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brewbeery t1_ivykuyp wrote

Reply to comment by DidDunMegasploded in Ladies and gentlemen, it is a classic show down between old and new on the mean streets of Biddeford. . by cannonball12345

I live in Biddeford and I haven’t experienced any of that.

Yeah, there’s some trashy people and druggies, but it’s not that widespread.

Like just go into any of the breweries or restaurants or attend some of the events.

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DidDunMegasploded t1_ivynh81 wrote

The druggies and trashy people are only downtown. The further up you go by the shops (MB, Kohls, etc.), the better it is. Although I do question the shit that goes on in the Walmart parking lot sometimes...but it's Walmart, so I'm not too surprised.

Just because you haven't experienced it doesn't mean it doesn't happen. Practice common sense instead of slapping a metaphorical sign that says "I'm a Willing Victim of Crime" on your back every time I go out. If I go out to breweries and restaurants, I'm having protection on me and most definitely not going at night, especially since I'm a woman.

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brewbeery t1_ivyowhi wrote

The only times I’ve been sketched out in Biddo are when the streets are completely empty.

Not saying crime doesn’t happen, but it’s much more rare than you think. Biddeford is much sleepier than you’re giving it credit for.

There’s literally hundreds of people out at bars and restaurants downtown every night and they don’t seem to have an issue.

Also, I moved to Biddeford because you can walk to coffee shops, breweries and restaurants.

Having boring safe suburban areas isn’t impressive.

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DidDunMegasploded t1_ivyucer wrote

I'm getting the feeling common sense is a virtue you lack...so consider our convos an offer for you to gain it.

If you worked in law, you might be singing a different tune. I was raised to be smart, to read the news often, and to be wary of your surroundings and the people around you, even in one of the safest states in the nation.

Biddeford is experiencing a rash of car and package robberies right now, particularly on Pool Street (and the surrounding streets) for some reason. That should be enough to make any smart person wary. It makes me wary for sure--I invested in security cameras and have not looked back since.

People who go out on Biddo streets at night usually have someone with them, which is a very good idea and one I absolutely support because it's common sense. You don't walk alone on Biddo streets; that's a fool's errand through and through. You can walk to coffee shops and breweries all you want, if that's what you moved here for--but it's much better and much safer with a friend or family member, at all hours of the day.

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yesplease6979 t1_ivznk12 wrote

You're more than welcome to move along to a state that you consider safe.

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DidDunMegasploded t1_ivzoj0d wrote

Good try, but a bunch of bad apples aren't going to make me move out of Maine.

You're more than welcome to let yourself become a victim of crime so I can laugh at your stupidity, though.

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yesplease6979 t1_ivzqahz wrote

Lived here most of my life other than a year in Arizona when I was 15 and a year in Florida when I was 20.

I'm not the one complaining about how unsafe the state of Maine and the city of Biddeford are. I was simply offering you a solution to help you feel safer.

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DidDunMegasploded t1_ivzr58s wrote

It's not complaining. It's spitting facts. But at least now I know why you're so triggered and offended, especially on the first second outta the gate.

I lived in Maine most of my life too. The difference, though, is that I know people who work in law, so I know the ins and outs of sketchy cities and criminals, including Biddeford. I know how to keep myself safe in ways that do not involve getting a mortgage on a house OOS. Dumb people call my knowledge and tips paranoia. Smart people call them common sense.

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Dang_ol_stupid_bitch t1_iw1or8s wrote

You should really get out and experience the rest of the world. Maine is incredibly mundane in comparison. It looks like you would be a total basketcase anywhere else.

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