Fight like a .... coward?

[BiscuitTrouser]

You sohuld have said: "sorry mate, don't 'ave any cash on me" and imediately started walking (or cycling ). it's kind of coward, atleast when the robber is unarmed. was there manny people in the street? would have been insane of him to attack you if there were.

Empty, by a river side INFAMOUS for crime, (i can name a street where someone was shot and killed, and another where someone was beaten to death with a bat) i tried to say that but he refused to stop blocking my bike until i showed him everything in my pockets.

In the UK its pretty rare to have a fatal shooting like this. Its literally a terrible area. I didnt want to fuck with anyone there.

 

[TonyVonTonyus]

You clearly pointed out his situation as an example of cowardice.

And you're right, you'll not make me believe. You don't sound like a person who's been in the situation you claim to have been in. Atleast not an intelligent person who's been there.

So my choices are, you're either lying to sound tough on the internet. Or you're a complete fool who thinks it's a clever idea to provoke 6 armed attackers with some cheesy action man line.

I choose to believe the lesser of the options, the one less likely to make me facepalm myself to sleep.

So you're assuming to know my entire psychological profile and how I would act in situations based on reading a post on the internet? I couldn't actually find another way to word my situation about the OP, I was actually being quite kind but I'm going to be honest, that WAS quite cowardly. I mean an unarmed man made you stop a bike and demands money, where I'm from that's a homeless person. And since we all have different views of cowardice we probably won't agree. Now, I'm also not saying it was SMART decision and I'm probably not going to try that by myself again but going back to the situation I wouldn't change a thing and you're ranting about that? You're ranting that someone has a different view then you and reacts differently to danger? You're entitled to an opinion and I'm entitled to mine but don't be a dick when it comes to it. I'm not saying the OP is an idiot for giving in, I'm just saying that in my view of bravery and cowardice he acted with the later.

You said there's a special place in hell for cowards and then proceeded to insinuate that the OP was a coward... Yes, how kind of you.

I'm done really, I've said all that needs saying. You're either a fool or a liar. I choose to believe you're liar because it won't cause any head desk situations in my foreseeable future.

I'm not going to spend my night trying to convince someone I've never met that I was in a fight I didn't enjoy because he doesn't like me.

 

[Lead Herring]

I believe there is a special circle of hell reserved for cowards.(there's a difference between being scared and being a coward. Being scared is when someone holds a gun to you and asks to give him your money. Being a coward is that same guy without a gun who asks you to give him all your money, prompting you to comply and run))

If were talking about hell in the biblical sense, why would there be a place in hell for people who refuse to fight?

I don't wanna sound like a dick but, you bitched out. You gave a slightly taller, black man, with no visible weapon, your money because you were afraid of him. You kinda had it coming if you don't have the guts to stand up for yourself.

Clearly any *real* man would have utilized the mystical art of 'bike-fu' to overcome the great disadvantage that comes with being confronted while on a bike, and whup the sorry ass of anyone who dare oppose the death god BiscuitTrouser. Anything to protect the sanctity of a 10 pound note.

 

[Alexi089]

I wouldn't feel bad about it, mate. The guy caught you off-guard, in a comprimised position (You're not exactly poised and ready to fight on a bike are you?). I'm guessing you were a little panicked by being suddenly stopped out of the blue like that? Plus, you did the smart thing. It's only a tenner; and I sincerely doubt any mugger would take the risk of attempting to mug someone a similar size to them if they didn't have nearby accomplices or a weapon, especially in the kind of area you're talking about; where the guy was so desperate for money he wanted your change!

Ignore the keyboard warriors on here (everyone's Anderson Silva's more talented younger brother on the internet, aren't they?) you couldn't have known what you might have gotten yourself into if you'd fought him; and if he did have a weapon or nearby accomplices, or even if you'd just been unlucky, you could be dead right now. Most other people on here are talking sense, it's only sensible to fight if someone's life is at risk in situations like that. Even the police don't go in gun's blazing for armed robberies, unless they really have to. File a report with the police and try to work out a safer route home for the future.

 

[sheah1]

If it was one guy then I believe I'd have the balls to take him. Why? Because I would incessantly, brutally, and as quickly as possible stamp the shit out of his.

 

[BiscuitTrouser]

You said there's a special place in hell for cowards and then proceeded to insinuate that the OP was a coward... Yes, how kind of you.

I'm done really, I've said all that needs saying. You're either a fool or a liar. I choose to believe you're liar because it won't cause any head desk situations in my foreseeable future.

Thanks man, i was kinda shaken, and felt shit for feeling lie such a gorram pussy but the fact that people like you actually stood up for me and said that i did ok made it a lot better, hell im actually ok with what i did, id do it again if i had another go. It might not be glorious or brave but it isnt cowardly. And in my opinion it was the right thing to do.

I wouldn't feel bad about it, mate. The guy caught you off-guard, in a comprimised position (You're not exactly poised and ready to fight on a bike are you?). I'm guessing you were a little panicked by being suddenly stopped out of the blue like that? Plus, you did the smart thing. It's only a tenner; and I sincerely doubt any mugger would take the risk of attempting to mug someone a similar size to them if they didn't have nearby accomplices or a weapon, especially in the kind of area you're talking about; where the guy was so desperate for money he wanted your change!

Ignore the keyboard warriors on here (everyone's Anderson Silva's more talented younger brother on the internet, aren't they?) you couldn't have known what you might have gotten yourself into if you'd fought him. File a report with the police and try to work out a safer route home for the future.

You too. Escapist is nicer than i expected them to be. Thanks guys. This is a nice pick me up.

 

[UNHchabo]

This is cemetery junction UK, its pretty much rife with drug dens and crime. If i told the police i was robbed there i think they would laugh at me.

Report it anyway.

Edit: I should probably elaborate so I don't have a "low-content" post.

If you report the crime, it may encourage the police to clean up the area, because they'll have statistics to back up the "common knowledge". If "common knowledge" says that an area is rife with crime, but the rates of reported crime are no higher than the rest of the city, then it's unlikely that a request for more resources will be successful.

 

[TonyVonTonyus]

If were talking about hell in the biblical sense, why would there be a place in hell for people who refuse to fight?

In an Odinistic sense, not biblical.

 

[PancakesSUCKTHEYDO]

For 10 bucks? Hell no.

 

[TonyVonTonyus]

Well done, you're already proving not to be a moron, so that leaves..........

Don't you think if I was lying I would have made it sound a bit better?

 

[TheNaut131]

I've never been robbed and don't plan on it anytime soon.

Now, I'm a dreamer. I've always been slightly fascinated with the idea of being able to reasonably fight another man in a real life scenario, outside of grade school, but frankly, I'm not a fan of actually fighting. I typically try to reason with people and use logic, when things get a bit rough. However, when I try to do that people don't seem to take me seriously. So the idea of just going "Fuck all" and tearing them apart, is always something lingering in the back of my mind. I try not to lash out until they do first, but one can only take so much BS before they want to snap at the tiniest of aggression. Still I try to be reasonable, maybe make a few jokes, etc.

You did the smart thing, you're not a coward. It was only 10 quid. If it was me...I'd try to talk him out of, tell him to go elsewhere, try to be a bit nice to him since he must be in a bit of pickle, but in the end, unless he tried to get too aggressive with me, I'd just give him the money and get on with my life. It doesn't sound like he was too rough, anyway. Yeah, I'd feel a bit violated and like a chump, but whatever. I'm okay, I can go home to my bed, television, internet, etc meanwhile the guy who robbed is reveling over the high point of his day: 10 quid.

 

[cjbos81]

Hate to beat a dead horse. But have you considered buying a gun.

Oh, you're British? Well, then forget it.

 

[SsilverR]

Where i grew up in the UK hearing someone got robbed or having a guy try to rob you wasn't a rare thing .. first few times i was quite young and got robbed by a few guys quite easily ... my mum started taking me to boxing classes and i started making friends.

By the time i was 15 anyone who ever tried to rob me would get a headbutt followed by a flurry of punches, then i'd call my boys down and search the area for them. I'd get a little bruised up but it's better than handing over my stuff to some dikhead who thinks i'm an easy target. i've been rushed but i haven't been robbed since i was 15.

 

[JB1528]

I'm sorry but I just have to call this cowardly. I guess I just have too much pride because I would rather take an asswhoopen rather than get robbed, punked, or "bitched".

Many people are saying you did the smart thing, and while thats's true you also chose the most cowardly option point blank period. And if your okay with that then that's you, but I personally would've hated myself for it. I've been in situations where I was confronted by two guys at once and I even in a situation where I fought a man who was easily twice my size and I never backed down. The only way he would've got me to back down was if he pulled a gun.

OP in all honesty I would have respected you if you made this thread talking about how you got beaten up by an unarmed male trying to rob you, but instead you get no respect from me. I know losing respect from some random guy on the internet doesn't mean shit to you, but damn man, you acted like a coward.

 

[kittii-chan 300]

I once got robbed by a guy while walking home from school. He told me he had a knife in his backpack and told me to hand over my phone (/cuz every highschool girl has a phone/). I gave him my phone and he ran off somewhere. he probably didnt notice the giant crack in the screen and the abcence of batteries until later....

in your situation i would have honestly HONESTLY accidentally hit him with my bike by accident before he asked for my belongings because i am that bad at riding a bike. even if i was good at riding a bike, "fuck you, im not gonna swerve just cuz your a giant prat, jumping out at me and all."

 

[SsilverR]

For 10 bucks? Hell no.

We'd say "It's not the amount, it's the principle" if you worked hard for what's in your pocket .. don't let them have a penny

 

[dvd_72]

For 10 pounds you did the right thing. It's not worth the pain and hastle of fighting a guy taller and older than you. You're not a coward, just smart.

 

[Lead Herring]

If it was one guy then I believe I'd have the balls to take him. Why? Because I would incessantly, brutally, and as quickly as possible stamp the shit out of his.

But he was on a bike, which is specifically designed to keep you some distance off the ground.

 

[BiscuitTrouser]

I'm sorry but I just have to call this cowardly. I guess I just have too much pride because I would rather take an asswhoopen rather than get robbed, punked, or "bitched".

Many people are saying you did the smart thing, and while thats's true you also chose the most cowardly option point blank period. And if your okay with that then that's you, but I personally would've hated myself for it. I've been in situations where I was confronted by two guys at once and I even in a situation where I fought a man who was easily twice my size and I never backed down. The only way he would've got me to back down was if he pulled a gun.

OP in all honesty I would have respected you if you made this thread talking about how you got beaten up by an unarmed male trying to rob you, but instead you get no respect from me. I know losing respect from some random guy on the internet doesn't mean shit to you, but damn man, you acted like a coward.

And thats fine. I think a coward is looking at the things you fear, deciding that to face those fears is the right thing because those things mean something to you and then running anyway. I think fighting for 10 quid isnt really the right thing to do in a dark ally infamous for crime isnt on my list of "things worth fighting for".

I held my mothers body while she bled over the carpet and helped perform first aid while an ambulance arrived once. Cracked her skull open, unconcious, middle of the night fell down the stairs hard and smashed her head on the bottom. Being a coward is running from that. Not handing 10 quid over in an ally to ensure you are not stabbed or beaten up. Or have your bike taken. I stand for what i think is worth fighting for every damn time. And dont you think other wise. I dont think 10 quid is worth fighting for. Im not proud persay of that decision. But i damn well stand by it. I did what i thought was safest and would get me home fastest losing the least amount of possessions. And i think i did damn well. Id do it again if i had another shot.

Doubt my story if you will. I know im not a coward. I know that when crunch time arrives and something i love is in danger ill fight tooth and nail for it. Not for 10 quid. Thats bullshit bravado.

 

[scar_47]

The OP is a coward he basically let someone take his money and he wasn't even threatened. Hell I'd fight 50 men and probably die but I'd be living by my code and if I can't do that I don't wish to live. I won't let people walk over me nor will I tolerate the attempted theft of my property.