Introduction to Stupidity
Searching For a Few Dull tools in the Shed38 total reviews
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I'm sorry, Jay, that you've come to this dark place. Of course, you'll pull yourself out, and I look forward to reading what you have to say about what happened. You close this with "I love you guys". We know that by the fact that you are opening yourself up to us by telling us such personal things.
Sadly, you are about to tell us a story of our times.
Look forward to reading it.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2023
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I'm sorry, Jay, that you've come to this dark place. Of course, you'll pull yourself out, and I look forward to reading what you have to say about what happened. You close this with "I love you guys". We know that by the fact that you are opening yourself up to us by telling us such personal things.
Sadly, you are about to tell us a story of our times.
Look forward to reading it.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 15-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2023
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Yes, unfortunately it is, in large part, a story of our times. And it's just going to get worse with AI.
Jay
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Dear Jay, I'm so sorry to hear about your current state of mind and awful undeserved experience you've had. I'm sadly one of the minority 'mugs' but my scam, from the sound of it, was a lot more simple than yours and probably a lot easier to have twigged. But I didn't and have been beating myself up ever since. Even though I got the money back from the bank and they were very understanding, the knock to my confidence and self-belief was punishment enough. Your story was instantly engaging which should be unsurprising given your reputation of being such a fine writer. There is just one sentence that didn't quite work for me: "Also I won't be promoting this very high since the longer one deserves to be on page one." I'm intrigued to hear the rest of your story and hope that, as mine did about my scam, it might go a little way to be of cathartic value. Thanks for sharing, Jay. Debbie
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2023
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Dear Jay, I'm so sorry to hear about your current state of mind and awful undeserved experience you've had. I'm sadly one of the minority 'mugs' but my scam, from the sound of it, was a lot more simple than yours and probably a lot easier to have twigged. But I didn't and have been beating myself up ever since. Even though I got the money back from the bank and they were very understanding, the knock to my confidence and self-belief was punishment enough. Your story was instantly engaging which should be unsurprising given your reputation of being such a fine writer. There is just one sentence that didn't quite work for me: "Also I won't be promoting this very high since the longer one deserves to be on page one." I'm intrigued to hear the rest of your story and hope that, as mine did about my scam, it might go a little way to be of cathartic value. Thanks for sharing, Jay. Debbie
Comment Written 15-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2023
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Yes, Debbie. It's all catharsis. I'm surprised there weren't a lot more sentences that didn't come under your scrutiny and be found wanting. I needed to get it posted last night and couldn't afford the time to edit for sense or effectiveness (kind of like this response, LOL). Thank you again, Debbie.
Jay
Comment from Bill Schott
Jay. Where do I begin. My stay here on Fanstory continues only because writers like you exist here. I have gotten to the point where I cannot read through long prose without eyedrops and aspirin, so I visit your portfolio, now and again, to see what a great turn of phrase and witty observation looks like. I rarely review you, as you certainly don't need my input.
You are needed here, Jay. I will pay the annual fee, if that is what keeps you here.
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2023
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Jay. Where do I begin. My stay here on Fanstory continues only because writers like you exist here. I have gotten to the point where I cannot read through long prose without eyedrops and aspirin, so I visit your portfolio, now and again, to see what a great turn of phrase and witty observation looks like. I rarely review you, as you certainly don't need my input.
You are needed here, Jay. I will pay the annual fee, if that is what keeps you here.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2023
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No, no, please, Bill. Please don't pay my membership. I was afraid this would happen. I need to work my way out. Bill, you are very special here. You've been here as long as I remember. Thank you for that.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
I, for one, am sorry to see you go. I value your contributions to 'One Man's Calling', and enjoy your writing.
FanStory, though, isn't the site I expected. But, I suppose like any other business, they need revenues, and rig the program accordingly.
Best of luck to you on the other site.
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2023
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I, for one, am sorry to see you go. I value your contributions to 'One Man's Calling', and enjoy your writing.
FanStory, though, isn't the site I expected. But, I suppose like any other business, they need revenues, and rig the program accordingly.
Best of luck to you on the other site.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2023
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Thank you Wayne.
Comment from Jesse James Doty
It appears you spent my reading time telling me about the post I should read. What is this then? I don't get the meaning of why you posted this if you intend to post elsewhere and leave Fan Story altogether.
Anyway, this was written well and in a conversational tone which was easy to read.
Jesse
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2023
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It appears you spent my reading time telling me about the post I should read. What is this then? I don't get the meaning of why you posted this if you intend to post elsewhere and leave Fan Story altogether.
Anyway, this was written well and in a conversational tone which was easy to read.
Jesse
Comment Written 15-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2023
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Sorry I disappointed you, Jesse. And that it seemed a bit of "over-kill" for you. I just now posted the longer piece, and I had enough funny money to get it high enough onto page one that it isn't likely to be pushed back down off page one and into obscurity. (In hindsight you might be right about this shorter piece. If I hadn't written it, I could have spent my member dollars to promote today's post even higher.
Jay
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Good. I am glad you see my point.
Jesse
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Oh Jay, don't put yourself down for this, (I'm saving the six for your big post) These people are the lowest of the low, the earth slimy slugs, the stuff that gets flushed down the loo... I could go on.
These turds are becoming more and more sophisticated in their scams, and with the coming of the latest Artificial Intelligence programs, you'd have be a very clever person to suss them out. There has to be a way to stop these people. We have a program on the television that features so many people that have had this happen to them, and it's scary. I've had a few try it, some several times. They only came through on my land line, and since I got rid of that it has been quiet. I'm sure they will find my mobile number soon.
I hate the idea of you leaving, if I could afford to pay for your FanStory renewal, I would happily do it. I pay monthly, I can't afford a lump sum.
We love you, too, my dear friend, and I'm crying and so angry at what they've done to you and your ex wife. You are one of the nicest people I know. Love and prayers and hugs coming your way. Sandra xxxx
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2023
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Oh Jay, don't put yourself down for this, (I'm saving the six for your big post) These people are the lowest of the low, the earth slimy slugs, the stuff that gets flushed down the loo... I could go on.
These turds are becoming more and more sophisticated in their scams, and with the coming of the latest Artificial Intelligence programs, you'd have be a very clever person to suss them out. There has to be a way to stop these people. We have a program on the television that features so many people that have had this happen to them, and it's scary. I've had a few try it, some several times. They only came through on my land line, and since I got rid of that it has been quiet. I'm sure they will find my mobile number soon.
I hate the idea of you leaving, if I could afford to pay for your FanStory renewal, I would happily do it. I pay monthly, I can't afford a lump sum.
We love you, too, my dear friend, and I'm crying and so angry at what they've done to you and your ex wife. You are one of the nicest people I know. Love and prayers and hugs coming your way. Sandra xxxx
Comment Written 15-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2023
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Thank you so much, Sandra. We all can be as vulnerable as little kids, regardless of our age, and we must be alert to the hate and selfishness that exists in the world ... "as wise as a serpent, but peaceful as a dove" -- didn't Jesus say that? Well, he should have.
Jay
Comment from karenina
I was hacked just a out a year ago...
Cleaned out.
I was gobsmacked by the multi-tiered, sophisticated attack on all fronts as all accounts were drained.
Much of it was not recovered.
I am so sorry this happened to your wife and you!
While I hate the idea, I have taken long breaks as needed since joining FS in 2007.
You do what's best for you, Jay.
Come back when you're ready...
Keep in touch?
You're the best!
Karenina
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reply by the author on 15-Oct-2023
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I was hacked just a out a year ago...
Cleaned out.
I was gobsmacked by the multi-tiered, sophisticated attack on all fronts as all accounts were drained.
Much of it was not recovered.
I am so sorry this happened to your wife and you!
While I hate the idea, I have taken long breaks as needed since joining FS in 2007.
You do what's best for you, Jay.
Come back when you're ready...
Keep in touch?
You're the best!
Karenina
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Comment Written 15-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2023
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God richly bless you, Karenina! I needed to hear that someone I so admire and love has also been devastatedly hacked. It helps me be kinder to myself -- though I am sorry it is at that victim's expense. Do you know what I mean? Jay.
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I do! Be as kind to yourself as we all want to be to you, Jay!
Watch for my email please...
Comment from Debi Pick Marquette
IJay, I look forward to what it is you have to tell us and who knows, I may or may not be one who is as stupid or smart as you, but I love that you are never the kind to judge. I will be back and check it out, but I must say I am disappointed to hear you are thinking of leaving. I hope you know that you will be terribly missed because you are so deeply loved and appreciated. At least I sure know that's how I feel. I will save the rest for tomorrow. Thank you my friend!
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IJay, I look forward to what it is you have to tell us and who knows, I may or may not be one who is as stupid or smart as you, but I love that you are never the kind to judge. I will be back and check it out, but I must say I am disappointed to hear you are thinking of leaving. I hope you know that you will be terribly missed because you are so deeply loved and appreciated. At least I sure know that's how I feel. I will save the rest for tomorrow. Thank you my friend!
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Comment Written 15-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2023
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Debbie, your kind words mean so much to me. Yes, I'm afraid I must leave until I get things straightened out. I figure I should be back in about 6 months.
Jay
