Poll: Should I keep his stuff?

[Pegghead]

Honestly I'd try to reconcile with him, a wise man once said that the power of love is a curious thing and I'm sure if you sat down with him and talked it over, reminding him of all the good times you guys have probably had by your description and that you'd probably want to be friends with him again and simply use all those objects as a bargaining tool.

give me the bass to me, I'll use it for the good fight =D

Aunel, Aunel Aunel...you and bass guitars...

 

[DigitalSushi]

I probably would have slashed his throat if I saw his ugly mug again.

Why were you dating an ugly person?

(I'm not saying that all relationships are superficial but I think you need to have some sort of physical attraction towards each other)

Yeah, I agree with that, people who say personality is everything are usually lying.
I don't know. I probably found him attractive at one point. I don't know what it was, but I know it wasn't love.

Bonus round children, I just had some relegious types come up to me in the street, they said "Jesus Love you"
I replied "I know he told me last night", then I tilted my head and started blinking furiously.

LOL. I love you, yes.

I like a good personality but I like pretty girls too, so I wouldn't chat up an ugly girl on the off chance she might be my soul mate.

 

[Valksy]

I am guessing that you know his address, would be an odd friend if you didn't. I would send some sort of registered letter to him that he would have to sign for - that way you have proof of receipt. If he chooses to ignore it after receiving it, his look out.

And look in to the law regarding abandoned items. You don't want to cross the line in to theft by destroying/selling (intention to permanently deprive the owner) but at the same time he isn't permitted to just store stuff at your place.

Know where you stand, get it in writing, keep it legal.

 

[Kouen]

You did more than your part, Fuck him. Keep 'em

 

[likalaruku]

*Draw a picture of a PS3 & his guitar.
*Write "Do you want this stuff back or not? Y/N."
*If he circles yes, mail it to him or drop it off & leave it at his door.
*If he circles no or doesn't circle either or call after a week, THEN you can keep it. & you should mail him money so he won't claim to police months latter that you stole his shit.

 

[NLS]

Feel free to keep it, but perhaps wait a year or two before selling or throwing them away.

 

[Z(ombie)fan]

I've Never Agreed with "Bros B4 Hos" (I would hate that phrase even if I didn't know what it meant)

HOWEVER, he was being an ass about it.

if he comes back for it, "make it up to him", take him to... some place. his Idea of paradise preferably.

and then light his nuts on fire in his sleep.

 

[MorsePacific]

I believe the rule is "bros before hoes" and since he violated that most sacred of Man Laws, he owes you that stuff.

I say keep it and use it and hopefully never have to give it back.

 

[Sareiza17]

Yeah man, if he isn't taking responsibility for his stuff, keep it. Learn to play some bass while you're at it.

 

[ottenni]

If you want to cut off all ties with him give the stuff back.

If you want to salvage the friendship keep the stuff until he gets dumped and then give it back.

But don't sell or break his stuff. That ain't right. Just because he broke the bro code doesnt mean you should. Anyway giving it all back will probably hurt his pride more that destroying/selling it will. Thats just being bitchy.

 

[Woodsey]

Keep it, use it, don't throw it away unless it's been a considerable amount of time - or just sell it and say you threw it out.

It's not like you haven't warned him enough, but you still need to hang on to it all for now.

 

[Outright Villainy]

Bonus round children, I just had some relegious types come up to me in the street, they said "Jesus Love you"
I replied "I know he told me last night", then I tilted my head and started blinking furiously.

Heh, this is exactly what I'm doing next time this happens to me.
Ot: Yeah, keep the stuff. Wait a few weeks, then use it like it's yours. You gave him his chance anyway, and I've no pity for friend deserters.

 

[Dungus]

Actually, if he was your roommate and didn't pick his things up, that stuff becomes legally yours after 3 months by American law. I know that's not why you're asking, but it's a handy piece of information.

Anyways, if he's acting like the prick I'm picturing myself now, you should defenitely keep it. If he wants his stuff back, you should let him apologise for his behaviour.

 

[Mechsoap]

keeep it as a token to show your a good person, but use it. when his girlfriend has broken up with him left him dunvited you can agree both he was stupid and be freinds

 

[natster43]

If he comes back for it give it to him. If he does not, you just got some free swag!

 

[starhaven]

i know here in australia if you have somthing in your possion for 3 months its technicly yours

 

[Trivun]

Keep everything and feel free to use it, but don't destroy or sell it. That way, if he wants it back in a year or so, you can give it back, no problem, with his rental fee being you getting to use it.

If he still doesn't come after it in like two or three years, then it's yours. And I don't think any judge in the land would side with him if he went after you for breaking/selling it. If he doesn't try to get it back in that time, that is.

Almost exactly what I would have said. The thing is, OP, the guy left all his stuff and hasn't bothered to come back for it, so why should you have to chase him up to give it back if he isn't that bothered in the first place? Obviously don't destroy it, because by Sod's Law I guarantee the day you do will be the day he turns up on your doorstep wanting his stuff back. But feel free to use it all and keep it as your own. Personally though, I'd say give it a few more months, rather than a year, then if he still hasn't claimed it by then, it's all yours. Abandoned property, in your home, why shouldn't you keep it?

 

[DigitalSushi]

Bonus round children, I just had some relegious types come up to me in the street, they said "Jesus Love you"
I replied "I know he told me last night", then I tilted my head and started blinking furiously.

Heh, this is exactly what I'm doing next time this happens to me.
Ot: Yeah, keep the stuff. Wait a few weeks, then use it like it's yours. You gave him his chance anyway, and I've no pity for friend deserters.

Another tip is if you see a person with a clipboard that desperately wants to do a marketing survey is give the stock reply of "I'm a Republican", doesn't matter if your a republican or not its just makes peoples Brains short circuit for a minute while they try to figure out if being a republican has anything to do with what they just asked you.

"how do you feel about the smoking ban?"
"I'm a republican"
"----- ermm, but, ----- ???"

or;
"Jesus Saves!"
"he's a good goal keeper!"

I have a portion of my mind that is dedicated to fucking with people.

 

[Feriluce]

I'd destroy his things. Then never speak to him again.

But thats just how I am.

I gotta say I'm glad I dont know you then.

 

[dietpeachsnapple]

Holding onto stuff you don't want, can't sell, and may be reluctant to use can be difficult. I would suggest going to the local police station and asking about the legalities of your situation. My recommendation, if appropriate, would be this. Get some friends to help you take the items to the police. The police will hold them for 30 days. Leave him a voicemail, a text, an email, send one of his ex-friends, and have the police try and contact him.

After 30 days, the items would be at the disposal of the police as to what should be done. They might donate them, you could ask to have them (making THEM the gifter and you the receiver, all well documented), and he would have been given every opportunity to get this stuff.