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Should I keep this iPhone? (story)
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I'd just throw it in the trash. Wouldn't waste any effort on this moron and certainly would not to keep any evidence at all. 
Honestly, I would restore it, keep it until there's an untethered unlock for iOS 5, unlock it and sell it for a good amount of money.
It's not the RIGHT thing to do, but at the same time, that dude can go screw himself. He'll go at least a few days without bugging anyone on the bus now.
I would have said give it back, but texting it the way he did is just classless.
It's not the RIGHT thing to do, but at the same time, that dude can go screw himself. He'll go at least a few days without bugging anyone on the bus now.
I would have said give it back, but texting it the way he did is just classless.
I would give it back in any circumstance, except in this case, honestly. Last time i saw a lady that dropped $$$ on the ground which i could have easily taken myself, but the first thing i did was to notify the lady that she dropped it. I always give things back because that's what i want others to do for me when i'm there and have dropped something too.
But this guy doesn't really seem like a guy that should own one of these phones at all. I would not feel bad for keeping it just because of the story.
But this guy doesn't really seem like a guy that should own one of these phones at all. I would not feel bad for keeping it just because of the story.
Although he sounds like a douche, you gotta think of the negative karma... I know it seems he wasn't a great person, but it's still his property. I say give it to the police and let him worry about getting it back..
UK Law
If somehow you were to be tracked down by the 'authorities', if this guy reports his phone as stolen, there would be CCTV of you picking it up off the bus and you could potentially be a subject for Her Majesty's pleasure!
Best thing to do, hand it to the police, if the guy has any sense he'll head to the police station near where he got off and get it back.
The UK has a 60 or 90 day policy and it's yours. Better to wait 60/90 days than end up potentially getting a criminal record (far fetched, but potential).
Plus, if one of my friends, or my girlfriend told me they had found a phone, and didn't want to hand it in, even if the guy was an idiot, I'd had a few trust issues with them
Just my opinion, but:
Before taking it to the police station, you should send a text back saying: "Hey sweetie, it is Grandma here, thanks for keeping the noise down these past days. I've handed your phone the the police, go get it, then keep the noise down. No-one wants to hear about how you try and get girls (in your dreams). Love Grandma (from the Bus) xxx"
If somehow you were to be tracked down by the 'authorities', if this guy reports his phone as stolen, there would be CCTV of you picking it up off the bus and you could potentially be a subject for Her Majesty's pleasure!
Best thing to do, hand it to the police, if the guy has any sense he'll head to the police station near where he got off and get it back.
The UK has a 60 or 90 day policy and it's yours. Better to wait 60/90 days than end up potentially getting a criminal record (far fetched, but potential).
Plus, if one of my friends, or my girlfriend told me they had found a phone, and didn't want to hand it in, even if the guy was an idiot, I'd had a few trust issues with them
Just my opinion, but:
Before taking it to the police station, you should send a text back saying: "Hey sweetie, it is Grandma here, thanks for keeping the noise down these past days. I've handed your phone the the police, go get it, then keep the noise down. No-one wants to hear about how you try and get girls (in your dreams). Love Grandma (from the Bus) xxx"
I voted yes, before I read the circumstances.
I probably would still return it, since that is the right thing to do. Two wrongs don't make a right and if Karma plays into the matter good for you. Maybe he will get run over by a "Grandma" on the way to pick it up!
Though, I probably would see how far you can drop it before the screen cracks and then drop it a little higher than that.
Maybe let screen crack and drop it in syrup or something... Then turn into the police...
I probably would still return it, since that is the right thing to do. Two wrongs don't make a right and if Karma plays into the matter good for you. Maybe he will get run over by a "Grandma" on the way to pick it up!
Though, I probably would see how far you can drop it before the screen cracks and then drop it a little higher than that.
Maybe let screen crack and drop it in syrup or something... Then turn into the police...
Since when should any of us decide if this is the right phone for this guy? Granted the guy is a d-bag but last time I checked that's not against the law. Stealing is, d-bag no. Turn the phone in either to the police or the bus company. Save yourself the BS, this might come back and bite you
James
Karma but do what you like.. your asking strangers to be your morality bar. Oh didn't read the whole thing just the part you found a phone and you think it might be ok because the guys lives at home or something like that..
You really should read the whole story in future.
OP, given your description of his behaviour, it's not impossible that the phone had nothing on it because he'd just recently wiped it, having stolen it!
I'm just positing the possibility, of course.
Just return it. You are no better than him if you keep it.
How would you feel if you accidantly left your iPhone behind in a bus, and the person who found it wouldn't even try to bring it back to you because he thinks you are arrogant for whatever reason?
Everybody is different, and you can't expect others to live up to your 'rules' and 'regulations'.
How would you feel if you accidantly left your iPhone behind in a bus, and the person who found it wouldn't even try to bring it back to you because he thinks you are arrogant for whatever reason?
Everybody is different, and you can't expect others to live up to your 'rules' and 'regulations'.
Tough call. I thInk only you can decide. But I wouldn't bring the old lady into it in a text or email. He may find her on the bus. It's also possible he wanted to loose it and claim it lost but found out later he couldn't so wanted it back. If he did then he gave up all ownership of it.
But What ever happened to finders keepers loosers weepers?
I know when I find money I hand it in to the police cause it might be rhe persons last pay check or something and if I found an iPhone I'd do the same but if I listened to someone as you describe I think I may see karma teaching him a lesson through me. I don't buy the keep it brings me bad karma. I have to feel that inside myself. Just like dishing out a beating to a bad guy. No bad karma in that. Sometimes we are the instruments of retribution. You gotta look inside OP and what do you feel, really deep down inside look and listen.
But you already seem to have found doubt. Hence you posting.
But What ever happened to finders keepers loosers weepers?
I know when I find money I hand it in to the police cause it might be rhe persons last pay check or something and if I found an iPhone I'd do the same but if I listened to someone as you describe I think I may see karma teaching him a lesson through me. I don't buy the keep it brings me bad karma. I have to feel that inside myself. Just like dishing out a beating to a bad guy. No bad karma in that. Sometimes we are the instruments of retribution. You gotta look inside OP and what do you feel, really deep down inside look and listen.
But you already seem to have found doubt. Hence you posting.
Regardless of your perception of the individual you cannot simply steal his property. Either give it back or accept you are a common criminal with no morals or scruples.
Charge it, turn the ringer off, and then take a bus. Make sure "find my phone" is on. Then hide it in a corner of the bus or under a seat. Let him track it that way.
the would be funny!
Funny, I chuckled when someone suggested putting it on a bus. Could you imagine how long it would take them to find it if you duct-taped it to the bottom of a seat? lol
In all honesty, do what you want with it, but the fact that Find my iPhone is on there, it's more of a liability. I'm not sure what happens after you wipe it.
In the US, if you turn in lost property to a police station and it's unclaimed for a few years you assume ownership. The phone will probably be obsolete at that point but that's the legal way of doing it on this side of the pond.
In all honesty, do what you want with it, but the fact that Find my iPhone is on there, it's more of a liability. I'm not sure what happens after you wipe it.
In the US, if you turn in lost property to a police station and it's unclaimed for a few years you assume ownership. The phone will probably be obsolete at that point but that's the legal way of doing it on this side of the pond.
Give it to police/charity IMO.
No need to be the "let me teach you a lesson dude" person. It is not like we don't do such things ourselves. The high and mighty attitude puts you almost at the same level...almost.
No need to be the "let me teach you a lesson dude" person. It is not like we don't do such things ourselves. The high and mighty attitude puts you almost at the same level...almost.
Whatever you do he'll still be a hooplehead, sexist, racist, gym rat, id!ot.
Keep it, and you become a thief.
So how can you return the phone and possibly mete out some social justice?
Call one of his female contacts ... tell her you found his phone. Maybe, if you're lucky, she'll be one of the girls he victimized. Meet her, tell her your story, give her his phone, and let karma decide what happens.
Keep it, and you become a thief.
So how can you return the phone and possibly mete out some social justice?
Call one of his female contacts ... tell her you found his phone. Maybe, if you're lucky, she'll be one of the girls he victimized. Meet her, tell her your story, give her his phone, and let karma decide what happens.
The fact you're posting here suggests you're doubtful about keeping it. I agree.
You seem to already have an iPhone. How would a second one benefit you?
Furthermore, if you keep it cos 'he's a jerk', then you are personally profiting off him being a jerk. That doesn't seem right.
I like the suggestion given in one of the posts above of giving it to a domestic violence charity or organisation or shelter.
If you feel like it, you could also text him back that you heard him on the bus, you were shocked by his attitude, and you're donating the phone to a black domestic violence shelter (or something like that).
That'd help him know his actions have consequences, that trash talk gets you trashed etc. (Don't mention old ladies or anything else that might give him a target for his rage.)
Interesting thread. Waiting to see what the OP says.
You seem to already have an iPhone. How would a second one benefit you?
Furthermore, if you keep it cos 'he's a jerk', then you are personally profiting off him being a jerk. That doesn't seem right.
I like the suggestion given in one of the posts above of giving it to a domestic violence charity or organisation or shelter.
If you feel like it, you could also text him back that you heard him on the bus, you were shocked by his attitude, and you're donating the phone to a black domestic violence shelter (or something like that).
That'd help him know his actions have consequences, that trash talk gets you trashed etc. (Don't mention old ladies or anything else that might give him a target for his rage.)
Interesting thread. Waiting to see what the OP says.
I agree, maybe put some pictures on it he wouldn't like though. Leave that to your imagination. Still not his phone so I personally couldn't keep it, but I wouldn't bother tracking him down. turn it over to Apple, the police, or the mobile carrier. Or turn it on for tracking like you said.
Charge it, turn the ringer off, and then take a bus. Make sure "find my phone" is on. Then hide it in a corner of the bus or under a seat. Let him track it that way.