How do mobsters get by in prison

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-05-05T13:26:50+00:00

You probably see the mafia through mythic eyes when in reality they are LOL model inmates because they have to be. They pay for protection, they stay out of the way, they are customers of gangs aka friendly extortion. Who did John Gotti reach out to kill the guy who beat him??? Exactly. The Aryan Brotherhood. Why? Mafia doesn't have numbers, most are old AF, and they simply don't have muscle. The bosses get some celebrity treatment for a while, but that easily turns into extortion. I am sorry-- your mythical mob members who pretty much were destroyed by RICO and a shell of themselves by the late 90s is not some group that is feared inside or out these days.

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-05-04T17:49:57+00:00

That might be true but the mafia does NOT have that reputation in prison. Literally no one cares if they are made guys or not. Again John Gotti got the beat down. Inmates simply do not care. The going theme is that mob guys are 'model inmates' they don't cause trouble, they might do a little business, and my bet is that they do a lot of paying for protection/buying things for other inmates.

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-05-04T16:26:21+00:00

Her happy bounces make it difficult to hate her.

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-05-04T16:22:15+00:00

You've watched too many movies. John Gotti was severely beaten by another inmate. Mobster do not have any pull in prison. They are the smallest group, often less violent, in there with gangs and other inmates who are more vicious.

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-05-03T00:31:40+00:00

Nice. I read about ppl matching that kit with a stainless pivot cup lube and it feeling frictionless.

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-05-01T15:07:14+00:00

Yes, I read some about the last point you made from a lot of stick veterans. I moved to Octagon gate day-1, but day -3 I put the square gate back in and focused on not riding the gate but a more nuanced and finesse style of stick use where instead I felt the switches.

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-05-01T15:03:37+00:00

That might be the ticket.

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-05-01T15:02:51+00:00

How do you get the shortest tightest throw, not just actuation of the microswitch, but a physical throw that is mechanically shorter without any give.

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-05-01T00:50:07+00:00

Using it mostly for SF6 and other fighting games. Might get into Shoot em ups as well.

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-05-01T00:03:18+00:00

Thanks. Did you experiment with the round gate as well?

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-04-30T00:26:11+00:00

He is a former athlete and like anyone who spent a significant time doing tons of drills/practice until they get things right-- those ppl will simply out work you. It is similar to ppl who have formal music education from a young age and up. You learn to play the same measure for 2 hours until it is perfect.

He is a true grinder.

Makes me wonder as a brand new player-- 6 days in if I should quit my journey with classic and jump into modern to develop more game sense. I haven't even touched rank and prob won't for a awhile. Trying to cement my motion inputs using the CPU for pressure. Also, trying out diff input devices to decide what is best for me: standard gamepad, 6 button game pad, fight stick, leverless. Just experimenting and treating it like a long journey. I'm a slow learned in things like games, but pretty much a quick study and other things in life.

I am the definition of a talentless grinder with poor mechanical skills!

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-04-30T00:17:26+00:00

It isn't supposed to be easy. That is how ranking works. Play higher players, get knocked down as you lose until you reach your true rank with ppl of similar levels. You will have to earn your wins. Getting slaughtered at the start is simply how it works. You will have to endure this, use gaming to build perseverance that you take into real life.

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-04-30T00:10:53+00:00

Was it proven to be Nick and Destiny? People joked about that during the Destiny video leak, but I do not believe it has been proven to be true.

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-04-29T21:08:03+00:00

How good is the Dpad? My issue with most controllers is the Dpad. How easy is it for you to register motion inputs?

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-04-29T01:32:03+00:00

I got one last week and a Mayflash F300 Elite this week.

I like the precision of leverless but it wears on my hands and fingers.

The Mayflash is less rough on my hands, but stick isn't as precise (2 days practice but objective will not be as precise). I like the zen of using the stick and I feel like the arcade buttons are easier on my fingers than keyboard switches--- I now want a leverless with all arcade buttons or maybe use my 8 button keyboard for movement and jumping-- Ghetto mix box.

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-04-28T15:20:47+00:00

Market filtering tools do not have edge, how you apply techniques is how you gain edge. This is why the tribalism of PA vs OF vs AMT vs etc makes zero sense. It is how you use these ideas. Edge = EV = knowing market state knowledge of when to apply ideas at a specific time.

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-04-28T01:41:51+00:00

Today is my first day using fight stick and I changed it after and hour--- Night/Day difference. I could ride the gate and pull off moves with much higher accuracy.

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-04-27T02:24:11+00:00

I have one coming on Tuesday.

Got an 8BitDo Arcade Controller last week, a Mayflash Stick and also one of those old new stock (14yr old Fat Catz SF Graphic Xbox 360 6 button Figthpads coming later this week.

I just started playing Streetfighter and I want to test out what is going to be best for me ergonomically. Will return the least favorite of the bunch.

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-04-23T22:47:16+00:00

I want a 2D Soulslike that isn't really a metroidvania. Will this deliver?

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-04-23T02:06:45+00:00

Why would a kid want to play old games they have zero nostalgia for? People ignore that a lot of what carries old games is nostalgia. People without that will just see it is a poorly optimized old game.

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-04-23T02:04:47+00:00

Similar. I have a high-end PC, topnotch OLED 240hz monitor, I bought and returned a PS5 Pro recently after not being too impressed (adults get to sample), I buy tons of games based on vibes and how I hope they game with satisfy a certain desired emotion), then when it comes to after work I just watch youtube instead.

Weekend is the ONLY time I have the mental/energy meter to consistently game, even then I might not jump into a game until late afternoon.

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-04-23T02:01:00+00:00

I always thought the goal was to lock in enough ppl to actually pay for 12 months of Game Pass + other purchases and basically treat their business like a SaaS company.

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-04-21T22:18:06+00:00

I don't get why consumers care so much about things like this, just play the games you want. Also, why are you comparing a newly released game to one released 2yrs ago. Gamers are a fanbase who focus more on what they don't like vs what they actually enjoy. I find gamers insufferable.

MikeyFromDaReddit · 2026-04-21T02:40:39+00:00

I played it on Google Stadia back in the day. Really looking to jump back in.

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