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I call bullshit. This guy has 100k/yr in income but no savings at all? And his much highlighted Nissan 350 Turbo "pro street" was bought on credit? Where did t

I call bullshit. This guy has 100k/yr in income but no savings at all? And his much highlighted Nissan 350 Turbo "pro street" was bought on credit? Where did the money go? He had people renting his house, presumably for a monthly profit? Did he fail to mention being a heroin addict, or where thd hell did all his money go? He didn't sell his swanky car immediately, so he could rent a sucky apartment to avoid being homeless? He gets attacked by a bunch of hoodlums who beat him up before he gets his gun out? But he somehow gets it out anyway. Then his assailant pulls a gun right back at him, and instead of shooting in fear for his life, he proceeds to engage in a Mexican standoff (which the other guy is happy to maintain too!), and walks up to the guy to deliver a macho line, as if he's in a goddamn movie or something? Then cops show up and somehow magically diffuse the Mexican standoff situation without using any force themselves? And finally, there's a time when he's got thousands of dollars of "tax free" income (hah!) in the bank, but he's still homeless? Because having money in the bank sure beats having shelter? This story is complete bullshit.

yyyyes 11y ago
I don't believe a word of it either...
djhworld 11y ago
Even if it was bullshit, which I don't believe it is, what does he have to gain from this other than karma points on HN?
- shakycode 11y ago
  Exactly. I am not monetizing my blog, looking to become famous, etc. I'm just a techie guy who wanted to tell his story. People will be skeptical and I encourage everyone to form their own opinions. In the end I was there and lived it and am so glad it's over. I appreciate all of your taking time to read and comment whether positive to negative. Be well and carry on!
- sillygoose 11y ago
  My guess is that he's a psychopath and just making things up for his own enjoyment. Maybe he's a Narc and just wanted more attention? But either way, think about what I said about the article. If you're being intellectually honest, you'll have to admit it doesn't make sense.
  - shakycode 11y ago
    Your guess would be way off. I am neither of those things. Simply a person looking to share his experience. I have much better things to do with my time besides fabricating elaborate stories on the public Internet. Not trying to be defensive, but just saying that not everything on the Internet is rubbish. I do however respect your opinion and view as an individual. That's your right, of course.
shakycode 11y ago
I can appreciate your skepticism but it happened. I could have done a better job adding more detail to explain my story better so it made more sense to others. But I also didn't want to turn it into a small book. I really don't care about attention, just figured others might want to read about a really rough spot in my life and might be able to relate somehow. HN points really don't matter to me, I just wanted to get this off of my chest after 6+ years. Thanks for reading.

yyyyes 11y ago

I don't believe a word of it either...

djhworld 11y ago

Even if it was bullshit, which I don't believe it is, what does he have to gain from this other than karma points on HN?

shakycode 11y ago
Exactly. I am not monetizing my blog, looking to become famous, etc. I'm just a techie guy who wanted to tell his story. People will be skeptical and I encourage everyone to form their own opinions. In the end I was there and lived it and am so glad it's over. I appreciate all of your taking time to read and comment whether positive to negative. Be well and carry on!
sillygoose 11y ago
My guess is that he's a psychopath and just making things up for his own enjoyment. Maybe he's a Narc and just wanted more attention? But either way, think about what I said about the article. If you're being intellectually honest, you'll have to admit it doesn't make sense.
- shakycode 11y ago
  Your guess would be way off. I am neither of those things. Simply a person looking to share his experience. I have much better things to do with my time besides fabricating elaborate stories on the public Internet. Not trying to be defensive, but just saying that not everything on the Internet is rubbish. I do however respect your opinion and view as an individual. That's your right, of course.

shakycode 11y ago

I can appreciate your skepticism but it happened. I could have done a better job adding more detail to explain my story better so it made more sense to others. But I also didn't want to turn it into a small book. I really don't care about attention, just figured others might want to read about a really rough spot in my life and might be able to relate somehow. HN points really don't matter to me, I just wanted to get this off of my chest after 6+ years. Thanks for reading.