I was just directed to this:
http://ask.metafilter.com/154334/Hel...y-friend-in-DC
Metafilter users worked to save two Russian women from sex traffickers. It's worth a read.
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I was just directed to this:
http://ask.metafilter.com/154334/Hel...y-friend-in-DC
Metafilter users worked to save two Russian women from sex traffickers. It's worth a read.
Those women seem really, really, really, really, really dumb.
The patience of fake. Holy hell.
For the tl;dr crowd, you only need to read fake's postings to get the general idea.
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Originally Posted by Loki
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Originally Posted by Unheard Of
Gee, really?
Jesus, that was stressful to read. At least they began to have an inkling of an idea what it could be before they got there. Enough to eject as soon as they realized everyone was right about what it was.
But holy crap, how do people fall into these things and think it's legit? :bulb:
The human condition?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dreadnaught
I was surprised that they didn't take their friend seriously, but we don't know anything about their relationship. It is scary to think about how many people do fall into these situations (some numbers).Quote:
Originally Posted by Loki
Wow, quite a story!
I've known some very smart people who were really without common sense. I remember convincing a fairly bright friend of mine in high school that one could buy dehydrated water. So, maybe dumb. Or maybe just eternal optimists trying to have a great adventure and go somewhere. Also, remember that cognitive dissonance can keep people from admitting their mistakes: to admit they were wrong means admitting how spectacularly they were wrong. It's quite an ego blow.
What is this metafilter place anyway?
Someone on the board there mentioned that there may have been pressure in Russia to do so as well; if the women thought they had more to gain by giving this risky "job offer" a shot and helping someone else/family out, I can see why they'd be more reluctant to admit to themselves at least that they were wrong.