I really love a good CF thread, as I'm sure a lot of people on here do. More and more often though I think behind every CF, there's someone who enables them to do it.
People come looking for advice and then as the story unfolds it turns out that they've been taken for a ride but won't stand up for themselves and put an end to the situation. In some cases I almost side with the CF and think that if someone is stupid enough to allow it, then why not?
I know everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, but I'm genuinely shocked how many people just get taken for a mug and rather than just say no, try and think of elaborate plans to get themselves out of a situation.