The ebayer from hell

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  • Maurice
    Maurice Posts: 517
    edited August 2006
    bobman1235 wrote:
    Oh give me a break. The place has become the mecca for the entire criminal culture. Ever since NWA came out with "Straight Outta Compton" the name has been synonymous with that whole sociopathic ideal. It's the butt of a joke, and it always will be. They may have cleaned up, or never been as bad as they've gotten a reputation for (doubtful), but it doesn't change the fact that they got the reputation, and there's PROBABLY a reason. Just because it's un-PC to label a place doesn't make it incorrect.

    Interesting view, especially coming from someone who has never seen the place. And as far as being the butt of a joke, you have kids in your neck of the woods right now imitating NWA's "image" on YOUR streets while the members of NWA live in mansions. Let's see, kids in MA are gang bangin' after learning it from a rap groups made up image, and you think Compton is the butt of the joke. Get a clue:rolleyes:
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited August 2006
    Maurice wrote:
    My bad AA, a little too quick on the trigger;)
    not a problem.
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  • Mazeroth
    Mazeroth Posts: 1,585
    edited August 2006
    Well HOLY ****! He finally got the payment to me! I immediately transferred the funds to my checking account (3-4 day wait) and am still a little concerned about this whole transaction. I won't ship it until the funds are in my account, and even then, I'm going to empty that account.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited August 2006
    Good to hear Maz!
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited August 2006
    Please. I've driven through some of the slummier parts of the LA area, but no, not particularly Compton, But since you for whatever reason decided to compare Compton to my area, let's do so, shall we? From AreaConnect.
                        Compton, CA          Everett, MA
Population:     96,941                  37,441	 
Murder:         39                         0
Forcible Rape: 28                        10
Robbery:        466                       69
Aggravated Assault:1031              79
Burglary:         611                     217
Larceny Theft:  967                    717
Vehicle Theft:   968                    254

    (sorry about the formatting)

    Most violent crime data certainly seems slanted towards Compton does it not? Some of them I'd say are pretty noticable... Aggrivated Assault and Murder particularly. I don't claim that it's the worst city in teh country by any stretch. I'm sure there are areas in Massachusetts that are close, if not maybe worse. But you make it sound like some kind of freaking oasis, where in fact it has a murder rate nearly 5x the national average for a city of its size. Sounds like someplace I'd want to raise a family.

    Is this a racial thing with you or something? Or are you just defending your home town? I don't think it has anything to do with race, if that makes you feel better. It's just a ghetto, and one that's been glamorized by the criminal culture so much that when someone says "Compton" you know what they're talking about.

    I dont' know how the fact that a bunch of old gangsters got rich selling that image and lifestyle to people "in my area" helps your argument at all. Seems to hurt it if you ask me.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Maurice
    Maurice Posts: 517
    edited August 2006
    Cool beans, take the money and 'run Forest, run':p
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  • Maurice
    Maurice Posts: 517
    edited August 2006
    It's not a racial thing with me at all, in fact I grew up in L.A. but went to school in Compton. And I surely dont consider it an oasis as you stated, I just find it extremely short sighted (nicer word than ignorant) to actually label ANY area and its inhabitants purely based on the actions of a small minority. No offense taken here and non intended your way, but I do think that the areas that have been affected by their youth learning the gang mentality from NWA and others like them, are the butt of the joke, sadly so.
    Being from SoCal, it is outrageous to see blood & crip gangs in your neck of the woods. Areas that have been affected like that ARE the butt of the joke, but the joke aint funny.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited August 2006
    Point taken, well said.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited August 2006
    I find the glamourization of the "thug" lifestyle in music/movies more offensive and damaging than those who live halfway across the country making jokes about "Compton" on an internet forum... but that's just me.
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  • ahorvitz
    ahorvitz Posts: 235
    edited August 2006
    bobman1235 wrote:
    Please. I've driven through some of the slummier parts of the LA area, but no, not particularly Compton, But since you for whatever reason decided to compare Compton to my area, let's do so, shall we? From AreaConnect.


    But bobman1235, can Everett beat Compton's football team? This isn't Acton/Boxborough we're talking about...
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  • Maurice
    Maurice Posts: 517
    edited August 2006
    How the hell can you say that with a name like PhantomOG.
    Sorry I just couldnt resist bud.:p ;)
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited August 2006
    ah hah! Here is a little test for you... try to find out what OG really stands for in my screen name, not just what you presume it to mean.
    :)
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited August 2006
    Origami Grifter?
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Maurice
    Maurice Posts: 517
    edited August 2006
    guess thats just the compton in me:p
    I call it the "hub city reflex":D
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited August 2006
    nice try but no cigar...

    It is related to Phantom, not just added on for no reason at all.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited August 2006
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  • Maurice
    Maurice Posts: 517
    edited August 2006
    zombie boy 2000 wrote:
    Origami Grifter?

    Now thats just mean:p
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited August 2006
    Opera Ghost


    That's too easy.
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  • Maurice
    Maurice Posts: 517
    edited August 2006
    is it animal, mineral or vegetable:p
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited August 2006
    ahorvitz wrote:
    But bobman1235, can Everett beat Compton's football team? This isn't Acton/Boxborough we're talking about...

    Please, the 28 year olds on Everett's high school football team can beat anyone :D
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Maurice
    Maurice Posts: 517
    edited August 2006
    bobman1235 wrote:
    Please, the 28 year olds on Everett's high school football team can beat anyone :D

    Ah yes, the bearded wonders, I've seen a few myself. And thats the girls squad.:eek:
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