09-29-2014, 01:32 PM
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#141
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Originally Posted by pylon
As hyperbolic as this statement is, this guy is likely going to suffer far worse than if he had quietly robbed a liquor store or something. The internet warriors will not stop until they ruin the life of some guy who could have simply been having a bad day.
He could be a giant dick, but there is no crime against that.
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meh, he could have avoided it by not acting like a colossal ######. It's not even like he was "sorta" being a dick ... he was being a full on dick. Pretty sure his life won't be ruined, he's just going to feel pretty ashamed (or not) and rightfully so.
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09-29-2014, 01:34 PM
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#142
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Originally Posted by nik-
meh, he could have avoided it by not acting like a colossal ######. It's not even like he was "sorta" being a dick ... he was being a full on dick. Pretty sure his life won't be ruined, he's just going to feel pretty ashamed (or not) and rightfully so.
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No kidding.
When I take up an extra seat or two with my bag/outstretched feet I just pretend I can't hear people talking to me.
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09-29-2014, 01:54 PM
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#143
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Autistic maybe? Not really a defense, but a possibility?
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09-29-2014, 01:56 PM
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#144
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Originally Posted by FlamesFanStrandedInEDM
Autistic maybe? Not really a defense, but a possibility?
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Doubtful.
Extremely doubtful.
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09-29-2014, 01:59 PM
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#145
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Originally Posted by Thor
I'm against the death penalty, but in this instance I think I would make an exception.
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Hopefully for both of them rather than one or the other.
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09-29-2014, 02:01 PM
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#146
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Well this seems to be going well
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So a friend of mine almost got beaten up because 2 #######s thought he was the guy everyone's chasing. He's a small dude, very nice, great artist, and very considerate of others.
Please remember to keep your tempers in check.
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http://www.reddit.com/r/toronto/comm...tc_leprechaun/
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09-29-2014, 02:03 PM
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#147
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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
Doubtful.
Extremely doubtful.
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Every case of Autism is different, but one consistent trend is actions that come off as inconsiderate or rude.
I've just seen similar actions from autistic children at my school , one in particular would of reacted almost exactly like that. "The floor is dirty, therefor I don't want my bag on the floor, it'd be uncomfortable on my lap, therefor I don't want it on my lap"
But ya, he is probably just a jerk
Last edited by FlamesFanStrandedInEDM; 09-29-2014 at 02:06 PM.
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09-29-2014, 02:11 PM
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#148
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlamesFanStrandedInEDM
Every case of Autism is different, but one consistent trend is actions that come off as inconsiderate or rude.
I've just seen similar actions from autistic children at my school , one in particular would of reacted almost exactly like that. "The floor is dirty, therefor I don't want my bag on the floor, it'd be uncomfortable on my lap, therefor I don't want it on my lap"
But ya, he is probably just a jerk
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I taught in a school for autistic children and later adult learners with autism. The motivation you're talking about might be there, but that kind of passive aggressive confrontation is not something I've seen from an autistic individual.
Outbursts, sure, but passive aggressive confrontation? I dunno.
Who knows though. Don't think it really matters, either way.
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09-29-2014, 02:27 PM
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#149
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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
Don't think it really matters, either way.
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Nope, but i wouldn't be surprised for a story "like" that to come out from this pending the outcome from the lynching posse looking for him.
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09-29-2014, 02:40 PM
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#150
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no only did this guy commit a crime against humanity - but lets be honest, what kind of clown dresses like that?
i wonder what would ahve transpired if some big 280 lb guy just plopped won in the seat on his bag?
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09-29-2014, 04:10 PM
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#151
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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother
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This is why I hate the whole "social media activism" thing that everyone seems to love doing now. Sure, the dude is a ######, but it seems potentially dangerous to spread this around to millions of strangers like this.
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09-29-2014, 05:03 PM
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#152
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Originally Posted by Huntingwhale
Anyone who sits on the train/bus and puts their bag on the seat when it's crowded is a dick. Every once in a while I'll see someone do that on the train. Most people don't say anything and just stand around them. But I've always wondered how can someone consciously do that and be aware that everyone is staring at them. You can just feel the tension in the air when someone does that. Same with people who don't move down the seat and make others walk over them so they can sit. How can you not know it's a ###### move? Leprechaun deserves the shame he gets.
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I just stand near them and fart.
Wait, who am I kidding, if it was Taco Tuesday, I will do that even if they dont have a bag on the seat.
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09-29-2014, 05:35 PM
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#153
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I wish these internet lynch mobs would put their effort into bringing pedophiles and murders to justice instead of... plain ol' jerks
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09-29-2014, 07:38 PM
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#154
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dion
Were you there in person to witness the whole event?
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No were you Snoopy?
Just out of curiosity what more of the event do you need to witness that would vindicate this guy?
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09-29-2014, 07:47 PM
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#155
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The new goggles also do nothing.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flash Walken
Outbursts, sure, but passive aggressive confrontation? I dunno.
Who knows though. Don't think it really matters, either way.
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Yeah, passive aggressive kind of requires a good model of the other person's mind and prediction of their reaction based on your actions based on that model, the kinds of things people (well kids anyway, don't have any experience with adults) on the spectrum find challenging.
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09-29-2014, 08:34 PM
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#156
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Originally Posted by Yoho
No were you Snoopy?
Just out of curiosity what more of the event do you need to witness that would vindicate this guy?
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We don't have all sides of the story yet. For you to say it most likey happened this way is a bit presumptuous.
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09-29-2014, 08:50 PM
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It's funny how this kind of stuff (and much worse) happens hundreds of times everyday, all over the country, and this is what goes viral and gets everyone in a frenzy. I'm convinced it's mostly because of how ridiculous he looks. We are such an enlightened species.
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09-29-2014, 08:54 PM
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#158
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Calgary
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We dont have the entire story so it is tough to judge what went down but it is never cool to see a guy giving a lady the finger and acting that way towards a female. It's just a shame and I am sure he wouldnt appreciate someone treating his mother that way.
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09-29-2014, 09:12 PM
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#159
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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother
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What does almost getting beat up mean. How did this guy who was almost beat up know why he was almost getting beaten up.
Not really sure if I believe this......
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09-29-2014, 09:25 PM
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Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Northendzone
What does almost getting beat up mean. How did this guy who was almost beat up know why he was almost getting beaten up.
Not really sure if I believe this......
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Someone asked that question on the reddit thread, this is what the OP replied:
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you get cornered by 2 people much larger than you that shove you around with increasing aggression until security intervenes
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