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On November 16 2012 06:15 StarStruck wrote:
Today the SC2 section is filled with all sorts of whimsical tales.
Every now and then we hear about someone getting robbed at overseas tournaments regardless of whether or not they're in a group.
So the mugs snagged him; took him to an ATM; got 2K.
Do you guys need bodyguards?
Walking alone at midnight is just stupid imo.
Hope Bitter comes out good of this, never good to witness this.
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Just sounds like he was being an idiot. I figured traveling for the better part of two years would make you at least slightly aware of these type of things. And he claims its a "funny story."
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On November 16 2012 06:06 Terrix wrote:OMG WTF... So dangerous, was he in a bad part of town? Thats so scary... Hope it wasn't too bad for you mate 
I doubt he was in a bad part of Shanghai since the party location and the hotel have to be paid by Blizzard, no? If so, I can't really see them being in bad areas at all. I just think it is easy to scam foreigners in China if the person is suffering from language barriers and ain't so streetsmart.
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Wow, thats really terrible. Poor Mr. Bitter =/
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I want juicy details. Heard something about some girl rubbing her tits on him in an arcade on SOTG. Let the story twisting begin xD
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On November 16 2012 06:19 Gosi wrote:Show nested quote +On November 16 2012 06:06 Terrix wrote:OMG WTF... So dangerous, was he in a bad part of town? Thats so scary... Hope it wasn't too bad for you mate I doubt he was in a bad part of Shanghai since the party location and the hotel have to be paid by Blizzard, no? If so, I can't really see them being in bad areas at all. I just think it is easy to scam foreigners in China if the person is suffering from language barriers and ain't so streetsmart.
Yea this is so true. Being alone late at night in a foreign country, especially a big city, just isn't the best of ideas.
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On November 16 2012 06:22 Terrix wrote:Show nested quote +On November 16 2012 06:19 Gosi wrote:On November 16 2012 06:06 Terrix wrote:OMG WTF... So dangerous, was he in a bad part of town? Thats so scary... Hope it wasn't too bad for you mate I doubt he was in a bad part of Shanghai since the party location and the hotel have to be paid by Blizzard, no? If so, I can't really see them being in bad areas at all. I just think it is easy to scam foreigners in China if the person is suffering from language barriers and ain't so streetsmart. Yea this is so true. Being alone late at night in a foreign country, especially a big city, just isn't the best of ideas.
On November 16 2012 06:19 justinpal wrote:
Just sounds like he was being an idiot. I figured traveling for the better part of two years would make you at least slightly aware of these type of things. And he claims its a "funny story."
So being an idiot is going out and having fun instead of staying in your hotel room puffing on a bag for your anxiety? Well, than I'd rather be an idiot.
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Norway25712 Posts
Man, that sucks. Glad he's all right at least.
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This thread is really sad.
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If anyone is even at all worried about this just read Bitters statement. I'm honestly slightly mind fucked at how chilled out he is xD
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Mugging implies something else.
Sounds like he got scammed. Pretty easy if you dont speak Chinese
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On November 16 2012 06:24 TRaFFiC wrote:Show nested quote +On November 16 2012 06:22 Terrix wrote:On November 16 2012 06:19 Gosi wrote:On November 16 2012 06:06 Terrix wrote:OMG WTF... So dangerous, was he in a bad part of town? Thats so scary... Hope it wasn't too bad for you mate I doubt he was in a bad part of Shanghai since the party location and the hotel have to be paid by Blizzard, no? If so, I can't really see them being in bad areas at all. I just think it is easy to scam foreigners in China if the person is suffering from language barriers and ain't so streetsmart. Yea this is so true. Being alone late at night in a foreign country, especially a big city, just isn't the best of ideas. Show nested quote +On November 16 2012 06:19 justinpal wrote:
Just sounds like he was being an idiot. I figured traveling for the better part of two years would make you at least slightly aware of these type of things. And he claims its a "funny story." So being an idiot is going out and having fun instead of staying in your hotel room puffing on a bag for your anxiety? Well, than I'd rather be an idiot.
I'm pretty sure they were referring to the "walking home alone at night in a foreign country"-part.
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Sweden718 Posts
Man, that's horrible... Really happy he wasn't hurt. Good to hear he seems to be taking it well, and I hope he'll be safe for the rest of the trip.
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That kind of stuff shouldn't happen to people like Mr. Bitter
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Tasteless dislocates rib, Mr. Bitter mugged, whats next... Day9 arrow to the knee?
In all seriousness though... hope these guys recover OK and get back to SC casting.
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On November 16 2012 06:24 TRaFFiC wrote:Show nested quote +On November 16 2012 06:22 Terrix wrote:On November 16 2012 06:19 Gosi wrote:On November 16 2012 06:06 Terrix wrote:OMG WTF... So dangerous, was he in a bad part of town? Thats so scary... Hope it wasn't too bad for you mate I doubt he was in a bad part of Shanghai since the party location and the hotel have to be paid by Blizzard, no? If so, I can't really see them being in bad areas at all. I just think it is easy to scam foreigners in China if the person is suffering from language barriers and ain't so streetsmart. Yea this is so true. Being alone late at night in a foreign country, especially a big city, just isn't the best of ideas. Show nested quote +On November 16 2012 06:19 justinpal wrote:
Just sounds like he was being an idiot. I figured traveling for the better part of two years would make you at least slightly aware of these type of things. And he claims its a "funny story." So being an idiot is going out and having fun instead of staying in your hotel room puffing on a bag for your anxiety? Well, than I'd rather be an idiot.
No, not at all. But if you were just a little bit street smart and aware of things you would call for a Taxi first of all, not jump into one at night in Shanghai when you probably don't know which taxi companies you should actually trust, then split it with at least one of your pals from the party. If not that, get directions from someone local (and I doubt there isn't any local help to get from a Blizzard party in China that they are paying for) and take the bus, train, metro or whatever if possible. Or take the walk and just stay in crowds.
When you are traveling you should always be careful and aware of things, but that doesn't mean you can't have fun aswell.
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At least he isn't dead. 2k is a pretty small deal compared to what could have happened when a bunch of Chinese crooks decided that they wanted some money.
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chinese gangsters are ruining esports
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Cuz the boyz n tha hood are always hard
You come talkin' that trash we'll pull your card
Knowin' nothin' in life but to be legit
Don't quote me boy, cuz I ain't sayin' shit
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