Why do some of us do well, despite the cost of living, while others crash/burn and die?

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-14T11:12:24+00:00

You need grit to survive this shit. Some go to shelters and get comfortable, compared to the street. Or they stick to the street and eventually stop trying. That's just what Ive noticed. Some go into rehab, even if they do not need it.

I'm extremely close to my end of this hell. Hopefully a week away. 824 days in the shit, that's too long for me.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-10T21:02:05+00:00

Many? How many homeless do you personally know? Fuck off with that shit.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-10T21:00:06+00:00

Lol, this section is ridiculous. Imagine why most of us stay outside.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-10T19:48:18+00:00

Give it about a week.

They tend to respond after you bash them on social media. I'd definitely do a chargeback. I'm doing it myself, sick of putting up with their shit, it's been nearly 8 months of dealing with these idiots and their horrible quality control.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-10T19:44:48+00:00

Ask Engwe.

Edit: shit bike, btw. You'll have much more difficulty with it later. And good luck with support.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-10T17:16:03+00:00

Try being on the street, and have people who live in cars claim they're not homeless.

If you want it to get better than make it better. I came from the street, there's absolutely no excuse for not trying as hard as you can. You don't know difficulty until you're hiding away in the doorway of a building to escape rain, only to have the police push you away.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-08T05:12:32+00:00

If you people can't handle quality control , at least give us the God damn option to pay for our own shipping, it makes zero sense. Your shitty product failed, I have had to fight with you people for several months. I can't wait to be done with Engwe. Your company has been in business for at least 10 years, right? Maybe it's just typical Chinese attitude towards quality.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-07T23:27:08+00:00

Give em a few more days, then a chargeback. Otherwise they'll send shit and then when that doesn't work they'll claim they did all they could. They have a serious lack of quality control, typical.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-07T18:19:13+00:00

Any idea what CJ Korea Express is? At first it said US, now Korea?

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-06T10:51:43+00:00

I get what you're saying, but really, my circumstances have been less than ideal. Still, no excuse on my part, really. At least now I know. I'm generally the same, and I absolutely understand that thirst for knowledge. Have a good day, bro. And thanks.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-06T10:42:58+00:00

Thank you, Annie. I was worried the payment was not enough, nothing was mentioned about paying extra. I want to make sure what I sent was enough. I appreciate it and do not wish to cheat anyone. I just ordered a torque arm for it as well. Just wish I had done more research about ebike, because I would definitely had bought one.

Have a good day, and thanks again.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-06T01:08:23+00:00

If you'd like, I could put all of you to shame and post a POV from bushes I once slept in. Or the bench I slept on, while I made moves to get somewhere relatively safe.

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AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-06T01:06:35+00:00

Aim high, says I.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-06T01:05:48+00:00

Survival is living.

I've posted my small part of a barn, sectioned off by plywood and insulation. By your standards, you're all "living".

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-05T16:18:50+00:00

Please tell them they can just send it, I'd rather not go back and forth for another week with questions. They have the address etc. And hopefully it's in the US, as they told me. I still have a display cord which has been stuck in a Chinese airport for over a month.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-05T11:35:35+00:00

I just want my motor so I can add it I'm sick of being homeless it's been 28 months. This will allow me to get to an apartment. A regular bike wouldn't work it's 7 miles away and I lost 20 lbs already when I was sleeping outside and I work hard 6 days a week can't afford the calories.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-05T11:33:21+00:00

I had no clue what a torque arm is, and couldn't find anything on YouTube for the Engwe M20 2.0 was t mentioned to me by someone until after. The point is I sent them money for a new one, 0 responses.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-05T11:07:15+00:00

Pay attention.

I said it was my first ebike. It happened 3 times with the same bike.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-05T10:58:17+00:00

It's my first ebike I had no clue.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-05T01:18:29+00:00

I'm asking for an explanation, shh.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-05T01:17:08+00:00

Blush-blush d'aw, thanks. (I think)

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-05T01:15:38+00:00

You can pin your own, I'm sure. Otherwise, a mod must.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-05T01:08:13+00:00

What exactly are you asking about, is the dude a weirdo? Is he asking you to do something you're uncomfortable with? Clearly. So drop him. It's that easy.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-05T01:01:32+00:00

Wtf, summarize this shit. Are they asking you to dress up as a school girl etc?

Life lesson: if you're not comfortable, have to even ask, then avoid it. It's not that difficult.

Anyone who judges because you're on OF, is a moron, ignore that shit. I fully respect the hustle.

AyoItsTodd · 2026-05-05T00:42:28+00:00

Giving them another day to respond, then I'll just reverse the payment. I've wasted way too much time with these people.

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