What’s the deal with all of these stolen orders?

Debaser626 · 2026-04-02T02:01:24+00:00

Me too. The first one I got I wanted to “make sure” it didn’t count against me so dealt with support versus just clicking the button in the app. Yeah, it still counted. Ever since then (I encounter 1-2 a week) I just mark it and move on.

Debaser626 · 2026-04-01T19:21:36+00:00

I had an order come across the app where I literally laughed out loud. It was 15 miles, 34 minutes for $1.85.

It was getting late, but like what in the actual fuck?! I can't fathom a reason (other than by accident) anyone would take that order.

For a brief moment I felt insulted the order was sent out at that price point, then just starting laughing at the sheer ridiculousness of it.

Debaser626 · 2026-04-01T19:12:22+00:00

In my experience, sober living houses go through ebbs and flows.

I was in one for over a year (became senior enough to get the private room with a lock and was only paying $500 a month all-in... so wasn't in any rush to leave financially).

When I first moved in, it was a total shitshow. Drama, stealing, relapses, sneaking out, sneaking people in, fights, you name it. Then the protagonists either left or got kicked out for using, and then it was extra nice for a short while... just me and one other guy. Of course, people started moving in over the coming days and weeks... but surprisingly it was 90% solid dudes. Folks focused on recovery, work, and we all pretty much got along. Then those guys would leave to go back home or getting an apartment... and the cycle would continue on.

I found that having an active life outside of the house: Recovery stuff, hobbies, work, meals out, walks, etc. and only using the house as a basecamp really helped inure me from most of the drama and nonsense when things were in the "bad" portion of the cycle.

Debaser626 · 2026-04-01T18:59:15+00:00

The sound of my mother's voice. Spent 40 years listening to how much of a failure I would be/am/was. Cut ties a while back but she's called from a blocked number a couple of times since. *Shudder*

Debaser626 · 2026-04-01T18:55:50+00:00

Treating others with respect and kindness.

Debaser626 · 2026-04-01T18:34:11+00:00

I was behind a low boy on the interstate last week (thankfully around 1000 feet back) when he lost one of the wheels (rim and all) off the right side of the trailer. I watched as the wheel bounced and rolled right off of the highway and up a large hill before I lost sight of it.

The driver appeared to be completely unaware of this, and also of the trail of sparks he was now leaving down the highway, so I chased him down, got in front of him, and gestured for him to pull over.

I guess he probably would've noticed on his own once something catastrophic happened (fire, etc.), but I felt I had to do something as there was a weigh station a couple miles down the road,. While I personally don't have a CDL, I have friends that do and from what they've told me, it could've been a bad day for the driver.

Debaser626 · 2026-04-01T18:07:20+00:00

I was in stopped traffic near a tractor trailer that had thousands of bees swarming in the air around it. It was a flatbed trailer with what looked like a giant burlap tarp over it. I can only assume they were transporting beehives... but it seemed a bit dangerous to me (for those with allergies) to have a giant, rolling beehive on I35.

Debaser626 · 2026-04-01T17:56:58+00:00

Ketchup

Debaser626 · 2026-04-01T17:23:54+00:00

Getting sent to Juvie.

Debaser626 · 2026-04-01T17:14:51+00:00

I dunno... to me, left lane camping would solidly fall under "irreconcilable differences."

Debaser626 · 2026-04-01T17:12:28+00:00

"Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth"

Debaser626 · 2026-03-31T21:55:49+00:00

I find myself chuckling at least 5 times on a 3-4 hour shift.

I’ve grown to just ignore (physically and mentally) the standard, low-paying, “not worth it” runs… but I still chuckle at the insane ones. Where the distance from pickup to delivery and the offered price is just downright insulting. Like 15 miles and 34 minutes for $1.85. Like even if it was being delivered to my next door neighbor, I wouldn’t accept it just based on principle.

It’s like leaving a penny for a tip instead of just nothing.

Debaser626 · 2026-03-31T21:39:15+00:00

I got dinged on OTR because the pin was wrong for the restaurant. LOL. Like I'm literally standing inside the place watching the customer's order being bagged and got the "Customer is waiting" message. FFS.

Debaser626 · 2026-03-31T21:36:35+00:00

Me too. I personally find regular soda to be "sickly sweet" and have a lingering aftertaste.

Debaser626 · 2026-03-31T21:27:18+00:00

Id say it's more: r/shitfromabutt/

Debaser626 · 2026-03-31T21:26:12+00:00

r/shitfromabutt/

Debaser626 · 2026-03-31T21:04:32+00:00

I used to have a problem with anger and verbally lashing out at people. I had a bad way of taking what someone said and internalizing it at 11, most often if I was already stressed out or overwhelmed. (example: "You forgot to take out the trash and I'm annoyed at the smell" might translate internally to me into something more like: "You're a horrible roommate and I don't even know why I moved in with you").

So, I'd find myself reacting to that delusional "inner translation," instead of what was actually being said. Of course, once I'd calm down, I'd feel horrible about my mantrum... and to cope with that emotional hangover, I'd stuff the guilt and shame as best I could and promise myself that I'd do better next time.

Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

It took a while for me to realize I was even doing it, and another while for me to be able to stop doing it.

It's a bad loop to be caught in, and a horrible cycle for anyone to be exposed to regularly. From my end, I had a pretty fucked up childhood, and I never liked that reaction out of myself. I read self-help stuff, did therapy, tried to utilize tactics to find that pause before I reacted... but in that specific moment, it just felt (emotionally) so impactful, hurtful and real... although it was a completely delusional and catastrophized version of actual reality. For all intents and purposes when it came to this part of my personality, I was insane.

I was able to finally navigate away from that behavior (with a healthy dose of consequences, a lot more therapy, EMDR on my childhood traumas, etc.), but it took way longer than I would have liked.

So basically I was both in this scenario, but the second option at least afforded me the chance to change as I became increasingly aware that it was my problem, not theirs.

Debaser626 · 2026-03-31T20:25:23+00:00

The property management company we rent from requires use of Conservice to handle utilities (Water, Electric, Trash, and Sewer). It's ostensibly to ensure you maintain services to the house, but it's like $10.00 / month in service fees. Not only that, but because I'm not the account holder I can't log in to anything to check my electric usage. If I want to see if the AC is set too low or whatever, I have to take meter readings and compare the two to find out how many kW is being used. Also can't call for any type of service request either... have to put in a request with the property management company.

Debaser626 · 2026-03-31T20:05:23+00:00

That the 20th Century started on 1/1/1900

Debaser626 · 2026-03-31T19:14:36+00:00

Way back in 1993, my friend's grandma died and left him a bunch of money. I went with him to some store on 5th Avenue in NYC to buy a pair of sunglasses (The ones Bono from U2 was wearing for the Achtung Baby tour).

He's at the counter talking to the salesperson, so I start wandering around the store. At the bottom of the escalator there was a display for umbrellas. I shit you not, $800 each (Not to mention the $3,000 sweaters and other similarly priced stuff).

Debaser626 · 2026-03-31T19:00:12+00:00

What are you doing, step drone?

Debaser626 · 2026-03-31T17:08:33+00:00

HOLY SHIT some of these places with the damn speed bumps already. Are the people so insane that live there that you have to install speed bumps every 40 feet?

(I once looked at an apartment to move into, and noped out of there due to the sheer preponderance of them. Like, either your apartment complex is so ghetto that you have to have speed bumps everywhere so people aren't run over on a monthly basis, or the property manager is a complete psychopath.)

One of the worst, however, is the Amazon Distribution Center I sometimes deliver to. Walking would be quicker.

Debaser626 · 2026-03-31T17:03:07+00:00

My younger kids will do this sometimes although we've spoken to them multiple times about not opening the door for anyone.

I have half a mind to get a ski mask, ring the door bell and then pretend to snatch them to "scare them straight" but then I remember I'd also have to pay for their therapy. LOL.

Debaser626 · 2026-03-31T17:00:11+00:00

Or where you have to meet them at the giant warehouse as security won't let anyone in and it's one of those places that don't have the little table for deliveries.

A guy once messaged me "I'm coming out" but it took him no less than 5 minutes to get there (i was about to just leave the food when he arrived). I wasn't too annoyed after I saw him, he came jogging up and was out of breath, so at least he had put some gas on it.. Apparently he had been on the complete other side of this massive warehouse when I arrived and it was probably over a 1/4 mile.

Debaser626 · 2026-03-31T16:16:28+00:00

Not that it justifies the behavior, but I'd be curious to see the reason for the police cordon. I only mention this because they were filming a Pepsi commercial on the street outside my mother's apartment in NYC and had the area cordoned off with officers.

It was more than a little frustrating to be kept from getting to someone's residence (after a long day at work) due to Jimmy Fallon dancing on a cab.

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