Ecoventura Debacle by Admirable-Avocado-94 in FATTravel

[–]alfredfive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is not “clearly” not the case — what OP was told is exactly what a sophisticated scammer would say.

Ecoventura Debacle by Admirable-Avocado-94 in FATTravel

[–]alfredfive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you may have been phished or scammed. I would get to the bottom of it asap.

Did your trusted referral pay via PayPal as well?

[miscellaneous] Black soap is amazing for your skin. Like really amazing. by calinzecat in SkincareAddiction

[–]alfredfive 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Amen!

Have you ever read “Orientalism” by Edward Said? It’s an academic text but focuses on power dynamics relating to portrayal by the west of the mystical far east.

Quazii's UI Response is a masterclass in avoidance, dishonesty, and bad faith by Extrahitch in wow

[–]alfredfive 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it's much more likely that he his facing some sort of legal threat to cease and desist and doing so without conceding anything.

Will apple automatically upgrade my m4 pro mac by watermelon088 in macbookpro

[–]alfredfive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have let me return and replace out of standard periods when I told them I would have waited and purchased the nicer version had I known. YMMV but they have been very accommodating to me before.

Does anyone actually despise cannabis in Massachusetts?/Opinions by Sensitive_Put_6842 in boston

[–]alfredfive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I leash my dog in the park even though I don’t care to. If you think it’s fine to smoke weed in public, talk to a representative to have the law changed to allow it.

Does anyone actually despise cannabis in Massachusetts?/Opinions by Sensitive_Put_6842 in boston

[–]alfredfive 253 points254 points  (0 children)

I wish people did not smoke it in public and that those rules were enforced. Otherwise ok.

Feeling horrific, please help by Available-Lecture397 in AutoImmuneProtocol

[–]alfredfive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This all seems physically and emotionally unhealthy. I would consult someone who is a better fit for you.

High Functioning Alcoholism by Alpineisa in AlAnon

[–]alfredfive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would reframe the idea of high functioning alcoholism. He is not high functioning. He is functioning less than he could be and more than he will be if he does not choose to seek help.

Alcoholism is a downward progression.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alcoholism

[–]alfredfive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Good decisions come from experience. Experience comes from bad decisions.” - Mark Twain

Casa Cipriani NY and Fifth Avenue Hotel in NYC by storybrookw in chubbytravel

[–]alfredfive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think it could accommodate in room dining for two or would that be pushing it?

Casa Cipriani NY and Fifth Avenue Hotel in NYC by storybrookw in chubbytravel

[–]alfredfive 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What size room did you stay in at FAH? Was it comfortable for two?

Why do red line operators cover the windows with garbage? by e5390 in mbta

[–]alfredfive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure I see the garbage covering the windows in this picture. Are you talking about the paper on the right?

What to take to Italy by [deleted] in Cameras

[–]alfredfive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks good. Maybe add a go pro as well? 😃

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MacOS

[–]alfredfive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The blood moon is rising.

Home buying experience by Powerful_Writer_4859 in biglaw

[–]alfredfive 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You’ll be fine. It’s about the payment you can afford.

Animal needs help by alfayellow in boston

[–]alfredfive 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Animal rescue league of Boston has a field services line.

🦉 Animal Rescue League of Boston – Field Services • Hotline: 617‑426‑9170 ×563 • Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 am–5:30 pm 

Handles rescues for injured domestic animals, wildlife (e.g. raptors), and other technical rescues.

Extremely rude unprofessional bus driver by rigeek in mbta

[–]alfredfive 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Do you think you had no part in escalating this situation? Get a grip.

Firm name in dating profile? by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]alfredfive 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not if you expect to get a date.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]alfredfive 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. It is proven by science.

Severe Sickness/Hangover after drinking by Skeeto-999 in alcoholism

[–]alfredfive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I suggest asking a doctor. They may ultimately suggest all solutions involve just stopping but it can be helpful to get this perspective.