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ArcadianBlueRogue t1_j9iw8a0 wrote

Do they let you Venmo for the sauce now? Was a cash only thing last time I went lol.

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Clean-Independent129 t1_j9j8k4d wrote

Man, I assume that they think it might be drug slang but what a pain in the xss. And if it was for something sketchy, not paying for it could cause some, um, friction between buyer and seller.

Sorry dude.

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Forsaken_Exercise_67 t1_j9jccxu wrote

It could be because “Cuba” is a flagged term on Venmo- they don’t want to be in violation of US economic sanctions.

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TheTariffof19892 t1_j9jdti3 wrote

Dang they flag you for kuba kuba but i send paypals with "doowomp beepbeep" as the title and its fine lmao

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dj1200techniques t1_j9jk0m8 wrote

I title everything “for sexual favors” and this has never happened to me.

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rhaphido t1_j9jn3hi wrote

Most of my group only uses Venmo to reimburse for dinners/drinks just like this. Do they really expect people to keep sales receipts for this? What a pain in the ass.

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uid_0 t1_j9jp8sg wrote

Write back and say "Google it."

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AccidentNo8191 t1_j9jsshc wrote

I send money to my roommate all the time titled “crack and hookers” never been flagged.

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Bhadbhibe t1_j9jv5x0 wrote

Lol I have been flagged by venmo for splitting a check at Kuba Kuba as well.

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flushedoutthepocket t1_j9jx6yq wrote

This happened to me back in 2020, I assume they thought it had something to do with Cuba. I couldn't use Venmo for like a week.

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madmoneymcgee t1_j9jyvbc wrote

A friend has an embarrassing story about sending someone his stake for that year's fantasy football league but putting a message in there about "money for isis recruiting" or something like that and it locked out their paypal account and became a whole thing for a while.

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castyourstones t1_j9k3jnh wrote

Reminds me of capital one trying to be a narc and sending me an email asking if I meant to tip 69% at a bar.

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goodsam2 t1_j9kayey wrote

I've heard that the embargo is purely an American thing and that you go to Jamaica and accidentally find yourself on a boat to Cuba is the easiest way to do it.

Canadians and Europeans travel to Cuba somewhat frequently from what I hear.

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pizzatongs t1_j9kcx9x wrote

Not sure how rules changed in the prior administration, but we were able to fly direct from the US into Cuba, but had to have an approved reason with the State Dept. We went for "educational" purposes, and were told there had not been a check on any of those declarations in 20+ years. And tons of Canadians there!

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goodsam2 t1_j9kduix wrote

Yeah I think under Obama you didn't have to be under educational pretenses. Then Trump said you had to and now I think it's like educational groups again only.

Or go to a second country then Cuba as long as you aren't trying to keep a top clearance for government work you are good.

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Colt1911-45 t1_j9ki866 wrote

I would hesitate to visit a country that my home country has no diplomatic ties to. If you were to end up in legal trouble for any reason you will not be able to rely on your embassy to negotiate on your behalf or offer any kind of advise or assistance. I would love to visit Cuba and I think it is dumb that we still have such a frigid relationship with our close neighbor, but I'm not gonna put my ass on the line to go on a vacation.

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fusion260 t1_j9kpa8j wrote

As a young gay growing up in south Florida, I always found it interesting that poppers were reliably hidden at gay adult stores and you had to use codewords to get them, but they were always out in plain sight at any straight adult store I visited.

I'd put Taboo solidly in "everybody adult store" category but appreciated that they had them on display or at least a sign at the register. Makes me happy that the police don't harass them for that.

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charlie2406b t1_j9ks5eq wrote

I’ve had to explain this exact situation to venmo years ago- just wrote ‘kuba kuba’ as I was paying friends for lunch there and they blocked it- glad to see they still boycotting this place? Haha

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bumliver t1_j9lp91j wrote

Friend venmoed me for buying him lunch there once with the subject “Cubano” and his account was frozen for a week.

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SaltyBarDog t1_j9mewmi wrote

I would instantly get banned on Venmo because my answer would include me getting certain services from his mother. How TF do you not recognize a legitimate business?

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351WindsorMotor t1_j9miawv wrote

I agree with your sentiment. I would not willingly travel to country where the US does not have an embassy.

That said, Cuba is a interesting place to visit. The people I met were very friendly, and I almost always felt safe. I encourage others to visit and see a different way of life.

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Colt1911-45 t1_j9mj3op wrote

I just watched a video about visiting Havana the other day. I love the architecture and seeing all those old American cars still driving. The commentator said a lot of Canadians visit. He was mostly walking down regular streets showing where the average resident shops and lives, not the touristy areas.

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speedoftheground t1_j9mk225 wrote

This exact thing happened to me and IIRC I was blocked from using Venmo for a bit.

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351WindsorMotor t1_j9mmftm wrote

In Havana, we stayed in a house with regular folks near the Colon Cemetery in Vedado. We had fantastic meal in a neighbors garage/restaurant. We did have the chance to ride in an old Chevy, and an 80s Lada. Most of our trips were in more recent Chinese-made car.

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sir-piffman t1_j9nhcjl wrote

i think it’s a drug reference, this happened to me and my band mates 2 weeks ago when we asked for one check

edit: cigars

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