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ID theft is a big business for the criminal gangs. Mailman being robbed is increasingly common. The gangs are after checking account information to clear people's accounts out. Make me wonder if the Russian (or other crime syndicate) scammers running fake profiles are looking at new ways to steal people's identities and clear their accounts out. Wasn't just last year that 3 people were convicted in drugging several men at gay bars, clearing out their bank accounts and leaving them to OD from the drugs they laced their drinks with.

The ones that are the most vocal and vocal when they they hire to get plowed. So probably 💯

This isn't always practical since we store all our s*** on it. Who really remembers all their passwords? The one u need is the one u will not recall when u be need it. Our phones have made us dumb and addicted. People freak out when they think they lost their phone. Full panic when it's real.

When meeting with guys, what do you take with you other than your phone and money? If I go to them, I avoid taking my wallet. If I host at hotel, it's out away in a secure place and out of sight. I almost never have cash on me anyhow except when meeting guys. The pain of having to cancel all the cards and getting 🆔 isn't something I want to endure. Is it just me?

If a guy goes beyond what I expected, I show my appreciation and give him a little extra as a thank you.

The tipping for everything has to stop. It is so weird that every place is asking for tips by default for take out orders. I mean I tip when I dine and get service but for the kitchen to put the food in a container? Even at Burger places. McDonald's is bound to start asking for tips. It bugs me their default is set to 18%. Hit the no tip button pronto.

May Maybe we're just old farts. 😆

It's happening everywhere. I saw Les Miz at Radio City Hall for their final stop of the tour. Person in front of me was taking a phone call on the DL. Could still hear her since I was right behind her. Thank goodness she didn't come back after the intermission. I think social media has given people some horrible habits. Everything is a possible reel or meme moment so they restraint and social etiquette isn't there as it used to be. The younger gens are the worst but I also see some of the more seasoned folks acting this way too. I don't understand when you go to concerts and performances why you would not WATCH the show instead of focusing on recording it or filming yourself at it. A few pictures or short videos sure I do that. Everything else is just ridiculous.

If I help, I do so under the assumption that I will not see the money again. Otherwise, it sets you up for unneeded angst and regret. I only do it if I can and only with regulars I've known for awhile. Luckily, most of the guys I've gotten to know have never asked.

I know two guys that do the same. One setup as business as personal trainer. The other one as a personal co concierge business. Both pay and file taxes so they have income history and can apply for loans to buy a house. Even after they bought their house they continued to declare their income though not all of it now. Maybe 30% less. They deduct all expenses related to work from the business. Food, hotel, travel, advertising etc. Both have Amex Platinum cards tied to their business. Always surprised how few guys run it as a real business.

You're being overly kind and polite.

In what app are you doing this? iMessages, WhatsApp, FB Messenger?