Comments on: 5 Ways to Differentiate Fighting from Self Defense

By: MarktheShark

MarktheShark — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

In reply to JennyH. Reasonable force is typically judged on what an average person would deem necessary under those specific circumstances. It isn't an exact science but more about societal norms and legal precedents.

By: QuizzicalQuentin

QuizzicalQuentin — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

In reply to PhilosophicPhil. PhilosophicPhil and EmpathyElla, both points are valid. The legal system tries to address this by judging whether the use of force was proportionate and necessary, but it's definitely a grey area.

By: 88MilesPerHour

88MilesPerHour — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

By: EmpathyElla

EmpathyElla — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:49:39 +0000

In reply to PhilosophicPhil. It's a valid point you're making. But in moments of threat, moral considerations might take a back seat to survival instincts, don't you think?

By: CaseyTheCasual

CaseyTheCasual — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:57:47 +0000

Can you fight in self-defense? Let me guess, next you’ll be telling me water is wet. But hey, at least it’s something to think about, right?

By: PhilosophicPhil

PhilosophicPhil — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 06:35:24 +0000

By: SarahBoo99

SarahBoo99 — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 06:26:07 +0000

reading about ‘imminence’ makes me wonder if i can use self defense when i see a spider in my room. they’re always looking like they wanna attack, right?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:05:54 +0000

By: xXRunner2020Xx

xXRunner2020Xx — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:48:39 +0000

isn’t the concept of avoidance a bit problematic? I mean, shouldn’t the focus be more on teaching people not to attack in the first place rather than telling potential victims they should avoid confrontations?

By: Lily-Ann

Lily-Ann — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:47:36 +0000

Great explanation on the difference between self-defense and fighting. It’s an important distinction that many people get confused about. Thanks for clarifying, Will Raynard!

By: TerryFlops

TerryFlops — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:08:27 +0000

i always thought fighting and self defense was the same thing, this article kinda opens up a new perspective for me, didnt knew there was so much to it.

By: JennyH

JennyH — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 06:30:59 +0000

so, when you say ‘reasonable force’, how do you figure out what’s reasonable? like, in the heat of the moment, who decides that, Will Raynard?