I’d say that’s a good moment to take a breath and check whether this applies before proceeding.

(This obviously doesn’t apply for celebrities.)

  • More likely to be a victim:

    Either:

    1. Someone is already harassing me and this is a bystander recording it for evidence…

    or

    1. The one that’s recording is about to harass me, probably say vile shit like “Go back to your country”… like I’d probably be in immediate danger

    COVID Anti-Asian Hatecrime PTSD Flashbacks

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      If you’re just minding your own business, I’m afraid you’re right.

      This sounds like personal experience, if that’s the case, I’m sorry it happened to you, mate. Sime people can be real dicks.