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Jacob 04-11-2002 10:34 AM

Have-a-go Heroes. Are you one?
 
Are you a 'Have-a-go' heroe? By that i mean when you see someone in trouble would you dive in to help them out? Reply please...my topics are always amazing (Just for Doug...that was a joke:D)

Surfacing 04-11-2002 10:54 AM

Nope, no one's ever been there for me, why should i be there for them? It's all survival of the fittest these days.

Gluk Schmuck 04-11-2002 12:54 PM

Nope. I don't want to be a have-a-go-hero because of the risk to my health if the perportrator has a weapon or likes to hit people.

Your attitude to this matter is quite amusing (it would be worrying if I knew you in RL), Leon.

paramiteabe 04-11-2002 01:11 PM

Sometimes I can be one and sometimes I can not be one depending on the circumstances.

Steve 04-11-2002 06:40 PM

If I truely thought it would help then yes.

DarkHoodness 04-11-2002 07:49 PM

Hmmm, it really would depend on the situation.

If it was someone I didn't know getting hurt, I'd be more likey to help them if I had my stick with me. I'd probably try and stay out of it, only diving in if I think I could probably help.

However, if it was someone I knew, e.g. my friends, family or pets, then I'd dive in no-matter what. In most cases, they are more important then I am.
- DH

Statikk HDM 04-11-2002 08:15 PM

Yeah, I would have a go and tell some ambulance chaser to get help. And as always, good old wisconsin is doing a cool law thingy saying people can carry concealed weapons i.e. guns, knives etc. so you know I will be strapped and ready to defend myself and other people.

Danny 04-11-2002 08:52 PM

How should I know? You never know until you're in the situation. You might chicken out, or you might find newfound courage. I don't know, I've never been in a situation like that...

Gluk Schmuck 04-11-2002 08:58 PM

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Originally posted by Statikk HDM
And as always, good old wisconsin is doing a cool law thingy saying people can carry concealed weapons i.e. guns, knives etc. so you know I will be strapped and ready to defend myself and other people.
And this also makes it legal for everyone else to carry concealed weapons.

*mental note: never go to wotsitplace*

Joe the Intern 04-11-2002 09:11 PM

I pretty much agree with Danny. You never know until you get into that sort of situation. But I guess I would probably help out whoever it was. But, then again, I might freak out and just run off.

Surfacing 04-12-2002 04:18 AM

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Originally posted by Gluk Schmuck

Your attitude to this matter is quite amusing (it would be worrying if I knew you in RL), Leon.


Care to explain how why my attitude to you is so amusing?

Gluk Schmuck 04-12-2002 12:25 PM

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Originally posted by Surfacing
Nope, no one's ever been there for me1, why should i be there for them? It's all survival of the fittest these days.2
1. So will everyone that is a victim where you could possibly be a have-a-go-hero be somebody who didn't help you in a similar situation?

2. That's questionable.

Jacob 04-12-2002 06:11 PM

True, however, i would only stick up for the people i really cared for...or sumat. Although, when i was drunk once i did have ago at a load of guyz shouting at a woman...i got chased however. I got away though...then slipped on some ice...i helped her though...

Oddworld Master 04-12-2002 06:15 PM

I would only save little kids because they have a longer life to live then i do there a lot more important to this world then me

Surfacing 04-13-2002 03:59 AM

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Originally posted by Gluk Schmuck


1. So will everyone that is a victim where you could possibly be a have-a-go-hero be somebody who didn't help you in a similar situation?

2. That's questionable.



1. no it could be anybody!

2. go ahead question away.

Melvin:squeeking paramite 04-13-2002 04:17 AM

Well, Surf, your attitude is a little disturbing... Really... You're practically saying, "No one has ever helped me, so if I see that someone's in trouble, I'll let them die!" It's pretty sad when someone will let another person die, just because they think that no one would help them.

As for me, It's pretty hard to think about... I mean, I may just freak out and faint... But, if I could, I would try to help. If there was someone dangerous, I may call for help or call the police... But who knows, I may turn out to be too pathetic to help... But I would certainly try if it was someone I cared for. I'm sure most people wouldn't, sadly....

abe22 04-13-2002 04:58 AM

I really don't know what I would do in that situation. If it were someone I care for then I would try my best to help them. I think I would do the same for someone I didn't know aswell. I really don't know what I would do, never been in a situation like that before.

Surfacing 04-13-2002 06:51 AM

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Originally posted by Melvin:squeeking paramite
Well, Surf, your attitude is a little disturbing... Really... You're practically saying, "No one has ever helped me, so if I see that someone's in trouble, I'll let them die!" It's pretty sad when someone will let another person die, just because they think that no one would help them.

As for me, It's pretty hard to think about... I mean, I may just freak out and faint... But, if I could, I would try to help. If there was someone dangerous, I may call for help or call the police... But who knows, I may turn out to be too pathetic to help... But I would certainly try if it was someone I cared for. I'm sure most people wouldn't, sadly....

My attitude is disturbing? Why? Just cause i treat people the way they treat me? Letting someone die, i would be doing for different reason's firstly if i did try to help them and they still ended up dieing i would end up in court, and all this other mayhem would be attached to it, that's why i would not get involved if it involved someone dieing.

Gluk Schmuck 04-13-2002 09:23 AM

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Originally posted by Surfacing
1. Just cause i treat people the way they treat me?

2. if i did try to help them and they still ended up dieing i would end up in court

1. But you admitted that that wasn't the case in your last post!

2. And what do you have against being a witness?

Jacob 04-13-2002 12:39 PM

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. And what do you have against being a witness?
In fairness he would get alot of agro from the families of the prosecuted. And im basically the same, if it was a member of my family i dont think i would help. But possibly one of my friends or a really attractive stranger on the street...i mite.

Danny 04-13-2002 07:17 PM

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Originally posted by Surfacing
My attitude is disturbing? Why? Just cause i treat people the way they treat me?
When Tom asked "Will everyone that is a victim where you could possibly be a have-a-go-hero be somebody who didn't help you in a similar situation?", you replied "no it could be anybody!". Therefore, by not helping them, you are not necessarily treating them the way they would have treated you. I am disgusted by your attitude. If I were to not help someone, it would be because I am a coward, not because I am a selfish bastard. At least I'd try.

Jacob 04-13-2002 10:35 PM

I know the art of Origami...beware all who oppose me...Grrrrr (You can tell i'm bored...im acting like most of the other formers...ohhh the horror!!)

munchman 04-14-2002 12:11 AM

yeah, i save pople every day you might have herd of me im Superman HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
i saved a cat
a hot dog
a dog
a mouse
a bird
a computer
my self
a kid named John
a girl named Sue
and a mom named Mary
too many to name
well i be goin outside now i think i here trouble...............................
:D

Surfacing 04-14-2002 12:40 AM

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Originally posted by Danny
When Tom asked "Will everyone that is a victim where you could possibly be a have-a-go-hero be somebody who didn't help you in a similar situation?", you replied "no it could be anybody!". Therefore, by not helping them, you are not necessarily treating them the way they would have treated you. I am disgusted by your attitude. If I were to not help someone, it would be because I am a coward, not because I am a selfish bastard. At least I'd try.

Firstly what do you think gives you the right to call people " Selfish Bastards" When all you really know about them is there likes and dislikes? Who do you think you are?
Just cause i won't help them, because i choose not to does not make me a selfish bastard. And yes the way i would be treating them would have been the way i was treated.

Gluk Schmuck 04-14-2002 09:08 AM

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Originally posted by Surfacing
1. Firstly what do you think gives you the right to call people " Selfish Bastards"

2. And yes the way i would be treating them would have been the way i was treated.

1. Because you are, not that I'm taking sides or anything...

2. But you said something to the contrary up there.

Danny 04-14-2002 02:14 PM

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Originally posted by Surfacing
Firstly what do you think gives you the right to call people " Selfish Bastards" When all you really know about them is there likes and dislikes? Who do you think you are?
I didn't call people "selfish bastards" because of their likes and dislikes. I call people selfish bastards if they would deliberately choose not to aid someone else because they haven't been helped in the past. Who do I think I am? I am someone with some sense of kindness, unlike some.

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Just cause i won't help them, because i choose not to does not make me a selfish bastard. And yes the way i would be treating them would have been the way i was treated.
You've changed your words slightly. Before, you said "i treat people the way they treat me", not "the way i was treated". See the difference? The person who needs help, in all probability, would not be someone who has chosen not to help you in the past.

Anyway, the only reason that people would choose not to help you is because they have the same selfish attitude as you. Think about that.

Surfacing 04-16-2002 01:48 AM

Danny are you a propagandist?

Gluk Schmuck 04-16-2002 12:25 PM

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Originally posted by Surfacing
Danny are you a propagandist?
Now that's what I call an unexpected response!

Danny 04-16-2002 07:16 PM

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Originally posted by Surfacing
Danny are you a propagandist?
If you mean 'Propagandist' as in "Someone who spreads Principles", then I am not unless you call being nice to people a principle. And definately not if you mean "Someone who spreads Propaganda".

Why the sudden change of subject?

Surfacing 04-16-2002 09:51 PM

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Originally posted by Danny
If you mean 'Propagandist' as in "Someone who spreads Principles", then I am not unless you call being nice to people a principle. And definately not if you mean "Someone who spreads Propaganda".

Why the sudden change of subject?


Why did you rephrase it? I spelt it correctly. Well this is what i think Propaganda means. And i sure's hell do not speard Propaganda.


Propaganda- "Something written or spoken with intension of making people believe what you want them to believe".

And a "Propagandist" Carry's out the above statement.