Patchworkearth commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
I'm sorry that I missed the initial notice, Michael, only in that I would've been quicker to express my own sympathies. I'm glad that you and your family are safe and wish the best.
View ArticleTormod Haugen commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
Good to hear that everything important is ok. Sad to have missed the initial tweet. Just wanted to say I still enjoy your podcasts. :) Nice thing about bad stuff is that it usually brings out the...
View ArticleDani commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
I'm late to the sorry they robbed you party. I am incredibly sorry that this happened to you and completely agree that gamers are labeled pretty toughly and typically a large portion of the negative...
View ArticleMJ commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
Michael, You don't know me from Adam, but you have influenced the course of my life through your blog posts and podcasts (I'm not kidding!). Please feel free to email me the title of any game you want...
View ArticleFrank B commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
This is encouraging to read. Even as a member of this community it is easy to become cynical of the members that comprise it. Sure, there are unhealthy folks. But show me a community that doesn't have...
View Articleyourlefthand commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
I'm very very sorry you were robbed, but at least you can take comfort in the fact that they left you the good consoles. ;)
View ArticleStefan commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
I don't really use my 360 games anymore, and could send some, though I only have a few NTSC games, usually NTSC-J games that were region free.
View ArticleAmethyst commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
You have my deep sympathy. (My car got stolen a number of years ago, so it isn't quite the same as a house break-in.) The differences between what popular media sees as the "gamer culture" and what the...
View ArticleCory Hughart commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
My own house was once broken into—with me inside, alone. It was a few days after Christmas 2005, I was 16, and I was playing video games in the basement (Halo:Combat Evolved). My dog started barking,...
View ArticleGreg commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
Thanks for your post. I've 'lurked' here quite a while and really appreciate your blog. It's a great read! Your positive outlook on this situation is what I strive to achieve in life as well and it's...
View Articleroblef commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
This. This right here is why I'm glad you're one of the strong voices in the gaming/criticism worlds that I, too, live in. Thank you for reminding us all that many traumatic experiences can also be...
View ArticleSyl commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
Such a lovely read, thank you. :) And while it's great to hear about the sort of reaction this stirred, I admit you're being very generous on the affair as a whole. I don't know if I could be so...
View ArticleLloyd Parker commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
I'm sorry to hear that, Michael. The kindness people have shown is heart-warming and is only fitting for one of gaming's most accommodating and compassionate writers. One of my most vivid game-related...
View ArticleDad commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
Michael, I am so sorry to hear this. I imagine the loss of property is nothing compared to the violation of your home and the security of your family. It freaks the absolute hell out of me just...
View ArticleMarijn Lems commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
So sorry to hear about your ordeal, Michael. My heart and thoughts go out to you and your family.
View ArticleDan Apczynski commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
Argh, Michael—I'm so sorry. I'm glad the community came forward to help bring some light into the dark situation. Actually reminds me of a thing that happened to me, shortly after I moved away from my...
View ArticleRollinbishop commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
By virtue of having to catch up on things during the weekend, only just now hearing about this. Theft of any kind is downright disappointing and I'm sorry to hear you've had to endure it. This is why,...
View ArticleCameron commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
I'm so sorry that this happened to you. I'm glad that you and your family weren't hurt. I don't know if it's the same thing, but I had, over the course of a year or two, three GBAs stolen out of my...
View ArticleSteven O'Dell commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
Grr, totally lost my comment. Basically, it expressed my gratitude to you, Michael, for taking the time to talk about this ordeal -- few of us would, given our focus is so inherently on games all of...
View ArticleMichael Abbott commented on 'Crime of opportunity'
My wife and I have read all your lovely replies, and I can't begin to tell you how grateful we are for your sympathy and kindness. In the end, it's only stuff we lost, and we feel grateful it was a...
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