WARNING Dangers in Amsterdam
Aug 25th 2003, 10:12 pm
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WARNING Dangers in Amsterdam
Myself and three girlfriends returned from Amsterdam on Sunday evening.
We went over for the bank holiday for three days. We are all extremely
troubled still after the whole event and would warn any females that
are planning to go to be very cautious and avoid the red light
district. We were all attacked by pickpocketers, drug dealers and
litterally had to run into a pub for help. I was pushed and shoved as
they tried to corner us in an alleyway in the red light district. This
all happened 2.00 in the afternoon as we thought it might be dangerous
to take a look around at night. There were no Police and passers by who
saw the whole incident just ignored us. We felt totally helpless and
afraid and the as we ran, more and more of these people started to
chase us. We have since found out that they work in groups and target
girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
Luckily we are all unhurt physically appart from a few bruises but
mentally it has affected us all.
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We went over for the bank holiday for three days. We are all extremely
troubled still after the whole event and would warn any females that
are planning to go to be very cautious and avoid the red light
district. We were all attacked by pickpocketers, drug dealers and
litterally had to run into a pub for help. I was pushed and shoved as
they tried to corner us in an alleyway in the red light district. This
all happened 2.00 in the afternoon as we thought it might be dangerous
to take a look around at night. There were no Police and passers by who
saw the whole incident just ignored us. We felt totally helpless and
afraid and the as we ran, more and more of these people started to
chase us. We have since found out that they work in groups and target
girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
Luckily we are all unhurt physically appart from a few bruises but
mentally it has affected us all.
-
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Aug 26th 2003, 5:56 am
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Re: WARNING Dangers in Amsterdam
ctewhare <[email protected]> wrote:
> Myself and three girlfriends returned from Amsterdam on Sunday evening.
> We went over for the bank holiday for three days. We are all extremely
> troubled still after the whole event and would warn any females that
> are planning to go to be very cautious and avoid the red light
> district. We were all attacked by pickpocketers, drug dealers and
> litterally had to run into a pub for help. I was pushed and shoved as
> they tried to corner us in an alleyway in the red light district. This
> all happened 2.00 in the afternoon as we thought it might be dangerous
> to take a look around at night. There were no Police and passers by who
> saw the whole incident just ignored us. We felt totally helpless and
> afraid and the as we ran, more and more of these people started to
> chase us.
...until you were being chased down by a horde of 200 pickpockets, all
throwing babies at you?
miguel
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> Myself and three girlfriends returned from Amsterdam on Sunday evening.
> We went over for the bank holiday for three days. We are all extremely
> troubled still after the whole event and would warn any females that
> are planning to go to be very cautious and avoid the red light
> district. We were all attacked by pickpocketers, drug dealers and
> litterally had to run into a pub for help. I was pushed and shoved as
> they tried to corner us in an alleyway in the red light district. This
> all happened 2.00 in the afternoon as we thought it might be dangerous
> to take a look around at night. There were no Police and passers by who
> saw the whole incident just ignored us. We felt totally helpless and
> afraid and the as we ran, more and more of these people started to
> chase us.
...until you were being chased down by a horde of 200 pickpockets, all
throwing babies at you?
miguel
--
Hit The Road! Photos and tales from around the world: http://travel.u.nu
Aug 26th 2003, 8:02 am
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Re: WARNING Dangers in Amsterdam
You were in an alley in the red light district? My guess it these are
people who are chasing out competitions.
"ctewhare" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Myself and three girlfriends returned from Amsterdam on Sunday evening.
> We went over for the bank holiday for three days. We are all extremely
> troubled still after the whole event and would warn any females that
> are planning to go to be very cautious and avoid the red light
> district. We were all attacked by pickpocketers, drug dealers and
> litterally had to run into a pub for help. I was pushed and shoved as
> they tried to corner us in an alleyway in the red light district. This
> all happened 2.00 in the afternoon as we thought it might be dangerous
> to take a look around at night. There were no Police and passers by who
> saw the whole incident just ignored us. We felt totally helpless and
> afraid and the as we ran, more and more of these people started to
> chase us. We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
> Luckily we are all unhurt physically appart from a few bruises but
> mentally it has affected us all.
> -
> Posted via http://www.travel-forums.com
people who are chasing out competitions.
"ctewhare" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Myself and three girlfriends returned from Amsterdam on Sunday evening.
> We went over for the bank holiday for three days. We are all extremely
> troubled still after the whole event and would warn any females that
> are planning to go to be very cautious and avoid the red light
> district. We were all attacked by pickpocketers, drug dealers and
> litterally had to run into a pub for help. I was pushed and shoved as
> they tried to corner us in an alleyway in the red light district. This
> all happened 2.00 in the afternoon as we thought it might be dangerous
> to take a look around at night. There were no Police and passers by who
> saw the whole incident just ignored us. We felt totally helpless and
> afraid and the as we ran, more and more of these people started to
> chase us. We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
> Luckily we are all unhurt physically appart from a few bruises but
> mentally it has affected us all.
> -
> Posted via http://www.travel-forums.com
Aug 26th 2003, 10:32 am
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Re: WARNING Dangers in Amsterdam
ctewhare <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Myself and three girlfriends returned from Amsterdam on Sunday evening.
> We went over for the bank holiday for three days. We are all extremely
> troubled still after the whole event and would warn any females that
> are planning to go to be very cautious and avoid the red light
> district. We were all attacked by pickpocketers, drug dealers and
> litterally had to run into a pub for help. I was pushed and shoved as
> they tried to corner us in an alleyway in the red light district. This
> all happened 2.00 in the afternoon as we thought it might be dangerous
> to take a look around at night. There were no Police and passers by who
> saw the whole incident just ignored us. We felt totally helpless and
> afraid and the as we ran, more and more of these people started to
> chase us. We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
> Luckily we are all unhurt physically appart from a few bruises but
> mentally it has affected us all.
TROLL ALERT!!!
http://www.google.com/groups?as_uauthors=ctewhare
Apart from the fact that this story stinks of bullshit, this person has
never posted any other message under this name. Sure Amsterdam has
pickpockets, but if you are having hordes of people chasing you down, there
is going to be a reason more than pickpocketing.
If they were so mentally affected, how come they went back again?
---
DFM
news:[email protected]...
> Myself and three girlfriends returned from Amsterdam on Sunday evening.
> We went over for the bank holiday for three days. We are all extremely
> troubled still after the whole event and would warn any females that
> are planning to go to be very cautious and avoid the red light
> district. We were all attacked by pickpocketers, drug dealers and
> litterally had to run into a pub for help. I was pushed and shoved as
> they tried to corner us in an alleyway in the red light district. This
> all happened 2.00 in the afternoon as we thought it might be dangerous
> to take a look around at night. There were no Police and passers by who
> saw the whole incident just ignored us. We felt totally helpless and
> afraid and the as we ran, more and more of these people started to
> chase us. We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
> Luckily we are all unhurt physically appart from a few bruises but
> mentally it has affected us all.
TROLL ALERT!!!
http://www.google.com/groups?as_uauthors=ctewhare
Apart from the fact that this story stinks of bullshit, this person has
never posted any other message under this name. Sure Amsterdam has
pickpockets, but if you are having hordes of people chasing you down, there
is going to be a reason more than pickpocketing.
If they were so mentally affected, how come they went back again?
---
DFM
Aug 26th 2003, 10:47 am
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Re: WARNING Dangers in Amsterdam
ctewhare <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
The red-light district must have held a great attraction for you.
It happened once and you went back so it could happen AGAIN?!?!? Just
what kind of "warning" do you need?????
We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
The red-light district must have held a great attraction for you.
It happened once and you went back so it could happen AGAIN?!?!? Just
what kind of "warning" do you need?????
Aug 26th 2003, 11:48 am
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Re: WARNING Dangers in Amsterdam
In article <[email protected]>,
"Deep Flayed Mares" <[email protected]> wrote:
> ctewhare <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> > Myself and three girlfriends returned from Amsterdam on Sunday evening.
> > We went over for the bank holiday for three days. We are all extremely
> > troubled still after the whole event and would warn any females that
> > are planning to go to be very cautious and avoid the red light
> > district. We were all attacked by pickpocketers, drug dealers and
> > litterally had to run into a pub for help. I was pushed and shoved as
> > they tried to corner us in an alleyway in the red light district. This
> > all happened 2.00 in the afternoon as we thought it might be dangerous
> > to take a look around at night. There were no Police and passers by who
> > saw the whole incident just ignored us. We felt totally helpless and
> > afraid and the as we ran, more and more of these people started to
> > chase us. We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> > girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> > day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> > cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
> > Luckily we are all unhurt physically appart from a few bruises but
> > mentally it has affected us all.
>
> TROLL ALERT!!!
>
> http://www.google.com/groups?as_uauthors=ctewhare
>
> Apart from the fact that this story stinks of bullshit, this person has
> never posted any other message under this name. Sure Amsterdam has
> pickpockets, but if you are having hordes of people chasing you down, there
> is going to be a reason more than pickpocketing.
>
> If they were so mentally affected, how come they went back again?
> ---
> DFM
>
>
no idea if this post was accurate -- but I personally two different
young women who were mugged in Amsterdam at different times. Sensible
young women unlikely to have done anything to put themselves in harms
way.
"Deep Flayed Mares" <[email protected]> wrote:
> ctewhare <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> > Myself and three girlfriends returned from Amsterdam on Sunday evening.
> > We went over for the bank holiday for three days. We are all extremely
> > troubled still after the whole event and would warn any females that
> > are planning to go to be very cautious and avoid the red light
> > district. We were all attacked by pickpocketers, drug dealers and
> > litterally had to run into a pub for help. I was pushed and shoved as
> > they tried to corner us in an alleyway in the red light district. This
> > all happened 2.00 in the afternoon as we thought it might be dangerous
> > to take a look around at night. There were no Police and passers by who
> > saw the whole incident just ignored us. We felt totally helpless and
> > afraid and the as we ran, more and more of these people started to
> > chase us. We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> > girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> > day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> > cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
> > Luckily we are all unhurt physically appart from a few bruises but
> > mentally it has affected us all.
>
> TROLL ALERT!!!
>
> http://www.google.com/groups?as_uauthors=ctewhare
>
> Apart from the fact that this story stinks of bullshit, this person has
> never posted any other message under this name. Sure Amsterdam has
> pickpockets, but if you are having hordes of people chasing you down, there
> is going to be a reason more than pickpocketing.
>
> If they were so mentally affected, how come they went back again?
> ---
> DFM
>
>
no idea if this post was accurate -- but I personally two different
young women who were mugged in Amsterdam at different times. Sensible
young women unlikely to have done anything to put themselves in harms
way.
Aug 26th 2003, 11:49 am
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Re: WARNING Dangers in Amsterdam
Or White Slavers
Derek.
"Peter L" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> You were in an alley in the red light district? My guess it these are
> people who are chasing out competitions.
> "ctewhare" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> > Myself and three girlfriends returned from Amsterdam on Sunday evening.
> > We went over for the bank holiday for three days. We are all extremely
> > troubled still after the whole event and would warn any females that
> > are planning to go to be very cautious and avoid the red light
> > district. We were all attacked by pickpocketers, drug dealers and
> > litterally had to run into a pub for help. I was pushed and shoved as
> > they tried to corner us in an alleyway in the red light district. This
> > all happened 2.00 in the afternoon as we thought it might be dangerous
> > to take a look around at night. There were no Police and passers by who
> > saw the whole incident just ignored us. We felt totally helpless and
> > afraid and the as we ran, more and more of these people started to
> > chase us. We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> > girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> > day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> > cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
> > Luckily we are all unhurt physically appart from a few bruises but
> > mentally it has affected us all.
> >
> >
> > -
> > Posted via http://www.travel-forums.com
> >
Derek.
"Peter L" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> You were in an alley in the red light district? My guess it these are
> people who are chasing out competitions.
> "ctewhare" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> > Myself and three girlfriends returned from Amsterdam on Sunday evening.
> > We went over for the bank holiday for three days. We are all extremely
> > troubled still after the whole event and would warn any females that
> > are planning to go to be very cautious and avoid the red light
> > district. We were all attacked by pickpocketers, drug dealers and
> > litterally had to run into a pub for help. I was pushed and shoved as
> > they tried to corner us in an alleyway in the red light district. This
> > all happened 2.00 in the afternoon as we thought it might be dangerous
> > to take a look around at night. There were no Police and passers by who
> > saw the whole incident just ignored us. We felt totally helpless and
> > afraid and the as we ran, more and more of these people started to
> > chase us. We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> > girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> > day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> > cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
> > Luckily we are all unhurt physically appart from a few bruises but
> > mentally it has affected us all.
> >
> >
> > -
> > Posted via http://www.travel-forums.com
> >
Aug 26th 2003, 12:11 pm
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Re: WARNING Dangers in Amsterdam
On 26 Aug 2003 15:47:52 -0700, [email protected] (Terryo) wrote:
>ctewhare <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> We have since found out that they work in groups and target
>> girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
>> day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
>> cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
>The red-light district must have held a great attraction for you.
>It happened once and you went back so it could happen AGAIN?!?!? Just
>what kind of "warning" do you need?????
Amsterdam red light district is touted by travel agents as a
'tourist' attraction,
>ctewhare <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> We have since found out that they work in groups and target
>> girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
>> day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
>> cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
>The red-light district must have held a great attraction for you.
>It happened once and you went back so it could happen AGAIN?!?!? Just
>what kind of "warning" do you need?????
Amsterdam red light district is touted by travel agents as a
'tourist' attraction,
Aug 26th 2003, 1:31 pm
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Re: WARNING Dangers in Amsterdam
In article <[email protected]>,
Jenn <[email protected]> wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>,
> "Deep Flayed Mares" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > ctewhare <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > >
> > > Myself and three girlfriends returned from Amsterdam on Sunday evening.
> > > We went over for the bank holiday for three days. We are all extremely
> > > troubled still after the whole event and would warn any females that
> > > are planning to go to be very cautious and avoid the red light
> > > district. We were all attacked by pickpocketers, drug dealers and
> > > litterally had to run into a pub for help. I was pushed and shoved as
> > > they tried to corner us in an alleyway in the red light district. This
> > > all happened 2.00 in the afternoon as we thought it might be dangerous
> > > to take a look around at night. There were no Police and passers by who
> > > saw the whole incident just ignored us. We felt totally helpless and
> > > afraid and the as we ran, more and more of these people started to
> > > chase us. We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> > > girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> > > day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> > > cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
> > > Luckily we are all unhurt physically appart from a few bruises but
> > > mentally it has affected us all.
> >
> > TROLL ALERT!!!
> >
> > http://www.google.com/groups?as_uauthors=ctewhare
> >
> > Apart from the fact that this story stinks of bullshit, this person has
> > never posted any other message under this name. Sure Amsterdam has
> > pickpockets, but if you are having hordes of people chasing you down, there
> > is going to be a reason more than pickpocketing.
> >
> > If they were so mentally affected, how come they went back again?
> > ---
> > DFM
> >
> >
>
>
>
> no idea if this post was accurate -- but I personally two different
> young women who were mugged in Amsterdam at different times. Sensible
> young women unlikely to have done anything to put themselves in harms
> way.
In the many 'Lonely Planet' TV shows, Amsterdam is th
--
Legend insists that as he finished his abject...
Galileo muttered under his breath: "Nevertheless, it does move."
Jenn <[email protected]> wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>,
> "Deep Flayed Mares" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > ctewhare <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > >
> > > Myself and three girlfriends returned from Amsterdam on Sunday evening.
> > > We went over for the bank holiday for three days. We are all extremely
> > > troubled still after the whole event and would warn any females that
> > > are planning to go to be very cautious and avoid the red light
> > > district. We were all attacked by pickpocketers, drug dealers and
> > > litterally had to run into a pub for help. I was pushed and shoved as
> > > they tried to corner us in an alleyway in the red light district. This
> > > all happened 2.00 in the afternoon as we thought it might be dangerous
> > > to take a look around at night. There were no Police and passers by who
> > > saw the whole incident just ignored us. We felt totally helpless and
> > > afraid and the as we ran, more and more of these people started to
> > > chase us. We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> > > girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> > > day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> > > cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
> > > Luckily we are all unhurt physically appart from a few bruises but
> > > mentally it has affected us all.
> >
> > TROLL ALERT!!!
> >
> > http://www.google.com/groups?as_uauthors=ctewhare
> >
> > Apart from the fact that this story stinks of bullshit, this person has
> > never posted any other message under this name. Sure Amsterdam has
> > pickpockets, but if you are having hordes of people chasing you down, there
> > is going to be a reason more than pickpocketing.
> >
> > If they were so mentally affected, how come they went back again?
> > ---
> > DFM
> >
> >
>
>
>
> no idea if this post was accurate -- but I personally two different
> young women who were mugged in Amsterdam at different times. Sensible
> young women unlikely to have done anything to put themselves in harms
> way.
In the many 'Lonely Planet' TV shows, Amsterdam is th
--
Legend insists that as he finished his abject...
Galileo muttered under his breath: "Nevertheless, it does move."
Aug 26th 2003, 1:44 pm
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Re: WARNING Dangers in Amsterdam
In article <[email protected]>,
Go Fig <[email protected]> wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>,
> Jenn <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > In article <[email protected]>,
> > "Deep Flayed Mares" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > > ctewhare <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > news:[email protected]...
> > > >
> > > > Myself and three girlfriends returned from Amsterdam on Sunday evening.
> > > > We went over for the bank holiday for three days. We are all extremely
> > > > troubled still after the whole event and would warn any females that
> > > > are planning to go to be very cautious and avoid the red light
> > > > district. We were all attacked by pickpocketers, drug dealers and
> > > > litterally had to run into a pub for help. I was pushed and shoved as
> > > > they tried to corner us in an alleyway in the red light district. This
> > > > all happened 2.00 in the afternoon as we thought it might be dangerous
> > > > to take a look around at night. There were no Police and passers by who
> > > > saw the whole incident just ignored us. We felt totally helpless and
> > > > afraid and the as we ran, more and more of these people started to
> > > > chase us. We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> > > > girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> > > > day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> > > > cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
> > > > Luckily we are all unhurt physically appart from a few bruises but
> > > > mentally it has affected us all.
> > >
> > > TROLL ALERT!!!
> > >
> > > http://www.google.com/groups?as_uauthors=ctewhare
> > >
> > > Apart from the fact that this story stinks of bullshit, this person has
> > > never posted any other message under this name. Sure Amsterdam has
> > > pickpockets, but if you are having hordes of people chasing you down,
> > > there
> > > is going to be a reason more than pickpocketing.
> > >
> > > If they were so mentally affected, how come they went back again?
> > > ---
> > > DFM
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > no idea if this post was accurate -- but I personally two different
> > young women who were mugged in Amsterdam at different times. Sensible
> > young women unlikely to have done anything to put themselves in harms
> > way.
>
> In the many 'Lonely Planet' TV shows, Amsterdam is th
(opps, hit the wrong key too soon)
In the many 'Lonely Planet' TV shows, Amsterdam is the only one where
the host is (attempted) mugged. It happened right out in the open and
around sunset.
jay
Tue, Aug 26, 2003
mailto:[email protected]
--
Legend insists that as he finished his abject...
Galileo muttered under his breath: "Nevertheless, it does move."
Go Fig <[email protected]> wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>,
> Jenn <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > In article <[email protected]>,
> > "Deep Flayed Mares" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > > ctewhare <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > news:[email protected]...
> > > >
> > > > Myself and three girlfriends returned from Amsterdam on Sunday evening.
> > > > We went over for the bank holiday for three days. We are all extremely
> > > > troubled still after the whole event and would warn any females that
> > > > are planning to go to be very cautious and avoid the red light
> > > > district. We were all attacked by pickpocketers, drug dealers and
> > > > litterally had to run into a pub for help. I was pushed and shoved as
> > > > they tried to corner us in an alleyway in the red light district. This
> > > > all happened 2.00 in the afternoon as we thought it might be dangerous
> > > > to take a look around at night. There were no Police and passers by who
> > > > saw the whole incident just ignored us. We felt totally helpless and
> > > > afraid and the as we ran, more and more of these people started to
> > > > chase us. We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> > > > girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> > > > day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> > > > cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
> > > > Luckily we are all unhurt physically appart from a few bruises but
> > > > mentally it has affected us all.
> > >
> > > TROLL ALERT!!!
> > >
> > > http://www.google.com/groups?as_uauthors=ctewhare
> > >
> > > Apart from the fact that this story stinks of bullshit, this person has
> > > never posted any other message under this name. Sure Amsterdam has
> > > pickpockets, but if you are having hordes of people chasing you down,
> > > there
> > > is going to be a reason more than pickpocketing.
> > >
> > > If they were so mentally affected, how come they went back again?
> > > ---
> > > DFM
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > no idea if this post was accurate -- but I personally two different
> > young women who were mugged in Amsterdam at different times. Sensible
> > young women unlikely to have done anything to put themselves in harms
> > way.
>
> In the many 'Lonely Planet' TV shows, Amsterdam is th
(opps, hit the wrong key too soon)
In the many 'Lonely Planet' TV shows, Amsterdam is the only one where
the host is (attempted) mugged. It happened right out in the open and
around sunset.
jay
Tue, Aug 26, 2003
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Aug 26th 2003, 3:08 pm
#11
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Re: WARNING Dangers in Amsterdam
ctewhare wrote:
>
> Myself and three girlfriends returned from Amsterdam on Sunday evening.
> We went over for the bank holiday for three days. We are all extremely
> troubled still after the whole event and would warn any females that
> are planning to go to be very cautious and avoid the red light
> district. We were all attacked by pickpocketers, drug dealers and
> litterally had to run into a pub for help. I was pushed and shoved as
> they tried to corner us in an alleyway in the red light district. This
> all happened 2.00 in the afternoon as we thought it might be dangerous
> to take a look around at night. There were no Police and passers by who
> saw the whole incident just ignored us. We felt totally helpless and
> afraid and the as we ran, more and more of these people started to
> chase us. We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
> Luckily we are all unhurt physically appart from a few bruises but
> mentally it has affected us all.
Perhaps it's a foolish question, but why on Earth would unaccompanied
young women (or old ones, for that matter) even THINK of visiting a
red-light district on their own? I'm sorry you had such an unpleasant
experience, but plain common sense should have told you that was not the
wisest thing you could do. (If you wanted to see it - I understand it's
rather famous - aren't there escorted "night life" tours avaiable?)
>
> Myself and three girlfriends returned from Amsterdam on Sunday evening.
> We went over for the bank holiday for three days. We are all extremely
> troubled still after the whole event and would warn any females that
> are planning to go to be very cautious and avoid the red light
> district. We were all attacked by pickpocketers, drug dealers and
> litterally had to run into a pub for help. I was pushed and shoved as
> they tried to corner us in an alleyway in the red light district. This
> all happened 2.00 in the afternoon as we thought it might be dangerous
> to take a look around at night. There were no Police and passers by who
> saw the whole incident just ignored us. We felt totally helpless and
> afraid and the as we ran, more and more of these people started to
> chase us. We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
> Luckily we are all unhurt physically appart from a few bruises but
> mentally it has affected us all.
Perhaps it's a foolish question, but why on Earth would unaccompanied
young women (or old ones, for that matter) even THINK of visiting a
red-light district on their own? I'm sorry you had such an unpleasant
experience, but plain common sense should have told you that was not the
wisest thing you could do. (If you wanted to see it - I understand it's
rather famous - aren't there escorted "night life" tours avaiable?)
Aug 26th 2003, 3:13 pm
#12
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Re: WARNING Dangers in Amsterdam
Irwell wrote:
>
> On 26 Aug 2003 15:47:52 -0700, [email protected] (Terryo) wrote:
>
> >ctewhare <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> >
> > We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> >> girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> >> day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> >> cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
> >
> >The red-light district must have held a great attraction for you.
> >It happened once and you went back so it could happen AGAIN?!?!? Just
> >what kind of "warning" do you need?????
>
> Amsterdam red light district is touted by travel agents as a
> 'tourist' attraction,
Of course, but does that absolve the "tourists" from exercising a little
common sense? Usually "tourist" attractions have organized tours
visiting them - is that not true of Amsterdam's red light district?
(It's certainly world-famous.)
>
> On 26 Aug 2003 15:47:52 -0700, [email protected] (Terryo) wrote:
>
> >ctewhare <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> >
> > We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> >> girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> >> day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> >> cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
> >
> >The red-light district must have held a great attraction for you.
> >It happened once and you went back so it could happen AGAIN?!?!? Just
> >what kind of "warning" do you need?????
>
> Amsterdam red light district is touted by travel agents as a
> 'tourist' attraction,
Of course, but does that absolve the "tourists" from exercising a little
common sense? Usually "tourist" attractions have organized tours
visiting them - is that not true of Amsterdam's red light district?
(It's certainly world-famous.)
Aug 26th 2003, 4:27 pm
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Re: WARNING Dangers in Amsterdam
On Tue, 26 Aug 2003 20:13:28 -0700, EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote:
> Of course, but does that absolve the "tourists" from exercising a little
> common sense? Usually "tourist" attractions have organized tours
> visiting them - is that not true of Amsterdam's red light district?
> (It's certainly world-famous.)
Common sense? Common sense, what do you expect?
:-)
> Of course, but does that absolve the "tourists" from exercising a little
> common sense? Usually "tourist" attractions have organized tours
> visiting them - is that not true of Amsterdam's red light district?
> (It's certainly world-famous.)
Common sense? Common sense, what do you expect?
:-)
Aug 26th 2003, 4:55 pm
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Re: WARNING Dangers in Amsterdam
Various guidebooks claim that that what these women did, visiting the
red-light district in Amsterdam during the day, should be fine. So one might
read the guidebooks and reasonably assume they are authoritative. I would
have done the same until recently. But after a slight incident in Istegade
(Copenhagen's red-light district), I have decided that if I would not want
to go into a similar district at home, I won't do so in another city. So I
missed out on Christiania too - I wasn't about to trust the guidebooks. When
I visit Amsterdam, I'm not going to believe the guidebooks there either and
I'll give the red-light district a pass.
Traveler
"EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque)" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
[snip]
> Perhaps it's a foolish question, but why on Earth would unaccompanied
> young women (or old ones, for that matter) even THINK of visiting a
> red-light district on their own? I'm sorry you had such an unpleasant
> experience, but plain common sense should have told you that was not the
> wisest thing you could do. (If you wanted to see it - I understand it's
> rather famous - aren't there escorted "night life" tours avaiable?)
red-light district in Amsterdam during the day, should be fine. So one might
read the guidebooks and reasonably assume they are authoritative. I would
have done the same until recently. But after a slight incident in Istegade
(Copenhagen's red-light district), I have decided that if I would not want
to go into a similar district at home, I won't do so in another city. So I
missed out on Christiania too - I wasn't about to trust the guidebooks. When
I visit Amsterdam, I'm not going to believe the guidebooks there either and
I'll give the red-light district a pass.
Traveler
"EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque)" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
[snip]
> Perhaps it's a foolish question, but why on Earth would unaccompanied
> young women (or old ones, for that matter) even THINK of visiting a
> red-light district on their own? I'm sorry you had such an unpleasant
> experience, but plain common sense should have told you that was not the
> wisest thing you could do. (If you wanted to see it - I understand it's
> rather famous - aren't there escorted "night life" tours avaiable?)
Aug 26th 2003, 7:29 pm
#15
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Re: WARNING Dangers in Amsterdam
"Irwell" <[email protected]> schreef in bericht
news:[email protected]...
> On 26 Aug 2003 15:47:52 -0700, [email protected] (Terryo) wrote:
> >ctewhare <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> >
> > We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> >> girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> >> day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> >> cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
> >
> >The red-light district must have held a great attraction for you.
> >It happened once and you went back so it could happen AGAIN?!?!? Just
> >what kind of "warning" do you need?????
> Amsterdam red light district is touted by travel agents as a
> 'tourist' attraction,
and is one of the safest places in town, PROVIDED you don't buy drugs or
attempt to get into a conversation with the drug pushers. Most people who
are mugged there did react positively to an offer of drugs.
Always say "NO" (or better "NEE" (pronounced "nay")) to anyone who offers
you drugs. (or better, totally ignore them)
Sjoerd
news:[email protected]...
> On 26 Aug 2003 15:47:52 -0700, [email protected] (Terryo) wrote:
> >ctewhare <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> >
> > We have since found out that they work in groups and target
> >> girls who are not acompanied by men. This happened again on the last
> >> day we were there so we knew it was not just a one off incident. I
> >> cannot believe that there are not more warnings of this behaviour.
> >
> >The red-light district must have held a great attraction for you.
> >It happened once and you went back so it could happen AGAIN?!?!? Just
> >what kind of "warning" do you need?????
> Amsterdam red light district is touted by travel agents as a
> 'tourist' attraction,
and is one of the safest places in town, PROVIDED you don't buy drugs or
attempt to get into a conversation with the drug pushers. Most people who
are mugged there did react positively to an offer of drugs.
Always say "NO" (or better "NEE" (pronounced "nay")) to anyone who offers
you drugs. (or better, totally ignore them)
Sjoerd
