vonteego3 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 A few months ago, I had had just about enough of poker, so I decided to give away most of the rest of my paltry roll as stakes. I gave away a few little ones here and there, $33 to one player, and $50 to freak2304, with set rules in place for how he was to play it as if it were a $100 starting roll (with me providing the second $50 if need be), send me daily updates and HHs, changing levels only with clearance from me, and playing often enough so that I'd probably see at least some return on my investment. He played daily for a few weeks, then stopped for awhile... told me he had just changed jobs, and was trying to adjust to a new schedule. That wasn't a big deal, so I waited it out, and in time, he started playing again in late June. In early July, he was up about $40 in total, and that's the last I've heard from him. I've sent multiple e-mails, posted quietly in the ENGPC thread, asked if anyone else had contact information, and I've gotten nothing. The only information I have on him is his name and location (Phil Harden, Lawrence, KS), his e-mail address (freak2304@yahoo.com), and his myspace, until he deleted it in the last day or 2.I realize that in comparison to what some of you have lost due to upstanding citizens like RAB, the $75 or so that he owes me isn't much, but I'd still like to have it back... and if I can't get it back, I just wanted to make sure he doesn't reappear and take someone else's money next.If anyone knows anything more on how to get in touch with him, I'd appreciate it greatly. Link to post Share on other sites
theinvestor 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 man that sucks Link to post Share on other sites
HighwayStar 8 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I wondered why he had vanished....Sucks Link to post Share on other sites
grgimpy 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Sorry to be a dick, but you gave money to a stranger on the internet. Why would you do this if you were expecting anything in return? Link to post Share on other sites
r0llin_game 1 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 damn that does suck but yea, thats true, haven't seen him and his eyeball around in a while... Link to post Share on other sites
Ben_G 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Barrage on his email??? Link to post Share on other sites
r0llin_game 1 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Sorry to be a dick, but you gave money to a stranger on the internet. Why would you do this if you were expecting anything in return?it was a stake you ****ing idiot... by someone that was a trusted member Link to post Share on other sites
king1305 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Last Seen: 29 Jun 2008 Link to post Share on other sites
StrippersNBlow 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Fuck Kansas. Link to post Share on other sites
grgimpy 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 it was a stake you ****ing idiot... by someone that was a trusted memberHe is a trusted member, but the OP knows only him name and location? I understand the process. Have any of you met him in person? I guess if I gave someone $50 and expected anything in return, I'd like to know a little more about them. Link to post Share on other sites
savagerebel 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 He is a trusted member, but the OP knows only him name and location? I understand the process. Have any of you met him in person? I guess if I gave someone $50 and expected anything in return, I'd like to know a little more about them.Donk_Pwner (Pwnville) Link to post Share on other sites
FARGOpokerND 22 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I find him shady anyways.Sorry it had to happen to you, good people deserve better sometimes. Link to post Share on other sites
king1305 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 rollin, that girl in the middle has HUGE tits. <3... Link to post Share on other sites
msals11 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 rofl thats the guy who argued with me about the stake threads being allowed in general... no wonder he felt so stronglysry sir hope you get your money back Link to post Share on other sites
r0llin_game 1 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 He is a trusted member, but the OP knows only him name and location? I understand the process. Have any of you met him in person? I guess if I gave someone $50 and expected anything in return, I'd like to know a little more about them.i've gotten a 55$ stake before from someone on this forum and he didnt even know my addy or email addy/phone # etc..... Link to post Share on other sites
theinvestor 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 How do I miss out on these great stakes? Link to post Share on other sites
savagerebel 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I want to say there is some good reason that he has not responded and he will be good for it, but I can't. I sorta knew the guy but these things usually don't turn out well when someone just vanishes. GL with getting some sort of resolution on this. Link to post Share on other sites
david_keena 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 rollin, that girl in the middle has HUGE tits. <3... Link to post Share on other sites
RDog 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Awesome. I actually take that as a compliment from you cause as far as I can tell you are one of the true Reg Trolls that post on FCP.I do believe I was ahead of the curve on this one folks.http://www.fullcontactpoker.com/poker-foru...3553&st=507Sorry OP, but I for one am not surprised. Link to post Share on other sites
vbnautilus 48 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 That's too bad, sorry to hear. While we do hear about these things from time to time, its good to know they are the exception rather than the rule. There is Phil Harden from Topeka, KS on facebook, could be him. Link to post Share on other sites
grgimpy 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 i've gotten a 55$ stake before from someone on this forum and he didnt even know my addy or email addy/phone # etc.....The only point I was trying to make is that if you loan a stranger money on an internet forum, no matter how popular they may be, you cannot expect to see a return on that money. I know giving out $5 stakes has been pretty popular in the past few months, but giving out money that is substantial to yourself to a stranger seems unreasonable to me. I'm sorry the OP lost him money. Also, thanks for calling me a ****ing idiot. That's great someone has helped you out in the past. Link to post Share on other sites
jkalib 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 rollin, that girl in the middle has HUGE tits. <3...She should loan some to the girl on her left. Link to post Share on other sites
BellaireDrew 2 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Lame Link to post Share on other sites
king_tanner 84 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Staking someone you don't know for a 1 time tournament is one thing.Staking someone you don't know for a somewhat long term playing stake is kinda different. You can't expect someone you don't know to provide you with daily updates.Still sucks though and if I ever meet him I will punch him in the face for you. Link to post Share on other sites
TwstdWrstr 10 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Wow that's incredibly lame especially for 50 whoppin bucks. Would love to hear freak's side of the story, but he'd have to show up in order for that to happen.Move to strike freak2304 from ENGPC? Link to post Share on other sites
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