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kidChaos · 02-14-2010, 02:02 AM

It sucks you have to come up and dig up all this shit about your past to 'clear your name' over some frivolous bullshit.

But I gotta give some respect. I spent a few years addicted to drugs at a very young age, long before there were any PSA announcements on it. A friend asked me if I wanted to know what it felt like to feel my hair grow, 5 minutes later his mother was offering me meth, all while ditching class from high school.

I've been lucky enough to never go further than a holding cell, but that's not to say I haven't belonged there at certain points in my life. The world is fucked, some of us fall into bad situations. The better half are able to recover but many can never get past those initial stages of addiction.

You mention your family helping you along the way, and that's so awesome to hear. I've had friend's pass from O.D.'s before their family was able to intervene, and some parents that couldn't handle the situation and didn't do anything.

So I guess my question would be how much you contribute over coming that situation to your family's intervention? Was it more the system or more your support structure?

Everything aside, way to come up. Controversy aside, you've always given back to the community in the affiliate space and haters are always gonna hate.

Stay up and keep making moves.

nickycakes · 02-14-2010, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kidChaos;768321[B

So I guess my question would be how much you contribute over coming that situation to your family's intervention?[/B] Was it more the system or more your support structure?

I'd say a whole lot of it, but probably not how you think. Most of the things they did that saved my life were.. kicking me out, convincing the judges to raise my bail, not giving me money, etc. When I was ready to clean up my life, they were also there to help with stuff like helping me find treatment, spotting me money for lawyer bills as long as I was on the right track, etc.

When they had enough of me fucking up, they literally brought me to a hotel, paid for 3 nights, and left me there with a suitcase full of my clothes and some food along with a little bit of cash. I really had no idea how hard that was for them until later, but it was really the right thing to do and I wouldn't have ended up changing anything if they hadn't done it.

FF101 · 02-14-2010, 02:29 AM

It's crazy as a kid how much you take for granted. When you get older you realize how much your parents really knew what was best for you and how fucked up life really is (can be).

jelloshots · 02-14-2010, 03:59 AM

I could ask you this directly, but since you made a thread and all...

Given my own experiences, how has the drug use affected your body and brain, and which effects, if any, do you still feel currently?

nickycakes · 02-14-2010, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jelloshots

I could ask you this directly, but since you made a thread and all...

Given my own experiences, how has the drug use affected your body and brain, and which effects, if any, do you still feel currently?

Opiates actually don't fuck with your physical health that much other than weight loss. As for brain stuff, I have a pretty bad memory. I'm not sure if that's just natural or what. Could have been K or DXM somewhere along the line.

brilliances · 02-14-2010, 05:17 AM

hmmm. interesting past.

Do you parents still disown you?

and what i'm more interested in is, what you did to get from homeless to your first aff success and then to really milking it.

nickycakes · 02-14-2010, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by brilliances

hmmm. interesting past.

Do you parents still disown you?

and what i'm more interested in is, what you did to get from homeless to your first aff success and then to really milking it.

You should read the rest of the thread before posting.

InternetAuthor · 02-15-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FF101

It's crazy as a kid how much you take for granted. When you get older you realize how much your parents really knew what was best for you and how fucked up life really is (can be).

Ah - like music to my ears. It's what every parent lives for - the day of dawning.

Sonny Forelli · 02-16-2010, 02:42 PM

Are you still on probation for anything computer related?

Red_Virus · 02-16-2010, 03:29 PM

thanks Nicky we surely have some few things in common. +rep for the reply.

turbolapp · 02-16-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nickycakes

I'd say a whole lot of it, but probably not how you think. Most of the things they did that saved my life were.. kicking me out, convincing the judges to raise my bail, not giving me money, etc. When I was ready to clean up my life, they were also there to help with stuff like helping me find treatment, spotting me money for lawyer bills as long as I was on the right track, etc.

When they had enough of me fucking up, they literally brought me to a hotel, paid for 3 nights, and left me there with a suitcase full of my clothes and some food along with a little bit of cash. I really had no idea how hard that was for them until later, but it was really the right thing to do and I wouldn't have ended up changing anything if they hadn't done it.

So if you have kids what will you tell them about drugs? I struggle with this one.

slickcooldude · 02-16-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by turbolapp

So if you have kids what will you tell them about drugs? I struggle with this one.

my parents raised me always telling me drugs sucked and even giving details about their drug use. granted, when i was around 10 they both relapsed hard as fuck, so maybe it was the combination of them telling me all their stories and basically growing up in AA / NA rooms with them, and on top of that watching them both hit rock bottom again because of drugs that solidified my views on it. it made me hate all that shit from a young age, and i still don't drink, smoke, do drugs or anything.

a prime example of fucked up parenting gone right.

bgd2010 · 02-16-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by turbolapp

So if you have kids what will you tell them about drugs? I struggle with this one.

All kids should get a sex talk, a drugs talk, and a gun talk. Trifecta of happy family.

nickycakes · 02-16-2010, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by turbolapp

So if you have kids what will you tell them about drugs? I struggle with this one.

Probably just make sure they know they're genetically prone to addiction, and just be honest with them about everything. At the end of the day, it didn't matter how much my parents told me smoking/drinking/drugs were bad, I was going to make my own mistakes no matter what, but I think I would have rather known actual facts about what I was getting into.

turbolapp · 02-16-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by nickycakes

but I think I would have rather known actual facts about what I was getting into.

This is what I'm talking about I'm ok with making them making a mistake like I spent "all my money on drugs and now I'm living off ramen noodles this is gay time to grow up" type mistake. Not the: "I'm now addicted for life, have no teeth, look 80 when I'm 20 and have sex with strangers for 3 dollars" mistake. I guess talking about it openly is the key and maybe just letting them know they'll always have to weigh all the facts and make their own decisions and try to not be stupid.

LotsOfZeros · 02-16-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by turbolapp

and have sex with strangers for 3 dollars

3 dollar strange rocks

GeXus · 02-16-2010, 09:48 PM

Who is nickycakes? He has a blog or something?

Andrew Scherer · 02-16-2010, 09:59 PM

I think so, I'm not sure

stumpyb · 02-17-2010, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by turbolapp

So if you have kids what will you tell them about drugs? I struggle with this one.

I think its all about education rather than prohibition. Prohibition just strikes interest and makes it "bad ass"

CDarklock · 02-17-2010, 03:02 AM

Were you ever on a VX board in the 1990s run by "Cain the Immortal"?

InternetAuthor · 02-25-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by stumpyb

I think its all about education rather than prohibition. Prohibition just strikes interest and makes it "bad ass"

I believe I read that this is why the D.A.R.E program failed so dramatically with young boys...

PhillipMarlow · 02-25-2010, 07:38 PM

By and large, I'd say kids are too young to think that far down the road. They will be exposed to it, even if you send them to private school, private university and try to breed them to be successful. Why? Because cool, sexy people do drugs too.

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Originally Posted by turbolapp

This is what I'm talking about I'm ok with making them making a mistake like I spent "all my money on drugs and now I'm living off ramen noodles this is gay time to grow up" type mistake. Not the: "I'm now addicted for life, have no teeth, look 80 when I'm 20 and have sex with strangers for 3 dollars" mistake. I guess talking about it openly is the key and maybe just letting them know they'll always have to weigh all the facts and make their own decisions and try to not be stupid.

mumblejae · 02-25-2010, 07:59 PM

Nicky,

Props to you for doing what you did - i was in the same boat once. crystal meth addict from 16-19. lived on the street and everything.

Thing i've learned though is that EVERYONE has their own bullshit in life that they go through. Maybe your mom's a drunk, maybe a sister gets cancer or whatever - EVERYONE has shit that fucks them up. some people get over it, and other people don't. comparing one person's life story to someone else's is just retarded. Either you made it through or you didn't, the end.

So while i do appreciate what you did, and i understand better than most, i don't think a thread about it is really helping anyone. If you're trying to help people deal with their own shit or help them deal with someone else's shit, there's only one thing to say:

if you're fucked up, the only person who can help you is you. no counseling, no rehab, only you can make the decision. otherwise it's just an exercise in futility.

now, a thread about your most profitable campaigns (that are still running) - THAT would be a big help

ArtDeco · 02-25-2010, 09:51 PM

"I believe I read that this is why the D.A.R.E program failed so dramatically with young boys."
And young girls. And not so young people of any/undecided sex. D.A.R.E. was just an example of massive taxpayer supported FAIL.

Jinxus · 02-25-2010, 11:23 PM

you ever tried DMT brah?

kingofsp · 02-26-2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtDeco

"I believe I read that this is why the D.A.R.E program failed so dramatically with young boys."
And young girls. And not so young people of any/undecided sex. D.A.R.E. was just an example of massive taxpayer supported FAIL.

I disagree, cause in 6th grade we went on this field trip to the Olympic Auditorium as part of the D.A.R.E. program and the fucking POWER RANGERS were there. AND the kids from Home Improvement. AND FUCKING FRED SAVAGE.

Pr0xyhub · 02-26-2010, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinxus

you ever tried DMT brah?

curious about this as well

justo_tx · 02-26-2010, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kingofsp

I disagree, cause in 6th grade we went on this field trip to the Olympic Auditorium as part of the D.A.R.E. program and the fucking POWER RANGERS were there. AND the kids from Home Improvement. AND FUCKING FRED SAVAGE.

The kids from Home Improvement were fucking Fred Savage?

seodude · 02-26-2010, 03:30 AM

no idea pls telllll

kingofsp · 02-26-2010, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by justo_tx

The kids from Home Improvement were fucking Fred Savage?

You had to be there.

Uncle Tony · 03-01-2010, 12:13 AM

I don't give a shit about LPLockdown but your past is truly inspiring. I'm heading down a similar road of destruction now and just decided to pull myself together. I've damaged my health and mind way too much already. Thanks for this thread man it's really inspirational, also that video on your blog about thailand (where most people just get wasted). Can you post some more tips on how to have fun and enjoy things naturally without drugs?

redwings0921 · 03-02-2010, 08:28 PM

Being a product of the recent DARE system, it kinda sucked. They came in once a week in 5th grade and we watched some videos. At the time you're like "ill never do that!" and then you get to high school, or even later in middle school, and realize that just about everyone smokes weed and it doesnt make you fucked forever. Then just about everyone gives it a shot. It's a different story for everything else though.

sweetdee · 03-04-2010, 07:12 AM

ask nicky anything hmmm...

how can a smart guy suck so much at guitar hero?

and no, you can't reply about someone else's long fingers...
this is a nicky thread after all...not about anyone else (especially about "past relationships" as the thread header clearly states)
;-)

pacman0r · 03-04-2010, 07:58 AM

Props for facing your past demons and overcoming adversity to be where you are today, it just goes to show you that determination and a definitive burning desire to succeed can take you far.

Keep up the great work Nick and keep on keepin it real.

SpamHat · 03-04-2010, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinxus

you ever tried DMT brah?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pr0xyhub

curious about this as well

+1.

It's not really something you get addicted to but damn interesting...

02-14-2010, 02:02 AM	#151 (permalink)
kidChaos American Dreamin' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: dotcompton Posts: 591 iTrader: 3 / 100%	It sucks you have to come up and dig up all this shit about your past to 'clear your name' over some frivolous bullshit. But I gotta give some respect. I spent a few years addicted to drugs at a very young age, long before there were any PSA announcements on it. A friend asked me if I wanted to know what it felt like to feel my hair grow, 5 minutes later his mother was offering me meth, all while ditching class from high school. I've been lucky enough to never go further than a holding cell, but that's not to say I haven't belonged there at certain points in my life. The world is fucked, some of us fall into bad situations. The better half are able to recover but many can never get past those initial stages of addiction. You mention your family helping you along the way, and that's so awesome to hear. I've had friend's pass from O.D.'s before their family was able to intervene, and some parents that couldn't handle the situation and didn't do anything. So I guess my question would be how much you contribute over coming that situation to your family's intervention? Was it more the system or more your support structure? Everything aside, way to come up. Controversy aside, you've always given back to the community in the affiliate space and haters are always gonna hate. Stay up and keep making moves. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Still laying pipe in the series of tubes...

02-14-2010, 02:29 AM	#153 (permalink)
FF101 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 / 0%	It's crazy as a kid how much you take for granted. When you get older you realize how much your parents really knew what was best for you and how fucked up life really is (can be). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-14-2010, 03:59 AM	#154 (permalink)
jelloshots Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I could ask you this directly, but since you made a thread and all... Given my own experiences, how has the drug use affected your body and brain, and which effects, if any, do you still feel currently? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-14-2010, 05:17 AM	#156 (permalink)
brilliances Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 24 iTrader: 2 / 100%	hmmm. interesting past. Do you parents still disown you? and what i'm more interested in is, what you did to get from homeless to your first aff success and then to really milking it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-16-2010, 02:42 PM	#159 (permalink)
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02-16-2010, 03:29 PM	#160 (permalink)
Red_Virus Support: +1(347) 417-5786 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,267 iTrader: 731 / 100%	thanks Nicky we surely have some few things in common. +rep for the reply. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ I am back!

02-16-2010, 09:48 PM	#167 (permalink)
GeXus Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 136 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Who is nickycakes? He has a blog or something? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-16-2010, 09:59 PM	#168 (permalink)
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02-17-2010, 03:02 AM	#170 (permalink)
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02-25-2010, 07:59 PM	#173 (permalink)
mumblejae ***** gremlin Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 214 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nicky, Props to you for doing what you did - i was in the same boat once. crystal meth addict from 16-19. lived on the street and everything. Thing i've learned though is that EVERYONE has their own bullshit in life that they go through. Maybe your mom's a drunk, maybe a sister gets cancer or whatever - EVERYONE has shit that fucks them up. some people get over it, and other people don't. comparing one person's life story to someone else's is just retarded. Either you made it through or you didn't, the end. So while i do appreciate what you did, and i understand better than most, i don't think a thread about it is really helping anyone. If you're trying to help people deal with their own shit or help them deal with someone else's shit, there's only one thing to say: if you're fucked up, the only person who can help you is you. no counseling, no rehab, only you can make the decision. otherwise it's just an exercise in futility. now, a thread about your most profitable campaigns (that are still running) - THAT would be a big help Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Affiliate Marketing? You mean that thing Oprah hates?

02-25-2010, 09:51 PM	#174 (permalink)
ArtDeco Ex-lurker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA USA Posts: 629 iTrader: 2 / 100%	"I believe I read that this is why the D.A.R.E program failed so dramatically with young boys." And young girls. And not so young people of any/undecided sex. D.A.R.E. was just an example of massive taxpayer supported FAIL. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ I believe in free speech like liberals used to, free markets like conservatives used to, and free software like programmers used to.

02-25-2010, 11:23 PM	#175 (permalink)
Jinxus Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States Posts: 55 iTrader: 1 / 100%	you ever tried DMT brah? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-26-2010, 03:30 AM	#179 (permalink)
seodude Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 / 0%	no idea pls telllll Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-02-2010, 08:28 PM	#182 (permalink)
redwings0921 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 694 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Being a product of the recent DARE system, it kinda sucked. They came in once a week in 5th grade and we watched some videos. At the time you're like "ill never do that!" and then you get to high school, or even later in middle school, and realize that just about everyone smokes weed and it doesnt make you fucked forever. Then just about everyone gives it a shot. It's a different story for everything else though. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-04-2010, 07:12 AM	#183 (permalink)
sweetdee Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 / 0%	ask nicky anything hmmm... how can a smart guy suck so much at guitar hero? and no, you can't reply about someone else's long fingers... this is a nicky thread after all...not about anyone else (especially about "past relationships" as the thread header clearly states) ;-) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-04-2010, 07:58 AM	#184 (permalink)
pacman0r Powered by Redbull Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 573 iTrader: 13 / 100%	Props for facing your past demons and overcoming adversity to be where you are today, it just goes to show you that determination and a definitive burning desire to succeed can take you far. Keep up the great work Nick and keep on keepin it real. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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