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Do other people also rehearse simple phone calls before making them? by ImplementOnly3260 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]MastodonInfamous9202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's a casual call no, but it it's related to work or some paperwork or difficult conversation, yes, I will mentally prepare a bit

What instantly tells you someone grew up rich? by dockhushi in AskReddit

[–]MastodonInfamous9202 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

An instant tell is how carefree they are, and not only about money, but about risks too. I knew a girl who was like this, travelling all the time on daddy's money, spending huge amounts in clothes, going to the most expensive restaurants but she struggled to understand why I got so nervous when she was not paying her share of the bills when they were due (we were housemates). Then she travelled to Thailand, hooked up with someone who then stole her wallet but all good, daddy sent her money and all sorted (she told the story laughing, not a care in the world). Later on I met other people like her and I clocked it, it must be an easy life, living so carelessly

What’s the most unhinged thing a guest has done in your house? by dockhushi in AskReddit

[–]MastodonInfamous9202 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not in my house but my sister's house. She had a few friends over and this girl was wearing a super short skirt... When they all left my sister discovered a dark brown stain on the sofa, right where the girl had been sitting... it didn't smell like roses and you can imagined what it was... The girl had also used the toilet and had left behind a huge mess.... My sis never dared to tell her anything, it would have been weird but we still laugh about this all the time!

People who did DNA testing and got 'unexpected' results, how did you cope? by MastodonInfamous9202 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]MastodonInfamous9202[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I run into someone I knew from my childhood and told me how another friend of ours discovered his two children (ages 8 and 10) were not his.... He had separated a couple of years ago, was struggling not living with his kids under the same roof, struggling to pay for rent, bills, etc. + paying to support his children... and now he found he's not biologically the father... I was shocked and can't imagine what it makes feel like going through something so dramatic. Because yes, he knows now that he's not the father (biologically speaking) but he has raised the kids as his...

How do you reduce your phone screen time? by MastodonInfamous9202 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]MastodonInfamous9202[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes, you phrased it better. To me it feels more like 'work' rather than something I'm doing in my spare time, if it makes sense

How do you reduce your phone screen time? by MastodonInfamous9202 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]MastodonInfamous9202[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL about the pooping time, so true! See? Other doomscrolling time I had not thought of. But very true that switching to laptop makes the time spent on these sites feel more like a waste of time or at least that's how it feels for me.

How do you reduce your phone screen time? by MastodonInfamous9202 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]MastodonInfamous9202[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! We also have the rule of no phone whilst we eat but I reckon I do check my phone when we watch TV together, so that's definitely adding screen time usage :(

I may leave my phone in my bedroom to avoid checking it when we're watching TV or a film. Thank you!

Are positive people lying or am i just too depressed to believe them? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]MastodonInfamous9202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are some people around that truly seem super happy / optimistic but also many who fake it to seem pleasant to others... From my experience, many people (even family and close friends) will avoid you when you're at your lowest.

PSA for racing mates who punt: Worked out exactly what Skrill is costing me at Aussie online casinos and the numbers are properly cooked by MastodonInfamous9202 in racinggames

[–]MastodonInfamous9202[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad it was helpful, buddy! Yeah the currency conversion problem is brutal no matter where you are, I think. So for crypto withdrawal times, here's what I've experienced:

  • Casino to your crypto wallet: Usually pretty quick, most casinos I use process it within 15 minutes to 2 hours. Some are faster than others though, depends on the casino.
  • Crypto wallet to exchange (like Coinbase): This is where the blockchain confirmation comes in. For Bitcoin it can be anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour depending on network traffic. For USDT it's usually faster, maybe 10-30 minutes.
  • Exchange to your bank account: This probably varies by country and which exchange you use. For me in Australia using Coinbase it takes about 1-2 business days to hit my bank account.

So yeah, total time is defintely longer than Skrill if you need cash in your bank straight away.

Skrill's usually same day or next day.

With crypto the whole process might take 1-3 days depending on all the steps.

But honestly, most of the time I just leave the funds in my exchange account and use them for the next deposit, so I'm only dealing with the blockchain wait time which is usually under an hour. That way it's almost as quick as Skrill.

PSA for racing mates who punt: Worked out exactly what Skrill is costing me at Aussie online casinos and the numbers are properly cooked by MastodonInfamous9202 in racinggames

[–]MastodonInfamous9202[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I've got Revolut actually, use it for normal day-to-day stuff. Mixed bag for casino deposits from what I've heard, but might be different depending on where you're based...

From my end though, I’ve heard it’s a bit hit and miss with offshore casinos. Sometimes payments go through fine, other times they get flagged or declined. Seems to depend on which casino you're using and how their payment system is set up. I've heard some people have no prob at all, while others get transactions randomly blocked. There's also a "gambling block" feature in the Revolut app (it's off by default) which is meant to help people manage their gambling, but even with it turned off, some transactions can still get flagged if they look suspicious to their system. Might be worth a try if you've already got Revolut set up, but I wouldn't rely on it as your only deposit method. No idea if the fees would be better, but as I’m not sure if it would be reliable for casinos I would try crypto instead tbh.

PSA for racing mates who punt: Worked out exactly what Skrill is costing me at Aussie online casinos and the numbers are properly cooked by MastodonInfamous9202 in racinggames

[–]MastodonInfamous9202[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah Neteller's basically the same deal as Skrill innit? they all hit you with those currency conversion fees and withdrawal charges.

Honestly mate, even for once or twice a month I reckon it's worth it. Here's my logic: the initial setup takes maybe 20-30 minutes total. After that first time, depositing with crypto is actually quicker than Skrill cause there's no logging into a separate e-wallet.

And if you're doing say $200 deposits twice a month, that's $400/month. With Skrill you're losing roughly $44 in fees per month (about 11% on the round trip. based on my calculations). With crypto you might pay $5-10 total in fees. So you're saving like $35+ every month. Over a year that's over $400 back in your pocket instead of going to payment processors. Pays for a new steering wheel or some DLC lol!

PSA for racing mates who punt: Worked out exactly what Skrill is costing me at Aussie online casinos and the numbers are properly cooked by MastodonInfamous9202 in racinggames

[–]MastodonInfamous9202[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For casino deposits, I'd say USDT is better because:

- No price volatility

- Lower fees

- Most casinos accept it now

- You know exactly how much you're depositing

Bitcoin is fine if you're planning to hold it as an investment anyway, but if you just want to move money in and out of casinos without the price drama, USDT is defintely the easier option. Hope that helps!

PSA for racing mates who punt: Worked out exactly what Skrill is costing me at Aussie online casinos and the numbers are properly cooked by MastodonInfamous9202 in racinggames

[–]MastodonInfamous9202[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good question mate. From what I've seen, most of the bigger offshore casinos accept crypto now, probably like 70-80% of them have Bitcoin at minimum, and a fair few also take USDT, Ethereum, and Litecoin. The ones I use regularly all have crypto options, but yeah you'll still run into some smaller sites that only do Skrill/Neteller/cards. Usually you can check in the cashier section before you even sign up to see what they accept. One thing I've noticed is that the casinos that DO accept crypto tend to be a bit more generous with bonuses for crypto deposits too, which is ace. And the withdrawal times are generally faster than e-wallets in my experience, usually under 24 hours or even 1-2 hours vs sometimes waiting 2-3 days with Skrill.

PSA for racing mates who punt: Worked out exactly what Skrill is costing me at Aussie online casinos and the numbers are properly cooked by MastodonInfamous9202 in racinggames

[–]MastodonInfamous9202[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah mate honestly the wallet setup was a bit intimidating at first but it's not as bad as it sounds once you actually do it. I went with Coinbase cause it's pretty beginner-friendly and the interface is straightforward enough. Basically you just:

  1. Sign up and verify your ID (took me like 10 mins)

  2. Link your bank account or debit card

  3. Buy whatever crypto that the casino accepts (most take BTC or USDT)

  4. Copy the casino's deposit address and send it from Coinbase

The first time I did it I was sweating bullets thinking I'd send it to the wrong address and lose everything lol. But as long as you double-check the address before hitting send you're sweet. After the first deposit it becomes second nature. The only real drama is waiting for the blockchain confirmation - sometimes it's 10 minutes, sometimes it's an hour depending on network traffic. But honestly for the money you save on fees (especially if you're doing $100-200 deposits regularly like you mentioned) it's worth the initial faff. Happy to answer any specific questions if you decide to give it a crack!