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**Martin** · 8th Jul 2009, 03:52 PM

So I'm curious how EC peeps react to a threat. Do you fight or flight (flee)?

Voteeee. ^_^

crystaltriforce · 8th Jul 2009, 03:54 PM

it depends on the situation.....but i would most likely run because i'm a whimpy loser

jonny · 8th Jul 2009, 03:58 PM

I said but it really depends. I heard once that we should choose out battles wisely, not all are worth fighting. trust me i live by that.

Markio · 8th Jul 2009, 03:59 PM

Flight. Any real man holds his feelings in!

...

I wish I fought back. The only way I ever fight is by holding secret grudges for months that no one knows about.

Tim · 8th Jul 2009, 04:36 PM

I'm a non violent person, so normally flight.

But if my friends are being attacked, or something, I WILL fight to help them. I ran 2 kids over with a shopping cart cause they jumped on my friend, had her on the ground and were hitting her... (when I was littler)

Thisisnew · 8th Jul 2009, 04:37 PM

I fight but I don't fight over little things.

Kenko · 8th Jul 2009, 04:41 PM

Generally flight because I'm wimpy.

Swamp56 · 8th Jul 2009, 04:42 PM

Unless I know I'll be hurt badly, I won't do flight.

Nitro · 8th Jul 2009, 04:47 PM

If there is a good chance that flight will save the day, then I would do so. If not, I would improve the odds by engaging in the fight.

**lostinthought9** · 8th Jul 2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thisisnew

I fight but I don't fight over little things.

Agreed.

Derek the Wolf · 8th Jul 2009, 05:14 PM

Fight unless no victory can be reached.

the ry guy · 8th Jul 2009, 06:20 PM

I've been a trouble maker since i was a kid; fight

musican · 8th Jul 2009, 06:53 PM

I usually flee because I know that if I stay, I'll do something stupid that I might regret later. When someone stands in my way of going somewhere to cool off, that's when I fight.

Lychee · 8th Jul 2009, 07:00 PM

I fight. Verbally. I'm not actually going to get into a physical fight.. I'd lose xD

Greggers · 8th Jul 2009, 08:05 PM

Flight.

I dont want to chip a nail now, that would be just awful.

Shevanel · 8th Jul 2009, 08:09 PM

You Gotta Fight.

For your right.

To Partaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.

diegon3 · 8th Jul 2009, 08:12 PM

well if its a serious situation probably fight
like if an unarmed person tries to attack me yes
if an armed person is there i'd not move or wait for the right moment

**Maddy** · 8th Jul 2009, 09:10 PM

If I'm startled, my first reflex is to strike - I've elbowed my dad in the stomach and a friend in the head when they came up behind me and surprised me. I hate confrontation and conflict, though. So I'd say reflexively fight, but flight if I have even a split second t consider it.

Black Cat · 8th Jul 2009, 09:11 PM

I really depends on the situation. If I am pretty sure I can win, or am just feeling stupid that day, I'll risk it and fight. Other than that I am likely to beat feet out of there.

silentsound · 8th Jul 2009, 09:31 PM

I am trained in the art of fighting, and with that training I have been taught a responsibility to only employ my skills for self-defense or the defense of others. That being said, I also consider myself a conscientious objector, and don't ever believe in initiating violence of any kind. So, all around, a verbal threat is a "flight" opportunity.

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8th Jul 2009, 03:52 PM	#1
Martin EC's Red Queen EC Admin Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Merseyside, UK Age: 21 Posts: 8,047 Join Date: Nov 2007	Fight or Flight? So I'm curious how EC peeps react to a threat. Do you fight or flight (flee)? Voteeee. ^_^ __________________ The blue whale ejaculates up to 40 gallons during sexual intercourse, but only 10 gallons enters the female. Do you still wonder why the sea tastes salty?

8th Jul 2009, 03:54 PM	#2
crystaltriforce raised by nintendo and sega Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: all but extended family Location: outside of Philadelphia Age: 21 Posts: 1,825 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Fight or Flight? it depends on the situation.....but i would most likely run because i'm a whimpy loser __________________ we need masculinity....PUT ON THE "FUZZY FUZZY CUTE CUTE" SONG!!!

8th Jul 2009, 03:58 PM	#3
jonny Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: All but family Location: Orlando Age: 21 Posts: 235 Join Date: Jul 2009	Re: Fight or Flight? I said but it really depends. I heard once that we should choose out battles wisely, not all are worth fighting. trust me i live by that. __________________ I'm proud but I'm not loud.

8th Jul 2009, 03:59 PM	#4
Markio EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Family, friends, and staff! Location: California Age: 21 Posts: 1,139 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Fight or Flight? Flight. Any real man holds his feelings in! ... I wish I fought back. The only way I ever fight is by holding secret grudges for months that no one knows about. __________________ Celebrate diversity!

8th Jul 2009, 04:36 PM	#5
Tim Psycho Glitter Btch Full Member Gender:* Guy, Unless Life Was a Horrible April Fools Joke. Orientation: Gay/Asexual/Confusing to Explain Out Status: Armed and Fabulous! XD Location: California Age: 23 Posts: 7,381 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Fight or Flight? I'm a non violent person, so normally flight. But if my friends are being attacked, or something, I WILL fight to help them. I ran 2 kids over with a shopping cart cause they jumped on my friend, had her on the ground and were hitting her... (when I was littler) __________________ Rawr! :3 ~The Stalker User Known As Tim~ Rawr! :3 EC's Sailor Star Healer, Oxymoron and All. Star Sensitive Inferno! Sailor Starlight, Stage On! [Vic] 7:49 pm: I keep my pants off in public.

8th Jul 2009, 04:37 PM	#6
Thisisnew EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: All lesbian all the time!! Out Status: I...I guess it runs in the family! =] Location: NY Age: 20 Posts: 1,302 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Fight or Flight? I fight but I don't fight over little things. __________________ Thank god for ipods and gays!

8th Jul 2009, 04:41 PM	#7
Kenko EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few friends + parents Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 1,407 Join Date: Jan 2007	Re: Fight or Flight? Generally flight because I'm wimpy. __________________ Some of us are at different harmonics, but we all have the same fundamental frequency.

8th Jul 2009, 04:42 PM	#8
Swamp56 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Boston, MA Age: 21 Posts: 2,166 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: Fight or Flight? Unless I know I'll be hurt badly, I won't do flight. __________________

8th Jul 2009, 04:47 PM	#9
Nitro Side effects may include AAAAAAAAA! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay but curious Out Status: A few people Location: Canada Age: 23 Posts: 935 Join Date: Feb 2008	Re: Fight or Flight? If there is a good chance that flight will save the day, then I would do so. If not, I would improve the odds by engaging in the fight. __________________ Voici mon secret. Il est très simple: on ne voit bien qu'avec le coeur. L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux. Le renard - Le Petit Prince

8th Jul 2009, 05:14 PM	#11
Derek the Wolf Furry Overlord Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Pansexual Out Status: Majority Location: Illinois Age: 20 Posts: 1,325 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: Fight or Flight? Fight unless no victory can be reached. __________________

8th Jul 2009, 06:20 PM	#12
the ry guy Resident Gun owner Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: A few people Location: Chicago, IL Age: 27 Posts: 388 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: Fight or Flight? I've been a trouble maker since i was a kid; fight __________________ "God created people, but Samuel Colt made them equal" Vote Republican

8th Jul 2009, 06:53 PM	#13
musican EC's Resident DJ Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: "I wanna kiss a boy" Out Status: family and facebook Location: (Not the city), New York Age: 20 Posts: 3,832 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Fight or Flight? I usually flee because I know that if I stay, I'll do something stupid that I might regret later. When someone stands in my way of going somewhere to cool off, that's when I fight. __________________ How I miss our love when the winter surrounds me icicle teardrops.

8th Jul 2009, 07:00 PM	#14
Lychee EC Addict Full Member Gender: Spazmatazz Orientation: Friendspage Location: Contrabassoon Posts: 1,739 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: Fight or Flight? I fight. Verbally. I'm not actually going to get into a physical fight.. I'd lose xD __________________ We we we so excited.

8th Jul 2009, 08:05 PM	#15
Greggers Sunshine & Optimism ...also Angels. Full Member Gender: Theatre Queen Orientation: Disco Sticks Out Status: Everyone and a few more Location: BC, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 3,528 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Fight or Flight? Flight. I dont want to chip a nail now, that would be just awful. __________________ "It's a male duck."

8th Jul 2009, 08:09 PM	#16
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Fight or Flight? You Gotta Fight. For your right. To Partaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay. __________________ If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out... Be patient.

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8th Jul 2009, 08:12 PM	#17
diegon3 just another human or am I? O_o Full Member Gender: thinks (ok so if it's..) yeah i'm a guy Orientation: thinks hummm definatly gay Out Status: imidiate family, and a few others Location: SEATTLE, WA Posts: 171 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Fight or Flight? well if its a serious situation probably fight like if an unarmed person tries to attack me yes if an armed person is there i'd not move or wait for the right moment

8th Jul 2009, 09:10 PM	#18
Maddy Free Hugs EC Admin Gender: - Orientation: Into girls Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 7,704 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Fight or Flight? If I'm startled, my first reflex is to strike - I've elbowed my dad in the stomach and a friend in the head when they came up behind me and surprised me. I hate confrontation and conflict, though. So I'd say reflexively fight, but flight if I have even a split second t consider it. __________________ how strange it is to be anything at all [Victor] 2:09 pm: and then halloween happened and I was outside in a skirt.

8th Jul 2009, 09:11 PM	#19
Black Cat As Seen On Hoarders... Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: This cat is out of the bag - I mean closet Location: Pennsylvania, with the cows Age: 21 Posts: 2,391 Join Date: Jun 2009	Re: Fight or Flight? I really depends on the situation. If I am pretty sure I can win, or am just feeling stupid that day, I'll risk it and fight. Other than that I am likely to beat feet out of there.

8th Jul 2009, 09:31 PM	#20
silentsound Flaming Thespian Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: most people Age: 18 Posts: 2,253 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: Fight or Flight? I am trained in the art of fighting, and with that training I have been taught a responsibility to only employ my skills for self-defense or the defense of others. That being said, I also consider myself a conscientious objector, and don't ever believe in initiating violence of any kind. So, all around, a verbal threat is a "flight" opportunity. __________________ ...and I can't wait to figure out what's *wrong* with me, so I can say 'this is the way I [used] to be'