Meloncommie
@meloncommie.bsky.social
Societal analyst. Network Engineer. Hater.
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In these scenarios, the predator counts on their willingness to use tactics higher up on the "escalation ladder" than what the victim is willing to use.
By the time the victim makes the required mental shift, it's too late. The predator has already maneuvered them into a disadvantaged position. 6/
By the time the victim makes the required mental shift, it's too late. The predator has already maneuvered them into a disadvantaged position. 6/
February 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM
In these scenarios, the predator counts on their willingness to use tactics higher up on the "escalation ladder" than what the victim is willing to use.
By the time the victim makes the required mental shift, it's too late. The predator has already maneuvered them into a disadvantaged position. 6/
By the time the victim makes the required mental shift, it's too late. The predator has already maneuvered them into a disadvantaged position. 6/
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I think the fascists who are now carrying out a coup in the US have spent the last 8 years conducting a Criminal Interview of the Democratic party.
They've concluded, correctly, that the Democrats are incapable of making the mental shift required to do what's necessary to defend themselves. 5/
They've concluded, correctly, that the Democrats are incapable of making the mental shift required to do what's necessary to defend themselves. 5/
February 1, 2025 at 8:09 AM
I think the fascists who are now carrying out a coup in the US have spent the last 8 years conducting a Criminal Interview of the Democratic party.
They've concluded, correctly, that the Democrats are incapable of making the mental shift required to do what's necessary to defend themselves. 5/
They've concluded, correctly, that the Democrats are incapable of making the mental shift required to do what's necessary to defend themselves. 5/
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The key to the Criminal Interview is that the would-be predator operates unconstrained by norms — all options are on the table for them.
The predator is testing how far they can push their potential victim before getting pushback.
The predator is trying to figure out "Can I get away with this?" 4/
The predator is testing how far they can push their potential victim before getting pushback.
The predator is trying to figure out "Can I get away with this?" 4/
February 1, 2025 at 8:09 AM
The key to the Criminal Interview is that the would-be predator operates unconstrained by norms — all options are on the table for them.
The predator is testing how far they can push their potential victim before getting pushback.
The predator is trying to figure out "Can I get away with this?" 4/
The predator is testing how far they can push their potential victim before getting pushback.
The predator is trying to figure out "Can I get away with this?" 4/
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Most people will be uncomfortable with a stranger approaching them on a dark street to ask the time. Our instincts tell us we're in danger.
But many people will freeze or go along, not wanting to violate the norms of polite behavior.
A predator will note this lack of pushback and then escalate. 3/
But many people will freeze or go along, not wanting to violate the norms of polite behavior.
A predator will note this lack of pushback and then escalate. 3/
February 1, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Most people will be uncomfortable with a stranger approaching them on a dark street to ask the time. Our instincts tell us we're in danger.
But many people will freeze or go along, not wanting to violate the norms of polite behavior.
A predator will note this lack of pushback and then escalate. 3/
But many people will freeze or go along, not wanting to violate the norms of polite behavior.
A predator will note this lack of pushback and then escalate. 3/
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Marc MacYoung in his book "No-Nonsense Self Defense" talks about the Criminal Interview — a process by which a would-be attacker decides if you're safe to attack.
They start by crossing a small boundary, like approaching you on the street and then standing too close. They observe how you react. 2/
They start by crossing a small boundary, like approaching you on the street and then standing too close. They observe how you react. 2/
February 1, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Marc MacYoung in his book "No-Nonsense Self Defense" talks about the Criminal Interview — a process by which a would-be attacker decides if you're safe to attack.
They start by crossing a small boundary, like approaching you on the street and then standing too close. They observe how you react. 2/
They start by crossing a small boundary, like approaching you on the street and then standing too close. They observe how you react. 2/