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keepseeing444 t1_ir7xe4r wrote

They’re hustlers going after suckers. Don’t fall for that trick. You’re lucky you didn’t get robbed. Pretend you just received an urgent phone call and walk away.

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Kawaimo OP t1_ir82zd4 wrote

Thanks for the advice! Forgive me, I have autism and ADHD, and I honestly have a slip of the mind and do things that are a little risky. Looking back on it, I probably should've kept myself safe. These things aren't really worth my life or my money. I guess that's what they mean when they say, "curiosity killed the cat", huh?

Anyways, I appreciate the constructive feedback. I often forget that the world isn't THAT safe of a place, and sometimes, my head is in the clouds. At least I know have a learned experience

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WooliesWhiteLeg t1_ir9n8yi wrote

Selling candy in exchange for money isnt a scam. It’s just capitalism

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Blecher_onthe_Hudson t1_irc88oy wrote

As part of a charity ask it most definitely is a scam, as you would make sales to people who would not ordinarily be looking to buy candy, but are motivated to support "the cause". No different than demanding money after an unasked for PATH performance.

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WooliesWhiteLeg t1_ircada7 wrote

Busking for cash after performing is also not a scam, wtf.

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Blecher_onthe_Hudson t1_ircb8k6 wrote

My son busks, he sits and plays guitar at open air market or such and people toss money in his case if they feel like it, or they can continue walking. Far different than forcing a performance on people riding a train who cannot leave, and then hovering intimidatingly in people's faces asking for money. Worse is the fucking acrobats who put you in fear for you face.

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WooliesWhiteLeg t1_ircemfr wrote

In 30 years of riding the NYC subway, I’ve never been “intimidated” into giving money to any “SHOWTIME” kids nor seen anyone else be. I feel like I’ve just come over from a different dimension lol. Are you all living in Mad Max and I’ve just not noticed the uptick of leather shoulder pads?!

Whether it’s showtime in the subway or that guy that plays the guitar on the path, I’ve only ever been forced to ignore them and turn up my podcast a little at worst.

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Blecher_onthe_Hudson t1_ircjhxg wrote

I've never given them a cent either, but obviously some people like the OP don't have the 'urban armor' we do.

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