I have sinned...

So I just wanted to get this out to anyone that might be on the path to commit the ultimate cardinal hobbyist sin as I did. “Thou shalt not advance payment for services before services are rendered, regardless of the reason behind the request “ It’s even worse that this confession comes from a 6 year veteran. Yes, this happened to me, not once but twice. One was a provider I sadly thought was a friend in the RW and I allowed myself to be strung along for a couple years, and the most recent and concerning one is a provider I had seen on several occasions, she fed me a line that she was in trouble and dumb ass me thought he was some kind of knight in shining armor, well you know how this story goes and ends as well. I’m not looking for sympathy, berating or even a “told you so!” I also don’t want to put all the ladies in the same category, but just saying gentleman beware I don’t want you to be putting out this same message in the future.

Unfortunately,
That happens very often to gents... And ladies too. Sad... Sorry to hear that.

Maybe, you guys should look for someone, who does not offer specials, drive-trough or discount? Maybe, look for someone, who does not appear desperate? Maybe, variety is the answer? I believe so!
Not everyone can do that. I understand.

Learn how to cut-off losses. Invest in "sure thing." Pray. Eat. Love!

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Oh yes,
I have sinned!
But,
More better than you:cheerleader:

Bummer. Sometimes it's easy to get tricked. No worries, lesson learned, right?

This is P4P NOT Match.com, E Harmony.com, FarmersOnly.com, etc... This is also NOT Friends.com. If someone wants a loan (which is what advancing a donation is), you better get some collateral up front. If you want me to behave as a bank, I will behave like one and demand collateral. This applies to the ladies and gentlemen here.

I have never asked a client for a loan.
You are not a bank that is doing business as a lending company.
Sorry you was screwed over.