Stolen bikes

I'd blame you 100% for the second theft, and you partially for the first. Instead of beating others up, I'd hope you beat yourself up......then get over to the Locks That Work thread, and at least read the original post of the thread. Read the whole thread if you have time. And, good luck with your next bike.

so what you're saying is that thieves are in their *right *to steal a bike because the owner used a cheap lock? i'm sorry, but that is definitely just wrong. anyone has the right to take anything that doesnt belong to them. if you see a car parked with windows open and keys inside, that doesnt mean that you can go for a ride, end of story. dictionary.com says:
theft –noun

1. the act of stealing; the wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal goods or property of another; larceny.
   
   

i think everybody agrees then that the only one to blame is the thief, regardless of how crappy the lock was. if i, as robbed, want to blame myself, it's my problem (and my psycologist).

Don't use a light and flimsy lock when out shopping again, please. It was convenient for you, and even more convenient for the thief.

yeah, fair enough. i too will be lots more careful, no doubt.

what concerns me most is that saying 'thats life, buy another one' doesnt fix the problem. the more locks i buy, the more tools thieves will use, it's an endless loop. and as much as i'd love to, getting to beat up the first fucker i see doesnt realistically solve the problem neither, and also would add possible retaliation sooner or later, and could give me a police criminal record. so what should we do? start some charity to convince people that buying stolen property is wrong? go home and cry?