Goddammit, people suck.

Metal Vendetta · Post by **Metal Vendetta** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 2:41 pm

Just seen a guy I know, hadn't seen him for a couple of weeks, turns out he was stabbed in a homophobic attack on Hyde Park. In the thigh, through the pelvis and into his abdomen with a blade about 10" long. He was incredibly cheerful and laughing it off, didn't even mention it until we asked him why he wasn't at work. Absolutely horrible though. I can't even fathom why anyone would do such a thing.

Post by **Kaylee** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 3:10 pm

Because they refuse to accept that they have psychological issues they need to face and think that they are perfectly healthy despite harbouring insane hatred imo.

I'm glad your friend is alright.

Metal Vendetta · Post by **Metal Vendetta** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 4:05 pm

Yeah...it just makes me really angry - the police can't do anything because apparently their CCTV cameras along Oxford Street "don't work at night". FFS...

Post by **Best First** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 4:16 pm

that takes the piss.

Obfleur · Post by **Obfleur** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 5:56 pm

[composite word including 'f*ck'] man

Hound · Post by **Hound** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 6:39 pm

Im glad he is ok Rob

I think i would be a wreck if i was the victim of any such attack...

Post by **Denyer** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 6:44 pm

This is why I never like to rule out vigilantism...

Bouncelot · Post by **Bouncelot** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 6:59 pm

Denyer wrote:This is why I never like to rule out vigilantism...

I doubt that's a good way to deal with these idiots. It'll probably just lead to more people getting needlessly hurt, maybe including some innocents.

Metal Vendetta · Post by **Metal Vendetta** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 8:30 pm

I have my own Batman mask

Dylan · Post by **Dylan** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 12:15 am

Damn, dude, that's just freaking horrible. It makes me angry, violent even.

saysadie · Post by **saysadie** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 1:13 am

Damn...

Metal Vendetta wrote:the police can't do anything because apparently their CCTV cameras along Oxford Street "don't work at night".

FFS.

That really is ******* horrible, I'm glad your friend's okay but it's just... horrible that he had to go through that sort of thing in the first place.

This is the sort of thing that just... makes me angry. It's completely senseless.

Kup_1 · Post by **Kup_1** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 2:40 am

Thats awfull!!

People can be so incredibly stupid!!

And stupid is something I can't stand....In today's day and age, we still can't all act like civilized human beings.

But, I'm glad that he will be okay.

Eline · Post by **Eline** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 6:47 am

Post by **spiderfrommars** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 8:33 am

Thats ****** up. Good on him for staying positive.

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 1:52 pm

As a victim of what was officially deemed a hate crime, I can say: even if your friend seems ok. Keep supporting him and make sure he understands that you are there for them. My dad went kind of crazy after my attack and let me know that my shattered ankle and kicked in face was MY fault for being too nice and getting set up.

Friends are all you have sometimes.

Legion · Post by **Legion** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 3:40 pm

Metal Vendetta wrote:their CCTV cameras along Oxford Street "don't work at night". FFS...

Ultimate Weapon · Post by **Ultimate Weapon** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 3:48 pm

Next time he should be carring a switchblade knife.

Professor Smooth · Post by **Professor Smooth** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 4:24 pm

Ultimate Weapon wrote:Next time he should be carring a switchblade knife.

I find that knives, much like firearms, can get the defender into more trouble than it's probably worth. I recommend one of those telescoping beating rods. They can be carried in a pocket and, if used properly, inflict non-lethal damage that will ward off your attacker. There's also tasers, but there are people who are not overly bothered by the 100,000 volt shock.

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 4:28 pm

my mates got a taser (very illegal, you get charged under gun laws) the shock is enough,acording to the guide book, to knock someone 10feet, lose all bodly controll, and wet yourself!

Metal Vendetta · Post by **Metal Vendetta** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 4:36 pm

It's more than possible to beat someone to death with a newspaper or magazine (roll it tightly and hit them end-on), with the added advantage that it's something you would be carrying anyway, hence no awkward questions about carrying a weapon afterwards. Thankfully I've never had to try it but whenever I'm walking through a suspect area, particularly if I'm wearing my work suit, I always make sure I have a copy of the Standard with me. A can of beer in the bottom of a carrier bag can also pack a very formidable punch if you swing it right.

Carrying weapons is going to land you in prison. A bit of planning and improvisation won't.

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 4:49 pm

Carrying a lock in a sock works just peachy as well.