When will people learn?

CubfanMurf · 05-17-2003, 12:29 PM

I hate when people beg and plead for free stuff. Albatross sent this to me.....

HEY DO U KNOW A WAY I CAN GET OOTP5 FOR FREE HELP ME IM BROKE

So this is what I told him.....

nope....if u are broke, then you should spend less time online and more time
getting a better job.

And this was his reply.....

IM ONLY 16 MAN I HAVE NO CREDIT CARD PLEASE MAN.

So I told him to send in a money order to buy it. Anyone can get a money order.

Even though I know this type of thing goes on all the time, this is the first time I have ever been contacted personally about it. Why would I want anyone to get it for free anyway, seeing as I had to pay for it? Some people are just plain idiots, although I know none of this is new to you elder statesmen of the board.

Scott Vibert · 05-17-2003, 12:46 PM

Thanks for the report, we'll follow up on it.

MJohnson · 05-17-2003, 12:47 PM

the fact he types in all capitals just makes it that much worse

Scott Vibert · 05-17-2003, 01:15 PM

BTW notice the capital similarities with ProBall (ITP forum?).. well I notice the IP similarities too....

CubfanMurf · 05-17-2003, 01:40 PM

Glad I could help. Said he was from Phillipines and was 16.

Modern Relic · 05-17-2003, 01:50 PM

People sometimes ask me why I don't use any form of IM or chat software. This is reason #27 in the series.

JML · 05-17-2003, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Modern Relic
People sometimes ask me why I don't use any form of IM or chat software. This is reason #27 in the series.

People sometimes ask me why I use IM and chat software. This is reason #27 in the series.

No one has tried to "pull one over on me" yet, though.

Old Man · 05-17-2003, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Modern Relic
People sometimes ask me why I don't use any form of IM or chat software. This is reason #27 in the series.

Geez now I know why I never see you online.

CubfanMurf · 05-17-2003, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Modern Relic
People sometimes ask me why I don't use any form of IM or chat software. This is reason #27 in the series.

He contacted me via email, not IM or chat.

Scott Vibert · 05-18-2003, 10:38 AM

CubfanMurf, can you please tell me what email he sent that to you under?

CubfanMurf · 05-18-2003, 12:44 PM

Sure, Scott. Here is the address he sent it to me from/under:

_jeter8@excite.com

twins15 · 05-18-2003, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Modern Relic
People sometimes ask me why I don't use any form of IM or chat software. This is reason #27 in the series.

What are the first 26?

goon · 05-19-2003, 02:46 PM

JML, can you loan me some money? I'll pay you back, I promise.

bsbll_n_mn · 05-19-2003, 09:42 PM

[sarcasm
hey, i have OOTP5, but i wouldn't mind getting another copy so i can sell it for an astronomical amount
[/sarcasm]

Antonin · 05-20-2003, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Modern Relic
People sometimes ask me why I don't use any form of IM or chat software. This is reason #27 in the series.

Tell it, brother!

05-17-2003, 12:29 PM	#1
CubfanMurf Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Morris, IL Posts: 74	When will people learn? I hate when people beg and plead for free stuff. Albatross sent this to me..... HEY DO U KNOW A WAY I CAN GET OOTP5 FOR FREE HELP ME IM BROKE So this is what I told him..... nope....if u are broke, then you should spend less time online and more time getting a better job. And this was his reply..... IM ONLY 16 MAN I HAVE NO CREDIT CARD PLEASE MAN. So I told him to send in a money order to buy it. Anyone can get a money order. Even though I know this type of thing goes on all the time, this is the first time I have ever been contacted personally about it. Why would I want anyone to get it for free anyway, seeing as I had to pay for it? Some people are just plain idiots, although I know none of this is new to you elder statesmen of the board. __________________ People's Baseball League (PBL)-Chicago White Sox (1966 to current 1982 season.....1978, 80 & 81 AL Central champs; 1980 WS champion) Classic Major League Baseball (CMLB)-Atlanta Braves (1987 to current 1992 season) FORT Historical League-Chicago Cubs (1950 to current 1958 season...1951 WS Champs)

05-17-2003, 01:40 PM	#5
CubfanMurf Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Morris, IL Posts: 74	Glad I could help. Said he was from Phillipines and was 16. __________________ People's Baseball League (PBL)-Chicago White Sox (1966 to current 1982 season.....1978, 80 & 81 AL Central champs; 1980 WS champion) Classic Major League Baseball (CMLB)-Atlanta Braves (1987 to current 1992 season) FORT Historical League-Chicago Cubs (1950 to current 1958 season...1951 WS Champs)

05-17-2003, 01:50 PM	#6
Modern Relic All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,266	People sometimes ask me why I don't use any form of IM or chat software. This is reason #27 in the series. __________________ American Folklore Baseball League (closed): Commissioner/GM - Mudville Nine (ruled!) Former member of Boys of Summer: GM - St. Louis Browns (doormats!) Former member of the OTBL: GM - Gashouse Gorillas (also ruled!) "People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby

05-18-2003, 12:44 PM	#11
CubfanMurf Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Morris, IL Posts: 74	Sure, Scott. Here is the address he sent it to me from/under: _jeter8@excite.com __________________ People's Baseball League (PBL)-Chicago White Sox (1966 to current 1982 season.....1978, 80 & 81 AL Central champs; 1980 WS champion) Classic Major League Baseball (CMLB)-Atlanta Braves (1987 to current 1992 season) FORT Historical League-Chicago Cubs (1950 to current 1958 season...1951 WS Champs)

05-19-2003, 02:46 PM	#13
goon Minors (Single A) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 59	JML, can you loan me some money? I'll pay you back, I promise. __________________ "It's not the kind of car you drive, but the size of the arm hanging out the window!" ------------------------------------------ Baltimore Orioles - Simulated Major League Baseball Detroit Tigers - Natural Baseball League Pontiac Pride - Frontier League NY Yankees - 4Ever League Detroit Tigers - Great American Baseball League NY Yankees - Maverick Baseball League Detroit Tigers - Aaron Ty Baseball League

05-17-2003, 12:46 PM	#2
Scott Vibert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My Computer Posts: 8,209	Thanks for the report, we'll follow up on it.

05-17-2003, 12:47 PM	#3
MJohnson Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: under an overpass Posts: 459	the fact he types in all capitals just makes it that much worse

05-17-2003, 01:15 PM	#4
Scott Vibert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My Computer Posts: 8,209	BTW notice the capital similarities with ProBall (ITP forum?).. well I notice the IP similarities too....

05-18-2003, 10:38 AM	#10
Scott Vibert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My Computer Posts: 8,209	CubfanMurf, can you please tell me what email he sent that to you under?

05-19-2003, 09:42 PM	#14
bsbll_n_mn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 593	[sarcasm hey, i have OOTP5, but i wouldn't mind getting another copy so i can sell it for an astronomical amount [/sarcasm]