[Mechanicos]

Whats missing or at least not clear is “situational awareness.” People in bad areas used to keep their backs to a wall, know who was around them, where potential threats were at, listen for activity, etc., as part of everyday life.

[miss marmelstein]

Never, ever keep your back to the wall on urban streets. That’s where it’s very dark and where the pervs lurk. Get closer to street traffic. In the 70s, I would think to myself: better to die by getting hit by a car than getting dragged into a dark stairwell.

Of course, I realize you were not using “back to the wall” literally.

[Lazamataz]

Whats missing or at least not clear is “situational awareness.”

Situational Awareness is key.

Was in the 5 Points Marta Station recently. Saw a group of yutes. Changed my walking vector to create larger berth. All the while, I was scanning for other problems.

[88keys]

"Whats missing or at least not clear is 'situational awareness.' "

Completely agree, re: personal safety.

There also needs to be some "fighting back"...maybe not literally from 73-year-old Grandmas (although anyone who tangled with my 73-year-old cousin would rue the day, lol)...but also via law enforcement and punishment. Awareness is crucial both for self-protection, and reporting suspicious evidence/incidents to police...

[trisham]

Whats missing or at least not clear is “situational awareness.” People in bad areas used to keep their backs to a wall, know who was around them, where potential threats were at, listen for activity, etc., as part of everyday life.

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That should be a part of our everyday lives, regardless of where we are.