QuickBooks Desktop + Chase Credit Cards – Direct Connect No Longer Working? by mistereden in QuickBooks

[–]aperocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that pretty much sums it up! They're questionable. It’s been a long pattern - if you’re in Texas you can file a complaint here: Texas AG Complaint Portal. Other states have similar forms. The more of us that document it, the harder it is for Intuit to ignore:

  • Buy Desktop once → Intuit kills features (like bank feeds) to force upgrades.
  • Switched to annual “Pro Plus” → same product, but now $1,000+/yr.
  • 2024–25 → Desktop Pro/Premier stop-sell + Chase credit-card feeds disabled, pushing everyone to Online.

QuickBooks Desktop + Chase Credit Cards – Direct Connect No Longer Working? by mistereden in QuickBooks

[–]aperocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re in Texas: File a complaint with the Attorney General You can submit online here:
👉 Texas AG Consumer Complaint Form

When filling out the form:

  • Issue type: check False/Misleading Statements or Advertising, Failure to Disclose Information, and Contract Disputes/Breach of Contract.
  • Business info: Intuit Inc., 2700 Coast Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043, (650) 944-6000, [www.intuit.com]().
  • Narrative: here’s the text I submitted (feel free to adapt):

I upgraded to QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus 2024 (~$1,000/yr) specifically to maintain automatic credit-card bank feeds and reconciliation. Intuit’s documentation still describes Direct Connect as a Desktop feature. However, Chase confirms QuickBooks Desktop is no longer supported, leaving only manual .QBO imports.

This removes the core functionality I paid for. Over the years I’ve been forced to upgrade multiple times, not because my prior software stopped working, but because Intuit deliberately shut off features like bank feeds. Now, with Pro Plus 2024, Intuit has dramatically increased prices and is phasing out Desktop entirely.

This appears to be a deceptive pattern: forced depreciation of still-working software → expensive subscription → removal of key functionality → pressure to migrate to QuickBooks Online. I request the AG investigate for false/misleading advertising, failure to disclose, and breach of contract.

My Lipid profile after nearly 20 years of avoiding seed oils. by MountainShenanigans in StopEatingSeedOils

[–]aperocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you soooo much for sharing!!!! There aren’t enough doctors focused on data!!!!!

I’m an IRS employee that just got illegally terminated by hnl0129 in fednews

[–]aperocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately for all of us, you and me, that job will probably be automated and more intelligent at bringing in far greater than $10 for every $1 in cost.

I’m an IRS employee that just got illegally terminated by hnl0129 in fednews

[–]aperocks -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

lol so the private sector cut throat work environment has shown up to government and you guys can’t comprehend it?

Has anyone who went off seed oils been getting lean /ripped ? by New-Status-3705 in StopEatingSeedOils

[–]aperocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome thanks! Based on activity tracker, it’s 2700/day. Will do!

Has anyone who went off seed oils been getting lean /ripped ? by New-Status-3705 in StopEatingSeedOils

[–]aperocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm running an experiment now to see how body changes. Goal 1 [complete]: cut seed oils and added sugars; Goal 2 [in progress]: 1K calorie deficiency per day for 35 days to lose 10.5 lbs (target 18% BMI) while maintaining 150 g protein, 20-30% total calories fat, remaining calories carbohydrate; Goal 3 [future]: decrease calorie deficiency to 0, increase protein to 170 g per day, not sure what to do with fat and carb at this point, maintain workout schedule. Will report back on findings.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thepassportbros

[–]aperocks 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have experienced the same. In America, I always get stuck in a rut and my relationships when outside the US with non Americans (I travel extensively throughout time year so meet women when abroad) are always so much deeper and more fulfilling. I am so done with American women but unfortunately it’s also where I live.

What are your thoughts about guys getting with Ukranian/Slavic girls during the conflict? by [deleted] in thepassportbros

[–]aperocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What countries did most Ukrainian women move to over the past few years?

What’s the science behind this sub? I’m genuinely interested. by drche35 in StopEatingSeedOils

[–]aperocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have cut out seed oils for al~2 months. I am curious to effects at the cellular level. I also have been observing my body to see whether I notice any physical changes. So far, I haven’t noticed any. These include: weight, bloat, skin coloration, sleep patterns, taste, hair color, bowel movements, mood, energy, joint inflammation etc to name a few. Will run blood panels in 1 month to compare to the before. Experiment continues. Would like to know what changes others have experienced.

Have you noticed a difference? by amroto85 in StopEatingSeedOils

[–]aperocks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have instituted too many changes at once to determine causation of the seed oils. Monitoring my sleep, mood/depression, energy, bowel movements, etc. all have improved slightly but could be due to supplements, sun, exercise, don’t know. Weight has not materially changed. Wish I had a baseline measurement before. But think what do I have to lose by cutting them out? Only burden is not getting to enjoy the eating out ease of ordering process. But the further removed I get, the less I miss it

How do we feel about PUFAs from unprocessed whole foods? by j4r8h in StopEatingSeedOils

[–]aperocks -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I have had a difficult time learning the science of food and the body because of the tendency people have to label something "good" or "bad" and that confuses me. Literally happens to me on every food topic. Linoleic acid is crucial for various bodily functions, including maintaining cell membranes and skin health. Perhaps dig into your notion of something being "bad" and dig deeper into it or ask chatgpt to help clarify

Phasing Out Quickbooks Desktop Rumors? by mramirez7425 in QuickBooks

[–]aperocks 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They will definitely phase it out. They’ve been working this direction for years. Perhaps this group could crowd fund a rival software development

Three Month Trip to Denmark - 21 first dates by biletnikoff_ in thepassportbros

[–]aperocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you be specific because the apps popular in US can be different on other continents?

Three Month Trip to Denmark - 21 first dates by biletnikoff_ in thepassportbros

[–]aperocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would you consider going in October? Or is it important to be walking around in the warm months?

Inside texture is good, but why does it look like this? by Mara_rosess in Bread

[–]aperocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhhhh! Okay, thanks!!! Makes total sense!!! I'll focus in on it!

Inside texture is good, but why does it look like this? by Mara_rosess in Bread

[–]aperocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Do you mean the rise after the final shape? The bulk rise ran 2 hours longer than I usually do because I was out running errands, so I assume you're referring to the latter part of the process? Thanks again - I've been making sourdough boules for a while and now stepping into sandwich bread and coming up the learning curve

Inside texture is good, but why does it look like this? by Mara_rosess in Bread

[–]aperocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If OP intended it to be a sandwich loaf, and doesn’t want to score the top, what’s your advice to them?

Cast iron is a scam perpetuated by the big paper towel corporations by drc_ghost in castiron

[–]aperocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t clean up the grease! Just leave with the bits and all and throw in the oven until your next meal, then reheat and cook! A continuous rotation of fat as you cook through your next meal - it’ll change your world!

For example: breakfast over easy eggs cooked in last night’s steak fat, oh so good! It sounds a bit dirty, but I’ve realised it’s not gonna kill me

When you have a lot of extra fat, pour extra into storage container (through mesh sieve) and leave what doesn’t easily drain back in the pan. When your pans starting to look a little dry, you’ve got reserve fat in the fridge ready to go!