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Please Rob Me

by Scott Ames
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There is a site called "Pleaserobme.com" that puts up twitter posts from people that leave home and announce it. The idea they are trying to get around is that it's stupid to tell the world you are not home.

The site is getting tons of traffic right now, so I've tried to see if it would pick up my tweet. I made a tweet minutes ago that told folks I was out of town and I'm waiting. I feel the added traffic won't hurt and confusing those that really are trying to rob people using that site is a good thing.
#rob
  • Profile picture of the author Floyd Fisher
    Another fun site I wish I invented.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Bainbridge
    Quite a different idea with the potential to go viral, but I don't know how long it will last realistically - potential to get quite a lot of media coverage and visitors within a short space of time though.
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  • Profile picture of the author Scott Ames
    The guy must be making a ton in Adsense right now. I agree its not a long term thing unless he can come up with a sticky idea. I too wish I had thought of it.
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  • Profile picture of the author KarlWarren
    They're actually planning on selling it now that they have tons of media coverage (there's something on the site about this)
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  • Profile picture of the author Lou Diamond
    Hello,
    what if I say that I am not going to be home,I turn off all the lights,leave the papers
    outside.
    I then wait for the burglar to come and then I blast him.
    Would I get convicted for a killing?
    Lou
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    • Profile picture of the author KarlWarren
      Originally Posted by Lou Diamond View Post

      Hello,
      what if I say that I am not going to be home,I turn off all the lights,leave the papers outside.

      I then wait for the burglar to come and then I blast him.
      Would I get convicted for a killing?
      Lou
      I presume that's classed as murder
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      • Profile picture of the author SurviveUnemployment
        Originally Posted by KarlWarren View Post

        I presume that's classed as murder
        Not in Colorado, Florida, Texas and a few other states. The minute somebody sets foot in your house, you are within your rights to shoot them. They call them "Make My Day" laws.
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        • Profile picture of the author Mark Hess
          Originally Posted by SurviveUnemployment View Post

          Not in Colorado, Florida, Texas and a few other states. The minute somebody sets foot in your house, you are within your rights to shoot them. They call them "Make My Day" laws.
          God Bless America
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      • Profile picture of the author Troy_Phillips
        Originally Posted by KarlWarren View Post

        I presume that's classed as murder

        I think the word premeditated could be inserted also
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    • Profile picture of the author .X.
      I'm afraid so Lou. You can't
      shoot someone unless they
      attempt to harm you or your
      family - even then the burden
      of proof you were in danger
      falls on you.

      If they want to come on your
      property, defecate on your
      door step and steal your dog,
      all you can do is call the cops.

      If you shoot them, you're the
      bad guy.

      X



      Originally Posted by Lou Diamond View Post

      Hello,
      what if I say that I am not going to be home,I turn off all the lights,leave the papers
      outside.
      I then wait for the burglar to come and then I blast him.
      Would I get convicted for a killing?
      Lou
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  • Profile picture of the author Steve Powers
    I was attracted by the title of this thread.The domain of this site is so attractive,but the site is very slow to load.
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    • Profile picture of the author Sandor Verebi
      Originally Posted by Steve Powers View Post

      I was attracted by the title of this thread.The domain of this site is so attractive,but the site is very slow to load.
      Perhaps it's server went to low speed mode because of the big traffic. Anyway, I don't know.

      All the best,

      Sandor
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  • Profile picture of the author H.Miller
    Very interesting. Never would have thought of something like that. Shows that you really have to be careful about what you share on the world wide web.
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  • Profile picture of the author Marhelper
    Man, talk about your "out of the box" marketing.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Oksa
    As far as shooting people under the above circumstances goes, every state and country is different.

    I wonder if there would be any liability on the part of the site?

    In general, I don't think there would be, but...you never know.

    I'm always home (physically, not necessarily mentally), so I don't foresee me ever being on the site. Not to mention the fact that I live in a small town with friendly neighbors - and we all watch out for each other.

    But I agree it's a bad idea to advertise to unknown people that you won't be home. especially if you are going on an two week, overseas vacation.

    All the best,
    Michael
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