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Are You a Smartphone Faker?

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I would never! You betcha.

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[BrianPK80]

04:30 PM on 04/27/2011

This was an obnoxious article that promotes the type of indulgent self-important behavior that is anathema to most readers of this site.

[minusjason]

11:28 PM on 04/21/2011

I completely do not get the point of this article.

Also, why does it need to be a smartphone? I'm pretty sure you could use a regular cell phone for any of those.

[shonuff1914]

02:05 PM on 04/21/2011

"It's a dark night and you hear footsteps behind you. Whip out the smartphone and say, very loudly, Operator, get me the police. If those footsteps meant you harm, they'll scurry in the opposite direction."

Whoever wrote this has clearly not visited Detroit....

[Liz Spikol]

04:33 PM on 04/21/2011

Yeah, you got a good point there. I live in Philadelphia, which isn't unlike Detroit. So yeah.

A detective once told me that a good strategy if you're in this kind of situation is to pretend you're "crazy." I've tested this theory myself -- walking in the middle of the street, pinwheeling my arms and talking to myself -- and, sad but true, people give you a wide berth.

[shonuff1914]

10:19 AM on 04/25/2011

Yeah, as the economic situation continues to stall desperation from our societies most vulnerable is truly being displayed. I can tell you for sure that respect and fear of the police by the criminal element is at an all time low in the D. It's getting bad, crimes which aren't being reported because neighborhoods are so broken that people just don't call the cops. Kidnappings, robberies, burglaries, and drug related violence are sky rocketing as the DPD finds new an innovative ways of reporting lower crime figures. I'd say the best advice is be smart about your surroundings, make sure potential criminals know you are aware of them, have an exit strategy if indoors, and if outdoors make your way to the most lit most populated place you can, and above all else really call the police. Be safe out there in Philly. I love my smartphone btw :)