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smttysmth02gt
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HankT wrote:
Not saying that is always the case, just as you shouldn't assume that it some how matters in a fight. Strength, mass, weight, height, reach, agility, speed, and technique all matter equally in hand to hand.
HankT wrote:
It seems like you're obsessed with a size comparison being a determining factor in a physical confrontation. Unfortunately you'd be incorrect in ASSuming this. I'm sure many people can vouch for the perspective of a much smaller individual beating a larger person to a pulp with ease.
Not saying that is always the case, just as you shouldn't assume that it some how matters in a fight. Strength, mass, weight, height, reach, agility, speed, and technique all matter equally in hand to hand.
protector84
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Personally, I tend to be more worried about a small person attacking me than a large one. A small person may be more agile and faster plus they have less surface area for you to attack them. A larger person may be overconfident due to his size and may be slower and less agile. You have larger surface area that you can attack on. Bigger is not always better. The same goes with gender. A small innocent-looking woman may have no problem going crazy with a knife. Don't let looks be deceiving.
Personally, I tend to be more worried about a small person attacking me than a large one. A small person may be more agile and faster plus they have less surface area for you to attack them. A larger person may be overconfident due to his size and may be slower and less agile. You have larger surface area that you can attack on. Bigger is not always better. The same goes with gender. A small innocent-looking woman may have no problem going crazy with a knife. Don't let looks be deceiving.
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Sam wrote:
True with many things in life.
Yata hey
Sam wrote:
Size is not a valid predictor of success - use accompanied with effort/skill is a better indicator of probable success.LOL! Isn't that an assumption as well?
True with many things in life.
Yata hey
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Grapeshot wrote:
I thought this kind of sounded like an assumption. ...(seems like you're obsessed). Anyhoo talk about a thread hi-jack. I have not had any experiences to share that fit the subject. /
Grapeshot wrote:
Why did you quote me? I have no stance on the issue, just pointing out the humor. LOL! Yes, I'm assuming right now.Sam wrote:Size is not a valid predictor of success - use accompanied with effort/skill is a better indicator of probable success.LOL! Isn't that an assumption as well?
True with many things in life.
Yata hey
I thought this kind of sounded like an assumption. ...(seems like you're obsessed). Anyhoo talk about a thread hi-jack. I have not had any experiences to share that fit the subject.
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darthmord wrote:
This is JMHO open for years but Hank T is (in my view) a bit of a troll. I've had 2 somewhat similar experiences with situations that started out amicable enough only to start 'heading south' for no apparent reason. The first time I displayed without brandishing and the second time I was reaching for my concealed revolver when the 2 possible BGs decided to leave on their own. I was very glad both times I was armed.
darthmord wrote:
I might take some heat for this but it wouldn't be the first time someone disagrees with me.
This is JMHO open for years but Hank T is (in my view) a bit of a troll. I've had 2 somewhat similar experiences with situations that started out amicable enough only to start 'heading south' for no apparent reason. The first time I displayed without brandishing and the second time I was reaching for my concealed revolver when the 2 possible BGs decided to leave on their own. I was very glad both times I was armed.
noname762
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noname762 wrote:
I am glad to see some familiar names here from other sites I frequent like Mr Mitch and Grapeshot. I am curious tho as to how long it will be before I see my good friend and author Alma The Younger in here.
noname762 wrote:
I am glad to see some familiar names here from other sites I frequent like Mr Mitch and Grapeshot. I am curious tho as to how long it will be before I see my good friend and author Alma The Younger in here.
ixtow
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sniff, sniff...
fail.
sniff, sniff...
fail.
CharleyMarbles
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Sam wrote:
Sam wrote:
Actualy that would be an OBSERVATION but thanx for playing
LOL! Isn't that an assumption as well?
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Call it whatever you want, It doesn't change. I just think it's funny how people are quick to think assumptions are so bad. My observation is more rooted in things that happened in my personal life at that time. This was just the cherry on top of what I found to be a humorous string of events. Hmm.. In hindsight I can see it was more of an inside joke.
To be honest I was also curious on the details of the encounter and at first thought it strange how some seemed so aggressive towards HankT, but I think there is a history there I'm not familiar with.
You are welcome.
Call it whatever you want, It doesn't change. I just think it's funny how people are quick to think assumptions are so bad. My observation is more rooted in things that happened in my personal life at that time. This was just the cherry on top of what I found to be a humorous string of events. Hmm.. In hindsight I can see it was more of an inside joke.
To be honest I was also curious on the details of the encounter and at first thought it strange how some seemed so aggressive towards HankT, but I think there is a history there I'm not familiar with.
You are welcome.
flagellum
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What I find hilarious is how everyone assumes a teenager on a bicycle is bad news, and how a gun that they never knew you had "saved you."
More likely than not they were curious kids who were just bored of riding around in circles so they figured they would talk with someone interesting. When I was a teen I always rode around with a group and would talk to all sorts of people. Of course they would rally around you with thier bikes, it wouldn't make a damn bit of sense to line up single file to talk to someone. I doubt they were aware that circling or asking you what your equipment is worth would be a threat. Most people don't think like that. I appaud your situational awareness but your assumption that you were going to be jumped sounds absurd.
What I find hilarious is how everyone assumes a teenager on a bicycle is bad news, and how a gun that they never knew you had "saved you."
More likely than not they were curious kids who were just bored of riding around in circles so they figured they would talk with someone interesting. When I was a teen I always rode around with a group and would talk to all sorts of people. Of course they would rally around you with thier bikes, it wouldn't make a damn bit of sense to line up single file to talk to someone. I doubt they were aware that circling or asking you what your equipment is worth would be a threat. Most people don't think like that. I appaud your situational awareness but your assumption that you were going to be jumped sounds absurd.
Tribunal Power
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flagellum wrote:
Absurd?
I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say you've never been jumped. What sounds absurd to me is that one would be standing there with an expensive piece of equipment and be swarmed by teenagers in a bad neighborhood as describedand NOT consider it possibility of getting jumped.
Maybe they were curious kids, maybe they were punks with knives. He didn't know, and he wasn't taking the chance. I wouldn't either.
You played it off well, OP. Cool head trumps hot lead.
flagellum wrote:
Absurd?
I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say you've never been jumped. What sounds absurd to me is that one would be standing there with an expensive piece of equipment and be swarmed by teenagers in a bad neighborhood as describedand NOT consider it possibility of getting jumped.
Maybe they were curious kids, maybe they were punks with knives. He didn't know, and he wasn't taking the chance. I wouldn't either.
You played it off well, OP. Cool head trumps hot lead.
ralphb72
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Sounds like you escaped from a potentially bad situation.
Sounds like you escaped from a potentially bad situation.