Guy Who Doesn’t Comprehend What "Deposit" Means, Gets Badly Trolled

Some people deserve to get trolled, seriously.

Some people really do not understand the difference between a deposit and a refund, and this Imgur exchange proves it fast. A freelancer shared a conversation with a potential client who kept pushing back on a basic payment term, even after it was explained more than once.

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What starts as a simple question about canceling turns into a messy back-and-forth over money, trust, and who actually owes what. Once the client refuses to let it go, the tone shifts, and the trolling begins.

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It gets petty in the best way, and the final messages make the whole thing even funnier.

1. There are some rules about canceling

He figured that canceling an appointment a couple of hours in advance is acceptable.

1. There are some rules about cancelingKaynon on Imgur
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2. Everybody’s got some kind of time frame for cancellations.

And it’s usually more than a couple of hours.

2. Everybody’s got some kind of time frame for cancellations.Kaynon on Imgur
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Is this a scam?

How did he think a deposit works?

Is this a scam?Kaynon on Imgur

And deposit is:

Are we clear?

And deposit is:Kaynon on Imgur

5. A business school card comes into play...

A deposit secures a spot...

5. A business school card comes into play...Kaynon on Imgur

That is when the conversation starts going off the rails.

6. And the trolling begins

He asked for it.

6. And the trolling beginsKaynon on Imgur

The client still does not seem to get it.

That “I thought it was fine” logic is similar to the friend who refused to repay trip money.

7. At first, he wasn’t aware of being trolled.

7. At first, he wasn’t aware of being trolled.Kaynon on Imgur

He keeps pushing for the same answer anyway.

8. He still insists on getting his deposit back.

8. He still insists on getting his deposit back.Kaynon on Imgur

9. Go back to school. You are unprofessional and immature.

9. Go back to school. You are unprofessional and immature.Kaynon on Imgur

Now the insults are flying too.

10. The business bureau and his cop uncle are going to take over this case of fraud.

The what?

10. The business bureau and his cop uncle are going to take over this case of fraud.Kaynon on Imgur

Don’t place a deposit if you aren’t prepared to lose it, I guess!

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