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- pockets3
i wonder what the most downvoted post is here
- This will be the one.pango
- one can only hopepockets
- haha, pango canceled it outmonospaced
- lolGuyFawkes
- http://www.qbn.com/r…drgs
- drgs how did you find it?sofas
- sort by popularitydrgs
- thanks, but now that I think of it, most downvoted doesn't necessarily mean least popular according to QBN's algorithms and definitions...sofas
- P.S.
if anyone knows how Raminsky scrolled to the least active threads I would be happy to knowsofas - The most downvoted post was at -50. Don't know how to located it tho.pango
- yurimonospaced
- Ohhh ya! Completely forgot about him. Good times.pango
- his new profile ‘omg’ is not as successfulGuyFawkes
- 3 upvotes?!!?!?! wth man!pango
- nb1
Anyone have a Casper or Tuft & Needle or Leesa?
2018 mattress recommendations???
- Keetsa* pillow top. i love mine. so do all the ladies ;*sarahfailin
- i'm in the market as wellscarabin_net
- Bought a Leesa about 18 months ago. Not my favorite -- some people love them, too stiff for me though. Its going in the guest room as soon as I get another one.ridg0026
- like whoa dude... in the same market. ditching a beautyrest and considering tuft and needle with a zinus platformimbecile
- You're in luck! I ordered a Tuft & Needle. It arrives this weekend, I'll report back here.nb
- nice!imbecile
- set3
I've been chasing a very small invoice (via email) for about 4 months now. He's the kind of guy that doesn't bother to reply once you've sent him the work and you won't hear from him again for weeks or months until you start chasing him. Bit of a cunt. Anyway, this time it's been 4 months, no response to initial email containing the work and the invoice, no response to my 3 reminder emails over the past 4 months.
Today I just sent him an email explaining that he's not a client that I want. He's rude, unappreciative and above all else doesn't pay the fucking invoices for months, and this time it's gone too far. I basically told him to fuck off.
After this he responds instantly, apologising, explaining that he's paid the invoice and now wants me to a new, full service branding exercise for him...
Hmmmm.
- i have a client exactly the same. he's not in the fashion business is he?hans_glib
- as tempting as it is, if you take it you'll likely be chasing another 4-month late invoice in a year's time, only for a lot more moneyFax_Benson
- Maybe I'll ask for 50% up front and not start it for 4 months.set
- 50% up front 25% midway through, 25% before release of files. He's proven not to be credit worthy, but if he pays up front, why not?monNom
- ^ money up front yes. My dad used to give a discount if someone paid in a certain amount of time.mugwart
- I like that idea. Just add on 15% and tell them if they pay within your desired time they get 15% off. Geniusset
- Always 50% upfront unless a v.trusted clientfadein11
- Always money. I myself do a third down to start, third mid-project and a third at the end. No money, no workey.ETM
- Yep. I always try for 50 / 25 / 25 on web projects on anything that looks like they may hold it up. But have done thirds as well if high budget.fadein11
- I only ask for 50% if the sum over a certain amount. I don't get into late fees because if they can't pay on time, I assume they can't cover more fees.spadeandheart
- After a NET30, I send a reminder and again at NET45 (unless we've resolved expectations). At NET60, if they're being negligent...spadeandheart
- ...I let them know a collections agency will be contacted. I've only had to send that email once; I was paid the next day.spadeandheart
- It is a principle thing hough even if only small invoice. From my years of freelancing the best clients in all respects also happen to be good payers.fadein11
- so basicallly set deals with his clients like trump deals with foreign affairssince1979
- I understand about principle. At some point though chasing invoices distracts from other work, and if the chase lasts long enough the person not paying figuresspadeandheart
- ...they won't need to pay. I'm upfront with the policy for late payment at the start of the project, and contracts are a given for large sums.spadeandheart
- Also, clients are pretty responsive when you do the "we all know this is late so let's work something out" lifeline. For folks who don't appreciate...spadeandheart
- ...that courtesy, then the bridge is burned. It doesn't mean I have to be the one standing there hair on fire trying to get them to pay.spadeandheart
- I also don't like upfront payment because now I'm bought. If I'm X hours into a project and I can tell the relationship isn't going to work...spadeandheart
- ...then I can thank them for the opportunity to excuse myself. I don't owe them, they don't owe me...clean breakup and no one feels like they've been cheated.spadeandheart
- Re: Set...I wouldn't take the 2nd gig. Had a client pay 90d late. We agreed that sucked. Took another job, 2nd job paid after 90d when they promised it'd be 30.spadeandheart
- My contract is 50% to start and rest paid in full before file release, especially if digital files. Only had one of many clients not like it but signed anyhow.phatwrx
- Yea i don't ask for 50% upfront unless it's a project worth at least a grand or two. I've just done small fry work for him to dateset
- I think I'll sack the cunt off anyway, after all this he asked me if I could work tonight! And when I told him it'll be double to work am evening on such...set
- ... short notice he replied with... "that's a bit OTT, most people would be grateful for the work".... Yea, fuck you sunshine.set
- Ask 100% up front, dont do the job, when he asks whats up, respond "sorry do we know each other?"Bennn
- Ha - he sounds a dick. Sacking him off is the best decision. Cheeky fucker.fadein11
- if that is the trouble he gave you for a small invoice it might be much more for a large onesofas
- pockets-2
i wanna get a corgi purebred but they are so expensive :(
"hey are usually priced within a range of $600-1000 depending on the breeder's location and the quality of the breed. Some have even been sold for as much as $2000."
who pays $2k for a dog?! :(
- They*pockets
- Supply and demand. Corgis are hot right now evidently. I've heard tons of people talking about corgis recently.monNom
- data dogsarahfailin
- https://img.buzzfeed…pockets
- Go to local shelter.pango
- https://youtu.be/aCv…pango
- hard to find at a shelter, their are corgi specific rescue groups that swoop them up fast and are strict about who can adopt.BabySnakes
- we've had 2 corgis in our family, both pure, each cost us around $400 - $500 due to some cosmetic differences. great dogs, very energetic. Study up on them.BabySnakes
- Go at a shelter, there's dozens of animals waiting to be loved by someone. Its not a car, its a living being. Funny how people want a specific dog brand and colBennn
- color like they're buying a car.Bennn
- French bulldogs are $2500 and up.i_monk
- do not pay for animals, get them from shelters.ApeRobot
- get a bastard https://dogbehaviors…ApeRobot
- ^pango
- Pet shops are banned in my city. To discourage breaders. Too many dogs were born just to wait and get killed because no body buys them when they were puppies inpango
- ... the shop. And pure breeds are literally incest. Forced incest...pango
- ^^ exactly!Bennn
- Sweet sweet incest...pango
- Ok that came out wrong...pango
- lolBennn
- mg333
I've been watching Mr. Robot, just finished the first season yesterday and laughed uncontrollably on the train at the scene in episode 10 where Mr. Robot (dad) goes up to the guy in the Internet cafe and says "He man, I gotta tell ya, I had sex with your mom this morning and it was faaan-taaastic" before he goes "Here, smell," and drags his fingers under the guy's nose.
But even better was the cutaway to Elliot stunned at what was happening, and the sound of him short circuiting.
Pretty daring television. :D
- It's really all about Christian Slater's voice when he says "Faaaan-taaastic."mg33
- slater is making a come back!!!pango
- I'm so happy Slater is getting steady work.DRIFTMONKEY
- do not get the fuss. thought christian slater was awful and plot went to turd half way though the first season.kingsteven
- oey0
Broken Heart :(
- what happened? :(pockets
- I met someone like 7 months ago, at the time me and my girlfriend were in this difficult phase...and I moved one unsure of my feelings.oey
- I started an open relationship with this other girl who also just had broke up with her boyfriend recently.oey
- we both were unsure if it was a good idea to brake up with our previous lovers and we both knew that there was a possibility to go back.oey
- things is it felt so good that I stopped thinking about all the other things also when I was still unsure and still had feelings for my ex.oey
- so over xmas she spent it with er ex-family and I knew that the possibility of her going back were strong. we were very talkative and open.oey
- and over new years eve I was pretty sure she'd go back cause she has feelings for the guy.oey
- thing is I realized slowly that I really have feelings for her but didn't open the game not to pressure her.oey
- :(pockets
- i also told her everytime we talked that she should follow her heart. i was being sincere but i was not expecting to suffer like this.oey
- she told it to me yesterday that she'll give it another try cause she feels she owes it to herself and to their relation.oey
- fair enough. thing is I'm totally devastated and I told her about my feelings very frankly.oey
- we had a really sweet, beautiful but also sad afternoon together. we spent our time laying in the couch hugged and with tears in our eyes. fuck...oey
- I feel really bad, and felt all the time cause of my ex. and now...it ends like this :(oey
- I told her I could not see her for a while...that totally kills me, her absence. I never met someone that fitted with me like this before.oey
- she feels the same though...feelings are feelings. she said maybe we should have closed the other doors so we could have open this one completely. well...oey
- Have been listening to Sebastien Tellier for two days in a row...crazy.oey
- cheer up oey, it’s a big world out there, lots of girls and even more/better shit to do out thereGuyFawkes
- get out of your comfort zone for a while, buy a plane ticket, do/go sum differentGuyFawkes
- You fucking pimp!
https://media.giphy.…utopian - Thanks Guy! I'm going to spend a week in Berlin with some writers and musician friends. And in February I'll spend hopefully a month in Portugal.oey
- besides I have too many things to do to feel miserable, have to put this Risograph working.oey
- LOL @ utopianoey
- utopian1
WTF or Custom?
- SteveJobs4
I haven't entered into an internet debate in years. And given the bits and pieces of scrap I've seen floating down the cover of this site, showcasing an outstanding display of close-mindedness and utter lack of respect for others and their beliefs (or lack thereof), I think I'll continue letting you all chip away at solving everyone else's problems and whatever other completely non-futile tasks you're carrying out.
I promise the rest of us self-righteous folk will totally NOT be over here eating popcorn and admiring the spectacle.
- Are you new here?detritus
- MJ popcorn.pango
- b-b-but you're an idiot! something something cunt! lizard people are real!scarabin
- well that was even more of a pointless post than my memento of the denver dentisthans_glib
- https://media.giphy.…OBBTKN
- you're dead to me SteveJobs. Either jump in the game or get outta here.capn_ron
- lol @ scarabinfadein11
- *searches beard for weed crumbs*scarabin_net
- I'll sit next to you with a jointMaaku
- Totally something someone who is racist and bigoted sexist would say. Hey everyone. Racist bigot sexist over here.cannonball1978
- I haven't had an argument in real life for yearsset
- ^ Are you single?Maaku
- lol, no. The last argument I reckon I had was about 2 years ago with my ex. The new one isn't in to that shit.set
- ... and nor am I because I let it all out here =)set
- Someone didn’t do their research on YouTube!!!! Do your research. Here are YouTube links and conspiracy theory sites. Don’t talk until you research yourself.monospaced
- So are all beliefs worthy of respect or just the ones you hold or don't have a particular problem with?i_monk
- Are you not, in fact, disrepecting beliefs by taking that position?i_monk
- Fuck Apple...lazy, greedy, mutha fuckers.utopian
- notype1
How do I support a friend whose cat of 16 yrs just passed?
Not heartless, but I don’t know what that kind of companion is like.
- http://s2.quickmeme.…utopian
- thats tough, you can try to distract them some how but they will be coming home to a missing family member.BabySnakes
- this will require some elbow grease
and may or may not piss your friend off
https://www.youtube.…futurefood - Thanks Snakes, the funny thing is that his buddy was def holding on for him. But his life has been burdened by caring for his cat; he bought a house and had tonotype
- Live elsewhere because there are coyotes on premises + his roomie has a put up (but he allowed them
to rent from him) so he was living back with his mom at 40notype - I feel like this new chapter will now open up to him. He messaged me saying that his pet was the only thing in his life that gave him unconditional love :/ notnotype
- true.notype
- put up = pit bull (on iPhone)notype
- It's not that different from losing a family member, especially after 16 years.set
- it's not a burden if you love 'emPonyBoy
- I lose my 17 y-o cat in 2017, i know the feeling. Its really like losing a family member, its hard to understand for outsiders,Bennn
- especillay if they dont have/love animals.Bennn
- damn... sorry Bennn.notype
- I'm letting him know I'm thinking of him (even lit a candle for him last night ): can't imagine what that love is like... going to send a care package for him,notype
- not sure what to put in it, maybe games + lots of chocolates.notype
- I think the saddest thing I've read here is that you've never loved an animal! You should get a pet..set
- I agree w/ you set.notype
- my cat of 16years just passed. which one of my friends are you? tell me so i can punch you in the face the next time you come over.kona
- to be honest, i've been thinking of this little one https://www.instagra…notype
- ^^ 16 y-o and their owners cant keep her?? wtf. It's like throwing your 95 y-o grandma in the streets! They better have a very good reason.Bennn
- notype, if you give that old cat love and care for the last steps of her little cat life, you'll be my hero of the year.Bennn
- Bennn I’ll see her this weekend and report back.notype
- :)Bennn
- did ever had a cat before? Know that she probably will be afraid a little and hide in the house for 12 to 72 hours.Bennn
- Cats needs a little time to test and explore their new territory. She will come at you step by step when she's ready, give her space and calm at first.Bennn
- She needs to understand she's safe with you, that your house is safe.Bennn
- And at 16 y-o she's like an old grandma, help her getting off high sofa and chairs when you can. Or put something to help her jump on the bed or sofa. :)Bennn
- At 16, she may have 6 months to i'd say max 2 years to live. Its very quick when their time is coming, it often happen in like 4 to 8 weeks.Bennn
- :3
<3 will report back by Mondaynotype - didn't think this post would end up with me possibly adopting a 16 yo cat.notype
- Awesome :)set
- Old cats are awesome cats :) Just take care of 'em and treat him like you'd treat a human beingBennn
- Dont drop her on the floor when you hold her, people do this with cats, but at 16y-o, help her old bones a little.Bennn
- set, I had a cat when I was younger. I believe my father released her in a park— never asked him about it til this day. Loved her dearly.notype
- We thought she ran away- but came back 2 wks later. Then “ran away” again. I don’t know that my father was a fan.notype
- Bennn, I never understand how/why people drop cats that way.notype
- i knowBennn
- She was wonderful :3
Required daily shots + meds. With traveling, and living solo, I am not sure I'd be the best candidate... it would be a lot to ask friendsnotype - to take on while I'm away. Kind of bummed about it, hope someone scoops up that baby soon.notype
- She'd do well in a home with a lot of people (kids?) & life in it. I don't know though...notype
- Yeah its better that way if you often leave. People often thinks that cats can be alone, but they are more social than we thinkBennn
- and can be anxious when alone. My cats were waiting for us at the doors everyday or comes running to us when entering.Bennn
- everytime my gf was late, the cats were anxious waiting at the door.Bennn
- She was alone in her cage, surprised they didn’t pair her with the 10 yr old. I’d want to get 2 with the commute I have home. Hope she finds a home.notype
- omg0
Happy National Milk Day 2018.
- Hormones, steroids, cancer and shit!
#MAGAutopian - https://i.pinimg.com…Gnash
- ya, i can't drink milk isn't organic and made by Amish Country Farms. Good Milk.omg
- Hormones, steroids, cancer and shit!
- HijoDMaite13
Do we know any lawyers in the entertainment industry? A script has been started for a biopic on my dad.
- great news. good luckGnash
- https://www.linkedin… Sally Koenig is rock solid.shellie
- Lynn Elliot is also a great choice: http://www.lynnellio…shellie
- Thanks Shellie. It's all going to be very indy, our first meeting is with a lawyer to sign the rights to make the movie.HijoDMaite
- I was under the impression that they were asking for exclusive rights to his story, which didn't make sense. It's not like that though. this signing doesn'tHijoDMaite
- prevent future projects.HijoDMaite
- Cool well hmu if you need more Entertainment Lawyer suggestions in the future. I've got them coming out of the wazoo.shellie
- notype1
From stepping up and diffusing a man berating (cursing at) a woman who he'd gotten into a car accident with in the middle of a busy street before the onramp in China town -- literally no dent on his car. I thought he was going to hit her, or me. He stopped almost immediately as he called 911.
To asking two young men on the longest MTA trip of my life, to give an elderly woman their seat, I'd asked her if she'd like to sit first, she had a few bags and was breathing a bit heavy (emphysema or asthmatic I though). As I'd asked them, almost every one around me got up to have this woman sit down.
Many more stories just in a week that made my head spin. I'm going to watch TV and relax.
Oh and to my first unrequited love.
- chukkaphob1
- Design critique at its worstsr_rosa
- https://i.giphy.com/…utopian
- Nice article.maquito
- Dumb title.maquito
- PonyBoy2
Good God... if I were living in Hawaii I’d literally be sick with anger today... how the fuck do you make that kind of mistake?
- it's called being human. viz deleting trumps twatterhans_glib
- Being human shouldn’t be a factor here... you’d think there would be some verification system and a quicker withdrawal time. People put thru hell for nothing.PonyBoy
- read a story about a guy who didn't let neighbours into his bomb shelter... his social life is done in that hoodGnash
- lol gnash, imagine. life over in that area.fadein11
- I think there was a Twilight Episode with that theme, if i remember correctlyGnash
- There was a Simpsons episode too.i_monk
- Yes we get it. Simpson did everything.pango
- What if there was, in fact, a threat that was thwarted? And the "human mistake" part was to avoid further panic?chukkaphob
- +1GuyFawkes
- Hack for sure. Has to be right?Hayoth
- Nope.pango
- Hayoth is usually wrongGuyFawkes
- sted0
enter uncanny valley, exit will be available in 4-6 hours.
- OBBTKN0
lol, failing in 2 of 3 ny propositions... no exercise and i've got a massive pile of work over the table, i hope that at least to fulfill the 3rd
- drgs0
Today is my cheat day, I can eat all I want... What should I get?
- Chips, pizza, chocolate, candies, cake, cookies. And lots of milk.Bennn
- Shake shackMaaku
- Shake Shack's disgusting! :(detritus
- assApeRobot
- Not that kind of cheat daydrgs
- tacospockets
- baconuan
- womenGnash
- and chocolate cake and milkBennn
- @detritus, lol, but it's cheat day :DMaaku
- I craved carbs (and electrolytes), so I had a large pizza. I drank classic coke (the one with sugar) maybe for the first time in a year. Also some sweetsdrgs
- Street meat. Lamb over rice with white sauce and hot sauce. Naturally.monospaced
- Too soon fattie, skip skip daynotype
- I kid. Do it up.notype
- veggie burgeroey
- Pork cylinders, pizzuh or just some bonbonbonbons.
https://youtu.be/wtF…Wolfboy
- i_monk0
Finishing a "design test" for that place I interviewed with last week. Stressing out because the files and fonts they sent don't really match up with the magazine they publish, far too much content for the pages, and I don't know the ins and outs of their brand/style so it's looking slapped together.
- Did you outlay your concerns to them along with your 'design test'?detritus
- I will when I submit it later today.i_monk
- good luck, do you need some cunty QBNers snarky eyes on it?_niko
- be sure to send an invoice for time spent.imbecile
- good luck!Gnash
- Maybe do a version where you spread the content o to another spread.monospaced
