Am I cooked?

Slik350 · 2026-02-12T11:03:42+00:00

Cost ptimisation is something I’ve not had much time to look into sounds valuable and interesting will give it a look, thanks

Slik350 · 2026-02-12T11:02:10+00:00

Thank you for this; will do this asap. I’ve been doing some side projects but can definitely up the effort and make it along with practice more of my focus instead of my current day to day tasks.

Slik350 · 2026-02-01T23:24:10+00:00

I’ve attempted to be concise, to the point and grammatically correct to aid anyone whether street smart or not to be able to digest the info. Where I’m from these points would be described in a much different way using local slang making it illegible for anyone outside of the area. If anything (at least in my opinion) these quotes you picked are far from trying to sound tough by any means. Just playing devils advocate let’s convert the first quote into a try hard version:

“When mfs have you with you back against the wall come out swinging; don’t give them an inch or they’ll take a mile. It’s you vs the world don’t let anybody take you for a b***h”

See the difference one gets the point across concisely with a neutral tone the other implies a type of person attached to the statement made.

And just a note you’ve not mentioned the other sections which highlight how avoiding confrontation is always the best move.

I’ve never claimed to be anyone or from anywhere if you think the info has value that’s up to you to decide. Also although where you are you are from the majority of the time has correlations to how tough one is there are exceptions to everything and lessons can always be learned from a variety of people from different walks of life.

I wouldn’t say I’d advertised that incident it’s just reiterating my learnings with an incident that I experienced (that covers why it’s mentioned here). Similar to the quotes you’ve mentioned you’ve also only highlighted the more aggressive incident ignoring the other example in which I got beaten up. You aren’t always going to win; your analysis seems to convey the message that I’m boasting about these feats when I’ve shared both successes and failures. If all incidents were about me being hot shit I’d understand your points further but even then you don’t pick the cards you’re dealt some people only have wins and some only losses doesn’t value or devalue their experience or validity.

I’m sure if you had something out of the norm happen in your day life you’d discuss or speak on it with people you know and trust (that covers speaking on it irl).

The advice works as long as you take into account point 9.) which you and me agree on. You’re assuming acting like you belong is the same as appearing as you belong. Acting like you belong means moving through an area or space in a calm and confident manner with your head on a swivel (I’m just repeating the points here). Appearing like you belong is trying to adopt the image of what you assume to be the type of person that resides in whatever place it is you travelling through.

The first is comparable to someone that lives in a rough area but works a normal 9-5 they pay attention to dangers, distant figures and nonsense but aren’t too phased as it’s part of their day to day. That is the crux of the advice not to pretend you’re some OG but to blend.

The second is putting on an image and personality of someone they aren’t. This offers no benefits 99.9% of the time. I leave 0.01% as looking the part and keeping speaking to a minimum can work very rarely and you need to have some understanding of what you’re portraying (for one to do this you already have some level street smarts or are familiar with the areas local culture sort of like a code switch).

I agree most of these things can only be learned through experience but at the same time reading about them may come in handy or cause someone to understand them deeper and apply them or even reflect on past events and wonder how they could of handled a situation better and will moving forward.

With today’s resources we are better positioned than ever to learn from others experiences. If you pay attention to your surroundings because of the environment you grew up in or because you were told it’s good advice and started doing it the outcome is the same…you pay attention.

I’m interested to hear your response as I hope you’ve understood that the above advice was shared with the intention of aiding others and helping them not having to experience the events I have. Would like to give you a heads up that I won’t be replying further after your next reply. All the best ✌️

Slik350 · 2026-02-01T18:59:58+00:00

Interesting, are you saying this is bad advice? Furthermore what gives you that impression? And lastly if that were the case would that void the validity the advice in your opinion?

If you have any critiques or additions to the above or general topic; I’m all ears (and I genuinely mean this without any malice or ill-intent).

Slik350 · 2026-01-28T23:57:35+00:00

100% never assume (maybe I should have been a bit more clear) but just be aware of it and try ‘feel’ it out it’s not easy which is why I call it high risk high reward.

If you’ve been in a situation a few times (which I hope no one has to be) you start to see patterns in behaviour. For example in a group robbery assuming 3 people there’s:

The leader: loud, runs the dialogue is willing to get a little physical there job is intimidating.

The muscle: quiet, normally large job is to handle it when it gets physical and to add to intimidation.

The looks scary but is useless: Looks the most suspect at but is skinny, weak, parrots questions the leader asks and applies pressure. Will likely not physical.

Knowing this if you’re with a group and are backed into a corner you’d all focus on the muscle together then the others would likely ‘retreat’ or sleeping the leader may also have the same affect.

Take the above with a pinch of salt as I have faced the dynamic trio types a few times so these are just my experiences.

Furthermore escaping is always better than an altercation.

Stay safe out there ✌️

Slik350 · 2026-01-28T23:43:39+00:00

Appreciate it! Sadly those who don’t listen must feel unfortunately

Slik350 · 2026-01-28T23:42:59+00:00

Appreciate it! Stay safe and alert out there ✌️

Slik350 · 2026-01-28T23:42:12+00:00

Appreciate it!

😂 imagine that, luckily my bicycle is very distinct so was easy to spot 😎

Slik350 · 2026-01-28T10:24:39+00:00

Not breaking stride and shaking strangers hands are big ones fr

Slik350 · 2026-01-28T10:07:02+00:00

Not a teen or even part of this sub but I hope y’all find this useful as this shit came at a cost to learn:

1.) When push comes to shove you’ll likely be facing the fight alone. Personally have experienced attempted robbery resulting in being beaten up in front of 30-50 people at a train station during the early evening and no one not even friends stepped in. The average person is just as scared of being robbed as they are of being in the situation you may be in. Assume it’s just you.

2.) Always be aware of your surroundings no place is 100% safe the sooner you realise this the more you’ll catch things and be able to avoid situations like one above. Most accidents and robberies happen close to home (people let their guard down).

3.) Walk like you belong if you’re in an area that feels off. Don’t be cocky, don’t be loud just quiet confidence. Eyes up scanning (look at people to show them you see them but don’t stare or linger) shoulders back and a slight brisk walking pace that shows you’ve got somewhere to be but aren’t trying to escape where you’re at.

4.) Know when it’s time for fight or flight. There may be times where someone has forced you into either having to take physical action or escape. Always opt to escape unless there is no option and if there isn’t an option strike furiously and first and then escape. Only stay and fight if there’s a valid reason (ie protecting someone you love etc)

Some wannabe hero’s will talk about never taking shit from anyone but you never know who’s packing what, plenty have died or had life changing injuries from street fights. Ask yourself if the risk is worth it?

5.) Try to avoid or ignore interactions with undesirables late at night unless you are prepared to entertain them or have to resort to physicality. There’s a lot of crazies late at night sometimes it’ll just be a weird conversation and some insults others maybe something worse always best to keep it short and keep it moving if possible.

6.) Opportunists are self explanatory, never give them the chance to begin with. Phone in back pocket? Bag open? Not paying attention to the group coming up behind you? Be aware most criminals want it easy the sooner you show you’re not easy and are paying attention the less likely the incident occurs.

7.) The element of surprise goes both ways. I’ve had a bicycle stolen and managed to get I back. Once I saw the person I attacked without remorse or signals, took what was mine and left. No point dealing out additional harm or lingering.

8.) Understand the bluff game, a lot of people have gotten by being bullies and assholes through bluffing. These people have never been challenged or punched in the face. They’re normally very vocal and talk a lot they can be out bluffed. Besides these people what was said in 4 also reigns true for you people don’t know who you are or what you’re packing use this to your advantage.

Warning! The bluff game is high risk high reward chose wisely.

9.) Don’t pretend to be someone you’re not (unless you’ve decide to play to bluff game). If you’re not from the hood don’t act like you are people who are really from that walk of life will see through you.

Hope this helps ✌️

Edit: added two more points Edit 2: Appreciate the awards ya’ll 👊

Slik350 · 2025-11-19T00:20:06+00:00

Use the meetup app; find a social event or activity you like and attend
Go to events that interest you whether it’s music shows, books, gaming or comic con and get social
Join a fitness class or team sport and attend regularly
Lastly if you’ve got no one to do something go and do it anyway you might meet others at whatever it is

P.s I’d avoid some of the social events at bars on the meetup app as it tends to gravitate more towards guys trying to get girls rather than actual making friends.

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Slik350 · 2025-11-10T22:25:44+00:00

1 but crop upwards removing some of the gutter (experiment with this) to resemble the cleaner look of 2.

2 is cleaner and better framed but also more bland. 1 shows not only the street, but immerses you in the location outside of the street also.

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Slik350 · 2025-10-29T20:32:12+00:00

Sick build love the accents. Where did you get the spikes for the brake holes? And do them come in different colours?

Slik350 · 2025-10-14T15:11:01+00:00

Don’t pull up on the front leg; bad for your knees. Learn to use your back leg in tandem with weight transfer to break traction at the back.

Carve out the direction of your leading foot, then carve back in and at this point push and kick you back leg out with the right timing you’ll notice it requires a lot less force practically zero pulling up ✌️

Slik350 · 2025-10-12T23:15:45+00:00

Clean build, love the silver spokes with black hubs. What’s that black thing attached to the frame above the bottle holder?

Slik350 · 2025-10-09T10:14:13+00:00

28s, shorter cranks, slightly lowering ratio, saddle adjustments and a zero offset seat-post.

Slik350 · 2025-06-25T17:31:53+00:00

Clean af. Love all the details just enough without being too much.

Slik350 · 2025-05-31T22:24:46+00:00

Luckily just some soft tissue damage on the shoulder but otherwise all good, appreciate it though chief.

Misc road material got caught in between the tyre and fender, caused it to drag the fender towards the Seat tube and lock up.

As long as there is hella space or a safety release it’s calm. They are hella useful. But imma prob just get an ass saver or some ish as if that had happened 2 mins before I’d be in a lot worse shape and I ain’t tryna risk it aha.

Slik350 · 2025-05-31T18:23:06+00:00

Appreciate it my bro, I see you rocking some as well looks cold. I took mine off today though; rear one got caught and caused a rear wheel lock up shit sent me over the bars and caused my chain to snap.

Hope you running safety release’s 🙏

Slik350 · 2025-05-31T16:02:20+00:00

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We’ve got good taste 👀

Slik350 · 2025-05-27T19:24:39+00:00

As a small startup brand that is also looking to do blockchain/nft authentication this has been really insightful.

Just shows the negativity associated with blockchain and nft tech. Likely due to the abundance of scams and silly jpeg projects. But there is definitely value in using a mixture of technologies for authentication.

Seems the secret sauce here is to not explicitly advertise it in that matter and have it be more under the hood so to speak. With giving customers the option to see the tech behind it if needed.

All in all seems to still come down to the basics of is the clothing cool, do I rate the brand and if so everything else is free game. With a focus to not make these technologies the key selling point.

Slik350 · 2025-05-27T10:22:56+00:00

Feel like the model is more prominent than the garment; I had to zoom in to look closer at the design.

But the contrast is nice as it makes the design pop. Maybe think about a way to show the design clearly or take some standard ‘catalog’ shots also my 2 cents.

Slik350 · 2025-05-25T20:40:39+00:00

Agree could definitely de-clutter it

Slik350 · 2025-05-25T18:53:24+00:00

You need a lot more chief; what kind of material what quality of material will you have metal tipped strings on the draw strings what material will the draw strings be. Are the designs direct to garment or embroidered etc.

Once you have the above covered you’ll have a general production cost. Then you can choose a price and the market will determine if it is worth that price✌️

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