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Is a dude saying "I don't feel safe in big cities" a Man Card violation?

Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:12 am
Posted by Violent Hip Swivel
Member since Aug 2023
3716 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:12 am
Even if I felt that way, which I don't (I've been to Atlanta hundreds of times and never had any problems), I'd be too proud to admit it. It seems sort of woman-like.

The "I dont feel safe" phenomenon may be part of the blurring of gender roles in America and the neutering of the American male.
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
22973 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:13 am to
Calling out meauxjeaux. Ha
Posted by el Gaucho
He/They
Member since Dec 2010
54693 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:13 am to
Because it’s illegal to defend yourself now. They locked up that poor kid that was just defending himself from the scary hobo and it’s been all downhill since

ETA: Garrett ward
This post was edited on 1/12/24 at 11:14 am
Posted by Powerman
Member since Jan 2004
162853 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:14 am to
Not knowing how to properly assess risks doesn't make someone more masculine. If your argument is that irrational fears make someone less masculine you might have a point. There is nothing feminine about feeling uncomfortable on foot in holly grove after dark.
Posted by NIH
Member since Aug 2008
114289 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:14 am to
I stay in Youngsville. Don’t need anything more than cold beer, good fishin’, and a night out at Agave.
Posted by El Segundo Guy
SE OK
Member since Aug 2014
9915 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:15 am to
I don't feel safe in cities. I've had my fill of being hyper vigilant.

I'll keep my happy arse on my land or on the lake.
Posted by TimeOutdoors
AK
Member since Sep 2014
12265 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:15 am to
I think saying you feel safe in New Orleans just makes someone sound stupid.

Not directing this at anyone.
This post was edited on 1/12/24 at 11:17 am
Posted by SuperSaint
Sorting Out OT BS Since '2007'
Member since Sep 2007
140613 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:16 am to
PFG
Beer gut
Wears a hat 24/7
Scared of big cities
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
33862 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:16 am to
I can't think of a single time when I lived in New Orleans that I felt unsafe. Now, there were definitely many times where I was probably in an unsafe situation, but I never felt that way.

Hell, I took a wrong turn on my bike once and rode through Central City at like 2am, but I was too drunk to feel unsafe
Posted by FlatwoodsForester
Member since Jul 2012
2571 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:18 am to
Fearing something is not what establishes your "manliness", it's how you address the fear that determines the type of man you are.
Posted by Wtodd
Tampa, FL
Member since Oct 2013
67704 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:22 am to
quote:

Is a dude saying "I don't feel safe in big cities" a Man Card violation?

No; wanting to avoid certain cities is the intelligent thing to do.
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
266138 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:22 am to
quote:

"I don't feel safe in big cities" a Man Card violation?


Leave it to some rube to not understand man card violations.

Everyone has fears goober. Its how you deal with them that makes you a pussy.
Posted by McLemore
Member since Dec 2003
32257 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:23 am to
quote:

I've been to Atlanta hundreds of times and never had any problems)l


lol. I can send you to places where you’d be guaranteed to have problems. Big problems.

Also have you ever heard of the minefield fallacy?
Posted by bad93ex
Walnut Cove
Member since Sep 2018
28480 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:25 am to
Found myself at 2am on MLK Blvd in Milwaukee about 10 years ago, wouldn't do that again.
Posted by Lokistale
Member since Aug 2013
1216 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:26 am to
Act like or look like prey... and they'll treat you like one.
Posted by LSU Tiger Jason
Member since Nov 2005
1145 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:26 am to
Yeah, getting mugged and shot by black thugs is so manly
Posted by LSU82BILL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Member since Sep 2006
10414 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:28 am to
I can think of a few street corners in Liberty City or Overtown in Miami that if you spent 2 minutes standing on them, you would definitely realize that holding onto your man card isn't worth your life.
Posted by Shexter
Prairieville
Member since Feb 2014
14943 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:28 am to
quote:

The "I dont feel safe" phenomenon may be part of the blurring of gender roles in America and the neutering of the American male.


or the other extreme where they conceal carry a "main carry sidearm", "backup firearm" in their sock, and a knife "just in case". Running around town looking like Tactical Tom all the time.

FWIW, I worked in the firearms industry for 5 years. I know the type.

Fear based marketing is very effective in the gun industry.






Posted by Swagga
504
Member since Dec 2009
16561 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:28 am to
This is where they start back pedaling and tell you how tough the OT is.

This is the same board that thinks they’re more of an alpha for not drinking bud light.
Posted by Meauxjeaux
98836 posts including my alters
Member since Jun 2005
41410 posts
Posted on 1/12/24 at 11:31 am to
Lol, we are going to the big city regardless...

That said, I'll double down and say it's a true man's obligation to his family and the families of the friends that will be with him to consider the circumstance he's bringing them into and having the prudence to choose an appropriate scenario therein.

YMMV
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