Poll: I Just Can't Take it Anymore

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crimson5pheonix

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ravens_nest said:
crimson5pheonix said:
ravens_nest said:
lacktheknack said:
Death to idiots. It sounds like you're under 18, and it's impossible to be a pedophile at that time.

Jerks.
I'm sorry this is the second time in five minutes I have pointed out your ignorance but the legal age for sex in the UK is 16.

This means a 17 year old will be seen as a peadophile by the law, if they have sex with someone who is 15 or younger... This is referred to as Satutory Rape.
What if he's not from the UK? He could be from a US state where the age limit is 18. He might not technically be wrong.
Click on his profile....

I'm not assuming JacOak is a paedophile, I was just pointing out the legal definition of paedophile in his country.


On-topic...

I was involved in a similar relationship when I was 18 and my girlfriend (then) was 15. My mates took the piss a lot, but the moment I told them I couldn't give a monkeys and played along with them whenever it was brought up. It was never seen as a problem since. And trust me, it's harder to stand up to your friends than it is some mindless bully.
But you didn't respond to JacOak with that statement, you responded to lacktheknack, who doesn't specify where he or she lives.
 

Meta Like That

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Just out of curiosity.. what does your girlfriend have to say about it?
Yeah... From the sound of it, she isn't helping matters by being your girlfriend, if you're this much of a wreck.
 

JWAN

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JacOak said:
Has anyone here ever been seriously bullied?
Like, to the point of insanity?
I have.
See, back in November, I started going out with a girl in the year below me at school - and certin people started to call me a pedophile. NOT KIDDING.
This has been going on for four months, and no one has ever said nor done anything in that time. To be honest, I only just mentioned it to my parents (while in floods of tears etc); mainly because I'd hoped that the people doing this would see sense and stop. And they haven't

The aforementioned events made me into a gibbering wreck, unable to enjoy anything.
All methods of entertainment left me hollow. I saw the errors in my favourite movies, the bad edits, the plot holes. I tried to play Monopoly - I lost within half an hour (and I kick ass at Monopoly) Last month, even videogames were losing their lustre for me.

So, yeah. I just thought I should bring this to the board of the Escapist, a collection of people who I view as mature enough to evaluate this issue. I'm not neccesarily asking for advice - more your opinion on what occured.

Thanks,
JacOak
take a roll of dimes or pennies and put it in your pocket
the next time someone comes up to you and calls you that aim for the jaw or below the ribs and just sock him
its not being a pedophile besides 18 year olds can date 17 year olds because of age of reason, if she accepts then its consent during the age of reason
but if your both under 18 then you can hit the stupid son-of-a-***** and get away with it, especially if he does it constantley
 

Talendra

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A year difference is nothing. I agree with Matronadena that they are probably just jealous. Have you tried saying anything to them when they say this? If not do, they could just be joking, thinking it is harmless and not realizing how much it is upsetting you.
If you have.. then well I am not a fan of violence, but this type of ignorance and assholeness deserves a swift punch to the face. It is true age differences don't mean so much at later ages, but to be accused of being a pedophile for a year difference at any age is just ridiculous.
What ever you do, don't end the relationship for this, have you talked to your girlfriend about this? It might be a good idea, and she can probably help you more than we can.
 

Bat Vader

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I have been bullied since elementary school. I used to react to it but now I don't care about it. I usually pay them no mind and they go away. If they persist get them expelled.

I graduated from high school back in 2006 and I am bully free at the moment. Hopefully for good.
 

timm123

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Get a facebook account, and get your girlfriend to get a facebook account. Not only will this allow you both to be a bit closer when you're not physically together, but if anyone tries to bully you on facebook, that's concrete evidence.

Above all though, man up and bear it like an adult and don't give into their immaturity. Don't start wishing and daydreaming about "putting them in their place"; I'm sorry, but the world really doesn't work that way. Just take solace in the fact that you have friends and a girlfriend who support you. In fact, there are probably more people who support you than those who are bullying you.
 

Markness

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Could you tell us how old you are? It would clear a lot up. I find with bullies, just agree with them in a sarcastic way and unless they specifically hate you they will stop because it isn't fun anymore.

Also, think about why you are getting upset. Is it because you are embarrassed of the relationship? You shouldn't be, at the risk of sounding cliched it's perfectly natural. With some more information we might be able to give better advice.
 

Raven's Nest

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crimson5pheonix said:
But you didn't respond to JacOak with that statement, you responded to lacktheknack, who doesn't specify where he or she lives.
Okay I probably should have been clearer but it's, holy crap, 7:30am where I live and I haven't slept yet...

It was implied that I was referring to JacOak's situation whilst pointing it out specifically to lacktheknack who was annoying me at the time for his ignorance in another thread.

Apologies for the confusion...
 

The Wooster

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JacOak said:
Has anyone here ever been seriously bullied?
Like, to the point of insanity?
I have.
See, back in November, I started going out with a girl in the year below me at school - and certin people started to call me a pedophile. NOT KIDDING.
This has been going on for four months, and no one has ever said nor done anything in that time. To be honest, I only just mentioned it to my parents (while in floods of tears etc); mainly because I'd hoped that the people doing this would see sense and stop. And they haven't

The aforementioned events made me into a gibbering wreck, unable to enjoy anything.
All methods of entertainment left me hollow. I saw the errors in my favourite movies, the bad edits, the plot holes. I tried to play Monopoly - I lost within half an hour (and I kick ass at Monopoly) Last month, even videogames were losing their lustre for me.

So, yeah. I just thought I should bring this to the board of the Escapist, a collection of people who I view as mature enough to evaluate this issue. I'm not neccesarily asking for advice - more your opinion on what occured.

Thanks,
JacOak
When I was in school a bunch of last years took a first year and set him on fire in the boy's toilets. Those polyester blazers go up like firecrackers (heh, Blazers) and the poor bastard suffered 60% burns before someone put him out.

My advice? Man up. If you can't ignore what he's saying punch him in the mouth so he can't say it any more.
 

minarri

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Kids are pretty mean. I remember back when I was in the sixth and seventh grades, there were some girls who would go out of their way to ridicule the way I looked, and there were a few boys who, every day, would embarrass me and my best friend in front of our entire class.

There probably isn't much of a way to stop these people from making fun of you, but as long as you have a good relationship with your girlfriend, and you have someone to talk to about what's bothering you, then it should be fine.
 

Zoggles

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You cried to your parents because people were abusing you about your own personal choice?These people must be pretty horrible.
I reckon you shouldn't let them get to you, you need to show these jerks you don't care what thier opinion is, and at the end of the day, it all comes back to your preference.

Oh wait. Is this girl friend totally fugly? because if so, I'd tease you mercilessly. Trufax.
QQ
 

Frizzle

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timm123 said:
Get a facebook account, and get your girlfriend to get a facebook account. Not only will this allow you both to be a bit closer when you're not physically together, but if anyone tries to bully you on facebook, that's concrete evidence.
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Facebook is a horrible idea just for that, in my opinion. He knows he's being bullied, so he doesn't need evidence. If all they are doing is verbally abusing, and with only one small thing, nothing can really happen to them.

Just one of those things that, when you get through it, you're either scarred for life or you're stronger for it. It's the things we go through that make us who we are :)

Though if worse comes to worse, a junk punch never hurt the giver. YOU KNOW WHY!
 

JC175

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JacOak said:
Has anyone here ever been seriously bullied?
Like, to the point of insanity?
I have.
See, back in November, I started going out with a girl in the year below me at school - and certin people started to call me a pedophile. NOT KIDDING.
This has been going on for four months, and no one has ever said nor done anything in that time. To be honest, I only just mentioned it to my parents (while in floods of tears etc); mainly because I'd hoped that the people doing this would see sense and stop. And they haven't

The aforementioned events made me into a gibbering wreck, unable to enjoy anything.
All methods of entertainment left me hollow. I saw the errors in my favourite movies, the bad edits, the plot holes. I tried to play Monopoly - I lost within half an hour (and I kick ass at Monopoly) Last month, even videogames were losing their lustre for me.

So, yeah. I just thought I should bring this to the board of the Escapist, a collection of people who I view as mature enough to evaluate this issue. I'm not neccesarily asking for advice - more your opinion on what occured.

Thanks,
JacOak
The thing that you eventually learn is to not give a fuck. It's a little harder when you're in school and you see these people all the time, but if they're not your friends or people you respect, why should you be affected by it all. Learn to laugh at them, I would find something like that funny.

All in time, don't give up.
 

Dr. Chris

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in this situation you shouldn't resort to violence. that's what they want you to do. you just should rise above them. what did was start working out to built up my self-confidence. when people bother me i don't make eye contact and i start talking to someone else. this works very well for me. thrust me, i've been bullied so much that i've taking a gun to school and killing them all. but that wouldn't solve anything. when i lose faith in the world i just think of all the things in world that i'm grateful for. you should also talk to your school cousoler.

-i hope this helps. stay strong brother!
 

RavingPenguin

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Bullies huh? I used to get bullied, but then I snapped, beat the crap out of somebody and was labled a loner through school. Don't use this plan. Here a trick you can try, be nice to the bullies. Nothing feels worse than an excellent guilt trip. Im not saying go along with what they're saying, in fact just the opposite. The next time someone picks on you look genuinly and deeply hurt (from the sounds of things it shouldn't be too hard) but still try your best to be nice to them. Offer them a candy bar or something, or if they trip in the hall offer to help them up. Go out of your way to be nice to them. They'll feel so bad about what they've done, they'll probably stop.
 

Goldeneye103X2

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I get bullied a lot at school, but in the end, it goes like this:

They know that you're better than them, that you have the better family, the better life, and they're only trying to convince themselves that they're better than you. Bullying comes out of pure fear and weakness. They'll probably turn out to be hobos or working at the supermarket or something.

Conclusion: Pardon me for stating the obvious, but bullies are made of Epic fail.