Members shelbass Posted July 6, 2005 Members Share Posted July 6, 2005 In my 35 years on this planet I have NEVER struck a another human being. Is this unusual for a man? Is turning the other cheek weak? I admit I have not had that many opportinities to fight. I put it down to..- those that know me (even a little) know me to be passive and gentle, so I get very few tauntsand- I'm big, so I get very few taunts. I guess it takes a lot for me to have intent to hurt another person.Also, now I am a husband and father I feel I have an obligation to not put myself at risk of death and injury. You just do not not whom you are striking (psycho, nephew of a mob leader etc) It would take physical threat to my wife, child or myself for me to be physically aggressive. Words and verbal abuse don't rile me. So....I'm a lover and proud of it. Might is not always right IMO. You? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members takeout Posted July 6, 2005 Members Share Posted July 6, 2005 Sexer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassguy Posted July 6, 2005 Members Share Posted July 6, 2005 im a lover and occasionally a fighter....fighting to defend ur self is differnt from picking fights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sludgebass69 Posted July 6, 2005 Members Share Posted July 6, 2005 I had one fist fight in my life, when I was in 6th grade so I'll say lover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldivor Posted July 6, 2005 Members Share Posted July 6, 2005 I'm no lover but I'm not a fighter, I'll defend myself and other people I know, but I'm not going to start any thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dragoon Posted July 6, 2005 Members Share Posted July 6, 2005 Definitely...teh sexer. I can definitely hold my own, but I'm more of a thinker/sexer than a fighter. I use my head, and I don't put myself in those situations. I'd probably be more apt to try to defuse a fight (if I thought it was worth defusing) than join one. But if someone pushes me too far...watch the {censored} out. I'd rather make someone feel/look stupid for messing with me (), but if any words failed, look out. I'm not easily intimidated, and I'm good at sizing up situations and seeing how things will go. Still, I haven't been in a real 'fight' since fourth grade, if you want to call minor playground fisticuffs a fight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members badboybass Posted July 7, 2005 Members Share Posted July 7, 2005 lover but would have no problems fighting if provoked. wouldnt initiate though.had a few nice fights in my life. im only short but am not imtimidated by anyone ever, and having two brothers, we learnt how to fight from young.like shel, it would take a threat to family to get me to fight nowadays.generally though, i get along with people too well to have them ever want to fight me. i can walk away from situations easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpaceGhost Posted July 7, 2005 Members Share Posted July 7, 2005 Definantly a fighter, although I don't think that's a very good trait to have. I'm a very mellow person but I think my laid back attitude/looks tend to have the effect where people think I won't do anything back, they are sadly mistaken. I've only started one fight in my life and that was because said person was messing around with another person and I finally had enough of his {censored}. Can't we all just get along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Benjamin Posted July 7, 2005 Members Share Posted July 7, 2005 Flighter... I run from danger No seriously, mostly a thinker, lover and when put in the wrong position a fighter. I don't start conflicts. Instead of fighting though, I typically choose to put someone in their place, demoralise them if I feel they deserve it. My enemy can then suffer in the shame any witnesses can hold them to. I have no siblings, other than my late sister Calico, my pussycat who died at age 24 when I was 25. Nobody taught me to defend myself, like an older brother would. Are we talking about how you play your instrument as well? I have seen players caress theirs, go for some rough play, or even go so far as to beat them like Ike! I don't mind a bit of rough play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1tallbassguy Posted July 7, 2005 Members Share Posted July 7, 2005 I'm sorta like the eagle on the presidential seal. Notice the eagle faces the olive branch, indicating the preference of peace, however the arrows on the other side indicates the ability to defend itself. Always ready to open a can of whoopass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike fitzwell Posted July 7, 2005 Members Share Posted July 7, 2005 Originally posted by shelbass In my 35 years on this planet I have NEVER struck a another human being.Is this unusual for a man?Is turning the other cheek weak?I admit I have not had that many opportinities to fight. I put it down to..- those that know me (even a little) know me to be passive and gentle, so I get very few tauntsand- I'm big, so I get very few taunts.I guess it takes a lot for me to have intent to hurt another person.Also, now I am a husband and father I feel I have an obligation to not put myself at risk of death and injury. You just do not not whom you are striking (psycho, nephew of a mob leader etc)It would take physical threat to my wife, child or myself for me to be physically aggressive. Words and verbal abuse don't rile me.So....I'm a lover and proud of it.Might is not always right IMO.You? Holy {censored}, if i'd a known better you just described me. To a goddamn T! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melancholy mechanic Posted July 7, 2005 Members Share Posted July 7, 2005 i would be little more than a speed bump to a would be aggressor! i've never struck or been struck. i see myself as more of a moderate :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BEAD Posted July 7, 2005 Members Share Posted July 7, 2005 lover. I've walked away from several very dicey situations, because fighting is pointless outside of self defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mounds Posted July 7, 2005 Members Share Posted July 7, 2005 i've got 21 years without striking another person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fngob Posted July 7, 2005 Members Share Posted July 7, 2005 Oh definantly a fighter. I, generally don't go out of my way to look for a fight but if it comes my way I enjoy the physicality and the movement. I'm not tall so I've learned how to take care of my self in most situations. I've been beat down a few times but I still managed to leave a mark. I'm not trying to sound all macho or anything but a LOT of guys get by on their size. Their big so they think thats enough to intimidate you into backing down. But a LOT of big guys don't know how to fight. They haven't had to cause they're big. They throw wildly hoping something will hit and it will be over. You would be amazed at what happens when you pull their card. My dad taught me a very valuable lesson...It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog. In situations where it's time to throw down I look you right in the eye so you can see the level of commitment, that getting hit doesn't bother me and how much I want to inflict pain and that usually makes my opponent start back pedeling, looking for a way out etc. I don't like getting hurt but you either stand up for yourself or the other guy is going to hurt you... the age old saying it's me or you. That said while I'm not the sensitive type, I'm a push-over for my family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted July 7, 2005 Members Share Posted July 7, 2005 I had the usual bunch of squabbles and shoving matches when I was a kid, but I've never actually been in a proper fight. Nor do I ever intend to. I'm small as it is, so I'd just get steamrollered But apart from that, it's stupid and pointless. I avoid trouble and dodgy company anyway, and I always try to walk away from any potential flare-ups. However, If I'm attacked I do fully intend to defend myself, thank God however that I havn't ever been in that situation and I hope I never have to be. I look pretty scary though (I get stopped and randomly searched by cops in London all the time, apparently I look like the knife-wielding type) so hopefully it will remain that way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gretschzildjian Posted July 7, 2005 Members Share Posted July 7, 2005 I'm a nogoodsonofabitch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MageZ Posted July 7, 2005 Members Share Posted July 7, 2005 I'm lazy smartass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members birdboy7007 Posted July 7, 2005 Members Share Posted July 7, 2005 I'm not a fighter, in the sense that I have no desire to fight, and if there's a way to solve a problem with words, I'll esplore that avenue. That being said, I have had very few opportunities to fight anyway, I'm about 6'5, 240 pounds, so I'm a big guy. Thats not to say I wouldn't fight if I had to. I have my black belt in karate, and am ready to take action if absolutely needed, its just not my first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted July 7, 2005 Members Share Posted July 7, 2005 I try to spread peace and harmony wherever I go.....and will kill the first som-of-a-beotch that says otherwise! ...er...uh...I mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members B-Bottom Posted July 7, 2005 Members Share Posted July 7, 2005 I've only ever been in a few fights in my life. And except for the whole school yad thing it has been while myself or others have been under the influence of alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bonoman Posted July 7, 2005 Members Share Posted July 7, 2005 I'm a lover. I've been in two fights (not counting hockey) in my life. One in the sixth grade, and one in the tenth that was little more than a shoving match. I will defend myself and my friends if I have to, but generally can talk my way into peace. And if not, I've got some really big friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dark Slide Posted July 7, 2005 Members Share Posted July 7, 2005 I don't believe that I have to answer this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KeroseneTrewthe Posted July 7, 2005 Members Share Posted July 7, 2005 Hmmm...I have been in a bunch of scraps in my Jr High and High School days. Mostly defending my 1 year younger brother who had a bit of a mouth. If my bro started it and had it coming then he would have to get his licks before I'd jump in and possibly defuse or finish the issue. And the dudes he'd start with were always bigger and could fight. I've been jumped by two guys before. Thats bullcrap. Wusses. Im not really big but wont back down. I definitely never start anything. I absolutely hate conflicts. But I swear people can read that in me and like to start crap. And if a fight ever came up now I'd be screwed since I dislocated my right shoulder a year ago. ...oh the memories... Im just a laid back melloncollie soul swimming in an ocean of sharks and jellyfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geddy'sFavHeadache Posted July 7, 2005 Members Share Posted July 7, 2005 i turn as many cheeks as i can. once i run out, then that's when i go to blows. don't like fighting, though will defend myself. but i don't think that walking away is weak, it's smart! and i wishied that i could be more that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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