Elitists at School
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Deano
Ancient Mariner
He didn't Onhell and there is more to the story. The guy was a total prick and there was more involved than just that incident. It felt good at the time to lay him out and if I were 15 again, I would dare to say that I would do the same thing. Those were different times anyway. My reaction would not be the same at the age I am now and, because of the nature of my business, I have evolved into loathing violence. There are other avenues to resolving conflict and those should be exhausted before resorting to physical conflict; but yeah, some people are knuckleheads and just don't get it and I definitely wouldn't let someone take my Killers shirt.
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I didn't want to post here because it wouldn't feel right, tossing an opinion that can influence a young person i don't even know.
But since OP's situation is resolved, here's my 2x10^-2.
If somebody has something against you (no matter how stupid the issue, or how false), always try to avoid violence and conflict. This requires some assessment...is the other person just the barking dog or is he really prepared to get physical? Former, walk away with a big "i don't give a fuck" on your face. Latter...strike first when you feel it.
In a way i think that SMX is right. You need to stick to your principles. Well my principle is that i don't tolerate idiots. Harmless idiot, i'll walk away because i don't want to hear his shit. Dangerous idiot, well i can't just do that because i might get slapped on the back of my head. Preemptive strike.
Luckily, i never had that kind of situation since my school days.
When someone does something to someone you care for...it's totally different situation. I'm sorry, but i have really big guilt trips if i don't hand that someone a lesson. Be it verbal or physical. Again it depends on situation.
Advice to Revelations85, try to bug them off with your brains. Hope for the best, but be prepared for worst.
In any case, when i was your age, i had pointless fights and fights that were little less pointless. Sometimes i got beaten, sometimes opposite. Now i see it as a normal part of growing up.
However, seeing what kind of monsters walk the school hallways these days, getting into a pointless fight can turn into falling on somebody's knife. Be smart.
But since OP's situation is resolved, here's my 2x10^-2.
If somebody has something against you (no matter how stupid the issue, or how false), always try to avoid violence and conflict. This requires some assessment...is the other person just the barking dog or is he really prepared to get physical? Former, walk away with a big "i don't give a fuck" on your face. Latter...strike first when you feel it.
In a way i think that SMX is right. You need to stick to your principles. Well my principle is that i don't tolerate idiots. Harmless idiot, i'll walk away because i don't want to hear his shit. Dangerous idiot, well i can't just do that because i might get slapped on the back of my head. Preemptive strike.
Luckily, i never had that kind of situation since my school days.
When someone does something to someone you care for...it's totally different situation. I'm sorry, but i have really big guilt trips if i don't hand that someone a lesson. Be it verbal or physical. Again it depends on situation.
Advice to Revelations85, try to bug them off with your brains. Hope for the best, but be prepared for worst.
In any case, when i was your age, i had pointless fights and fights that were little less pointless. Sometimes i got beaten, sometimes opposite. Now i see it as a normal part of growing up.
However, seeing what kind of monsters walk the school hallways these days, getting into a pointless fight can turn into falling on somebody's knife. Be smart.
Cornfed Hick
Ancient Mariner
One other note: Though difficult, it is best not to react emotionally. Don't be overcome by fear or anger. Keep your cool as best you can. Reacting to a threat with violence because you are angry or scared is almost certainly not a good idea. Reacting to a threat with violence because you have coolly calculated that it is your best strategy, or that you have no other palatable option, is at least defensible.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Any advice on this thread is worth exactly what you paid for it -- zero. We ain't Sun Tzu.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Any advice on this thread is worth exactly what you paid for it -- zero. We ain't Sun Tzu.
Revelations85
Trooper
Nope. Although if the one asking tried, I don't think he would get far. I was with ten friends.stjerky said:
Suicidehummer
Trooper
Revelations85 said:
Actually you could have just called him gay for wanting you to take your shirt off, lol.
Genghis Khan
Ancient Mariner
Suicidehummer said:
Kind of like: " I feel uncomfortable taking my shirt off in front of you, as I can see the way you're looking at me, and I'd just like to say that even though I have nothing against your homosexuality, I personally don't feel being half-naked in front of you." Got to do it in a serious, yet concerned tone. That ought to throw him off, unless he is a completely dumb dude that just smashes everything he doesn't understand/like, in which case get ready for a showdown.
Moonchild33
Trooper
There are some crazy people out there. I ran into an adult woman in Wal-Mart wearing a Batman shirt, so I said, "dunununununun BATMAN!" (he's my favourite superhero next to Bruce Dickinson), and she got in my face and threatened to beat me up. She was, like, thirty-years-old. I'm sixteen.
I agree most with cornfed. That's true in arguments as well. Fight with your mind and not with your emotion.
I like GK's response.
I agree most with cornfed. That's true in arguments as well. Fight with your mind and not with your emotion.
I like GK's response.
Suicidehummer
Trooper
Genghis Khan said:
Yeah or once your shirt is off, start unbuttoning your pants.
Moonchild33 said:There are some crazy people out there. I ran into an adult woman in Wal-Mart wearing a Batman shirt, so I said, "dunununununun BATMAN!" (he's my favourite superhero next to Bruce Dickinson), and she got in my face and threatened to beat me up. She was, like, thirty-years-old. I'm sixteen.
I agree most with cornfed. That's true in arguments as well. Fight with your mind and not with your emotion.
I like GK's response.
Sounds like she thought you were making fun of her.
Moonchild33
Trooper
Which is why I explained, "No I was being serious because I love Batman," (I too was wearing a Batman shirt that day), and she still continued to threaten me. -__- I rolled my eyes and walked off.
Suicidehummer
Trooper
Probably still thought you were BSing her. Then again, WalMart shoppers ain't too smart in general.
The Stranger
Prowler
Suicidehummer said:
Erm... You know, Moonchild was shopping at WalMart too...
I really have to agree with you on that one. Fights occur, whether in schools or colleges, but what we should always remember is that we should never be the one who starts the fight, try to compromise the situation, which is the best thing that as a civilized person conscious of both people’s health can do. However, if he hits you first or he pushes you too hard, then don’t back down. Throw in some heavy punches. Like the old saying goes, never be the one who starts the fight but always be the one who ends it
Suicidehummer
Trooper
The Stranger said:
I assumed she was just messing around with friends in WalMart (that's pretty common, lol).
Revelations85
Trooper
Well, it happened again today. Twice. Not the shirt stealing, but the "Aren't you too young to remember Iron Maiden?" bit again. The first time, I asked how old he was. He answered 18. Isn't he a little old for school?... The second time, I said "What does that mean? That doesn't even make sense..." And of course, he just said "Well, you're a little young." What does that have to do with it?
Travis The Dragon
"Here's another fine mess you've gotten me into"
You're never too young to be a Maiden fan! I've read that some people first got into Maiden when they were like 6 years old and have been huge fans ever since.
Revelations85
Trooper
Exactly! And this combined with the fact that a person that was okay with me before decides to say I"m a "Useless piece of shit" for commenting on his Facebook status, I'm waiting for Ashton Kutcher to tell me I've been Punk'd, or to find out that The Twilight Zone was coming out with new episodes, and that I'm the star. On the plus side, I saw someone with Piece of Mind shoes.Travis_AKA_fonzbear2000 said:
