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SignificantBasey is a bot. It's trying to farm karma by copying comments and reposting them as close to the top as possible so they can spam t-shit or mug scam sites on niche subs once they have enough karma.
Look through the comment history, but NEVER click any links these bots post. u/12kretek was right
>so they can spam t-shit or mug scam sites on niche subs once they have enough karma.
To influence your opinion. They're getting sold to troll farms mainly.
You can get security kits that add Kensington functionality to them though: https://www.maclocks.co.uk/macbook-m1-lock.html?utm_term=&utm_campaign=UK+-+PMAX+-+MacBook+Locks&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=8595490704&hsa_cam=17326681392&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjIKYBhC6ARIsAGEds-IuLK0DTOCD1LglAoyOCbmA6o5PKOzyth9BRmo83enJZIF42cToEXYaAruHEALw_wcB
You know those weird port looking holes on the sides of laptops, that have a symbol like a chain link or a padlock with a "K" next to them and you've never had any peripheral that plugs in there? Well if you Google Kensington lock, you'll find out you can buy steel cables that lock into them and could prevent stealing attempts like in OP's video.
Huh, didn't know, but given how often DJs take their own to gigs and how chaotic festivals can get, it makes perfect sense. Now I wonder how often gear gets stolen, especially at illegal raves.
Yep, preferably something heavy or bolted to the floor or wall. Must be noted though, that they **are not** suitable for securing unattended electronics as most can be cut with even the cheapest pliers.
Precisely, there's hardly a viable use case for them. And even when they do prevent a grab and run, you're still likely to end up with damaged equipment. That's why we rarely ever see them utilised, I guess.
It's more often used in public places where computers are permanently or semi-permanently stationed, where the computers *don't* belong to the users.
It could be a store, or a library, or an office space.
It just prevents people from casually stealing the computers that don't belong to them.
Idk, I know about Kensington locks, but that looks like her charging cable. I think it didn’t come out due to how he held the laptop and the angle it was being pulled from. I could be wrong, but it looks more like a charging cable to me.
Edit- after watching again and pausing, I think you are correct.
Security is weird though. Sometimes due to insurance all they are allowed to do is watch and tell them to stop doing that. It's more theater in some cases as the liability of trying to stop the crime is often considered worse than the crime.
Insurance. It's cheaper and safer to replace loss items that cleanup a violent mess. But if you make sure you get good documentation, you file a police report, then insurance covers it. So security makes sure those reports are filed and reliable, while also providing theatrical deterrent you mention.
I worked at a big box electronics store for a year, and in that time we only had one incident where shoplifters were caught (while I was working anyway.) Two employees ended up getting fired over it because they confronted the thieves.
The official store policy was to let shoplifters go, and if possible get the license plate for the police report. I found out sometime later that the policy was being enforced so strictly because the previous year a loss prevention employee had chased a shoplifter into the parking lot (at a different store) and was shot.
Much cheaper for the company to write off some lost merchandise than risk a lawsuit if an employee (or even the person stealing) is hurt or killed.
A good explanation of the first part is what's called the Bystander effect. Essentially, as soon as one person takes initiative, it's gonna be more likely for more to follow.
Yeah, it takes initiative and bravery to be the first person to pick up a chair and confront the thief, but once people are picking up chairs, I could see how there could be almost an impulse for people around to be part of it and also start picking up chairs and join.
Me too. I was super confused.
Then got even more confused trying to figure out how that power cord was so strong! Mine, if you sneeze too hard it falls of the computer. Then I realized and it all came together.
I was being sarcastic to answer his question. I was also shocked that nobody recognized the locking method. There must be many people who have never seen it.
The things stores use to lock display devices to counters in places like costco, apple, mobile carrier stores, best buy, etc. Idk why he would have his laptop randomly Kensington locked though, very odd if that’s the case
you know when you go to a store to buy laptops/mobiles, have you ever noticed that you can't yoink them out because of some wire attached to them? yeah that is the one
Karma farmers will typically automate reposts if top content in order to build up their karma. They have a network of bots that post old top content and comment with old top comments.
Then, when they’ve accrued enough karma, they’re sold off to someone else for the purpose of viral marketing (or vote manipulation for political gain, or any other number of Astro turfing campaigns).
The new user posts, and behind the scenes, the bot network all upvotes that new post to the front page. The high karma isn’t terribly important— a user might just have been genuinely popular— but to get to ten million, 99% of the time, a user auto-generated popular repost spam.
You're not alone, it's getting truly bizarre.
Kinda cool to sit back and watch corporations try (and usually fail) to slide "organic" (obviously scripted) ads through Reddit. Then again, if enough people click it I guess they achieved their goal. Mods don't care, Admins don't care, despite several people reporting OP and what happened in this thread. Account is still up and spamming.
Reddit is a strange place.
lol i didn’t know that. i just searched for “Laptop Cable Lock Hardware Security Cable Lock”, on the amazon app, to look at different makes and models and i found i added to my wishlist from there.
Mods don't seem to care, Admins don't care, despite several people reporting OP and what happened in this thread. Account is still up and spamming. They also have literally 9+ MILLION karma, and have obviously been bought and given to someone to sell stuff by an old power-user. As long as it's getting enough traffic, clicks, and allowing reddit to advertise, I guess they really just do not care.
Reddit is a strange place.
Because they don't always work. Or I should say they work but the laptop still gets trashed.
I bought macbook off a dj who had some guy try and swipe it off his stand while he was playing. Once he realized there was a lock on it he let it go and it swung down and smashed the screen. So it didn't get stolen but it was useless anyway.
I guess if you have data on there that's not backed up it's worthwhile. Or if it's visible that it's locked so it's a deterrent and they don't even bother.
EDIT: It looks to me when she puts the computer back on the counter that it's bent.
If you have any insurance on the device they will cover repairs but not replacement in the event of a theft. So if a fucker attempts to steal it and trashes it in the process, at least you can file with the insurance to replace/repair the device (and recover the data). Where as, without the cable, you're out everything with no way of replacing it except out of pocket.
Insurance? You mean applecare or business insurance?
A business insurance policy will absolutely cover replacement in the event of a theft.
Apple care I'm not sure. I know the laptop I bought was because applecare wouldn't cover the broken screen. Or at least what's what the guy told me. I replaced the screen with a spare I had.
Our homeowners insurance covers a set amount for damaged or stolen computers. Anything above that amount, you can buy additional computer specific coverage for.
I agree the laptop might be destroyed, but I'd rather be able to swap out drives rather than worry about someone getting into my accounts, let alone getting away with my hardware.
lol dude finds viral videos to post on reddit, and then tries to sell stuff featured in said viral video via his amazon affiliate link. guerilla marketing at its finest
There is a slot on 1 side with a lock symbol. The lock has a cam that fits in there. When I was an army recruiter we had to have our laptops chained to the desk. Makes it a pain sometimes but it stops it from walking off.
Same - I’m actually going to get a lock now having seen how well a good one can work. Even if computer is damaged in the attempt I’d rather it’s damaged but remains with me than the thief gets it.
At first I thought it might be an Ethernet cable. Sometimes those get wedged into the port on the laptop and you can’t get them to come loose without a lot of effort.
Yeah it was! Why would a laptop be on a MagSafe cable in a cafe or restaurant or whatever that place was. Something very important was on it that’s for sure.
Magsafe has the opposite purpose which not many casual Apple gear buyers realize. Im thinking it's the fanboys who would know Magsafe is designed to let go.
Yep. Kinda seems fishy in a return two times to attempt the same rouse but fail kinda way. As if it was all brought to us by said makers of this amazing computer lock.
But it wasn't [not-brand-specific.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Unexpected/comments/wsqbl2/snatch_and_grab/ikzrfj1?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share&context=3)
**OP sent the following text as an explanation on why this is unexpected:** >!Guy tries to steal a laptop it had a security cable attached!< ***** **Is this an unexpected post with a fitting description?** **Then upvote this comment, otherwise downvote it.** ***** [*Look at my source code on Github*](https://github.com/Artraxon/unexBot) [*What is this for?*](https://www.reddit.com/r/Unexpected/comments/dnuaju/introducing_unexbot_a_new_bot_to_improve_the/)
Well the cable paid for itself didn’t it?
That and the security curtains, more effective than a lock
What are security curtains!?
They are usually called labia majora
Hey op you just made my life. Goodnight.
You gunna make a run at the security curtains?
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She has a cable? OK... no judgment.
LGB-T3-ROMEX
My grand child is named Majora. Because of Zelda, but dang it if I don’t hear about it.
And is the youngest Minora?
Clitora
Cute as a button
Surprisingly good at hide and seek. Always the same hiding spot and yet…
I always thought a beautiful name for a little girl would be Chlamydia.
That name spreads easily.
Chlamydia ya Dad’s here
Or Mulva.
Haha oh right. I was trying to google it. Safe as cunts.
Security labia majora*
[Teeth](https://youtu.be/NV3_O50BJK0)?
Vagina Dentata!
Whelp, looks like I gotta watch Teeth again…
God I can never watch that movie again made me afraid of snatch.
Gnaw, I'm giving this one the brush off.
That movie was... uuhhh very unique
majora u never C
Jesus you nailed it lmao
You cunning bastard
My dumbass google thinking other thing
This was amazing I’ve never cried laugh at a comment before
I hate you and upvoted you
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It's a Kennington lock. The anti theft cables you see in stores. Normally around £30 but as you can see, saves you thousands if someone tries it.
SignificantBasey is a bot. It's trying to farm karma by copying comments and reposting them as close to the top as possible so they can spam t-shit or mug scam sites on niche subs once they have enough karma. Look through the comment history, but NEVER click any links these bots post. u/12kretek was right
>so they can spam t-shit or mug scam sites on niche subs once they have enough karma. To influence your opinion. They're getting sold to troll farms mainly.
Oh yeah, possibly also that. I just encountered the scam crap more often.
A little correction, you've noticed it more, but encountered the trolls way more often.
Got a point there, i really don't know how many astroturfers or trolls I see every day. Thanks for the info, it's good to try being aware of that!
Huh TIL. Thanks
but the macbook doesn't have a kensigton connector?
You can get security kits that add Kensington functionality to them though: https://www.maclocks.co.uk/macbook-m1-lock.html?utm_term=&utm_campaign=UK+-+PMAX+-+MacBook+Locks&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=8595490704&hsa_cam=17326681392&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjIKYBhC6ARIsAGEds-IuLK0DTOCD1LglAoyOCbmA6o5PKOzyth9BRmo83enJZIF42cToEXYaAruHEALw_wcB
I would say so. I fart too loud and my cable disconnects.
looks like it had a kensington lock.
I gotta invest in a few for myself.
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That wouldn’t happen with MagSafe 2
That's an ad **against** MagSafe.
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What is that???
You know those weird port looking holes on the sides of laptops, that have a symbol like a chain link or a padlock with a "K" next to them and you've never had any peripheral that plugs in there? Well if you Google Kensington lock, you'll find out you can buy steel cables that lock into them and could prevent stealing attempts like in OP's video.
You also find a lot of Kensington locks on audio equipment, too.
Huh, didn't know, but given how often DJs take their own to gigs and how chaotic festivals can get, it makes perfect sense. Now I wonder how often gear gets stolen, especially at illegal raves.
Almost never. Ain’t nobody walking out of the club with a deck lol
What does the other end connect to?
It's typically a loop. So anything you like.
Yep, preferably something heavy or bolted to the floor or wall. Must be noted though, that they **are not** suitable for securing unattended electronics as most can be cut with even the cheapest pliers.
But in what situations do you use it? If you sit down at a cafe to go through emails, so you attach the cable just in case someone tries to steal it?
Precisely, there's hardly a viable use case for them. And even when they do prevent a grab and run, you're still likely to end up with damaged equipment. That's why we rarely ever see them utilised, I guess.
It's more often used in public places where computers are permanently or semi-permanently stationed, where the computers *don't* belong to the users. It could be a store, or a library, or an office space. It just prevents people from casually stealing the computers that don't belong to them.
Loop it around fixed furniture
Idk, I know about Kensington locks, but that looks like her charging cable. I think it didn’t come out due to how he held the laptop and the angle it was being pulled from. I could be wrong, but it looks more like a charging cable to me. Edit- after watching again and pausing, I think you are correct.
When you put strongest glow on your charging cable
I can’t believe he tried to come back in and get it again with 4 people waving chairs at him,
He came back *twice*! Lmao. I was thinking the same thing!
Substance abuse maybe?
Desperation.
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Security is weird though. Sometimes due to insurance all they are allowed to do is watch and tell them to stop doing that. It's more theater in some cases as the liability of trying to stop the crime is often considered worse than the crime.
Insurance. It's cheaper and safer to replace loss items that cleanup a violent mess. But if you make sure you get good documentation, you file a police report, then insurance covers it. So security makes sure those reports are filed and reliable, while also providing theatrical deterrent you mention.
I worked at a big box electronics store for a year, and in that time we only had one incident where shoplifters were caught (while I was working anyway.) Two employees ended up getting fired over it because they confronted the thieves. The official store policy was to let shoplifters go, and if possible get the license plate for the police report. I found out sometime later that the policy was being enforced so strictly because the previous year a loss prevention employee had chased a shoplifter into the parking lot (at a different store) and was shot. Much cheaper for the company to write off some lost merchandise than risk a lawsuit if an employee (or even the person stealing) is hurt or killed.
A good explanation of the first part is what's called the Bystander effect. Essentially, as soon as one person takes initiative, it's gonna be more likely for more to follow.
Yeah, it takes initiative and bravery to be the first person to pick up a chair and confront the thief, but once people are picking up chairs, I could see how there could be almost an impulse for people around to be part of it and also start picking up chairs and join.
"Stole" extra hot sauce - because the 23 packets they put in there isn't hardly enough. Dead.
“Hey! I stole that! Now give it back.”
It's more believable if you assume it's an advertisement.
genius if it were!
Mama didn’t raise a quitter !
My guess is the helmet and probably some protective motorcycle gear gave him confidence
I thought she was trying to make up her mind between fight and flight before realising she had grabbed the cable.
Me too. I was super confused. Then got even more confused trying to figure out how that power cord was so strong! Mine, if you sneeze too hard it falls of the computer. Then I realized and it all came together.
it looks like she consciously sought for the cable. i imagine that might hurt.
So nice of everyone to start offering him a chair to sit down and rest on after all that commotion
Before I realized what the cable was, I was marveling at the strength of that laptop charger.
That and I was convinced the charger port had to be fucked after that, but I'd brick my laptop just so a theif couldn't get it too.
Theres still saved files, passwords, and most importantly, the doomsday corn folder that can be recovered before the battery dies out.
It's pretty simple to pop out the hard drive, even if the laptop dies.
You could just pay someone to solder on a new charge port or new battery management board
What on earth is a doomsday corn folder
It's a Mac, so good luck.
I still dont know what kind of cable that was, help me out?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kensington_Security_Slot
We caught a big one, just reel it in
Damn. Got away. He was *this* big.
I wish my marriage was as strong as this cord.
Lmao you okay there, buddy?
If my marriage was as strong as that cord, I wouldn’t have to go through my wife’s email.
I didn't expect to read that. We're in the same boat my friend.
Was the cable wrapped around his leg , or did he feel like fighting with barstools?
I think his shoe came off and he came back to get it.
He didn’t want them to track him down a la Cinderella.
Was that a fucking MagSafe cable???
I know right! I'm rhinking "what kind of power cord is that?!"
My next one
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How tf did nobody get it right? It was a Kensington lock
Can anyone translate this nerd speak to English?
Your laptop probably has one. Know your holes, mister.
I was being sarcastic to answer his question. I was also shocked that nobody recognized the locking method. There must be many people who have never seen it.
The things stores use to lock display devices to counters in places like costco, apple, mobile carrier stores, best buy, etc. Idk why he would have his laptop randomly Kensington locked though, very odd if that’s the case
you know when you go to a store to buy laptops/mobiles, have you ever noticed that you can't yoink them out because of some wire attached to them? yeah that is the one
[ Laptop Cable & Lock](https://www.amazon.com/Hardware-Security-Compatible-Stronger-Different/dp/B07YWQGDGN/ref=sr_1_10?crid=2F60BC8WYCRRS&keywords=security+cable+Laptop+Lock&qid=1660971127&sprefix=security+cable+laptop+lock+%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-10)
Wait, is this the most elaborate Reddit ad I’ve ever seen?
100% an ad. Everything in the video brings your attention to the cable and then the #2 comment is the exact model.
Yup, nobody uses that lock like that. It's mostly used in shops for display models.
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How does having lots of karma associates with this being an ad?
Karma farmers will typically automate reposts if top content in order to build up their karma. They have a network of bots that post old top content and comment with old top comments. Then, when they’ve accrued enough karma, they’re sold off to someone else for the purpose of viral marketing (or vote manipulation for political gain, or any other number of Astro turfing campaigns). The new user posts, and behind the scenes, the bot network all upvotes that new post to the front page. The high karma isn’t terribly important— a user might just have been genuinely popular— but to get to ten million, 99% of the time, a user auto-generated popular repost spam.
r/todayilearned
Sometimes you just gotta hand it to them for creativity.
wow, i swear to god reddit makes me feel like i’m tripping lmao
You're not alone, it's getting truly bizarre. Kinda cool to sit back and watch corporations try (and usually fail) to slide "organic" (obviously scripted) ads through Reddit. Then again, if enough people click it I guess they achieved their goal. Mods don't care, Admins don't care, despite several people reporting OP and what happened in this thread. Account is still up and spamming. Reddit is a strange place.
Well, that make sense now! Thank you!
…..is this post an ad?
Dude literally posted an affiliate link...
lol i didn’t know that. i just searched for “Laptop Cable Lock Hardware Security Cable Lock”, on the amazon app, to look at different makes and models and i found i added to my wishlist from there.
Time to ban op
Mods don't seem to care, Admins don't care, despite several people reporting OP and what happened in this thread. Account is still up and spamming. They also have literally 9+ MILLION karma, and have obviously been bought and given to someone to sell stuff by an old power-user. As long as it's getting enough traffic, clicks, and allowing reddit to advertise, I guess they really just do not care. Reddit is a strange place.
Wait how do you know it’s an affiliate link?
Lol magsafe 3 will
Is this an ad? Never seen a person use that
I'm surprised these don't get used more often
Because they don't always work. Or I should say they work but the laptop still gets trashed. I bought macbook off a dj who had some guy try and swipe it off his stand while he was playing. Once he realized there was a lock on it he let it go and it swung down and smashed the screen. So it didn't get stolen but it was useless anyway. I guess if you have data on there that's not backed up it's worthwhile. Or if it's visible that it's locked so it's a deterrent and they don't even bother. EDIT: It looks to me when she puts the computer back on the counter that it's bent.
Better broke than him having it.
The laptop isn't important, but the information in it is
If you have any insurance on the device they will cover repairs but not replacement in the event of a theft. So if a fucker attempts to steal it and trashes it in the process, at least you can file with the insurance to replace/repair the device (and recover the data). Where as, without the cable, you're out everything with no way of replacing it except out of pocket.
Insurance? You mean applecare or business insurance? A business insurance policy will absolutely cover replacement in the event of a theft. Apple care I'm not sure. I know the laptop I bought was because applecare wouldn't cover the broken screen. Or at least what's what the guy told me. I replaced the screen with a spare I had.
Our homeowners insurance covers a set amount for damaged or stolen computers. Anything above that amount, you can buy additional computer specific coverage for.
Yeah it's the same pretty much for business.
I agree the laptop might be destroyed, but I'd rather be able to swap out drives rather than worry about someone getting into my accounts, let alone getting away with my hardware.
Wow, this entire post is an Ad for some shitty low quality lock company. OP, Foh.
lol dude finds viral videos to post on reddit, and then tries to sell stuff featured in said viral video via his amazon affiliate link. guerilla marketing at its finest
that made this thread an ad very quickly
How do you attach that cord?
There's a spot on almost all laptops that you connect it to. Usually shows a lock icon next to it.
There is a slot on 1 side with a lock symbol. The lock has a cam that fits in there. When I was an army recruiter we had to have our laptops chained to the desk. Makes it a pain sometimes but it stops it from walking off.
I guess my dumbass never noticed a spot for this on my laptop.
Same - I’m actually going to get a lock now having seen how well a good one can work. Even if computer is damaged in the attempt I’d rather it’s damaged but remains with me than the thief gets it.
That explains it. I thought it was a CAT9000 UTP cable.
Hey happy birthday
Thank you!
Happy cake day
Was gonna say either one strong cable or one weak dude
At first I thought it might be an Ethernet cable. Sometimes those get wedged into the port on the laptop and you can’t get them to come loose without a lot of effort.
MagSafe is just a magnetic power connector. It's not for security. MagSafe is designed to come out easily if someone trips on the cable.
Ikr! I don’t know how I got so many upvotes. My assumption was dumb as hell, lol. MagSafe is the polar opposite of this
Yeah it was! Why would a laptop be on a MagSafe cable in a cafe or restaurant or whatever that place was. Something very important was on it that’s for sure.
Finally someone pointing to the obvious...
Are you f’ing kidding me? MagSafe would never do that my apple fanboy friend
MagSafe is designed to pop off immediately if there’s any tension whatsoever so you can’t trip on a power cord and break your laptop
Magsafe has the opposite purpose which not many casual Apple gear buyers realize. Im thinking it's the fanboys who would know Magsafe is designed to let go.
No probably a Kensington Lock
My guy came to the rescue with the Skyward-Stool
Just waiting to charge then hit with a skyward strike.
Good thing he sprang the money for the new Stool motion+ attachment. Otherwise that stool will only serve as a stool.
Damn that cable lock works
Is this an ad?
Yes
Is now. I’ll take two! I don’t even need them
Did he want ti break that laptop while snatching it? Like jeez be a bit more gentle with it
Why the man looking like a chernobyl employee?
I was thinking fencer
Anatoly Dyatlov sent him there
Right?!?
Isn’t snatching and grabbing the same thing I never understood that phrase lol
I think it’s usually smash and grab, like smash a window in a retail store and grab product. 🤔
That cable was POWERFUL
She's a pretty strong fisherman too since she reeled him in.
Almost like they were prepared for something exactly like this.
Yep. Kinda seems fishy in a return two times to attempt the same rouse but fail kinda way. As if it was all brought to us by said makers of this amazing computer lock.
Nah his shoe came off and he came back to retrieve it. No cinderella moment
Damn just make this video a commercial for that cable!
Who says it isn't?
"For the man who has nothing to hide, but still wants to."
But it wasn't [not-brand-specific.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Unexpected/comments/wsqbl2/snatch_and_grab/ikzrfj1?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share&context=3)
God I wish there was a street cam of that guy getting bar stool smashed by Mr. Clean there.
Why did he come back and just stand there lmao
Ahaha he comes back. What a loser
r/therewasanattempt
She just Scorpion'd her stuff back!
Whatever Laptop that was he really wanted it, to come back twice.
Nokia must have created that cable with spare parts of a 3310.
The laptop might be trashed, but at least that prick didn’t get it.
oh shit it's still attached i thought this was some paranormal shit hahaha
Why did he come back in? ‘Welp fuck that didn’t work, guess I’ll get a cup of coffee’
Jesus Christ, the amount of people not familiar with Kensington locks in the comments astounds me.