Joined: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 188 Location: Park Place
Fri Jul 06, 07 6:08 pm EST
I am a resident of Prospect Heights and usually post on that forum, but unfortunately I am compelled to report a robbery in Fort Greene today. I was walking on, I believe, South Oxford St. between Lafayette and Dekalb at around 3:45 PM. I might be off by a block one way or the other because I don't know the area that well, and was just taking a walk into a not-so-familiar neighborhood on account of the beautiful weather.
Anyway, I was listening to my Ipod, and had it out in the open, which I confess I often do in the middle of the day, especially in good neighborhoods. All of a sudden, somebody behind me grabbed the Ipod out of my hand. At first I thought it was a joke played on me by someone I knew--then I realized it was a robbery. I saw a young black guy wearing a red shirt running away from me, and I started chasing him. There were many people around, and I yelled "What the fuck??" at him. I did not yell at anyone to stop him, because I wasn't sure if he was armed, and I didn't think it was likely anyone would tackle him anyway. However, just standing there and giving up didn't seem like a great option either.
I continued to chase him (not really having a plan of what to do if I caught up with him). I kept him in my sights, though, and managed to call 911 while half-running. I reported my location and had a cop car come to, I believe, Lafayette and Greene. I kept running, and kept spotting him intermittently. He wasn't exactly sprinting to get away, though he did seem scared of getting caught. Eventually, after a few more minutes of this, he ran into the subway (the Lafayette Avenue C, I think--the one right in front of The Smoke Joint). The cops showed up and we went into the subway to search for the guy, but I couldn't make a positive ID on anyone (my description of a "young black guy" didn't go very far), and I have no idea if the guy just exited from a different part of the subway after running in there. The cops said there was nothing much I could do if I couldn't make an ID, so I just let it go. In conclusion, I didn't find the Ipod, and I'm pissed off. The end.
bifteck Local
Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 291 Location: South Portland
Fri Jul 06, 07 6:56 pm EST
Agh, that sucks! I'm sorry that happened to you. I'm more than a little concerned -- that's my direct neighborhood. I don't listen to my iPod outside of the house (don't ask) but I will certainly be more careful with my cell phone, etc.
Guvna I'm sorry, did I break your concentration?
Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 525 Location: Clinton/Myrtle
Fri Jul 06, 07 10:46 pm EST
Axel Foley wrote:
I am a resident of Prospect Heights and usually post on that forum, but unfortunately I am compelled to report a robbery in Fort Greene today. I was walking on, I believe, South Oxford St. between Lafayette and Dekalb at around 3:45 PM. I might be off by a block one way or the other because I don't know the area that well, and was just taking a walk into a not-so-familiar neighborhood on account of the beautiful weather.
Anyway, I was listening to my Ipod, and had it out in the open, which I confess I often do in the middle of the day, especially in good neighborhoods. All of a sudden, somebody behind me grabbed the Ipod out of my hand. At first I thought it was a joke played on me by someone I knew--then I realized it was a robbery. I saw a young black guy wearing a red shirt running away from me, and I started chasing him. There were many people around, and I yelled "What the fuck??" at him. I did not yell at anyone to stop him, because I wasn't sure if he was armed, and I didn't think it was likely anyone would tackle him anyway. However, just standing there and giving up didn't seem like a great option either.
I continued to chase him (not really having a plan of what to do if I caught up with him). I kept him in my sights, though, and managed to call 911 while half-running. I reported my location and had a cop car come to, I believe, Lafayette and Greene. I kept running, and kept spotting him intermittently. He wasn't exactly sprinting to get away, though he did seem scared of getting caught. Eventually, after a few more minutes of this, he ran into the subway (the Lafayette Avenue C, I think--the one right in front of The Smoke Joint). The cops showed up and we went into the subway to search for the guy, but I couldn't make a positive ID on anyone (my description of a "young black guy" didn't go very far), and I have no idea if the guy just exited from a different part of the subway after running in there. The cops said there was nothing much I could do if I couldn't make an ID, so I just let it go. In conclusion, I didn't find the Ipod, and I'm pissed off. The end.
I read your forum (PH) regularly, and Ive seen countless posts urging people not to walk around listening to their i-pod at the expense of being aware of their surroundings. I-pod thefts happen in your neighborhood, why did you assume they dont happen in ours? I feel bad for you, really. But, I'm a little surprised that you'd come from your nabe and let your guard down in ours.
I think we had a similar incident reported in our forum just last week In the same general area too. I wonder if its the same guy. He doesnt sound like he has much of a get away plan, so I think he'll be caught soon enough if he keeps this up. _________________ . . . I'm in a transitional period so I don't wanna kill you, I wanna help you . . .
ltjbukem "Anonymous Guest"
Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 439
Fri Jul 06, 07 11:10 pm EST
what does the kid do with the ipod? does he delete all your music and load all of his own greatest hits on the ipod?
i always wondered that. i'm not sure myself if i had a friends ipod, whether i would be able to download my own music onto it. does he know? does someone who's mugging someone for their ipod own their own laptop with the latest version of itunes?
Joined: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 188 Location: Park Place
Sat Jul 07, 07 1:38 am EST
Guvna wrote:
Axel Foley wrote:
I am a resident of Prospect Heights and usually post on that forum, but unfortunately I am compelled to report a robbery in Fort Greene today. I was walking on, I believe, South Oxford St. between Lafayette and Dekalb at around 3:45 PM. I might be off by a block one way or the other because I don't know the area that well, and was just taking a walk into a not-so-familiar neighborhood on account of the beautiful weather.
Anyway, I was listening to my Ipod, and had it out in the open, which I confess I often do in the middle of the day, especially in good neighborhoods. All of a sudden, somebody behind me grabbed the Ipod out of my hand. At first I thought it was a joke played on me by someone I knew--then I realized it was a robbery. I saw a young black guy wearing a red shirt running away from me, and I started chasing him. There were many people around, and I yelled "What the fuck??" at him. I did not yell at anyone to stop him, because I wasn't sure if he was armed, and I didn't think it was likely anyone would tackle him anyway. However, just standing there and giving up didn't seem like a great option either.
I continued to chase him (not really having a plan of what to do if I caught up with him). I kept him in my sights, though, and managed to call 911 while half-running. I reported my location and had a cop car come to, I believe, Lafayette and Greene. I kept running, and kept spotting him intermittently. He wasn't exactly sprinting to get away, though he did seem scared of getting caught. Eventually, after a few more minutes of this, he ran into the subway (the Lafayette Avenue C, I think--the one right in front of The Smoke Joint). The cops showed up and we went into the subway to search for the guy, but I couldn't make a positive ID on anyone (my description of a "young black guy" didn't go very far), and I have no idea if the guy just exited from a different part of the subway after running in there. The cops said there was nothing much I could do if I couldn't make an ID, so I just let it go. In conclusion, I didn't find the Ipod, and I'm pissed off. The end.
I read your forum (PH) regularly, and Ive seen countless posts urging people not to walk around listening to their i-pod at the expense of being aware of their surroundings. I-pod thefts happen in your neighborhood, why did you assume they dont happen in ours? I feel bad for you, really. But, I'm a little surprised that you'd come from your nabe and let your guard down in ours.
I think we had a similar incident reported in our forum just last week In the same general area too. I wonder if its the same guy. He doesnt sound like he has much of a get away plan, so I think he'll be caught soon enough if he keeps this up.
Hmm. First of all, I can't remember any Ipod thefts that happened in broad daylight like this one. Also, I've been walking around Prospect Heights for two and a half years doing exactly what I was doing today, so in no way did I think that Fort Greene was any different than my neighborhood. I don't know where you got the assumption that I think thefts don't happen there.
If I had been walking around listening to my Ipod at 2 AM, I would have expected a "you had this coming" kind of tone, but the middle of the day? I mean, I'm not going to stop listening to music while I walk around in the middle of the day because of this. And if I want to change the song, I need to take the Ipod out of my pocket once in a while.
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Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 5857 Location: boondocks
Sat Jul 07, 07 9:13 am EST
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Mamacita Stuck in the middle with you
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 7720
Sat Jul 07, 07 9:55 am EST
Axel Foley, sorry that happened to you. Personally I don't blame you at all. Like you said, it wasn't late at night or anything! What's the use of having one if you can't even listen to it in the middle of the day in broad daylight?!?
I give you props for chasing the guy and having the clarity of mind to call the cops and get all that done at the same time. Good going, at least he didn't get away without a good chase.
Guvna I'm sorry, did I break your concentration?
Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 525 Location: Clinton/Myrtle
Sat Jul 07, 07 9:55 am EST
Axel Foley wrote:
Guvna wrote:
Axel Foley wrote:
I am a resident of Prospect Heights and usually post on that forum, but unfortunately I am compelled to report a robbery in Fort Greene today. I was walking on, I believe, South Oxford St. between Lafayette and Dekalb at around 3:45 PM. I might be off by a block one way or the other because I don't know the area that well, and was just taking a walk into a not-so-familiar neighborhood on account of the beautiful weather.
Anyway, I was listening to my Ipod, and had it out in the open, which I confess I often do in the middle of the day, especially in good neighborhoods. All of a sudden, somebody behind me grabbed the Ipod out of my hand. At first I thought it was a joke played on me by someone I knew--then I realized it was a robbery. I saw a young black guy wearing a red shirt running away from me, and I started chasing him. There were many people around, and I yelled "What the fuck??" at him. I did not yell at anyone to stop him, because I wasn't sure if he was armed, and I didn't think it was likely anyone would tackle him anyway. However, just standing there and giving up didn't seem like a great option either.
I continued to chase him (not really having a plan of what to do if I caught up with him). I kept him in my sights, though, and managed to call 911 while half-running. I reported my location and had a cop car come to, I believe, Lafayette and Greene. I kept running, and kept spotting him intermittently. He wasn't exactly sprinting to get away, though he did seem scared of getting caught. Eventually, after a few more minutes of this, he ran into the subway (the Lafayette Avenue C, I think--the one right in front of The Smoke Joint). The cops showed up and we went into the subway to search for the guy, but I couldn't make a positive ID on anyone (my description of a "young black guy" didn't go very far), and I have no idea if the guy just exited from a different part of the subway after running in there. The cops said there was nothing much I could do if I couldn't make an ID, so I just let it go. In conclusion, I didn't find the Ipod, and I'm pissed off. The end.
I read your forum (PH) regularly, and Ive seen countless posts urging people not to walk around listening to their i-pod at the expense of being aware of their surroundings. I-pod thefts happen in your neighborhood, why did you assume they dont happen in ours? I feel bad for you, really. But, I'm a little surprised that you'd come from your nabe and let your guard down in ours.
I think we had a similar incident reported in our forum just last week In the same general area too. I wonder if its the same guy. He doesnt sound like he has much of a get away plan, so I think he'll be caught soon enough if he keeps this up.
Hmm. First of all, I can't remember any Ipod thefts that happened in broad daylight like this one. Also, I've been walking around Prospect Heights for two and a half years doing exactly what I was doing today, so in no way did I think that Fort Greene was any different than my neighborhood. I don't know where you got the assumption that I think thefts don't happen there.
If I had been walking around listening to my Ipod at 2 AM, I would have expected a "you had this coming" kind of tone, but the middle of the day? I mean, I'm not going to stop listening to music while I walk around in the middle of the day because of this. And if I want to change the song, I need to take the Ipod out of my pocket once in a while.
Below are samples of some of the incidents that have happened in PH. While some of them happened between 8-10 at night, others happened in the morning and afternoon. I am not saying you got what you deserved, I am just saying that you have to be aware, no matter what neighborhood you are in. If someone wants to rob someone, the person with the i-pod stuck in his ear will emerge as the best candidate because (1) he cannot hear the mugger approaching, and (2) the i-pod is a valuable and portable devise allowing for a grab-n-run.
Joined: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 188 Location: Park Place
Sat Jul 07, 07 1:13 pm EST
Guvna wrote:
Axel Foley wrote:
Guvna wrote:
Axel Foley wrote:
I am a resident of Prospect Heights and usually post on that forum, but unfortunately I am compelled to report a robbery in Fort Greene today. I was walking on, I believe, South Oxford St. between Lafayette and Dekalb at around 3:45 PM. I might be off by a block one way or the other because I don't know the area that well, and was just taking a walk into a not-so-familiar neighborhood on account of the beautiful weather.
Anyway, I was listening to my Ipod, and had it out in the open, which I confess I often do in the middle of the day, especially in good neighborhoods. All of a sudden, somebody behind me grabbed the Ipod out of my hand. At first I thought it was a joke played on me by someone I knew--then I realized it was a robbery. I saw a young black guy wearing a red shirt running away from me, and I started chasing him. There were many people around, and I yelled "What the fuck??" at him. I did not yell at anyone to stop him, because I wasn't sure if he was armed, and I didn't think it was likely anyone would tackle him anyway. However, just standing there and giving up didn't seem like a great option either.
I continued to chase him (not really having a plan of what to do if I caught up with him). I kept him in my sights, though, and managed to call 911 while half-running. I reported my location and had a cop car come to, I believe, Lafayette and Greene. I kept running, and kept spotting him intermittently. He wasn't exactly sprinting to get away, though he did seem scared of getting caught. Eventually, after a few more minutes of this, he ran into the subway (the Lafayette Avenue C, I think--the one right in front of The Smoke Joint). The cops showed up and we went into the subway to search for the guy, but I couldn't make a positive ID on anyone (my description of a "young black guy" didn't go very far), and I have no idea if the guy just exited from a different part of the subway after running in there. The cops said there was nothing much I could do if I couldn't make an ID, so I just let it go. In conclusion, I didn't find the Ipod, and I'm pissed off. The end.
I read your forum (PH) regularly, and Ive seen countless posts urging people not to walk around listening to their i-pod at the expense of being aware of their surroundings. I-pod thefts happen in your neighborhood, why did you assume they dont happen in ours? I feel bad for you, really. But, I'm a little surprised that you'd come from your nabe and let your guard down in ours.
I think we had a similar incident reported in our forum just last week In the same general area too. I wonder if its the same guy. He doesnt sound like he has much of a get away plan, so I think he'll be caught soon enough if he keeps this up.
Hmm. First of all, I can't remember any Ipod thefts that happened in broad daylight like this one. Also, I've been walking around Prospect Heights for two and a half years doing exactly what I was doing today, so in no way did I think that Fort Greene was any different than my neighborhood. I don't know where you got the assumption that I think thefts don't happen there.
If I had been walking around listening to my Ipod at 2 AM, I would have expected a "you had this coming" kind of tone, but the middle of the day? I mean, I'm not going to stop listening to music while I walk around in the middle of the day because of this. And if I want to change the song, I need to take the Ipod out of my pocket once in a while.
Below are samples of some of the incidents that have happened in PH. While some of them happened between 8-10 at night, others happened in the morning and afternoon. I am not saying you got what you deserved, I am just saying that you have to be aware, no matter what neighborhood you are in. If someone wants to rob someone, the person with the i-pod stuck in his ear will emerge as the best candidate because (1) he cannot hear the mugger approaching, and (2) the i-pod is a valuable and portable devise allowing for a grab-n-run.
I know you're not trying to accuse me of anything, but these posts didn't exactly change my mind about being aware of my surroundings. Three of the four of them happened after dark, and the one that happened in the morning sounded like a freak incident. A couple of years ago my roommate was walking down the street late at night and was randomly punched in the head by someone. Does that mean he should never walk late at night again? I think that would be a sad conclusion. While realizing that carrying electronic devices makes me more of a target, I'm simply not willing to not talk on my phone and not listen to my music in the middle of the day anywhere ever again just to avoid an incident. In my opinion, it's a sacrifice that's not worth it.
And Mamacita, thanks for the props. If I had managed to catch the guy (with the help of the cops), it would have been such a great story. Damn.
Guest
Sat Jul 07, 07 3:01 pm EST
"While realizing that carrying electronic devices makes me more of a target, I'm simply not willing to not talk on my phone and not listen to my music in the middle of the day anywhere ever again just to avoid an incident."
You're willing to sacrifice your gadgets just to preserve your lifestyle? Awesome! Maybe it will keep young thiefs from bothering those of us who've learned to walk around without the iPod IV-drip. I say you break out the iPhone next. See what happens.
Axel Foley Regular
Joined: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 188 Location: Park Place
Sat Jul 07, 07 3:08 pm EST
Anonymous wrote:
"While realizing that carrying electronic devices makes me more of a target, I'm simply not willing to not talk on my phone and not listen to my music in the middle of the day anywhere ever again just to avoid an incident."
You're willing to sacrifice your gadgets just to preserve your lifestyle? Awesome! Maybe it will keep young thiefs from bothering those of us who've learned to walk around without the iPod IV-drip. I say you break out the iPhone next. See what happens.
I've been carrying around the Ipod in three different cities for almost five years. The amount of enjoyment I have gotten out of listening to music outside during that time is worth more to me than getting it taken one time (in broad daylight, which, again, seems to be a pretty rare occurrence.) Simple equation. Will I be a bit more on guard now? Sure. But if you're asking me what's more important, my gadgets or my lifestyle, I'd say my lifestyle in a walk.
Mamacita Stuck in the middle with you
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 7720
Sat Jul 07, 07 4:37 pm EST
Anonymous wrote:
You're willing to sacrifice your gadgets just to preserve your lifestyle? Awesome! Maybe it will keep young thiefs from bothering those of us who've learned to walk around without the iPod IV-drip. I say you break out the iPhone next. See what happens.
All I have to say is WALKMAN!
Don't throw you holier than thou attitude around.
Anyways that's why I roll like this
Boy has to break his stride to run off with that motherfu@*!@r
MrKraayon baptized in rubbing alcohol
Joined: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 41 Location: Bushwick
Sat Jul 07, 07 8:00 pm EST
Mamacita wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
You're willing to sacrifice your gadgets just to preserve your lifestyle? Awesome! Maybe it will keep young thiefs from bothering those of us who've learned to walk around without the iPod IV-drip. I say you break out the iPhone next. See what happens.
All I have to say is WALKMAN!
Don't throw you holier than thou attitude around.
Anyways that's why I roll like this
Boy has to break his stride to run off with that motherfu@*!@r
I would roll like that in a second if those things were available to the public. I would also break out the cardboard and dance.
Guvna I'm sorry, did I break your concentration?
Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 525 Location: Clinton/Myrtle
Sat Jul 07, 07 9:13 pm EST
Quote:
I know you're not trying to accuse me of anything, but these posts didn't exactly change my mind about being aware of my surroundings. Three of the four of them happened after dark, and the one that happened in the morning sounded like a freak incident. A couple of years ago my roommate was walking down the street late at night and was randomly punched in the head by someone. Does that mean he should never walk late at night again? I think that would be a sad conclusion. While realizing that carrying electronic devices makes me more of a target, I'm simply not willing to not talk on my phone and not listen to my music in the middle of the day anywhere ever again just to avoid an incident. In my opinion, it's a sacrifice that's not worth it.
Then all I can say is good luck. There is no right answer here, only whats right for you. If my memory serves me right, one of those threads was split between those who said its not worth the risk and those who said they wouldnt sacrifice their lifestyle. To each their own. At least you know that it can happen in broad daylight now. Does that mean you'll lower the volume, and/or look over your shoulder from now on? Thats up to you. Good luck _________________ . . . I'm in a transitional period so I don't wanna kill you, I wanna help you . . .
yans Guest
Sun Jul 08, 07 4:44 pm EST
I'm sorry you lost your ipod..... i always have my ipod out while i'm waiting for the b25 but where i live on fulton is relatively safe.... i'll be more careful though.
Nathan Uber Newbie
Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 115 Location: Near Sushi D
Sun Jul 08, 07 6:22 pm EST
Here's what I've learned from this thread:
Don't wear IPod in public; it might get stolen.
Don't ride bicycle out of the safety of your basement; it might get stolen.
Never carry cash, ATM or credit cards in public; you might get robbed.
Never leave your apartment; burglars might come while you're out.
Alex, go ahead and live your life the way you want. Shit happens and some of it sucks.
Flailey Newbie
Joined: 26 Oct 2006 Posts: 41
Wed Jul 11, 07 1:45 pm EST
ltjbukem wrote:
what does the kid do with the ipod? does he delete all your music and load all of his own greatest hits on the ipod?
i always wondered that. i'm not sure myself if i had a friends ipod, whether i would be able to download my own music onto it. does he know? does someone who's mugging someone for their ipod own their own laptop with the latest version of itunes?
i'm not sure.
I BEEN HEARING MADD WILCO AND SLEATER-KINNEY BLASTING FROM PROJECT ROOFTOPS LATELY OFF SANDS STREET AND WONDERING WTF WAS GOING ON
DIS HERE THREAD EXPLAINS A LOT
Jamrock Newbie
Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 12
Wed Jul 11, 07 2:28 pm EST
damn this sux. if i were you i would be more aware of the surroundings next time..but we all carry ipods in our hands while listening to it.. so its not a you thing..i think its just a habit most of us do.. now i will b more careful as well..
don't listen to anyone about this anti technology gadget crap. its dumb..
thanks for the share.
Guvna I'm sorry, did I break your concentration?
Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 525 Location: Clinton/Myrtle
Wed Jul 11, 07 3:02 pm EST
Nathan wrote:
Here's what I've learned from this thread:
Don't wear IPod in public; it might get stolen.
Don't ride bicycle out of the safety of your basement; it might get stolen.
Never carry cash, ATM or credit cards in public; you might get robbed.
Never leave your apartment; burglars might come while you're out.
Alex, go ahead and live your life the way you want. Shit happens and some of it sucks.
Thats what you learned? How about: Whatever you do, try to be aware of your surroundings! I think that was the message some were trying to get across.
I certainly dont live in fear of being robbed. In fact, I have a pretty good time! Still, I have my wits about me and try to be aware of things that can attract trouble. Thats all. _________________ . . . I'm in a transitional period so I don't wanna kill you, I wanna help you . . .
Guvna I'm sorry, did I break your concentration?
Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 525 Location: Clinton/Myrtle
Wed Jul 11, 07 3:04 pm EST
Mamacita wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
You're willing to sacrifice your gadgets just to preserve your lifestyle? Awesome! Maybe it will keep young thiefs from bothering those of us who've learned to walk around without the iPod IV-drip. I say you break out the iPhone next. See what happens.
Anyways that's why I roll like this
Boy has to break his stride to run off with that motherfu@*!@r
He'd get robbed for the 100 duracell batteries that he so obviously needs to run that thing! :0) _________________ . . . I'm in a transitional period so I don't wanna kill you, I wanna help you . . .
daver who is you is
Joined: 15 Apr 2007 Posts: 3591 Location: the land of the smiling knives
Thu Jul 12, 07 2:43 pm EST
Quote:
A woman out for jog while listening to her iPod had her legs severed by a freight train because she may not have heard it coming, authorities said.
Authorities did not know how she ended up in the path of the train Thursday morning, but rescue workers speculated she did not hear the locomotive coming because she was listening to her iPod.
Joined: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 188 Location: Park Place
Thu Jul 12, 07 9:21 pm EST
daver wrote:
Quote:
A woman out for jog while listening to her iPod had her legs severed by a freight train because she may not have heard it coming, authorities said.
Authorities did not know how she ended up in the path of the train Thursday morning, but rescue workers speculated she did not hear the locomotive coming because she was listening to her iPod.
Next time I'm jogging across train tracks on my rural running route, I'll be sure to disconnect the ol' Ipod.
Candicissima Carneviento Devotee
Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Posts: 1198 Location: Washington
Thu Jul 12, 07 11:05 pm EST
I've never really gotten why people carry their ipods around in their hand. Showing off? I mean, isn't the whole point that it's so small and portable that it fits in any pocket and you can make playlists of stuff you want to hear which would get rid of the need to constantly search through it? You would think most people know not to wave $300 in currency around, so why wouldn't that apply to something that everyone knows can cost that much or more?
Axel Foley Regular
Joined: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 188 Location: Park Place
Fri Jul 13, 07 12:22 am EST
Candicissima wrote:
I've never really gotten why people carry their ipods around in their hand. Showing off? I mean, isn't the whole point that it's so small and portable that it fits in any pocket and you can make playlists of stuff you want to hear which would get rid of the need to constantly search through it? You would think most people know not to wave $300 in currency around, so why wouldn't that apply to something that everyone knows can cost that much or more?
First of all--I really love these message boards sometimes.
Second of all, yes, I love to show off that I have an Ipod because I'm that much of a douchebag and because it's such a rare product these days. I mean, everyone's impressed when I take out my Ipod.
Third of all, you ever carry your phone around in your hand in broad daylight? Yeah, you wouldn't wave around $100 (or whatever it cost) in currency around, but I bet you talk on the phone, setting yourself up to be an easy target (gasp!). Equating your electronics to cash makes absolutely no sense. You buy these things to fulfill certain functions, and phones, MP3 players, etc. are not NEARLY as desirable to a potential thief as cold, hard cash.
Fourth of all, I had just downloaded a Guided by Voices greatest hits album and I was switching the tracks because I get impatient when I listen to music and sometimes like to to go the next song and actually see what I'm listening to. Crazy, right? ! I don't know anybody who makes enough playlists that it eliminates the need to ever look at the screen.
But just to be clear, I was showing off. That's why I got robbed.
sweet tea Cooler Ham
Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 4981 Location: the jewish
Fri Jul 13, 07 9:36 am EST
anyway, it's not like people don't know you're wearing an ipod, even if it's in your pocket. "gosh, i wonder what those white strings are, coming out of that guy's ears and going into his jacket....some kind of heart monitor??"
honestly, half of what i like about my ipod shuffle is that it was cheap enough that i know i wouldn't try anything stupid (like arguing) if someone mugged me for it. what's the point of having something like that and not wearing it outside? rocking out quietly at home? _________________ Bumping ancient threads with bot-like bullshit
jimmylegs Permanewbie
Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Posts: 139 Location: Bushwick, Brooklyn
Fri Jul 13, 07 9:55 am EST
some portable music players have 'remote controls'. i always thought they were ridiculous, but now i'm thinking it's not such a bad idea. you could have the ipod or whatever tucked out of sight and just have a little gizmo clipped somewhere accessible. somebody could still mug you and make you hand it over, but then you could also get hit by a bolt of lightning. at least it would reduce the number of yanked-right-outta-my-hand crimes.
Candicissima Carneviento Devotee
Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Posts: 1198 Location: Washington
Fri Jul 13, 07 12:51 pm EST
Axel Foley wrote:
First of all--I really love these message boards sometimes.
Yeah me too, because people put themselves and their ultimately stupid mistakes out there and then get defensive when you call them out on it.
Quote:
Second of all, yes, I love to show off that I have an Ipod because I'm that much of a douchebag and because it's such a rare product these days. I mean, everyone's impressed when I take out my Ipod.
Actually, everyone doesn't have an iPod. I don't. And that kid probably didn't have one until you gave it to him. But, no they probably don't impress people that much, but it is a target when you take it out.
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Third of all, you ever carry your phone around in your hand in broad daylight? Yeah, you wouldn't wave around $100 (or whatever it cost) in currency around, but I bet you talk on the phone, setting yourself up to be an easy target (gasp!). Equating your electronics to cash makes absolutely no sense. You buy these things to fulfill certain functions, and phones, MP3 players, etc. are not NEARLY as desirable to a potential thief as cold, hard cash.
Not really. I hold my phone tightly to my head when I'm talking on it, but I don't really play with it aimlessly walking around. Especially if I'm somewhere unfamiliar and I'd be leaving myself open to someone coming up behind me. And what's wrong with placing a monetary value on electronics? People do it all the time with things like warranties and insurance. And the added value of entertainment, enjoyment, happiness, etc. probably makes it worth way more than what you paid for it. Plus thieves can sell what they steal for cold, hard cash (probably way below retail thought). You really think there isn't a market for getting a brand new iPod for way less than it's on sale for at Circuit City?
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Fourth of all, I had just downloaded a Guided by Voices greatest hits album and I was switching the tracks because I get impatient when I listen to music and sometimes like to to go the next song and actually see what I'm listening to. Crazy, right? ! I don't know anybody who makes enough playlists that it eliminates the need to ever look at the screen.
But just to be clear, I was showing off. That's why I got robbed.
Hmm that sucks for you, huh? How are you enjoying that GBV album now?
Mamacita Stuck in the middle with you
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 7720
Fri Jul 13, 07 1:12 pm EST
Candicissima, come on that's being mean.
The guy shared a story of what happened to him and you ride him over the coals. Don't you think the guy feels bad enough that this happened? I guess people around here really like to twist the knife and pour a little salt on the wound. Jeesh. _________________ (\__/)
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Axel Foley Regular
Joined: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 188 Location: Park Place
Fri Jul 13, 07 1:53 pm EST
Candicissima wrote:
Axel Foley wrote:
First of all--I really love these message boards sometimes.
Yeah me too, because people put themselves and their ultimately stupid mistakes out there and then get defensive when you call them out on it.
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Second of all, yes, I love to show off that I have an Ipod because I'm that much of a douchebag and because it's such a rare product these days. I mean, everyone's impressed when I take out my Ipod.
Actually, everyone doesn't have an iPod. I don't. And that kid probably didn't have one until you gave it to him. But, no they probably don't impress people that much, but it is a target when you take it out.
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Third of all, you ever carry your phone around in your hand in broad daylight? Yeah, you wouldn't wave around $100 (or whatever it cost) in currency around, but I bet you talk on the phone, setting yourself up to be an easy target (gasp!). Equating your electronics to cash makes absolutely no sense. You buy these things to fulfill certain functions, and phones, MP3 players, etc. are not NEARLY as desirable to a potential thief as cold, hard cash.
Not really. I hold my phone tightly to my head when I'm talking on it, but I don't really play with it aimlessly walking around. Especially if I'm somewhere unfamiliar and I'd be leaving myself open to someone coming up behind me. And what's wrong with placing a monetary value on electronics? People do it all the time with things like warranties and insurance. And the added value of entertainment, enjoyment, happiness, etc. probably makes it worth way more than what you paid for it. Plus thieves can sell what they steal for cold, hard cash (probably way below retail thought). You really think there isn't a market for getting a brand new iPod for way less than it's on sale for at Circuit City?
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Fourth of all, I had just downloaded a Guided by Voices greatest hits album and I was switching the tracks because I get impatient when I listen to music and sometimes like to to go the next song and actually see what I'm listening to. Crazy, right? ! I don't know anybody who makes enough playlists that it eliminates the need to ever look at the screen.
But just to be clear, I was showing off. That's why I got robbed.
Hmm that sucks for you, huh? How are you enjoying that GBV album now?
Aren't you a moderator on these boards? That makes it extra sad that you want to make everything into some abstract argument instead of feeling some empathy for the people in your neighborhood. I thought you got really petty here and brought down the level of discourse in this thread. Other people disagreed with what I was doing but weren't complete jerks about it. I don't have anything left to say about this incident.
Candicissima Carneviento Devotee
Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Posts: 1198 Location: Washington
Fri Jul 13, 07 3:58 pm EST
I'm not trying to heckle you, Axel, just throwing in my two cents...and I think what I was talking about is far from abstract. I think you dragged down the discourse all on your own by volleying back so quick to anyone when they dare suggest that maybe you made a wrong move. I think it sucks your iPod got stolen and I'd even donate a penny to the replace it cause.
Carnivore Brooklyn Snark
Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 13712 Location: St Johns Pl and Underhill
Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 525 Location: Clinton/Myrtle
Mon Jul 16, 07 10:04 pm EST
supergirl wrote:
Just wait until everyone has an IPhone
I shudder to think how on earth people will resist the urge to slide through their lovely pictures as they stroll down the street listening to their favorite music and having a chat with their buddies.
In all seriousness, at a few hundred per, that phone will be a target on your forehhead. Caveat emptor! _________________ . . . I'm in a transitional period so I don't wanna kill you, I wanna help you . . .
Save the city Guest
Fri Jul 20, 07 4:48 pm EST
I put a black set of headphones on my ipod. The white ones are really conspicuous, plus they fall out of my ears when I'm running.
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