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Old 08-06-2014 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by eman
Not a bad idea in my opinion, just someone asking for help. I've thought of it (just day dreaming though)
Of course people have thought of it. No one acts on it. He's trying to cull favor with his "accomplishments" even though his dad died. We all have friends with double the debt and far worse life stories who've made it through hard work without crying to crowd-sourcing. I couldn't be more offended. Everyone has their own financial hardships. Everyone deals with it.
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Old 08-06-2014 | 01:02 PM
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https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyWardATA/timeline

Tool Of The Year right here. Looks like he would give ole Timmayy a run for his money.
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Old 08-06-2014 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by PerpetualFlyer
https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyWardATA/timeline

Tool Of The Year right here. Looks like he would give ole Timmayy a run for his money.

In light of this new evidence, I am reconsidering my original opinion....


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Old 08-06-2014 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MoonerNiney
Of course people have thought of it. No one acts on it. He's trying to cull favor with his "accomplishments" even though his dad died. We all have friends with double the debt and far worse life stories who've made it through hard work without crying to crowd-sourcing. I couldn't be more offended. Everyone has their own financial hardships. Everyone deals with it.
I think it is lame, but also think it is lame to be bothered by online begging. He is free to do whatever the heck he wants...

Seems to be the rage now, and some of these guys are pretty successful in raising money. If you have ever started a business, getting early investors is a very similar process with pitches to the angel investors. In fact I'm surprised somebody hasn't thought of making themselves a "corporation" e.g. give me a free education for 3% of my earnings afterward. It is probably unenforceable.
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Old 08-06-2014 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by PerpetualFlyer
https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyWardATA/timeline

Tool Of The Year right here. Looks like he would give ole Timmayy a run for his money.

His profile is registered as a public figure....I've never heard of him.

Last edited by mosteam3985; 08-06-2014 at 04:34 PM. Reason: Answered my own question....
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Old 08-06-2014 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by mosteam3985
His profile is registered as a public figure....I've never heard of him.

Nah that is just so you can have a public account that people follow with same name as your private (Facebook requires real names.) He has in effect two accounts. Thus the visitor is not flooded with pics of his grandma and dog. Some MD's do this if they want to be "followed" and friended by their patients and still preserve a bit of professionalism / privacy.
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Old 08-07-2014 | 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by PerpetualFlyer
https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyWardATA/timeline

Tool Of The Year right here. Looks like he would give ole Timmayy a run for his money.
Dear Anthony is nothing more than your standard street panhandler and hustler only he is using social media. Dress it up all you like, it is what it is.
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Old 08-07-2014 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by PerpetualFlyer
https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyWardATA/timeline

Tool Of The Year right here. Looks like he would give ole Timmayy a run for his money.
I must disagree. I went to school with Anthony. While in my opinion, what he's doing is a bit tacky (Okay, maybe more than a bit), he would never lie about his background like Timmay did. All around, he's a great guy.
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Old 08-07-2014 | 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by PerpetualFlyer
https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyWardATA/timeline

Tool Of The Year right here. Looks like he would give ole Timmayy a run for his money.
I love that his autobiography is written in third person.

Last edited by Mesabah; 08-07-2014 at 06:40 AM.
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Old 08-07-2014 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by RhinoPherret
Dear Anthony is nothing more than your standard street panhandler and hustler only he is using social media. Dress it up all you like, it is what it is.
The panhandlers sometimes have an excuse. This clown has no shame or self-respect, and is furthermore totally oblivious to people out there who have truly unfortunate circumstances.

If somebody on a hiring board remembers his name, this could cost him more than $50K in the long run. One can only hope.
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