015 #176

You are not at all bothered that you are giving money to someone with a nicer car than you? alphafemale May 2015 #180

Ermm.. Texasgal May 2015 #182

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2015 #256

Who did I give money to? MineralMan May 2015 #183

^This. ScreamingMeemie May 2015 #185

She responded to mine. What I have noticed... ScreamingMeemie May 2015 #143

Are you kidding? SheilaT Jun 2015 #248

as a follow up to my earlier post, it occurred to me that you might try being a live-in CTyankee May 2015 #144

Post removed Post removed May 2015 #148

The only positive is that she has not been spamming folks' DU mail like "Stewert" (nt) Nye Bevan May 2015 #153

I hope TTW can find what she needs. Loryn May 2015 #156

. ScreamingMeemie May 2015 #165

Have you tried contacting the Women's Resource Center yet? suffragette May 2015 #172

This is EXCELLENT! Texasgal May 2015 #174

+1,000,000 .... nt. polly7 May 2015 #178

I posted the link in a previous thread, but maybe it didn't stand out enough suffragette May 2015 #184

Such great resources, I really hope she looks into them. polly7 May 2015 #186

Research and writing are two of my stronger skills suffragette May 2015 #187

If you hadn't noticed upthread... Lilith Rising May 2015 #193

Thanks for the info Lilith suffragette May 2015 #226

You're welcome and Lilith Rising May 2015 #235

That is wonderful of you. I hope TTW just starts calling/contacting and continually CTyankee May 2015 #188

I share your hope that TTW follows up on resource leads. suffragette May 2015 #190

My stepdaughter is great. Altho I am not Jewish I think I love its rituals better than CTyankee May 2015 #199

As a lapsed Catholic, I have a soft spot for rituals as well. suffragette May 2015 #230

Stupid question Tree-Hugger May 2015 #232

well, I'm not sure in my stepdaughter's case but knowing of her strong support of CTyankee Jun 2015 #267

Thanks for the info Tree-Hugger Jun 2015 #269

Thank you! I'll be doing another art post this coming Friday at 5 pm EDT... CTyankee Jun 2015 #270

Absolutely :) nt Tree-Hugger Jun 2015 #273

yes TorchTheWitch May 2015 #203

Call them anyways PasadenaTrudy May 2015 #220

Emotional support dogs aren't the same as trained service dogs, and I fear ScreamingMeemie May 2015 #221

I know the difference between an emotional support animal TorchTheWitch May 2015 #222

What I'm trying to say is that there are no legal protections for emotional support dogs ScreamingMeemie May 2015 #223

that I know TorchTheWitch May 2015 #236

Not to be a dick, but.... Tree-Hugger May 2015 #224

I haven't been evicted TorchTheWitch May 2015 #247

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2015 #228

Do you actually hear yourself? Tree-Hugger May 2015 #229

Why dig your heels in?� TeeYiYi May 2015 #237

Post removed Post removed Jun 2015 #272

WRC and ESA suffragette May 2015 #242

Nice research - thank you. Lilith Rising May 2015 #246

Excellent resource!!! nt Tree-Hugger May 2015 #215

I gave a bit. I do hope things change soon for you and Yoshi. onecaliberal May 2015 #179

The woman needs money--not scolding jcboon May 2015 #239

I hope by now she has enough to 840high May 2015 #243

That's shitty to ASSume none of us have helped her riderinthestorm May 2015 #244

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2015 #258

Can't you get any social assistance if your are in such akbacchus_BC Jun 2015 #251

I've wasted far too much time on social assistance that doesn't exist TorchTheWitch Jun 2015 #254

I haven't helped ohheckyeah Jun 2015 #252

11K Views Jesus Malverde Jun 2015 #253

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2015 #259

The conservative sites are not our problem; they can go pound sand..... Hekate Jun 2015 #262

I agree with you Dorian Gray Jun 2015 #263

be careful. I had a post hidden for politely mentioning she might have a substance abuse KittyWampus Jun 2015 #266

I agree Tree-Hugger Jun 2015 #276

My two cents DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #275

Some of us have family and friends who are mentally ill and/or abusing drugs- KittyWampus Jun 2015 #279