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edit: wasn't an ATM, just saw the reddit thread.
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On November 16 2012 07:56 bearhug wrote:
Don't worry. Call the police. They will most likely find those people and get the money back for you in a few days.
Police won't care. As long as foreigners are not harmed, stealing money from them is fair game. Beating up or worse still, murdering a foreigner makes the local gong-an look pretty bad and they will come down hard and probably round up some random street toughs if they can't find the perpetrators. But since its only a matter of $2000 and Bitter is fortunately not injured, they could care less.
The best Bitter can do is file a police report, keep a copy and try to get the bank to reimburse his account.
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On November 16 2012 08:03 chosenkerrigan wrote:Show nested quote +On November 16 2012 07:18 Melaine 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. there is no such thing as "good" or "bad" places in south east Asia/China......It's not like in USA rich spoiled kids can avoid certain areas and feel "safe" China has massive crime all over the place, and China is not very friendly towards UK/USA folk, seems like something Mr Bitter should of been aware of, diff if he was at a "party" China is known for doing this sort of thing to traveler's who get to drunk at parties, does not matter what area u are in at China, something you always have to be a aware of. China/North Korea and other places like these in Asia can be very scary if you don't know what you are doing, not exactly the most friendly places in our world. I been to China many times for work and you always have to be aware of people as a American/UK/Euro there. But glad to see he is ok.......these thing does happen all the time and almost 100% certain to happen act stupid or get drunk @ a party and get isolated from your group. I feel sorry for Mr.Bitter but your post is insanely misinformed. I have lived both in China and the US, and I could assure you that major cities in the U.S. like NYC, Chicago, and LA are much more dangerous than Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.
It depends on your definition of safety.
Drinking in a major entertainment district and then getting into a licensed cab seems a lot safer in the United States than in China. [I am going to skip the whole life experience one-up-man-ship because how do you know who I am, maybe I am the boss of the Shanghai whorehouse who ripped Mr. Bitter of and now I am just here to enjoy his humiliation because I am more of a Frodan-Roterdam fan]
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On November 16 2012 06:03 Ansinjunger wrote:
Someone send MC after those thugs.
But seriously, sorry to hear that about MrBitter. Glad he's not hurt, though that's gotta hurt the pride a bit.
Lol. I remember that. MC should've been there. It wouldn't have mattered even if they were part of the mafia.
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On November 16 2012 07:40 MajorityofOne wrote:Show nested quote +On November 16 2012 07:35 GreyKnight wrote:On November 16 2012 07:28 Melaine wrote:On November 16 2012 07:27 GreyKnight wrote:On November 16 2012 07:26 Melaine wrote:On November 16 2012 07:22 ragz_gt wrote:
Hey, glad you are OK and hopefully you get your money back, and then you'd just have a really kick arse story to tell!
From my experience and what I heard from friends Shanghai is pretty safe (though the bars, especially where foreigners tend to go, were packed with hookers), must be shitty luck. .....Places like Shanghai and other foreigner hot spots are even more not safe and a perfect place for criminals over their to strike a foreigner target, It's China guys. Lol okay....go back to the 1940s I go to China often for work, I'm, not sure if you have a clue on how it works in Asia. Good for you, I lived in China for 6 years. Never been robbed, stabbed, or any between. Mr bitter put himself in a crappy situation tbh Wait how is this in any way on MrBitter. Unless he was walking through the most robbery-infested area with a sign saying "PLEASE MUG ME" I'd say he deserves our compassion at this moment and not blame.
Say something similar to those who won jackpots.
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I'm surprised it's even possible to withdraw 2 thousand dollars from an ATM in one day. Most banks won't allow such large ATM withdrawals for exactly this reason.
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Why did he do that, just tell them you have no money or just do like you dont even speak english. "Mich nixe verstehen!"
Worst thing would have been to get beat up, but I rather get beat up than lose 2000$.
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Damn $2k, pretty fucking pricey. How did he end up alone to get mugged in the first place anyway.
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On November 16 2012 08:16 Slackzftw wrote:
Why did he do that, just tell them you have no money or just do like you dont even speak english. "Mich nixe verstehen!"
Worst thing would have been to get beat up, but I rather get beat up than lose 2000$.
What? You care about $2k more than yourself? What if they break your arm or your leg. You wanna be disable for the rest of your life instead of losing $2000? How dumb is that?
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On November 16 2012 06:39 KoDo wrote:
I don't feel bad for Mr.Bitter there I said it. This stuff happens all the time, he wasn't hurt and he's a overly opinionated dick
User was temp banned for this post.
Is there a reason this cunt was only temp banned? I've been perma banned for calling someone a cunt.
User was banned for this post.
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On November 16 2012 08:05 Sub40APM wrote:Show nested quote +On November 16 2012 08:03 chosenkerrigan wrote:On November 16 2012 07:18 Melaine 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. there is no such thing as "good" or "bad" places in south east Asia/China......It's not like in USA rich spoiled kids can avoid certain areas and feel "safe" China has massive crime all over the place, and China is not very friendly towards UK/USA folk, seems like something Mr Bitter should of been aware of, diff if he was at a "party" China is known for doing this sort of thing to traveler's who get to drunk at parties, does not matter what area u are in at China, something you always have to be a aware of. China/North Korea and other places like these in Asia can be very scary if you don't know what you are doing, not exactly the most friendly places in our world. I been to China many times for work and you always have to be aware of people as a American/UK/Euro there. But glad to see he is ok.......these thing does happen all the time and almost 100% certain to happen act stupid or get drunk @ a party and get isolated from your group. I feel sorry for Mr.Bitter but your post is insanely misinformed. I have lived both in China and the US, and I could assure you that major cities in the U.S. like NYC, Chicago, and LA are much more dangerous than Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. It depends on your definition of safety. Drinking in a major entertainment district and then getting into a licensed cab seems a lot safer in the United States than in China. [I am going to skip the whole life experience one-up-man-ship because how do you know who I am, maybe I am the boss of the Shanghai whorehouse who ripped Mr. Bitter of and now I am just here to enjoy his humiliation because I am more of a Frodan-Roterdam fan]
I find this difficult to believe. Frodan-Bitter is clearly the superior pairing.
Also, cab drivers hijacking passengers for a shake down is fairly uncommon in the US. Especially with how difficult it is to become a licensed taxi driver - the major cities hold very strongly to the franchising opportunities, and in NYC especially ALL cabs are run by the city on a very tight leash. (Taking into account the push for GPS in all cabs.) Obviously, I can't say the same about Shanghai, because I don't know. But it's also something that is very commonly told to travelers - never get in an unlicensed cab, and even then don't get in without first deciding on the price/rate.
As far as Mr. Bitter inviting it, only in that he was in China and is a foreigner. That may be similar everywhere, though - it could be assumed to be easier to target foreign travelers, since they won't be around after their trip is over and a criminal can probably hide until then. Or, if there's a corrupt legal system, the process can be prolonged until the traveler leaves. YMMV, and it definitely will depend on all the other factors.
Glad Mr. Bitter was unharmed - and hope his casting continues to be quality throughout the upcoming BWC.
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On November 16 2012 08:05 Sub40APM wrote:Show nested quote +On November 16 2012 08:03 chosenkerrigan wrote:On November 16 2012 07:18 Melaine 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. there is no such thing as "good" or "bad" places in south east Asia/China......It's not like in USA rich spoiled kids can avoid certain areas and feel "safe" China has massive crime all over the place, and China is not very friendly towards UK/USA folk, seems like something Mr Bitter should of been aware of, diff if he was at a "party" China is known for doing this sort of thing to traveler's who get to drunk at parties, does not matter what area u are in at China, something you always have to be a aware of. China/North Korea and other places like these in Asia can be very scary if you don't know what you are doing, not exactly the most friendly places in our world. I been to China many times for work and you always have to be aware of people as a American/UK/Euro there. But glad to see he is ok.......these thing does happen all the time and almost 100% certain to happen act stupid or get drunk @ a party and get isolated from your group. I feel sorry for Mr.Bitter but your post is insanely misinformed. I have lived both in China and the US, and I could assure you that major cities in the U.S. like NYC, Chicago, and LA are much more dangerous than Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. It depends on your definition of safety. Drinking in a major entertainment district and then getting into a licensed cab seems a lot safer in the United States than in China. [I am going to skip the whole life experience one-up-man-ship because how do you know who I am, maybe I am the boss of the Shanghai whorehouse who ripped Mr. Bitter of and now I am just here to enjoy his humiliation because I am more of a Frodan-Roterdam fan]
lol. a Shanghai whorehouse boss comes to TL everyday in the last five years, posted thousands of comments, play sc2(NA), watch every GSL, got to high master, watch pro streams. wtf?
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On November 16 2012 08:16 Slackzftw wrote:
Why did he do that, just tell them you have no money or just do like you dont even speak english. "Mich nixe verstehen!"
Worst thing would have been to get beat up, but I rather get beat up than lose 2000$.
lol, if you got beaten up pretty bad, medical fee maybe over $2000.
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Well that is just a bummer. Glad he didn't get hurt, though! Much love, Bitter!
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They where very kind to give you a ride back home ^^. Awful story tho, walking alone in unknown places is always bad idea.
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This sounds like exactly the kind of thing a half decent bank would automatically pick up as fraud.
I hope you have at least a half decent bank Mr Bitter.
Otherwise just get it back from Rotti.
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man, a similar thing happenned (actually, almost identical) to a guy I worked with a few years ago. Bunch of chinese guys got in his cab, tipped the driver, they took him to a shady whore house, beat him up and stole his watch (rolex) and wallet (few hundred bucks in cash).
You got off way better... he lost a 8k watch, 2 broken ribs and a couple of missing teeth :/
Don't forget, any major city is dangerous. It has nothing to do with certain countries.
But, China has 'taxi inspectors' that are supposed to warn and assist forreigners in the 'rougher' regions. Perhaps you just got unlucky. It's actually more common than you think.
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On November 16 2012 08:19 bearhug wrote:Show nested quote +On November 16 2012 08:05 Sub40APM wrote:On November 16 2012 08:03 chosenkerrigan wrote:On November 16 2012 07:18 Melaine 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. there is no such thing as "good" or "bad" places in south east Asia/China......It's not like in USA rich spoiled kids can avoid certain areas and feel "safe" China has massive crime all over the place, and China is not very friendly towards UK/USA folk, seems like something Mr Bitter should of been aware of, diff if he was at a "party" China is known for doing this sort of thing to traveler's who get to drunk at parties, does not matter what area u are in at China, something you always have to be a aware of. China/North Korea and other places like these in Asia can be very scary if you don't know what you are doing, not exactly the most friendly places in our world. I been to China many times for work and you always have to be aware of people as a American/UK/Euro there. But glad to see he is ok.......these thing does happen all the time and almost 100% certain to happen act stupid or get drunk @ a party and get isolated from your group. I feel sorry for Mr.Bitter but your post is insanely misinformed. I have lived both in China and the US, and I could assure you that major cities in the U.S. like NYC, Chicago, and LA are much more dangerous than Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. It depends on your definition of safety. Drinking in a major entertainment district and then getting into a licensed cab seems a lot safer in the United States than in China. [I am going to skip the whole life experience one-up-man-ship because how do you know who I am, maybe I am the boss of the Shanghai whorehouse who ripped Mr. Bitter of and now I am just here to enjoy his humiliation because I am more of a Frodan-Roterdam fan] lol. a Shanghai whorehouse boss comes to TL everyday in the last five years, posted thousands of comments, play sc2(NA), watch every GSL, got to high master, watch pro streams. wtf?
obviously the mugging was just a cover up and he was just a mr bitter antifan who wanted to show him up
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at least you are safe mr. bitter.
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Reminds me of my friend on a trip in vietnam, he was waiting to get into a museum and a random passerby came and knowing he was a foreigner, (although asian still), asked if he wanted to go on one of those ricket rides where the guy pulls you around town and site seeing. He promised it was going to take only 20 minutes and he'd be back in time for the museum opening, and said it'd cost about 10 bucks. Friend and his wife say sure why not, and hop on, there's tons of these guys running around so they felt it was safe and better than standing around for 20 minutes. after 10-15 minutes of legit sight seeing, the guy says he's going to take them back but then turns into a dark alley, and demands 2000 bucks. My friend says what no fucking way, fuck you, and then 3 giant men came out of the alley as well as another man blocking the only exit out of the alley way. Myf riend luckily only had a few hundred bucks on him and gave him all he had minus the fare he needed to taxi home from the museum, the ricket driver takes it hands it to a big guy and then proceeds to take them back to the museum and disappears afterwards.
This kinda shit happens all the time, not truly bitter's fault although he could've avoided it, I'm just glad he's okay.
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