Pathetic Loser Tries to Get Free Motorcycle

Summary

In this humorous take on negotiation tactics, the narrator recounts a bizarre encounter on Facebook Marketplace, where an individual brazenly requests a motorcycle for free, claiming it's for his elderly, financially struggling father. This audacious approach, described as a 'forbidden Jutsu,' aims to flip the power dynamic in negotiations by making outrageous demands. The requester uses emotional manipulation, threats of legal action, and guilt-tripping to persuade the seller, highlighting the absurd lengths some go to in attempts to get something for nothing. The story serves as a satirical lesson in the extremes of negotiation tactics, with the narrator inviting viewers to consider the effectiveness and ethics of such strategies.

Takeaways

• 😀 The script outlines a ridiculous negotiation tactic for getting free items on Facebook Marketplace.
• 😆 It involves asking for an expensive item for free by making up a sob story about a poor elderly father in need.
• 🤥 The tactic involves guilting, threatening legal action, and generally manipulating the seller.
• 🙄 The script provides a real example of someone trying this tactic to get a free motorcycle.
• 🤣 The seller clearly sees through the manipulation and refuses to give in.
• 😠 The scammer resorts to threats, caps lock, and insults when his ploy fails.
• 🤬 He cites other imaginary people falling for the sob story and giving free items in the past.
• 🙃 The scammer claims to have a lawyer ready to sue if the seller refuses and his dad dies.
• 😳 The transcript paints the scammer as an unhinged, entitled man-child.
• 🤮 The takeaway is that this is an extremely unethical negotiation tactic that no reasonable person would fall for.

Q & A

What tactic is the person in the transcript trying to use to get a free motorcycle?

The person is trying to guilt trip the seller into giving them the motorcycle for free by making up a story about needing it for their poor elderly father.

Why does the person think this tactic will work?

They seem to think that by trying to appeal to the seller's emotions and sense of generosity, they can get them to agree to just give away an expensive item for free.

How does the seller respond to the person's request and tactics?

The seller repeatedly refuses the request for a free motorcycle and seems unmoved by the emotional appeals and threats, recognizing it as an attempted scam.

What does the transcript reveal about the person requesting the free motorcycle?

It shows they are manipulative, willing to make up elaborate stories, use guilt/shame tactics, make legal threats, insult and verbally abuse others to try and get what they want.

Why does the person switch from an emotional appeal to threats?

When the emotional appeal and sob story fail to work, they switch to threats and insults out of frustration that their manipulation isn't working.

Is there any validity to the person's claimed lawsuit threat?

No, there is no legal basis for their claimed lawsuit threat against people refusing to give them an expensive item for free.

What does the transcript reveal about scams on online marketplaces?

It provides an example of how scammers will try elaborate manipulation tactics and fake emotional appeals to take advantage of kind-hearted people online.

How does the seller demonstrate savviness about potential scams?

The seller recognizes the absurdity of the request, stands firm in refusing it, and even gets a warning from Facebook about potential payment app scams.

What could someone do if they received a similar message demanding free items?

Politely refuse the request, report the message/user if on a marketplace platform, and avoid engaging with manipulative appeals or threats.

Why might the scammer’s tactics seem plausible to some people?

Kind-hearted people may want to help if a story seems legitimate. Scammers exploit this generosity and willingness to trust others.