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[โ€“] Vanth@reddthat.com 48 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (3 children)

I once got a reddit DM from a guy offering to be my sugar daddy. All I had to do was give up family, friends, hobbies, career, move in with him and have his babies. He assured me I would want for nothing. I turned him down, but I was just a simple "yes" away from being so wealthy and happy. He was also highly complimentary of my looks, despite never seeing even a photo of me, so I know he wasn't shallow.

Edit: ok, that's all a lie. I got like 6 DMs like this. And that's when I turned direct messaging off for my reddit account.

[โ€“] Alice@beehaw.org 12 points 2 months ago

When you put long hair on your stupid snoo and suddenly male redditors think you're the sexiest woman to walk the earth.

[โ€“] bradorsomething@ttrpg.network 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I always wonder how many of those are actually wealthy men and how many are guys with low rent and high hormones.

[โ€“] Vanth@reddthat.com 3 points 2 months ago

If I had to put down money, I would bet 0% are actually wealthy with stable jobs capable of providing a spouse and multiple children with a "will want for nothing" lifestyle. I would guess 50-70% are attempting some sort of pig butchering or other scam. And the remainder are so disillusioned, they think their offer is actually a temptation for anyone beyond those trying to escape from an even worse situation.

[โ€“] JackbyDev@programming.dev 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[โ€“] Vanth@reddthat.com 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Well, he didn't assure me he was 6 foot or taller, ofc. Us ladies be wanting our 6-6-6 men.

Six feet or taller, six-pack abs, six-figure salary or GTFO.

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[โ€“] JackbyDev@programming.dev 2 points 2 months ago

Completely understandable, have a nice day ๐Ÿค™