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[–] minorkeys@lemmy.world -2 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Not sure that's an acceptable level of violence for pervertry but who am I to get in the way of women's violent fantasies?

[–] Urist@leminal.space 9 points 52 minutes ago (1 children)

There is no level of violence unacceptable for self defense against sexual assault. Keep your hands to yourself.

[–] minorkeys@lemmy.world -2 points 37 minutes ago

Disagree. Lighting someone on fire for the lowest form of sexual assault is not okay.

[–] mtpender@piefed.social 6 points 4 hours ago

TFW the party's mage casts fireball in a small room...

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 6 points 5 hours ago

I can be trusted with this, I promise

[–] Hupf@feddit.org 15 points 6 hours ago (1 children)
[–] JetpackJackson@feddit.org 1 points 4 hours ago

I somehow knew instantly

[–] Godric@lemmy.world 10 points 6 hours ago

I am a man. I am buying six of these, a pair of rollerskates, a hockey stick, a mini fire extinguisher, and some string.

See you guys on TV later!

[–] veniasilente@lemmy.dbzer0.com 40 points 9 hours ago

Well with women having these on hand at least the incels will finally achieve one of their objectives:

Women thinking they're smokin' hot.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 35 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

And yet somehow I feel this might not be the best path forward.

[–] Protoknuckles@lemmy.world 55 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

Well... let's try it out for a little and see what happens.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 31 points 9 hours ago (3 children)

Typically without solid training what happens is the weapon gets turned on the wrong person.

But, for the sake of a good time we can imagine some asshole pervs getting lit up like a cigar. Heh heh. Awesome.

[–] unit327@lemmy.zip 7 points 6 hours ago

I hope the QA is good. Training or no training, these aliexpress specials will probably just self immolate in your bag.

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 7 points 7 hours ago

Also, fire doesn't just stay put. Yes, you might burn the attacker, but catch the building on fire killing people.

[–] Protoknuckles@lemmy.world 11 points 8 hours ago (9 children)

Honestly, I hope it is more deterrent than anything else

[–] AbsolutelyNotAVelociraptor@piefed.social 4 points 8 hours ago (2 children)

Idk, having something that could melt metal from a safe distance as a deterrent seems a bit overkill. But don't take my word for it, I might be overreacting.

[–] helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.world 7 points 6 hours ago

Hmm, that sounds like something a velociraptor would say.

[–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 6 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

It's just running on butane - it won't have enough heat mass to melt metal (and produce any notable flames). Probably it won't do much more to a person than startle the hell out of them and maybe ignite their hair.

[–] Ziglin@lemmy.world 3 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

3300°C seems a bit much for butane but it could be farenheit which I would assume is still quite hot.

[–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago

I think even oxy-butane tops out at 2,000°C (which is 50,000°F or something idk). 3,300°C is around the max for oxy-acetylene, which is I'm assuming what the person writing this was looking at.

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[–] FilthyShrooms@lemmy.world 7 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Cool idea but that thing needs a bigger fuel tank, looks like it'll be empty after 30 seconds of use

[–] frog_brawler@lemmy.world 7 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Does it take longer than 30 seconds to burn someone?

[–] fleebleneeble@reddthat.com 4 points 6 hours ago

Depends on if you're going for shock or efficiency.

[–] Mika@piefed.ca 2 points 5 hours ago

So, a worse pepper spray?

[–] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 12 points 9 hours ago (3 children)

If I don’t hear about women being arrested because some creep got immolated for catcalling them, I am going to be disappointed.

[–] GregorGizeh@lemmy.zip 28 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (2 children)

Over catcalling? That seems somewhat insane though no?

Unwanted touching or stalking or threatening and such i could see of course, but reciprocating men trying to get a womans attention (in a crappy and rude fashion) with literally death and/or permanent disfigurement and pain is a little drastic.

We rightly abhor the insane acid attacks committed on women over some minor transgression out of some fucked sense of honor, sometimes happening in certain countries; how is this a viable position to hold just because the genders are reversed?

[–] shawn1122@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 hours ago

The European age of mass human sacrifice in the form of witch burning (1450 to 1750) is certainly something we don't want to bring back.

If someone's physical safety is under threat then this seems like a reasonable tool for self protection.

Let's hope someone doesn't abuse it.

[–] rainwall@piefed.social 2 points 6 hours ago

Theres catcalling, and then theres catcalling. Someone shouting something across the street should probally be ignored if possible.

Someone coming up behind you to tell you they are going rape you? Fire time.

[–] stenAanden@feddit.dk 7 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Well, that's the issue I find with this device, the same as guns or general physical force used against harasment and violence against women: it just leads to the woman getting arrested because the issue in the first place is that law enforcement and courts DO NOT take harasment and violence against women seriously

[–] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 8 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago)

Bingo. This isn't a solution to the problem, it’s a response. The actual problem isn’t being addressed in the slightest. People defending themselves will continue to get blamed for standing their ground. The only solace to be had from that is that women being arrested for “assault” will serve as external confirmation that these things are being used and that they work.

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[–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 9 points 9 hours ago

That bear isn't gonna know what it hit.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 8 points 9 hours ago
[–] you_are_dust@lemmy.world 5 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Selling something to anyone that can shoot flames up to 20 feet seems like a bad idea. Predators should probably be set on fire, but this sounds like it would take the entire block down with it.

It's all about peer pressure: don't bother her or they will suffer the consequences.

/s

[–] whotookkarl@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 6 hours ago

Market it however you want, people want wizard powers

[–] sparkles@piefed.zip 3 points 8 hours ago (3 children)

Seems kind of fun. Not to barbecue people, just to light candles and start bonfires and other completely unnecessary uses, like ending weevils.

[–] Broadfern@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

What do you have against weevils? :(

[–] sparkles@piefed.zip 5 points 7 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Broadfern@lemmy.world 3 points 7 hours ago

Beans for the bean gods! /j

I hope you’re able to keep your beans safe in the future, anyhow.

[–] user224@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Do you think it burns wasp and mosquito wings fast enough?

[–] sparkles@piefed.zip 2 points 6 hours ago

Worth a shot

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[–] Wilco@lemmy.zip 2 points 7 hours ago

Needs a green flame.

Avada Kedavra!

[–] socsa@piefed.social 3 points 7 hours ago

This is just a way to market extraneous fire to all genders.

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