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[Strax]

Is there ever a good reason to beat somebody up if that person did not do anything physical to you or anybody else and what would that reason be?

 

[Kurt Angle]

if they dont like the ps4

 

[Mangoverboard]

If I just don't like 'em

 

[storybook77]

Messing with my kids would warrant it.

 

[Mango Positive]

Messing with my kids would warrant it.

I'll add any close family, unless they got themselves into the mess.

 

[Subpar Spatula]

Violence solves nothing.

 

[Htown]

Messing with my kids would warrant it.

I'll add any close family, unless they got themselves into the mess.

a-yup

 

[MogCakes]

Tax evasion, embezzlement, theft, fraud, defamation, financial/emotional harm upon family.

 

[Bare Grills]

If someone is wrong on the Internet

 

[UnemployedVillain]

I'll add any close family, unless they got themselves into the mess.

Yeah, this is pretty much the only time when I've fought someone

 

[AKyemeni]

If I need their lunch money

 

[BearFlexington]

The short answer is "yes."

I'm a firm believer in freedom of speech but I also believe that there are comments worthy of a violent reaction.

 

[dc3k]

If they purchased a smartphone from a manufacturer that I don't personally like, I think that's fair game.

 

[Princess Viola]

If they talk shit about your waifu

 

[SwiftDeath]

If beating said person up saved a life and that was the only way to save a life

Doubtful such a thing would come up often though

 

[WickedLaharl]

Texting in a movie theater
Not leaving a tip

 

[Daingurse]

I don't need a good reason. Just have to be pushed enough.

 

[jdstorm]

If they don't pay their debts to their bookie/loan shark on time

 

[Forerunner]

I have to show dominance over the weaker males.

 

[John Kowalski]

If you want an omelette, you gotta beat some eggs.

 

[Feltrol]

Meet me somewhere

 

[zswordsman]

Just being a general dick, but like a dick 99% of the time. Had a guy in my shop class be a total jerk, basically a bully. I probably lasted 8 months before I decked him when the teacher left the classroom, the guy stopped being a douche right then and there.

So I guess when guys are annoying as fuck and don't listen to warnings after a few months.

 

[WickedLaharl]

If they talk shit about your waifu

 

[3N16MA]

They paid me good money to beat them up.

 

[Seductivpancakes]

To let ladies know I'm an alpha.

 

[TechnicaUS]

If they mess with me and mine, yeah.

 

[SwiftDeath]

Meet me somewhere

So you just like beat up every uber driver you hire because they're doing their job?

 

[bengraven]

Yeah man, if they're talkin' shit you know what you gotta do.

 

[TAJ]

If someone punches their kid in front of me they're getting dropped.

 

[SolarPowered]

They better not talk shit about my momma or waifu.

 

[Übermatik]

To 'beat someone up' suggests physically attacking them until they're incapacitated. Unless someone is a relentless threat otherwise, I can't see a situation where beating them up is appropriate.

 

[Nowise10]

I really don't know. I feel like I should say no their isn't, but I've had moments in life where someone has said really disrespectful things towards me, to which I've gotten me really angry and almost resulted in a physical conflict, I don't know why.

 

[Joyful]

yes absolutely

their are combinations of words that will anger me enough to hit someone regardless of the place

 

[BearFlexington]

If you want an omelette, you gotta beat some eggs.

This comment has me furrowing my brow and staring off into the middle distance.

 

[bengraven]

Meet me somewhere

What's up, punk?

 

[IISANDERII]

 

[Mecha]

I don't believe so. People should protect themselves, but if you are in a dominant enough position to "beat somebody up" then I believe you are abusing your power over someone else.

 

[PlayALLtheGames]

Probably not. I wouldn't be upset over someone who said some really, really fucked up shit getting man-slapped but seeing as how any contact is still technically assault, it's better left as a fantasy.

Plus you should have enough self control to ignore. If some guy running his mouth causes you to react uncontrollably, or even beat their ass under control, that probably means you're more sensitive than tough.

 

[TheShocker]

Doing biceps curls in the squat rack should be punishable by death.

 

[Strangelove77]

Meet me somewhere

Are you threatening or coming on to me?

 

[KodaRuss]

If someone is messing with your family kids/spouse I believe it is justified. Other than that I dont believe so

 

[rtcn63]

If you're a combat athlete and it's part of your job? Like within the ring, octagon, etc. consenting parties.

 

[SynthFetish]

Sexual harassment and lewd behavior especially when directed at children is worthy of a full on ass whooping. Hate speech is also in this category.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

if they talk about your mom

 

[Drazgul]

If they're a green beret and you're really hungry.

 

[FUBAR McDangles]

Mostly the messing with family thing, yeah.

Or anything with any kids. Or stepping in to prevent a bad situation as a whole.

 

[UrokeJoe]

If they ask you if you want to go outside.

 

[Reverend Funk]

They like a different sports team

 

[shoreu]

The short answer is "yes."

I'm a firm believer in freedom of speech but I also believe that there are comments worthy of a violent reaction.

Lol this

 

[Subpar Scrub]

If they attack you physically first.

Not if they talk shit though, reacting violently to that is just petty.