scammer tag request

[Lurk]

I would like to request a scammer tag on myself.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126616.0;topicseen

[greyhawk]

[Joel Katz] Now, we have to look at both sides of this equation. On one hand one could give the scammer tag to lurk, so that he stops asking for money for gambling. On the other hand lurk not asking for money would eventually lead to satoshidice going broke, which again might not be desirable for everyone. [/Joel Katz]

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Relevant facts:

• I cannot repay my current bitcoin debt
• I am addicted to gambling
• I cannot control myself
• I will pay back every loan over time

I'm sorry. I will pay everyone back as I buy bitcoin.

   I can't stop with the satoshidice. That game is evil. I really thought I was going to hit "big" one day. Every time I would hit big, the standard would raise until I lost control. Big became bigger. I was paying every loan off quickly and was satisfied with the profits + 10 to 20btc.
  
  Every time I paid off my loans I would end up losing my profits on bitzino, satoshidice and seals with clubs.
I would get another loan and do the same, until I couldn't repay. I asked for a year long debt consolidation to a payment that I could manage.
  Got more loans and eventually was 100% debt free with a pretty hefty profit.
I lost all the profits. Every loan I have out with anyone right now has been a failure. I thought I was invincible but I kept losing. Until now. I've got to stop this. Its already way out of control.

 I was addicted to online poker for years when I was younger. They made it illegal to play to U.S.A. players.
After awhile the urge went away and I thought it was under control.
  I was layed off from my job in June. I was desperate and found bitcoin while searching for ways to make money from home. I was fascinated with bitcoin right away but soon found out my 8 year old laptop wasn't going to generate any bitcoins. I started seeking loans.

 I started winning and the compulsive behavior started coming back. I could play online poker again....It felt great.

Up until now. I feel horrible. I'm sorry and I will repay the loans over time as I can.

I lost control.

Do not lend to me anymore.

I don't think Lurk deserves the scammer tag. Clearly, he just has a gambling problem and looks like he has good intentions.

~Cackling Bear~

EDIT: (To add more humor.)

theymos: I need more facts.
Maged: Agree!
BadBear: We can't go around passing out scammer tags everytime some Tom, Dick and Harry wants one.
Psy: Let's discuss this some more, for it looks like a great place to troll.
hazek: I edited the OP.

[Dalkore]

@ OP - I applaud you for taking this step to admit your problem.   I looked over SD and yes, it is too easy and a fun game, that is dangerous when dealing with real money.   I wish you the best.

[Nolo]

I agree with Phinnaeus Gage.  I wouldn't give you the scammer tag, but perhaps what you should do is edit your signature just to say "Don't lend me money" or something along those lines.  Yes, you could edit that at any time, but as long as you're paying your loans back, even if just a little bit late, and making good faith efforts, I would say the scammer tag isn't appropriate.  To me the scammer tag implies some degree of intent to scam. 

You just have a problem. You know you have a problem, and maybe you should talk to Gamblers Anonymous.  Maybe you have in the past, I'm not sure.  I wish you the best of luck!  We all have our demons, some are just more destructive in our lives than others. 

[Lurk]

signature changed.

[yogi]

Is it possible to give him a 'Toxic' tag until he repays his debts?

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I agree with Phinnaeus Gage.  I wouldn't give you the scammer tag, but perhaps what you should do is edit your signature just to say "Don't lend me money" or something along those lines.  Yes, you could edit that at any time, but as long as you're paying your loans back, even if just a little bit late, and making good faith efforts, I would say the scammer tag isn't appropriate.  To me the scammer tag implies some degree of intent to scam. 

You just have a problem. You know you have a problem, and maybe you should talk to Gamblers Anonymous.  Maybe you have in the past, I'm not sure.  I wish you the best of luck!  We all have our demons, some are just more destructive in our lives than others. 

I think I need a sarcastic tag.