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Mouse Or Mafioso | Started by: RoryRourke on Mar 15, '11 19:31 |
Rory accompanied by his 500 strong army of Invisible bodyguards (yes they do count pal) steps up on to a soap box on the corner and addresses the public at large. |
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Separating real mafioso's from the wannabe's.... hmmmm.
FFDP takes a deep breath and thinks before opening his mouth
For me, if I had to choose one specific thing that defines a mafioso from a wannabe, it would have to be loyalty.
We live in a world of guns, crimes and big ego's, so being respectful doesn't quite top the list (as people have already noted and told me in my previous dealings in these fair streets). Being respectful I believe, can only get you so far. Other mobsters will see the way you act and appreciate the sentiment, but they know that in the end you are out for number 1... yourself, 99% of people here are here to (eventually) run their own family.
Standing out from the crowd? This is a very important character aspect in my eyes, although I cannot comment on staying in line as I have recently been reprimanded for not doing just that. I love to see mobsters standing out from the crowd and in more ways than people would suspect. Being an avid street speaker, teaching and nurturing the new blood, massive donators, brilliant organisers (ie. good hit squad leaders). They all have big importance to me.
I couldn't agree with you on some wannabe's coming out to play Billy Big Balls as some sort of macho display as I believe this is the view people have of my blood and this really isn't the case. I believe that anyone who can cause someone to reply with comments full of emotion (respect or rage) deserves at least a little bit of respect, just to be able to bring out the truth in people.
I'd love to say Omerta, but these rules are very rarely followed nowadays as we see cross-world kills because of coffeeshop activity or because of what their father/grandfather, etc did. Omerta does not exist anymore in 90% of the mobsters we have. Someone that I think should be taught and drilled into any new blood that appears on our shores.
But going back to my original answer, loyalty is the one for me. Anyone who will blindly follows their boss' rule without so much as a question has big respect from me. Now, I realise that we have had past leaders who were quite the idiots and have dragged down scores of members of their families because of stupid decisions they make. However, that leader ushered you into this world, they sheltered and protected you and most of the friends you will probably make, they put up with any silly decisions you make, they basically mothered/fathered you through your life and to me, that is what makes a real mafioso.
Regards...
...FFDP |
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Reply by: FiveFingerDeathPunch at Mar 15, '11 22:05 | |
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A very interesting point FFDP, and one i must say I agree with. Loyalty, is as you pointed out the most important quality. Wannabe's are often glory supporters and part timers. Real Mafioso stick by you until the end going down in a blaze of glory. They do not walk out because they fancy something a little better they stick through it during the hard times. These are the people that keep our world ticking. |
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Reply by: RoryRourke at Mar 15, '11 22:17 | |
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I would say no end is glorious but that is my opinion. For a criminal organization to fail in our world, it is nearly always due to a grave error on the part of a few power players. No glory in that. Rather...a feeling of disappointment.
Naenia grins Nice to see you out here, curious about such a topic and asking about it. Makes walking around more interesting, with all these conversations. |
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Reply by: Naenia at Mar 15, '11 23:16 | |
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You raise some very interesting points Naenia. Many of which I had not previously considered. I agree that dying is not glorious, yet better to die in the face of the enemy then fleeing and jumping shop. |
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Reply by: RoryRourke at Mar 16, '11 18:32 | |
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after thinking for sometime he decides to speak |
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Reply by: TomCollins at Mar 16, '11 19:01 | |
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Pausing to consider what had been said, Rory lit up a smoke before replying |
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Reply by: RoryRourke at Mar 17, '11 21:33 | |
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