Friends Who Know Jack Shit About Arcades/Pins But Are Always Trying To Give Advice

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Friends Who Know Jack Shit About Arcades/Pins But Are Always Trying To Give Advice

How many of you folks have someone who frequents arcades with you and have been into playing both vids and pins for as long as you can remember but have never got there hands dirty by even owning let alone fixing a machine? I might be over sensitive here but when i start hearing advice coming from these types it rubs me the wrong way. This is the type of person that is also playing down any accomplishments or small victories you have in the hobby by means of both purchase and sales. Acting as if you probably got lucky, that it wont happen again, and it had nothing to do with skill of any kind. The same person that points out the three lights that are out on a pin or the rollovers that don't register each time. Not saying a word about the fact that they are playing a machine that just months ago might as well have been a paper weight or door stop. The picky bastard that inquires as to whether or not the joystick on the pacman has something wrong with it or is original because every dozen or so games it tends to pinch his hand if he moves just right. Yes its original asshole, not that you would know the difference. They offer advice on other things too because now they know you've finally come to the realization of how knowledgeable they are on life and all that it has to offer. Money, finances, investments, wealth, spending and how ever else you can save or make a fucking dollar. Oh and don't forget about the fact that these folks read. Yes i could'nt believe it either, but boy are they excited to tell you about the last book they read. But not until they somehow figure out a way to slip in the fact that apparently you don't read and isn't that puzzeling to them. Hell they get a chuckle every time just trying to wrap there heads around it. Im thinking the next time i hear that train coming im going to have to ask them how they think i get through the day with all the letters and words floating around out there. Why im on these forums pretending to be troubleshooting when all i must be doing is remembering i cant read or write. Don't worry we keep the magazines by the toilet for show. The cherry on top or preach of the day depending on which side of the middle finger your on is "Less is more. All you have to do is work hard for a long time and listen to this great podcast about making your money work for you." As they drive there new car, the third in a two person home, to the airport to go to Florida next month because it was just such a crazy cheap deal their actually saving money, insert amazement. After all if you cant enjoy life whats the purpose of working hard for all that money says the retired 45 year old with a lifetime of income that fell into his lap.

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Blake
 
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How many of you folks have someone who frequents arcades with you and have been into playing both vids and pins for as long as you can remember but have never got there hands dirty by even owning let alone fixing a machine? I might be over sensitive here but when i start hearing advice coming from these types it rubs me the wrong way. This is the type of person that is also playing down any accomplishments or small victories you have in the hobby by means of both purchase and sales. Acting as if you probably got lucky, that it wont happen again, and it had nothing to do with skill of any kind. The same person that points out the three lights that are out on a pin or the rollovers that don't register each time. Not saying a word about the fact that they are playing a machine that just months ago might as well have been a paper weight or door stop. The picky bastard that inquires as to whether or not the joystick on the pacman has something wrong with it or is original because every dozen or so games it tends to pinch his hand if he moves just right. Yes its original asshole, not that you would know the difference. They offer advice on other things too because now they know you've finally come to the realization of how knowledgeable they are on life and all that it has to offer. Money, finances, investments, wealth, spending and how ever else you can save or make a fucking dollar. Oh and don't forget about the fact that these folks read. Yes i could'nt believe it either, but boy are they excited to tell you about the last book they read. But not until they somehow figure out a way to slip in the fact that apparently you don't read and isn't that puzzeling to them. Hell they get a chuckle every time just trying to wrap there heads around it. Im thinking the next time i hear that train coming im going to have to ask them how they think i get through the day with all the letters and words floating around out there. Why im on these forums pretending to be troubleshooting when all i must be doing is remembering i cant read or write. Don't worry we keep the magazines by the toilet for show. The cherry on top or preach of the day depending on which side of the middle finger your on is "Less is more. All you have to do is work hard for a long time and listen to this great podcast about making your money work for you." As they drive there new car, the third in a two person home, to the airport to go to Florida next month because it was just such a crazy cheap deal their actually saving money, insert amazement. After all if you cant enjoy life whats the purpose of working hard for all that money says the retired 45 year old with a lifetime of income that fell into his lap.

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Blake

You sound like you are more jealous of their life in your post.

Shake it off and be happy with what you have.

Don't invite them to play your games anymore (or for anything for that matter).
 
You sound like you are more jealous of their life in your post.

Shake it off and be happy with what you have.

Don't invite them to play your games anymore (or for anything for that matter).

Quoted (and repped) for truth.

And to the original poster: being upset over this is a really shitty way to start off a new year. Yeah, it's just another day on the calendar, but are these really the chips you want to carry on your shoulders into 2018?
 
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How many of you folks have someone who frequents arcades with you and have been into playing both vids and pins for as long as you can remember but have never got there hands dirty by even owning let alone fixing a machine? I might be over sensitive here but when i start hearing advice coming from these types it rubs me the wrong way. This is the type of person that is also playing down any accomplishments or small victories you have in the hobby by means of both purchase and sales. Acting as if you probably got lucky, that it wont happen again, and it had nothing to do with skill of any kind. The same person that points out the three lights that are out on a pin or the rollovers that don't register each time. Not saying a word about the fact that they are playing a machine that just months ago might as well have been a paper weight or door stop. The picky bastard that inquires as to whether or not the joystick on the pacman has something wrong with it or is original because every dozen or so games it tends to pinch his hand if he moves just right. Yes its original asshole, not that you would know the difference. They offer advice on other things too because now they know you've finally come to the realization of how knowledgeable they are on life and all that it has to offer. Money, finances, investments, wealth, spending and how ever else you can save or make a fucking dollar. Oh and don't forget about the fact that these folks read. Yes i could'nt believe it either, but boy are they excited to tell you about the last book they read. But not until they somehow figure out a way to slip in the fact that apparently you don't read and isn't that puzzeling to them. Hell they get a chuckle every time just trying to wrap there heads around it. Im thinking the next time i hear that train coming im going to have to ask them how they think i get through the day with all the letters and words floating around out there. Why im on these forums pretending to be troubleshooting when all i must be doing is remembering i cant read or write. Don't worry we keep the magazines by the toilet for show. The cherry on top or preach of the day depending on which side of the middle finger your on is "Less is more. All you have to do is work hard for a long time and listen to this great podcast about making your money work for you." As they drive there new car, the third in a two person home, to the airport to go to Florida next month because it was just such a crazy cheap deal their actually saving money, insert amazement. After all if you cant enjoy life whats the purpose of working hard for all that money says the retired 45 year old with a lifetime of income that fell into his lap.

Thanks
Blake

Dear Blake,

I hesitate giving advice to you, since the paragraph is basically is about unwanted advice.

I have many friends who give me unwanted advice and frankly I enjoy it. It doesn't mean I take thier advice but I reconzie their efforts and understand their motivations.

Simple solution..

If this person bothers you so much, the simple advice is to kick them out of your life. This is your life and you are responsible for your own happiness. If this person is a negative influnce on your life, why keep deal with them?

Hard solution..

You are obviously upset about your relationship with this person. Change the relationship and grow it into something you can be happy with. Take on the responsibility of making a better friend out of this person. It won't be easy and there is no guarantee it will work. It will test the person you are and it will affect the life you lead.

Sign

someone who is not your friend and is who giving you unwanted advice... Laughs.
 

For the record: screw that 'new year, new me' crap; it doesn't work.

All the new year really is is an excuse for the OP to kick off what sounds like some much-needed self-analysis and figure out how to fix the situation instead of carrying forward the same problems as led to the ones outlined in the original wall of text post.

If that's not what he wants to do, fine - NMFP. But expecting a different result from engaging in the same behaviours as have made him unhappy isn't going to get him anywhere, either.
 
Dear Blake,

I hesitate giving advice to you, since the paragraph is basically is about unwanted advice.

I have many friends who give me unwanted advice and frankly I enjoy it. It doesn't mean I take thier advice but I reconzie their efforts and understand their motivations.

Simple solution..

If this person bothers you so much, the simple advice is to kick them out of your life. This is your life and you are responsible for your own happiness. If this person is a negative influnce on your life, why keep deal with them?

Hard solution..

You are obviously upset about your relationship with this person. Change the relationship and grow it into something you can be happy with. Take on the responsibility of making a better friend out of this person. It won't be easy and there is no guarantee it will work. It will test the person you are and it will affect the life you lead.

Sign

someone who is not your friend and is who giving you unwanted advice... Laughs.
That is something I can read!
 
The guy is probably a douche, and you are jealous of a douche.

If you have a rollover switch not registering, anyone who plays it should inform you of that.
 
well not what i expected to here but probably what is needed. i went a little long and turned a quick but personal vent question into a dr. phil segment.
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blake
 
Blake,

We are always here to get things off your chest. We all need to vent now and then. Now that you got it out, move on and don't let other people rent space in your head. Happy New Year.
 
Time to grow up and accept responsibility for why YOU are upset and why YOU allow things or peeps to bother YOU.....get over it. :)

Happy New Year
 
Appreciate all the responses. Each recommending to take the high road and aiming to shake it off. Happy New Year!!!
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blake
 
Sometimes in life you become friends with people over the years and later realize they kinda suck as human beings or the dynamic in the relationship does nothing to better your life.

Some people just live to suck the energy out of everyone else around them... you are better off without them.

It is perfectly ok to drop people from your life if they are not adding anything to your existence.

Ive done it a number of times (even with people I have knows for 20+ years) and its always worked out for the better.
 
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