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Re:John Carmack: I loaned money to anyone that asked me by 0cf8612b2e1e on Monday January 09, 2023 @12:24PM (#34312883)
The Bronx Tale strategy: https://youtu.be/78-4RobJQ0Y
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Re:John Carmack: I loaned money to anyone that asked me by bluedino on Monday January 09, 2023 @01:14PM (#34313747)
On the other hand, now everyone thinks you're an easy target to borrow money from, and they won't have to pay you back.
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Re:John Carmack: I loaned money to anyone that asked me by fragmede on Monday January 09, 2023 @05:49PM (#34317583)
How many randoms do you envision coming up to them to ask for money?
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Re:John Carmack: I loaned money to anyone that asked me by bluedino on Monday January 09, 2023 @07:02PM (#34318367)
People at work, the gym, bar, wherever you go.

We had a guy at the racquetball club move away, and then about 10 people all mentioned how he owed them $20...

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Re:John Carmack: I loaned money to anyone that asked me by 0cf8612b2e1e on Monday January 09, 2023 @08:10PM (#34318944)
But that’s the reverse relationship? One guy asking several people for money. Additionally, I think most people who borrow or lend money do not make a habit of discussing it.
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Re:John Carmack: I loaned money to anyone that asked me by bluedino on Monday January 09, 2023 @09:33PM (#34319686)
In the movie mention in the original post, the character looks up to a mobster. A mob guy would typically do loan sharking, so people would go to them for a loan.

If you're going to be a loan shark you can't have people thinking they won't have to pay you back. You have to break their kneecaps.

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