Today, I bought an expensive video game and decided to show it off and post a photo of it on Instagram. When I got home to play it, it rejected my activation key. I then realised it was showing in the Instagram post. FML
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Top comments
crackajak 15
You should post a picture of your credit card, I bet you'll have better results.
BigJoeZD 16
No other words for it really, You totally Deserve It. Tell you what though i'll buy another copy for you, just need your full name and credit-card number to verify it's really you.
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Comments (128)
BadDay98 18
Damn, maybe pay more attention next time?
milehigh52 22
No kidding, ya think?!
funsizedliz 16
....
the_only_spoon 14
OP didn't think...
jake_braves 25
Maybe exchange it for a new one? Can't you exchange a game for a new one of the same game?
SlashingAverV2 20
No. It's their fault for bragging and showing the activation key on the internet. If it is your fault, you can't get a replacement. It has to be the store's fault to get a replacement.
kirasant 19
Yeah, the store can't help you out, but the game producer might be able to. If OP can show proof of purchase and explain the situation, the company may be able to shut down the stolen key. That said, hubris is a dangerous thing. If this mistake only costs you the price of the game, you got off lucky, OP. People have lost a lot more learning this lesson. Good luck, idiot.
crackajak 15
You should post a picture of your credit card, I bet you'll have better results.
Hammer1722 19
And add his phone number and email address just to be sure.
rodeo302 13
don't forget your social Security number and date of birth
Rkikkas9713 25
Plus his mothers maiden name and a childhood friend
Ali_Br_fml 33
Front and back, just to make sure we believe you really have a credit card, and you're not just messing with us... Oh, and what's your username? just for...erm...educational purposes, of course. ;)
sonasonic 34
Bank account details and PIN codes on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Craigslist to seal the deal.
Hammer1722 19
Plus Passport number as well. Can never have too much info
Miss_Whipped 43
You guys are missing two of the most crucial bits of info. 1. CVV on credit card 2. Billing address
Crescent_Moon 17
Oi, that must suck. Better keep tabs on what your posting, right?
GreekYogurt 26
Ydi for showing off
CaptainRR 20
Well, at least you know that someone's enjoying your game.
santosb1 11
Positive thinking, I like it!
Steffi3 40
Next time, install first, then show it off
Chocherz 12
or don't show it off at all
BigJoeZD 16
No other words for it really, You totally Deserve It. Tell you what though i'll buy another copy for you, just need your full name and credit-card number to verify it's really you.
organolithium_fml 9
Don't bother, I'll buy a copy for everyone here! I just won 10 millions in an international lottery which I didn't even knew I took part in :)
RenoTheRhino 30
Uhh, ok?
JustaDO_fml 14
#7 don't forget the security questions
DoomedGemini 38
I believe 16 is referring to the scams on the internet claiming you somehow won money..
kaitieloo 22
I thought it was funny.
xivoricbutterfly 25
That sucks. I would have definitely inspected the photo before I send it online. At least someone is enjoying your game.
DFMLharsh 20
Why the down votes?! Inspecting a photo before sharing it to the world is bad?! Plus it is OP's fault, so why the butt hurt if someone else is enjoying it?! Even i would try using a key if i saw one. Dont tell me you won't.
Chiharo 15
I think he should have just taken a photo of the cover and not the inside of it.
wheresthesafety 31
Some people are just complete dickheads, the world's full of them
Nordrag 26
It's not being a ********. it's taking an opportunity to capitalize off of someone else's stupidity.
sethsmith11 21
Exactly. Being a dick head
be82tw 17
That IS being a ********.
WipeHour 11
#26 is right. i mean, Apple does it, and no one complains
milehigh52 22
No good can come from flexing on Instagram.
Jak0p 25
what was it? GTA V? but that's a pretty stupid move you made there :D