I punched a kid

[maglover728]

This guy sounds desperate for the attention of some one and guess what, he has picked you. I know what you are talking about with the dumb questions and such. It sounds to me like he knows that you will pay attention to him, even though he knows you don't like him, and so he keeps coming back. Let him know that you will talk with him about paintball on a players level, and then entertain him for a bit. If you judge that he has been unable to accept the attention you have allotted him with out getting greedy or crossing the lines of messing with your stuff, than you have every right and a clear conscience to start to ignore him.

[Conversekidz]

Next time he touches your stuff say this.

"Hey if you touch my PB gear one more time i'm going to shank you with a knife"

[Carbon]

i hope you see the two sides of this situation.

1) you have a young yet very annoying kid that messes with your stuff. You want to deck him and hes is worthless blah blah bvlah


2) you have a young and very impressionable kid that copies and emulates what you do.


now you're obv a young kid. Maybe, you'll realize that there is a golden oppertunity for you to show him what right.

[Automaggot68]

i hope you see the two sides of this situation.

1) you have a young yet very annoying kid that messes with your stuff. You want to deck him and hes is worthless blah blah bvlah


2) you have a young and very impressionable kid that copies and emulates what you do.


now you're obv a young kid. Maybe, you'll realize that there is a golden oppertunity for you to show him what right.

That was one of the best posts I've seen here on AO, in a LONG time.
Good Job, Carbon.

[tyrion2323]

Whatever you do, DON'T HIT HIM! (or hurt him)

Now, it seems as if he really needs a lesson in manners. Do so in a thoughtful, mature manner. Put yourself on the "high road" so that when the situation is solved, he (and others) will respect you, not dislike you.

[FallNAngel]

Here's what I'd do in this situation... Grab him by the hair at the top back of his head and pull down. Get a nice firm grip close to the skin and pull down. There's no need to yank, you're not looking to pull hair out or worse, you're just looking to tilt his head up and he'll probably bend at the waist (backward) and start flailing at your arm. At this point, you should adequately have his attention and you can nicely explain you don't want to see him around your gear.

Now, this really applies if this kid is younger than you. He probably won't think to even try to fight if you're older. If you're the same size / age, just crack him in the face and tell him you told him to leave your stuff alone.

i hope you see the two sides of this situation.

1) you have a young yet very annoying kid that messes with your stuff. You want to deck him and hes is worthless blah blah bvlah


2) you have a young and very impressionable kid that copies and emulates what you do.

Obviously he's not emulating what he does... he's already told the kid several times to stay away from his gear and he keeps coming back. Burn me once, shame on you, burn me twice...

[Enemy]

Next time he touches your stuff say this.

"Hey if you touch my PB gear one more time i'm going to shank you with a knife"

i love that one!!


im a ref so sometimes my gun and stuff gets left out and ill turn around and see someone holding it i will go up to them say is that yours? ofcoarse they say no and i say then why the heck are you holding it this is how you get hurt!!!!!!! they put it down!

[Dryden]

Choice #2 - Tell him that you don't like the people going into your things.

Actually, I wouldn't recommend this, because it will come off as whiney and selfish, and this kid certainly won't respect you after that. Rather than say "I don't like people going through my things" you should tell him straight up that rummaging through others stuff if flat out rude and he is the one that is in the wrong.

If it were me, and the kid wasn't taking the hint, I'd talk to his close friends about it and tell them that if they don't straighten their buddy out, they're not welcome to play any longer. Appeal to one of his friends who does know him better and make him reasonable for keeping the kid in check.

Also, you should bite the bullet and get a rigid gear box and put a padlock on it when you're not around. If the kid is only looking through your gear and not actually attempting to take any of it, you should (sadly) consider yourself blessed.

[SCpoloRicker]

i hope you see the two sides of this situation.

1) you have a young yet very annoying kid that messes with your stuff. You want to deck him and hes is worthless blah blah bvlah


2) you have a young and very impressionable kid that copies and emulates what you do.


now you're obv a young kid. Maybe, you'll realize that there is a golden oppertunity for you to show him what right.

Ding!


FallNAngel: you're wrong, and immature.

[ben-afficial]

hey conversekid.....i dont think any one...especially an adult should tell a kid hes going to shank him with a knife....maybe just cut of his hands for a trophie....or not

[hitech]

He is looking for attention and acceptance. He asks stupid questions because he can't think of any better ones to ask. He is trying to get your attention. He wants to talk with you. It's the only way he can figure out to start a conversation. Next time, answer the question and then start a conversation with him. One that he can be a part of. You might be surprised.

As for touching your stuff. He is looking for acceptance by acting as though he is already accepted. Next time he picks up something, ask him if he would like to "check it out". Let him check it out and then ask for it back. When he is going through you bag, ask him if there is something you can help him with. Then, make sure you let him know, in a polite and non-threatening manner, that it is not acceptable to go through your bag. He needs to ask first.

You might be surprised at the change. Then again, you might not. But it's worth a try.

[JimmyBeam]

i remember the days where I could hit someone and not worry about going to jail.......

[Spartan X]

Say this the next time you see him in your stuff:


"Get the **** out my my stuff. I've told you more then once, and if I see it again I'm going to have a talk with your parents and the field owner!"

[FallNAngel]

FallNAngel: you're wrong, and immature.

Well, perhaps you can explain how I'm wrong and immature. He's obviously *NOT* emulating him... gc82000 never said he went through someone eleses stuff and the kid just happens to be doing the same to him. The kid has already been told twice now that he's not welcome to go through his stuff... apparently the kid doesn't get the idea. The first or second time, sure. After literally being pushed away and told to knock it off and the kid just laughs? That's the sign of someone who just isn't "getting it". Personally, I care if some kid comes over and looks at my gun, or wants to hold it or play with it. Hell, I've let people I didn't know go out and play with my gun. But actually rifling through my things when I've told you not to?! Not going to happen.

Say this the next time you see him in your stuff:


"Get the **** out my my stuff. I've told you more then once, and if I see it again I'm going to have a talk with your parents and the field owner!"

Sounds like a plan

[SlartyBartFast]

Dealing with this particular kid is one thing, the safety of your gear is another.

If you're not wearing/carrying everything of value onto the field, invest in a locking box/bag that you can also secure to something.

A simple trunk/box from army surplus with a padlock on the front and a wire/chain passed through the carry handles will suffice.