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I was robbed
- Thread starter -PXG-
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Yeah it's not ideal. Though there is some grace period before saves are deleted (think it's short and not confirmed though, maybe a couple months?)
I was just saying that I wouldn't hold your breath on it improving as Nintendo is backward and stubborn on such things. So you either buy one and pay the $20 a year for peace of mind with the cloud backups or just skip it. Just is what it is with them.
Jesus, man. Are you casing him? He was already hit once! Leave the man alone and find another target.
My neighbors shot and poisoned multiple dogs of mine over the years. The last was just a few years ago. Fuck them. I keep hoping their house will burn and they'll move away.
Do you live in some war zone ? That's not normal, god the U.K. is boring !
Tennessee. They're just assholes. They used to go around bragging about doing it, too. The last dog of mine they killed was about two weeks before Christmas. I can just imagine those bastards getting their son a gun for Christmas and using my dogs as target practice.
So killing dogs isn't illegal in your state? You'd be in prison here for that ! I love dogs more than humans so this is all hard to read :(
Yeah, I was devastated. I'm sure my dad wnted to murder that scumbag but he didn't, thankfully. That neighbour was, and likely still is, a piece of shit. I can't say for sure because I've never interacted with them again, except to give him the finger if he's in his field when I drive by.
They had threatened to kill the dogs if they "left our property", which they never did. They shot my little dog from their farm when my dog was on our acreage just after I got on the school bus. My dad heard the shot and carried the dog to the house soaked in blood. I was 12 then, 31 now. Not many times in the past 19 years I cried as hard as that.
Not so much a matter of being forgiven as just me moving on. It sounds like semantics, but they're clearly depraved animals. How can I make it even? They don't care about animals, clearly, and there isn't much room for elevating things beyond killing animals. It's just not worth it to hold a grudge. Holding that grudge feels like a constant effort; I'd rather not think about those beasts at all. I have better efforts to spend my time engaging in while they age and die on their farm.
In that way -PXG- I think what you've mentioned about petitioning local politicians, etc. is a good use of your time. Much better than simply seething with rage (though I certainly understand your anger).
I'm sure it is, but how do you prove it? It's your word against theirs.
Seemed like part of growing up rural was people's animals getting shot. I moved to a city after I graduated high school and haven't needed to worry about my dogs being hurt since.
That's just it. Pretty difficult to say the least.
I understand your stance, I'm not sure I can relate, but I can see where you're coming from.
I hope I didn't come across too aggressive in my response, I have a cat and he is very much family. The thought of something happening to him just sets me off :(
As a fellow NJ native, based on the OP's sharing of a lack of security anywhere, my guess is they are either in lower central or probably south NJ. I feel like up in North NJ most everyone has some kind of surveillance shit on their property, especially if they are renting it, as they pretty much have to.
In regards to what actually happened it is wak, but an addict will be an addict and do what they need to do to get that next fix. Damn shit is ravaging everywhere. Sorry to hear you were a victim of it OP.
In regards to what actually happened it is wak, but an addict will be an addict and do what they need to do to get that next fix. Damn shit is ravaging everywhere. Sorry to hear you were a victim of it OP.
Oh, no I totally understand your response. I have two dogs currently. The idea of losing them is unpleasant to say the least.
I'm sorry OP. I fucking hate thieves
This has happened to me twice and thankfully having renters insurance saved my ass both times. It still sucks though. The second time I was robbed we were in the house sleeping, they must have robbed all of my shit in the main living room around 4 in the morning. I'll never leave my doors unlocked again. Hopefully you have some sort of insurance policy. Best of luck to ya and I firmly believe karma comes back and will come back on these thieves.
This has happened to me twice and thankfully having renters insurance saved my ass both times. It still sucks though. The second time I was robbed we were in the house sleeping, they must have robbed all of my shit in the main living room around 4 in the morning. I'll never leave my doors unlocked again. Hopefully you have some sort of insurance policy. Best of luck to ya and I firmly believe karma comes back and will come back on these thieves.
Yep, forgot to lock it before going to bed. My fault 100%. 3 kids sleeping downstairs and my wife and I were upstairs. I still get scared to my core thinking of what could of happened if one of my kids had gone upstairs during the burglary. Happened about 3 years ago.
Fuck scary stuff dude, sorry to hear this ! Xbox's can be replaced kids can't.
Yeah. I mean I'd kinda like a Switch. Just that Ninendo's slowness to make tech that makes sense makes me slow to purchase it. And I've got such a backlog I who knows when I'll get to it.
I feel for you, but under no circumstance should you get yourself in any trouble over this, your long term happiness is more important
Renter's insurance would be useless in this situation due to how video games depreciate in value pretty fast. I wouldn't get nearly anything close to what I've spent on my stuff over the last decade. Plus, I'm hoping I actually get some/ most back. Things have been turning out somewhat fast so who knows. But I have zero expectations.
I live in Central NJ by the way.
I live in Central NJ by the way.
Brutal. I've been robbed/burglarized more times than I can count, but never cleaned out like that -- or at least not since I was a kid. Last time they got a broken laptop and all my beer. Time before that all my PS3 games (but not the console). This sounds a lot more organized.
That might make it easier to find them, if indeed police did work in real life, but they don't. Do you have insurance?
That might make it easier to find them, if indeed police did work in real life, but they don't. Do you have insurance?
Ah, what a coincidence, me too.
That is horrible. At least the most important personal sensitive information is intact OP. Do as much damage control as you can, hopefully you can get a lead of the person(s) responsible. They went specifically for the gaming stuff, and knew where it was too. That sounds a little weird, but I hope the person(s) responsible can be brought to justice.
There's no way you can fully understand what it feels like to be robbed or have your house broken in to until it happens to you. Such a violation and makes you feel a way I haven't experienced since.
Sorry this happened to you, -PXG-. I hope the people who robbed you are stupid or desperate enough to pawn the stuff or sell it to another store so you can get your stuff back. They usually are.
Sorry this happened to you, -PXG-. I hope the people who robbed you are stupid or desperate enough to pawn the stuff or sell it to another store so you can get your stuff back. They usually are.
The police have a good lead on the suspect. They said they are pressing charges for me since they have a list of other things that he's done. I'm going to inquire if that includes my previous report of him stealing two of my packages as well. Mail theft is a felony. So if they get him and those charges stick, he's fucked.
Renters insurance is about getting enough to replace what you lost, not recouping the cost that you put into everything. If you paid $60 for a game that is worth $20 now, of course they're only going to give you the $20 to get an exact replacement
Similarly, if you paid $20 for a game years ago that's worth $200 now, you'll get the $200, provided you can prove that you owned it and what condition it was in
What town is this? Last time I got robbed the fucker left a big sticky hand print on the window and the police didn't even take the print until I yelled at them. They never ran it, never followed up on leads.
I honestly thought police doing detective work on non-murders was just TV shit.
I normally don't sleep well as is, but man this shit is rough...
I had dinner with my parents last night, as I do every Monday. It was the first time I broke down. I just...lost it...
All in all, they were really supportive, as they always are. Once they actually saw me and realized just how much was taken, they understood the severity and seriousness if the situation.
But this is what hurt...
Before I left, my father suggested that I get my friends to help me rebuild my library. He said something to the effect of, "With all that gaming stuff you do and people you know, I'm sure you can ask people for help. You know, people you really know and trust."
I didn't have the heart to tell him that I quite literally have nobody. The very few people I know IRL I haven't seen in months or years. They're either not in position to do anything, don't care or wouldn't bother following through.
I have too much pride to ask anyone for anything. I hate being in someone's debt and don't like handouts. I'm hopeful that I can get some or most of my stuff back, at the very least, my consoles. The rest is easily replaceable. My accounts are fine. That's what's most important.
It just sucks he had to inadvertently and remind me of being alone. It's nothing new. It's been like this for 29 years. It's a whole different issue that is it's own story, requiring a fuck ton of explanation and back story, I simply do not feel like explaining right. I've already shared far too much as is. Typically, I prefer to keep my life private. But sometimes I just need to vent because I have nowhere else to go.
Not to be rude or ungrateful, but posts suggesting "You should do X" are basically worthless and miss a lot of points. Without any context or nuance, they don't necessarily apply or help. I appreciate the sentiment, but ultimately, that sort of thing isn't effective and what I need. I hope that makes sense.
I don't know what I need. Besides wanting this to have never happened, I just want this resolved. Justice and closure would be nice. To know this person is caught so he can't hurt anyone else or make anyone else go through what I'm going through. That would make me feel better.
Besides that, I don't know where to begin. I need a lot of things. But I'm struggling within myself whether who to ask, what to do, where to go and if I even should. I just want normalcy. I just want peace.
I'm already very unhappy and nihilistic as is. This shit is just...wow. I really didn't need this. And no, I'm not suicidal. I'm not going to go nuts and shoot people. I don't need to see a therapist. As I said, I just want some kind of resolution so I can actually move forward and make attempts at my life being normal and who knows...bei be happy for once.
I had dinner with my parents last night, as I do every Monday. It was the first time I broke down. I just...lost it...
All in all, they were really supportive, as they always are. Once they actually saw me and realized just how much was taken, they understood the severity and seriousness if the situation.
But this is what hurt...
Before I left, my father suggested that I get my friends to help me rebuild my library. He said something to the effect of, "With all that gaming stuff you do and people you know, I'm sure you can ask people for help. You know, people you really know and trust."
I didn't have the heart to tell him that I quite literally have nobody. The very few people I know IRL I haven't seen in months or years. They're either not in position to do anything, don't care or wouldn't bother following through.
I have too much pride to ask anyone for anything. I hate being in someone's debt and don't like handouts. I'm hopeful that I can get some or most of my stuff back, at the very least, my consoles. The rest is easily replaceable. My accounts are fine. That's what's most important.
It just sucks he had to inadvertently and remind me of being alone. It's nothing new. It's been like this for 29 years. It's a whole different issue that is it's own story, requiring a fuck ton of explanation and back story, I simply do not feel like explaining right. I've already shared far too much as is. Typically, I prefer to keep my life private. But sometimes I just need to vent because I have nowhere else to go.
Not to be rude or ungrateful, but posts suggesting "You should do X" are basically worthless and miss a lot of points. Without any context or nuance, they don't necessarily apply or help. I appreciate the sentiment, but ultimately, that sort of thing isn't effective and what I need. I hope that makes sense.
I don't know what I need. Besides wanting this to have never happened, I just want this resolved. Justice and closure would be nice. To know this person is caught so he can't hurt anyone else or make anyone else go through what I'm going through. That would make me feel better.
Besides that, I don't know where to begin. I need a lot of things. But I'm struggling within myself whether who to ask, what to do, where to go and if I even should. I just want normalcy. I just want peace.
I'm already very unhappy and nihilistic as is. This shit is just...wow. I really didn't need this. And no, I'm not suicidal. I'm not going to go nuts and shoot people. I don't need to see a therapist. As I said, I just want some kind of resolution so I can actually move forward and make attempts at my life being normal and who knows...bei be happy for once.
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I beg to differ. You DO need to see a therapist. Either for support over being burgled, and/or to get to the bottom of why you are so reclusive.
Either way, and I mean this as no disrespect, you have issues deep down that need addressing. Whether it is obsession or something else. Until you can get to the bottom of it, you can't move on.
As I said, i've been there, done that... I KNOW I have an compulsive/obsessive nature and I can now spot patterns leading me back down that way. I hit rock bottom, but thankfully changed myself and got out of it. It helped that I wrote a book on my life which opened my eyes as to where it all came from.
I've always bottled up my thoughts and emotions, 'cos, you know... guys do that.
My sister was raped. I bottled up how I felt. Yeah, although I wasn't there, I felt like I failed her as a brother as I never kicked the shit out of the guy (He was dealt with, regardless). This ate at me - I began self harming. Even suicidal (would drive down windy country roads with my eyes closed to see if I felt 'anything' as I felt numb). Eventually I broke down infront of my mother who insisted I saw a cousellor. It helped a lot.
I've been bankrupt - £60,000 of debt.
I've found a dead body in Hooters NYC (last Summer, when on holiday).
I've seen my mother dead.
I've almost lost my marriage to a porn addiction (thankfully, marriage survived and i've been porn free for 8 years!).
People say life is all about patterns. You have a pattern which if you don't follow, it creates anxiety within. Learn to break that pattern will help deal with that.
All the above can be dealt with, if you get the right help. I am in a much better place and dealt with my demons. PLEASE consider seeking help, even if it is just victim support. Ask your local PD if they know of any local groups for that.
Either way, and I mean this as no disrespect, you have issues deep down that need addressing. Whether it is obsession or something else. Until you can get to the bottom of it, you can't move on.
As I said, i've been there, done that... I KNOW I have an compulsive/obsessive nature and I can now spot patterns leading me back down that way. I hit rock bottom, but thankfully changed myself and got out of it. It helped that I wrote a book on my life which opened my eyes as to where it all came from.
I've always bottled up my thoughts and emotions, 'cos, you know... guys do that.
My sister was raped. I bottled up how I felt. Yeah, although I wasn't there, I felt like I failed her as a brother as I never kicked the shit out of the guy (He was dealt with, regardless). This ate at me - I began self harming. Even suicidal (would drive down windy country roads with my eyes closed to see if I felt 'anything' as I felt numb). Eventually I broke down infront of my mother who insisted I saw a cousellor. It helped a lot.
I've been bankrupt - £60,000 of debt.
I've found a dead body in Hooters NYC (last Summer, when on holiday).
I've seen my mother dead.
I've almost lost my marriage to a porn addiction (thankfully, marriage survived and i've been porn free for 8 years!).
People say life is all about patterns. You have a pattern which if you don't follow, it creates anxiety within. Learn to break that pattern will help deal with that.
All the above can be dealt with, if you get the right help. I am in a much better place and dealt with my demons. PLEASE consider seeking help, even if it is just victim support. Ask your local PD if they know of any local groups for that.
That's a helluva lot of adversity. I can imagine why you feel as you do. But my issues aren't nearly as harrowing, problematic and certainly not deeply rooted. Its a matter of people getting caught up and self absorbed with careers, marriage, kids the day to day elements of everyday life. That, and people nowadays are flakey as hell, living vicariously through social media. People are too "busy" for shit. People move away and start new lives. It's a common phenomenon.
Talking to a shrink isn't going to magically give me friends, or money to go out and do things with said friends. I don't need someone to tell me what's wrong with me. I saw a therapist years ago and realized it was a waste of time and money. Ultimately only I can solve my problems that I have with myself and the ones I perceive to have with others. No one can do that for me.
Think the positive side.
You're an idiot.
Think the positive side.
No "fuck you" and don't steal my shit - that's what it should say. This comic is idiotic and no hard working adult would agree with it.
This fucking comic has been ridiculed since its been posted for a reasonThink the positive side.
Think the positive side.
I hope whoever stole this bike crashed into a wall.
Every single post I've seen from you in this thread strongly suggests the opposite, I don't think you're in a position to confidently state if you need a therapist or not. This goes far beyond this single event, and it's clear you have a permanent mentality of strong victimization and some level of self-hatred, depression and despair- which, I would say definitely qualifies for needing a therapist.
This is hilarious. Either you're trolling or the worst advice giver in the world.Think the positive side.
I'm already aware of my self hatred. That's nothing new.
I don't have money to see a therapist anyway. I have bills to pay, a roof to keep over my head and a car I have to keep running.
I wouldn't say trolling. Joking, yes. On the other hand, it's funny that many thought I was serious. I mean this meme is well known of how bad it is.
Think the positive side.
What an absolutely stupid fucking comic.
It's just harsh for us to read your posts dude. Don't take any offence to people suggesting things they might believe could have a positive impact on your life.
You're a very active member of the community and have been for a long time so you're not a "stranger" so to speak.
And while we all are dedicated gamers and we know you are very dedicated to Destiny, it does make me sad to read just how much in your life you put unto that game.
So, I don't know dude, I just hope you can be happy :)
I don't disagree with what you are saying, but the cost of any security measures they implement are going to be passed on to you and the other tennants.
Why does depreciation matter? If you bought a game for $60 that now costs $20 and they give you $20 for it, you can still replace it, right?
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I'm aware of that. But so be it. It's unsafe and unacceptable that there isn't any security measures at all.
Glad you're safe, and this got resolved for the most part.
You can get your stuff back, but never your sense of the peace.
Glad you weren't harmed, though.
You can get your stuff back, but never your sense of the peace.
Glad you weren't harmed, though.
What in the goddamn. At both his actions and your line of thought regarding it.