How do you spot and defend yourself against the various types of evil people in the world?

[Ambivalent1]

I feel like a baby in a world of

 

[Pluto]

After growing up under an Nfather, I spent many years studying the phenomenon and preaching about the importance of standing up to dangerous-yet-seductive people of that type.

Then a couple of years ago, I managed to lose thousands of dollars on two separate occasions to Dark Triad people. Worse, I lost all credibility on this subject.

In summary: I don't know.

 

[Ambivalent1]

After growing up under an Nfather, I spent many years studying the phenomenon and preaching about the importance of standing up to dangerous-yet-seductive people of that type.

Then a couple of years ago, I managed to lose thousands of dollars on two separate occasions to Dark Triad people. Worse, I lost all credibility on this subject.

In summary: I don't know.

Thousands of monopoly dollars

 

[Dr Iron Arc]

I joined them. It didn't actually help me much, but at least I get to stop pretending I wasn't already selfish and evil anyway.

 

[avoid]

I can't speak for the generic you. But I (personal you) often listen to my gut feeling. It has rarely steered me into dangerous situations. However, I used to be more trusting when I was younger, or rather, more naïve. But I believe this is a normal thing for young people: learning to not get taken advantage of. One example is doing more than what's required of me at work and willingly help someone out of a tough situation when promised they would do the same for me. News flash: they don't return the favor.

 

[Forever Sleep]

All you can do is look out for red flags I suppose. Or even, yellow flags in a way. Some people may not exactly be 'evil' but, they may not be a good match in terms of friendship. They may be a 'fair weather friend' and be pretty unreliable. I suppose you have to know what you want from a friendship/ relationship and- if it looks like they won't be that person- it's whether you can accept them for who they are and accept whatever level of friendship you get or, whether you just shun the whole thing. I've learnt the hard way that it's so risky to rely on people. It's so hard not to build up expectations when you start to create patterns in your life though. But, 'evil' people? I doubt you'll know till you start interacting with them.

 

[moshimoshi]

I don't spot them and then they end up fucking me over. And then I vomit on them

 

[Ambivalent1]

I don't spot them and then they end up fucking me over. And then I vomit on them

Pour some vomit on me in the name of love

 

[foreverfalling]

Getting hurt real bad then learning to avoid people altogether.

 

[Ambivalent1]

Getting hurt real bad then learning to avoid people altogether.

I guess that's what I'm doing.

 

[1MiserableGuy]

By avoiding people altogether. The world ain't so bad on its own, but once you throw people in the mix it all gets ugly and broken.

 

[Ambivalent1]

By avoiding people altogether. The world ain't so bad on its own, but once you throw people in the mix it all gets ugly and broken.

That picture is perfect

 

[NSA]

Words are worth nothing. Observe their actions. Take every word they say with a grain of salt. If you haven't been around them long, classify them as an unknown and act accordingly. Always prioritize your own safety over everything else. Don't like the way something feels? Gtfo, say no, etc. their feelings be dammed. And If they ask you for money or some other resource like that, it's a scam.

Tdlr: be skeptical and don't lend/give money you can't afford to lose.

 

[Ambivalent1]

Words are worth nothing. Observe their actions. Take every word they say with a grain of salt. If you haven't been around them long, classify them as an unknown and act accordingly. Always prioritize your own safety over everything else. Don't like the way something feels? Gtfo, say no, etc. their feelings be dammed. And If they ask you for money or some other resource like that, it's a scam.

Tdlr: be a skeptic and don't lend money you can't afford to lose.

Thank you. You're right. Words are verbal poison. Actions tell all.

The feds always have the best advice.

 

[escape_from_hell]

The more 'happening' and exciting they seem, the more likely they are a con.
Life should be chill not a nonstop whirlwind. If you find yourself imagining hanging out with them would be unpredictable, fun, exciting, it doesn't 100% always mean they are dark3 but be on alert. Pause and ask yourself if you need to be involved in their social happenings. Especially if they are making you feel special like "we're all going to xyz today get your stuff ready let's go!" pause for a second.

 

[thenamingofcats]

I keep myself as removed from people as possible. I'll only interact from a distance where I know they can't hurt me and I won't go anywhere with someone or meet them in person.