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[manzoman96]

Wow what a creep. Sorry to hear that OP I hope justice is served.

Truly the scum of the earth

 

[7DollarHagane]

It's everything I hoped for and more. So you go out everywhere carrying those things? Like heading to town to go shopping "better bring my swords"? Going the pub with some mates "I'll bring my swords"? Taking a girl out a date "I hope she likes swords!"?

A collapsible baton would be more sensible and concealable. Or a flashlight/Taser.

 

[Mr Waluigi]

I've worked in some pretty bad areas where at points I've carried a knife, pistol, and often both. Some punk ass guys came up to me once and when I made the move for the pistol they took off running. Of course you shouldn't pull a weapon of any type unless you are prepared to use it, which I was.

Unless the aggressor has a personal vendetta against you they want your belongings with as little resistance as possible. Any sign that you aren't an easy target usually causes them to flee. Most aren't going to get into a life or death knife fight for a wallet.

I guess it depends of the area - where I live, "muggers" are really just people looking into violent, exciting situations, with any stolen belongings just being bonus

 

[7DollarHagane]

Pretty much. My main defense when walking around bad areas is to look like a mugger myself.

Scumbags want easy targets.

Yeah, I feel like hitting the gym and bulking up might be the best means of deterrence but my wife's cousin was mugged and he's an army vet in good shape and was walking with his pit bull at the time.

 

[Familienoberhauptvogel]

A collapsible baton would be more sensible and concealable. Or a flashlight/Taser.

those are usually forbidden, telescope batons that is.

 

[RPGCrazied]

You're a fucking hero

Its why I love GAF. We have some of the nicest people on the internet. And that is hard to come by,

 

[Greddleok]

I don't like being called a liar

By people on neogaf? I give up.

 

[Senketsu]

Hey OP I have a spare 3ds XL that i could send you, it has fire emblem awakening and some digital games on it. I could probably send it early next week if you want

Wow, are you serious?!! I am so overwhelmed right now, I'm actually in tears

 

[RPGCrazied]

Wow, are you serious?!! I am so overwhelmed right now, I'm actually in tears

Another guy offered you $25 to get your game. At least its half.

 

[Mammoth Jones]

Yeah, I feel like hitting the gym and bulking up might be the best means of deterrence but my wife's cousin was mugged and he's an army vet in good shape and was walking with his pit bull at the time.

Yea if they got you on numbers not much you can do unless you're carrying a gun.

What they do in my area is get one guy to distract and another rolls up quick behind you and snuffs you in the back of the head.

Can't get caught sleeping on these streets. Motherfuckers ruthless. And our criminal justice system coddles "low level" violence like this.

 

[Jito]

Yeah pretty much, yeah.

 

[Mammoth Jones]

My friend in high school asked me to join along with him so we went together, he quit shortly after but I stuck with it.



Yeah pretty much, yeah.



I don't like being called a liar

Ugh, grow up and stop making this thread about you....

 

[Quonny]

Ugh, grow up and stop making this thread about you....

To be fair, there are a good number of people asking him questions and egging him on.

 

[Familienoberhauptvogel]

Ugh, grow up and stop making this thread about you....

How is he worse than all the people making the thread about him?

 

[Senketsu]

Another guy offered you $25 to get your game. At least its half.

I need to find his post to thank him. I'm actually losing focus because I'm exhausted right now but I cannot sleep because of what happen to me, I need some place to vent and Gaf is the only place I can lean on.

 

[mcz117chief]

Ugh, grow up and stop making this thread about you....

I came here just to say that stuff like this happening is horrible and that OP should invest in some kind of self defence and I provided information on how I deal with it. People just kept bugging me about it.

 

[bidguy]

Here you go

http://imgur.com/a/PxbXJ the second pic is just a bonus

Sorry about the hair cut, I am growing long hair for my NieR cosplay this year so I am struggling with a good way to groom myself. Also, I am just wearing my home attire, this is not how I walk around town (I usually wear jeans and such), but this is just a quick demonstration. And for people saying stuff like "swinging it around in front of your bedroom mirror like Naruto", I am doing Iaido for 8 years now so I know how to use my bokken quite effectively.

LOL

did anyone ever give you shit walking around like that ? like did you ever have to use your swords ?

 

[Santiako]

Here you go

http://imgur.com/a/PxbXJ the second pic is just a bonus

Sorry about the hair cut, I am growing long hair for my NieR cosplay this year so I am struggling with a good way to groom myself. Also, I am just wearing my home attire, this is not how I walk around town (I usually wear jeans and such), but this is just a quick demonstration. And for people saying stuff like "swinging it around in front of your bedroom mirror like Naruto", I am doing Iaido for 8 years now so I know how to use my bokken quite effectively.

Do you wear any kind of hat while out?

 

[Hoo-doo]

Here you go

http://imgur.com/a/PxbXJ the second pic is just a bonus

Sorry about the hair cut, I am growing long hair for my NieR cosplay this year so I am struggling with a good way to groom myself. Also, I am just wearing my home attire, this is not how I walk around town (I usually wear jeans and such), but this is just a quick demonstration. And for people saying stuff like "swinging it around in front of your bedroom mirror like Naruto", I am doing Iaido for 8 years now so I know how to use my bokken quite effectively.

I didn't think that guys like you actually existed. I thought it was just staged pictures for cringe collections on imgur and tumblr.
But as misguided and completely fictional the effectiveness of your variant of 'self-defense' actually is, I got to give props to you actually posting an image. Just wow.

You should make a separate thread. Apologies for mucking up this one by being fascinated in the guy carrying two swords every day.

 

[Subpar Scrub]

I didn't think that guys like you actually existed. I thought it was just staged pictures for cringe collections on imgur and tumblr.
But as misguided and completely fictional the effectiveness of your variant of 'self-defense' actually is, I got to give props to you actually posting an image. Just wow.

You should make a separate thread. Apologies for mucking up this one by being fascinated in the guy carrying two swords every day.

I love how you got exactly what you asked for and then just piled shit on him.

Grow up.

 

[bidguy]

Yeah, I feel like hitting the gym and bulking up might be the best means of deterrence but my wife's cousin was mugged and he's an army vet in good shape and was walking with his pit bull at the time.

yea this could help a bit but theres not much you can do if they surprise you even if youre bulky ...

what did the pit bull do while he got robbed ? i have a hard time believing someone would be dumb enough to attack a pit bull owner lol

 

[Dio]

I have some martial arts training and to be perfectly honest, if you're being accosted/mugged by several people, or even just one dude, you really should just be running away and looking for opportunities to escape if things really look bad - and if things can be solved by just giving them your stuff, just give them your stuff. Your fucking phone isn't worth THAT much.

I realize the OP wasn't given that chance because he got snuck up on, which isn't his fault in any way, but all the people in this thread talking about carrying swords and shit to defend themselves are weirding me out a little. In fact, even though the OP was robbed, he's still alive, which is the thing that really matters the most - if a mugger knocked that sword out of your hands and cut you with it, you'd be way worse off than he is right now, or dead. In fact, if you were in the same situation as the OP yet you carried a sword, the element of surprise makes your weapon useless anyway.

Muggers, in the vast majority, are not looking to kill people they mug. However, if you're carrying a deadly weapon and wave it around/use it against them, that has a much more likely effect of turning a confrontation deadly.

I'm glad you're alive, OP, and you didn't get yourself stabbed by getting knocked over the head from behind and cut with your own sword.

 

[Alucrid]

I love how you got exactly what you asked for and then just piled shit on him.

Grow up.

I don't think he needs you to defend him. He has two swords.

 

[Mammoth Jones]

I have some martial arts training and to be perfectly honest, if you're being accosted/mugged by several people, or even just one dude, you really should just be running away and looking for opportunities to escape.

I realize the OP wasn't given that chance because he got snuck up on, which isn't his fault in any way, but all the people in this thread talking about carrying swords and shit to defend themselves are weirding me out a little. In fact, even though the OP was robbed, he's still alive, which is the thing that really matters the most - if a mugger knocked that sword out of your hands and cut you with it, you'd be way worse off than he is right now, or dead. In fact, if you were in the same situation as the OP yet you carried a sword, the element of surprise makes your weapon useless anyway.

Muggers, in the vast majority, are not looking to kill people they mug. However, if you're carrying a deadly weapon and wave it around/use it against them, that has a much more likely effect of turning a confrontation deadly.

I'm glad you're alive, OP, and you didn't get yourself stabbed by getting knocked over the head from behind and cut with your own sword.

Yea, really nothing you can do. Just can be infuriating to be violated like that. But real life isn't an action movie. Dying over a 3ds is dumb. You're ok. That's all that matters. Shit can be replaced, you can't.

 

[Paz]

My eyes are swelling a bit and my face too, I refused medical attention because I dont have health insurance. I'm still alive thats all that matters.

Fuck the system that results in someone having to make that decision Sorry to hear about your troubles mate.

 

[Dr. Feel Good]

What part of LA was this????

 

[Subpar Scrub]

I don't think he needs you to defend him. He has two swords.

Ayyyy lmao top mem +1

 

[Senketsu]

What part of LA was this????

Koreatown, Melrose area.

Edit: These fuckers got my ID and address, should I be worried?

 

[mcz117chief]

OP how did you get attacked though? Were you walking down some dark alley? Did you have earphones on? Was the street completely empty?

 

[Senketsu]

OP how did you get attacked though? Were you walking down some dark alley? Did you have earphones on? Was the street completely empty?

All of those are correct.

 

[Hoo-doo]

I love how you got exactly what you asked for and then just piled shit on him.

Grow up.

What I wanted? All I want is to make sure that people know that carrying bladed weapons outside as a 'deterrant' is a fool's errand. Because it is. Your belongings are not worth risking your life over.
But I think that concept is pretty obvious for most.

Let's just be glad the OP managed to come out relatively unscathed. I'm definitely willing to pitch in a few paypal dollars to get OP a new 3DS. Life sucks sometimes.

Go get a sack of frozen peas on that eye of yours.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Koreatown, Melrose area.

Edit: These fuckers got my ID and address, should I be worried?

I would be yeah. Who knows what they are capable of. I'd talk to the cops.

 

[Subpar Scrub]

Koreatown, Melrose area.

Edit: These fuckers got my ID and address, should I be worried?

Honestly man, your cash and card were most likely removed and the rest of the wallet discarded in a bin somewhere on a street. Your muggers don't want your ID, that's just evidence.

Make sure you cancel your card if you have one, obviously.

 

[Senketsu]

I would be yeah. Who knows what they are capable of. I'd talk to the cops.

I did let the cops know that they got my ID. I'm paranoid right now, I'm guessing more sleepless nights.

 

[shadow_shogun]

Here you go

http://imgur.com/a/PxbXJ the second pic is just a bonus

Sorry about the hair cut, I am growing long hair for my NieR cosplay this year so I am struggling with a good way to groom myself. Also, I am just wearing my home attire, this is not how I walk around town (I usually wear jeans and such), but this is just a quick demonstration. And for people saying stuff like "swinging it around in front of your bedroom mirror like Naruto", I am doing Iaido for 8 years now so I know how to use my bokken quite effectively.

You got guts. I don't get why some of you guys are making fun of him especially if he's experienced to use the swords to protect himself.
OP, sorry about the attack. I hope you heal up pretty soon.

 

[RPGCrazied]

I did let the cops know that they got my ID. I'm paranoid right now, I'm guessing more sleepless nights.

Can you go stay a few days at your parents or a friends house? Might make things easier for awhile.

 

[Dio]

Yea, really nothing you can do. Just can be infuriating to be violated like that. But real life isn't an action movie. Dying over a 3ds is dumb. You're ok. That's all that matters. Shit can be replaced, you can't.

Robbery sucks. Hell, I've been on the receiving end. It's why I'm kinda paranoid and lock all doors behind me reflexively no matter where I go, even if I'm told there's no point in locking them.

That being said, robbery is infinitely preferable to being shot or stabbed because you were filled with so much pride that you would rather fight back with a deadly weapon than just let them have your phone or whatever. It's a hard thing for people to do to let go of that sense of pride (and it's why some people in the US love the idea of open carry), and to be honest, reaching that level of self-realization is something I find a lot more mature and worthy of respect than telling others about how you would totally fuck up all those dudes who are robbing you.

 

[Ultimadrago]

Oh fuck that, man. That's awful to hear.

I hope those fucks get what's coming to them. Sorry to hear about your loss

 

[Slayven]

damn, and people say I am weird for always carrying a daisho. It is EXACTLY for reasons like these that I wear it and I won't stop wearing it unless it becomes the law (in which case I will just stealth carry a wakizashi or something).

Glad you are still alive, man. I think it would be prudent to invest in some kind of self defence device.

Whats your soulcutter's name?

 

[Subpar Scrub]

You got guts. I don't get why some of you guys are making fun of him especially if he's experienced to use the swords to protect himself.
OP, sorry about the attack. I hope you heal up pretty soon.

8 years of practice means he's probably better trained to use those swords than 99% of people to use their handguns.

 

[Senketsu]

Honestly man, your cash and card were most likely removed and the rest of the wallet discarded in a bin somewhere on a street.

Make sure you cancel your card if you have one, obviously.

That is the first thing I did when I got home. Actually my bank told me that they tried to use my checking card in a gas station. I tried to call the cops back to share that info but unfortunately they clocked out already.

 

[CarpeDeezNutz]

I did let the cops know that they got my ID. I'm paranoid right now, I'm guessing more sleepless nights.

I'm sure all that has been discarded they just want your money.


The dude with the swords needs a separate thread.


^if they can't use your card they'll just chunk it.

 

[mcz117chief]

All of those are correct.

Earphones at night is a big no no, if you didn't have them on you would hear the cunts and you could run away from them. My advice, use public transportation whenever possible and if you must go alone don't use headphones.

 

[Mr Waluigi]

A word of advice: play video games, read books, watch movies/cartoons/anime
do whatever that will take your mind off it, it'll make sleeping (and other tasks) a little easier

 

[Nokterian]

Hey OP I have a spare 3ds XL that i could send you, it has fire emblem awakening and some digital games on it. I could probably send it early next week if you want

Hero on gaf right here..goddamn i love how gaf is helping others out. Get well soon OP and you need medical attention.

 

[Hoo-doo]

Also, don't hesitate to reach out for help when you find it difficult to move on after a situation like this. Getting assaulted like that can be traumatizing.

 

[Senketsu]

Earphones at night is a big no no, if you didn't have them on you would hear the cunts and you could run away from them. My advice, use public transportation whenever possible and if you must go alone don't use headphones.

I definitely learned a lot of lesson last night and how valuable my life really is.

 

[Jito]

You got guts. I don't get why some of you guys are making fun of him especially if he's experienced to use the swords to protect himself.
OP, sorry about the attack. I hope you heal up pretty soon.

Because it's stupid, I get people carrying something if they live in a rough area or are actually in fear of violence on the streets, but it's still a bad idea as it's likely to instigate more violence, not reduce it.

Carrying two swords around with you everywhere you go though? Does he think he's a samurai or something? He looks like an idiot.

 

[Buzzati]

A word of advice: play video games, read books, watch movies/cartoons/anime
do whatever that will take your mind off it, it'll make sleeping (and other tasks) a little easier

Just don't play too much Bushido Blade 2.

 

[mcz117chief]

Because it's stupid, I get people carrying something if they live in a rough area or are actually in fear of violence on the streets, but it's still a bad idea as it's likely to instigate more violence, not reduce it.

Carrying two swords around with you everywhere you go though? Does he think he's a samurai or something? He looks like an idiot.

I only wear them like that during the night, for example when I go home from work at 2am. During the day when there is no danger I keep them in a carry case and everybody thinks it's an umbrella.