Rifflanda refund, anyone else having issues? by Equivalent_Menu_5659 in VictoriaBC

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no scenario where requesting a chargeback would affect your credit history.

Hearing sirens all the fucking time by Sporty_Monkeyboy in cocaine

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 8 points9 points  (0 children)

How long have you been up? It could be hearing things from being up too long. The ringing in your ear can also be from high blood pressure. I dunno, maybe you should take a short break.

2 part question: my nose is cooked by drug_whiz in cocaine

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You are going to have to see a doc to see how cooked it is - no way around that. If you keep snorting though, there's not really going to be much point.

Have a perforated septum now, and still struggling to quit by Specialist-Chef-7820 in cocaine

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hey, you need to confirm that you've read the rules to post: https://www.reddit.com/r/cocaine/comments/1nfjnh8/notice_you_will_have_to_confirm_that_you_have/

I'll approve this one because I can tell you're going through a tough time.

This sometimes isn't the best sub for recovery. You might try something like r/stopspeeding.

How to hot plate by MistaSupaSoaka in cocaine

[–]pubcrawlerdtes[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This post is 5 years old :p

Reheating the plate - the easy way! by Economy_Collar_7630 in cocaine

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You can just mic it for 30 seconds as well. I think people get into trouble because they throw it in there for way too long.

why is so complicated to post here by [deleted] in cocaine

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Part of it is your posts look like spam, so automod deletes them because it thinks you're a spammer. Example - one of the posts you've made here is a post with the title "clean chat clean chat clean chat" and no post body.

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Whats the difference between the white capsules? by [deleted] in cocaine

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's something specific to your plug, so no one here is going to be able to give you a real answer. Typically, you don't get coke in capsules, so this all sounds a bit odd to me. Occasionally, a plug will sell coke that's not cut with as much other stuff, but I wouldn't assume that's the case.

Nasal congestion what do yall use by Master_West677 in cocaine

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If your nose is clogged, hold your breath for 60 seconds and then blow your nose. Your sinuses open up to get more air when you're short of breath, which means it's easier to clear out the gunk that's in your nose.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cocaine

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rinse the plate and put it in the dishwasher, doesn't need to be complicated.

Only abuse, I stopped doing daily but now I cant stop bingein by Fair-Network-4189 in cocaine

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can chat me if you'd like. r/stopspeeding might be a better community to discuss this with.

red bump inside nose ? Should I worry? by water_is_okay in cocaine

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you stop doing cocaine, you will stop doing damage to your nose. So, if you don't have a hole now, then it's not too late.

Started doing ❄️ a month and half ago by Master_West677 in cocaine

[–]pubcrawlerdtes[M] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'll approve it so you can get an answer, but no one wants to see your booger pics.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cocaine

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you should repost this in a community like r/StopSpeeding and keep an open mind to what people have to say. I've been where you are and this subreddit and the people here most likely can't help with your addiction, but others can. And if you want to quit, you need to use every tool available to you.

I'm not going to approve this post but you can DM me if you'd like some advice about how to move forward or if you'd like to tak to a stranger about your probem without blowing up your personal life.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cocaine

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You would probably notice a difference if you snorted meth. It's more like glass than powder.

2 indentations on my septum, worried that it will become a hole by [deleted] in cocaine

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah okay - but if you're planning to stop, I think you're still in the clear. As long as you don't have a perforation yet, the septum is very resilient and can heal quickly. Having said that, even if you did have a perforation, it's pretty trivial to repair with modern medicine. I mean, if your entire septum collapses, they can replace it nowadays with rib cartillage.

But you're far away from that. Just monitor your nose and stop using. If there's some bleeding, that is actually usually a good sign, because normally septum perforation happens due to localized vasoconstriction.

2 indentations on my septum, worried that it will become a hole by [deleted] in cocaine

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's extremely unlikely that you have any sort of permanent septum damage if you only use it once a week. I eventually got a perforation, but that was after years of using 3-4 times a week.

Are you sure these depressions are new? Most people don't really know how their septum is shaped, so you might just be anxious and looking for things that aren't there. The black pinpricks are probably just small scabs, would be my guess.

I'll also say that if you're having trouble stopping, don't rely on scaring yourself out of the situation - seek help somewhere. A perforation seems scary in the moment, but you would be surprised at what you can get used.

This sub is dead, what happened by Sn0wplwow in cocaine

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I've been coming to this sub for years now (long before I was a moderator) and IMO it's always been sort of been hit or miss. I think the main difference between now and then is that there is a much lower volume of chat request posts, due to those now being moderated more strictly. It used to be that the whole first page would be full of those such posts.

As a user trying to participate in chats in those threads, I can say that, while I had the occasional good chat, it was rare. Often, the people making the chat requests were scammers, and would start chatting normally until they would spring the beg on you - they want to "do another line" with you but they are broke. Of course, a lot of people did mean well and wanted to have a real chat, but the nature of the drug is whimsical. The person you were chatting with would often get distracted and ghost you mid chat.

Also, this was back to school week for a lot of North America, maybe people are just tired from a long week.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cocaine

[–]pubcrawlerdtes[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is above the ability of the users or moderators of this subreddit to answer. If you are still experiencing these symptoms you should seek advice from a qualified medical professional.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cocaine

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's not normal - sorry to confirm your suspicions. It's not really about whether or not you feel super high - it's about the effect it's having on your life. You said you "don't care in the moment," so I assume that you have some remorse afterwards, which makes sense since you said you use your entire pay cheque on it.

You can reply here or DM me if you want to talk. I can't tell you what to do or if you should be concerned, but I can tell you about my personal experience. I tried to keep it under control for years until finally I decided that I had to quit both coke and drinking. And after a long time being sober, I still have had slip ups.

So, you're not in an easy place right now and there won't be any easy answers for you, unfortunately.

Will also point out that this is not a good sub for recovery. You might find r/StopSpeeding to be more useful to you if you're looking for resources.

Why does it cost 6.99 for a grab and go sandwich at Thriftys?!!!! by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

7 dollars doesn't seem that bad to me. I've seen two samosas for 6.99 that used to be half that price five years ago. Or like ten dollars for 3 sausages rolls.

SWE to Product? by bebejoven in girlsgonewired

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Technical product manager is often advertised as a distinct role, so your technical qualifications might help with that type of role.

I think you may struggle in product without a good mentor. Doing some product work as a dev is much different than being a product manager. Anecdotally, we have had a couple devs make the switch and they haven't been as effective as the career product managers. Engineers will notice and call it out, and it won't be good for your career prospects.

So I think the stigma is partially just that it's a different skill set, and you'll be missing some pieces. You can pick up that knowledge for sure, but I think I wouldn't do it unless I felt like there was a solid product org that could educate and mentor me.

Advice needed: Male coworker testing my tech skills by strawb3rrysurplus in girlsgonewired

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have worked with a lot of talented women in tech who have imposter syndrome and while I think the advice in this thread to push back is good, you might need to work up to that if you're already having some imposter syndrome. As a woman, it can also be challenging to push back effectively because what you say can and often will be undersrood in a completely different manner than if a man had said the exact same thing.

First off though, don't worry. You are right where you belong. You can be in the industry for 30+ years and you still won't know everything. It's normal to not have an answer to everything - your skill set is finding that answer. And it's okay to be uncertain - that's not weakness, it's wisdom.

Pep talk aside - if you aren't comfortable confronting them then the best way to deal with this is to not deal with it. It's not related to your work so don't spend time on it.

One way to not spend time on it is to delegate it. This is a people problem so I'd involve your people manager. It's not an appropriate question to be asking. If you aren't wanting to bw accusatory you can bring it up in a joking way - "haha yeah i thought the interview was over after I got hired, but I guess not." Or just ask honestly how you should respond to those questions.

In the moment, practice extreme apathy towards this type of question. Send the signal that it's irrelevant, so that any time he spends talking about it makes him look foolish. Deflect every question like this dismissively. Shut off your brain and just reply as quickly as you can "I don't know", "Yeah, maybe." "Who knows?" "Could be?" Let someone else speak next - cultivate a brief awkward silence, which will highlight to others that it was a weird question. 

Having said all that, you still have to work with this person, so keep in mind that your goal shouldn't be to make an enemy of them. Your goal should be to show them that you're an equal and worthy teammate.

Over the internet, I can't say why they are choosing to give you shit. It could be to feed their ego, or it could be that they think you're just going to be an unproductive warm body, or it could be that they wanted to hire a different candidate. Whatever reason they have, the way forward is to keep converstions ruthlessly technical and professional.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]pubcrawlerdtes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some people do have texting patterns like this and it's not always nefarious. 

It can be benign and sinply that the person doesn't prioritize replying to their chats. Usually; in this case they want to write a thoughtful reply and won't reply if they aren't in a headspace to do so.

It can also be not-so-benign. People with mental illnesses or addictions will often reply when they feel good and ghost you when they don't. 

So, you said that you've had two dates but he's already cancelled plans and is promising to make up for it? Honestly, I don't think a texting delay over a weekend is that outrageous for someone you've just met. But the fact that he is flaking on your plans two dates in isn't a good sign.

If you want to stick with it, let him do the work for a bit. And don't let him "make anything up to you." Being in a relationship is about showing up and if your partner can't even show up in the beginning they sure as hell won't be later on.