Really? Where I am they usually played during the day. I just think this could've been avoided. I feel really bad for him though. I bet it's horrible going through that.
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Pokemon GO player robbed during live stream
- Thread starter Rootbeer
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MulderYuffie
Member
Wow that really sucks hope they catch him.
TheSpoiler
Member
"I have an Indian gf" is the new "I have a black friend".
Fahzgoolin
Banned
Guy's jaw gets messed up and we get an update on the OP by a guy named "jawbreaker." Yeesh lol
This is disgusting. Hope he has a full recovery with no pain =(
This is disgusting. Hope he has a full recovery with no pain =(
Damn, man... I didn't even see the irony there earlier. Messed up.
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
Anybody who ever does this to another human being is pure garbage. That man who did the mugging is the scum of this earth.
I hope for a speedy recovery but the emotional scars will take a long time to heal (if they ever do).
I hope for a speedy recovery but the emotional scars will take a long time to heal (if they ever do).
stargateheaven
Member
Can't believe someone would do that, for a PHONE. He can't be too smart.. anyone can block their phone remotely these days from doing anything.
I hope that dudes jaw is OK, he mentioned on twitter his jaw hit the floor.
I remember the riots here in the UK, i saw a video of some guys attacking a student, they stole his PSP and hit him so hard in the jaw he now has a special part for his jaw. It'll never be the same again. Shattered jaw.
The world pisses me off so bad.
I hope that dudes jaw is OK, he mentioned on twitter his jaw hit the floor.
I remember the riots here in the UK, i saw a video of some guys attacking a student, they stole his PSP and hit him so hard in the jaw he now has a special part for his jaw. It'll never be the same again. Shattered jaw.
The world pisses me off so bad.
He said he has been told to eat through a straw for the time being. He sounds upbeat though, all considered.
Yeah I remember that... was brutal as hell.
Not sure if this is real or not. Because it's so silly.
I've been to that area of NYC a million times, and while I'm the first person to say that you shouldn't be walking around with your phone out at night like that, the area isn't exactly very threatening. There are usually a ton of people around that area, including a lot of cops.
The real issue is that these phones are still so desirable that this is a thing. Apple/Samsung need to implement technology where stolen phones are rendered useless immediately.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
The guy reset the phone to factory settings immediately. I'm not sure what you could do here remotely.
Very good post. To me I would rather have a news segment about a Lion that escapes the zoo and is on the loose than a news segment about what the caged Lion had for lunch while in the care of the zoo keeper.
dreamlongdead
Member
I clicked the video, and I saw that the streamer was playing at 12:31 AM. The activity in the area seemed fairly dead, so I agree that he used poor judgment here.
The actions of the assailant are still inexcusable, and I hope he gets caught.
I've been in a couple of these situations. I've ran, taken a bus really fast, pretended to enter a house that wasn't mine.. If you get caught unguarded though that's not your fault.... Just hand them your items and pray they don't do anything worse. Your life is worth infinitely more. Only fight back if they are trying to kill you... Which is basically what do you have to lose at that point, fight back, punch em in the balls and run as fast as you can.
Its why I recommend self defense classes for everyone that's anyone. It makes you more aware of your surroundings. We are anjmanls and some of us has lost the ability to perceive danger. We need to reacquire it and remember at any given moment your life could be in danger.
I was actually out this weekend playing and I was out at like 9:30 or 10. Was dark and getting darker, they were normal Pokemon hot spots and still had a few people about, but it did start to make me think I shouldn't be out walking around any more, not without tons more people or being in the day time.
Mr.Monitor
Member
watching this was tough since I got my shit jacked a few months ago but at least this guy has footage and the guy who robbed him thankfully wasn't too aggressive about it. friendly reminder to take pics of all your info like drivers licenses and serial numbers and store them somewhere safe at home or in the cloud if you're not too worried about data security. if you ever get robbed you're gonna need em. also keep a fuckin passcode on your phone, it'll at least buy you a little time and let you track it if they don't turn it off.
Yeah, few months ago some guys beat me up and stole my car and phone. I made a thread about it here. I learned very quickly that it isn't about what you do during the robbery that really matters, it's if you're prepared to get robbed in the first place. Like I said, have all your info ready, make sure insurance is in check, etc etc. Don't carry too much shit you aren't willing to lose. If you value your life and aren't proficient with a weapon you only really have one option in the moment, and that's to ante up. That's the whole point of a mugging. If you believe in shooting people over property or invest in some pepper spray or something you might not even have the chance to do anything, and it could make the situation worse, so the important part is to just be aware that shit happens and to have everything in place to rebound easily.
ScaryShark
Banned
This is the truth.
Really sad/scary to see this play out but I'm glad he can ultimately walk away from the incident.
I was mugged a few years ago when my wife was with me. We gave all our stuff without issue and did exactly what he said and it was over. It's completely terrifying and you feel helpless but I'll never value possessions or needless bravery over our safety. I didn't carry then and I still don't but there really aren't any 'options' in that situation.
AppleSeason
Member
As sad as it is. I don't even dare to show my my phone on certain streets and hours, pepper spray ready while going back home late
reading a bit on locking phones remotely, apparently in iOS you would need a password to do the factory reset (I think this has made them much less theft friendly), but I'm unsure about wheter you can do that in Android.
Wouldn't a good reason be to see at night? Are you guys serious?
Mr.Monitor
Member
Yea, lots of bikers and joggers wear those in my area. The real question is why would someone be wearing one of those and jogging with a huge ass backpack in the middle of the night. That's more sketch than anything else. Joggers usually pack pretty light.
firenskill2000
Member
I think his point went completely over your head.I mean, it wasn't exactly Central Park South, 6th Ave at a time where 100+ people congregate to play Pokemon Go in that area on a daily basis.
This is where Kitty Genovese died, for reference:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/M...e170722a!8m2!3d40.7104894!4d-73.8294315?hl=en
He wasn't in the park, rather on a street outside of it.
stargateheaven
Member
You can block the phone from ever being used ever with the IMEI number. It's usually written on the documents you get with the phone. Anyway, ope they catch that fucker. I really wish the world was a better place.
Of course you would. Getting mugged isn't a license to murder someone. In order to claim self defense, you have to actually be in danger. If the other person had a weapon, like a gun, then that's one thing. If the bad guy had nothing but his fists, and you had a gun, then you can't just shoot him.
Note that the law is different in each state. Some states give people broader defenses.
Jawbreaker
Member
No, because my surprise had nothing to do with the "bystander effect."
U mean after the streamer got karate chopped to the floor and had his jaws broken, he couldnt claim self defense if he shot the asshole?
I could argue his life was reasonably in danger.
MMaRsu
Banned
Did you read the thread?
Never been robbed so I'm not the person to call someone out. The situation described seemed really bad.. But I would think, especially if you have children waiting for you at home, you would just give up everything and and try to keep the situation harmless. Considering they were violent and multiple people Im having a difficult time what she was hoping to achieve.
Then again I wasn't there and who knows exactly how the situation played out... Let's just hope she gets better soon.
Wolfe
Member
"Rickeybot has confirmed it's only a 24hr ban resulting from his automated system streaming too long without playing anything after the attack."
Right in the OP.
oh right, automated system
Trogdor1123
Gold Member
I know it's YouTube but those comments... Wow... Poor streamer, feel bad for him.
PreyingShark
Member
I can say from personal experience that when you get robbed like that you're not necessarily going to think rationally, especially at first. If you're caught off guard, e.g. in a nicer area, then you're often like "Oh my god, this can't be happening... They can't be serious..." and do dumb shit like running after a guy for way too long before realizing that they might have a weapon and even if they don't you can't fight for shit so you're fucked anyways.
HoodWinked
Member
I think he was robbed of 3 phones so if the guy is ever caught he could be charged with felony theft.
his twitch page mentioned his Smartphones: Nexus 6P (2x), Samsung Galaxy S7
his twitch page mentioned his Smartphones: Nexus 6P (2x), Samsung Galaxy S7
panama chief
Member
damn. hit him with that sneak punch. not right on any level.
test_account
XP-39C²
Really hope that they catch that low life fucker.
tiredheadcrab
Member
Poor guy. Hope they catch that scum bag. Probably not as this is NYC. Big city.
Yep. I play Pokémon go at night when i'm returning from work, but always watching the surroundings.
It really depends on the state and the jury. Typically the key is convincing the court that the victim had a reason to fear for his/her life.
To me, one of the most facsinating things about the trayvon Martin case is the dismissal of the idea that Martins fear of Zimmerman would have legally authorized Martin to use lethal force against Zimmerman.
Many gun rights advocates stress that percieved threats should be killed. They'll say it's the only way to be sure a threat is neutralized. But it reality it's much easier to argue self defense in court if the other party is deceased. A dead man tells no tales.
There are some no-no's, like shooting as suspect in the back (this one apparently doesn't apply to police), and I've seen people get prosecuted for firing warning shots instead of shooting their assailants.
In conclusion, The US is fucking wierd when it comes to this stuff.
But in this case there was no perceived threats. The streamer was assaulted. He was hit with enough force that his head hit the cement ground.
If he had a gun in his pocket and shot the theft, it is not self defense?