Under what circumstances do you think fighting (with fists) is ok?

Never, unless you are defending your life or someone helpless.

I don’t think violence is the answer, but if they hit me first i’m going to defend myself.

Exactly what @Marina said. Only in self-defense or defense of others.

As far as martial arts and boxing is concerned, that’s a whole different set of circumstances.

@Marina and @Bluefreedom enough said, no need for any more answers.

Most people hit it on the head don’t do it except like karate or other martial arts… And if it is a life or death thing beat the he’ll out of em. But if it is just a bully trying to get your lunch money then just try to block the punches and they will go away. (don’t block with your face FYI.

If someone so much as pushes me in a violent way, I’m swinging, and not just in self defense. Or if someone is threatening a friend or family member of mine, I’ll knock their block off. I once went after a guy in the alley behind my house who was beating on a woman in my bare feet. He ran away from me. Me! A woman! Basically, if I think you deserve it, you’re gonna get your clock cleaned. Just don’t be retarded and I won’t rearrange your face for you.

None.

Unless you’re about to be raped, murdered or brutalized in some manner. Or are Defending someone who is unable to defend themselves.

Lurve for ubersiren.

self defense.

@ubersiren – Aaayyy-men, sister!

I’m Irish, so…

So, I should kiss you, yes?

@asmonet : I always accept kisses! Gender non-specific!

I am also equal opportunity on the snog front.

SMOOCH.

@ubersiren damn straight. I don’t like to start altercations if I can avoid it, but some people need a good ass kicking. I beat up a guy that was beating on his girlfriend in a dorm room down the hall from mine once. I don’t like to resort to violence, but I deemed it right and necessary in that moment.

@adreamofautumn : Fluther squad, bitches!

I’d like a kiss. Can I get one from @ubersiren and @asmonet please??

@ubersiren
In high school, I beat up a guy who pissed on my jacket that was behind a large boulder at a beach party. When confronted he admitted it and he was carried away.
If there’s something unjust, I will act. I once saw these 3 guys trying to push over a small compact with a guy sleeping inside. He was terrified. I put the fear of God in them and they left.
I haven’t been in any altercation since my 20’s and I don’t plan on it. I try to avoid situations that guys are tempted to get in a pissing contest with me. I’m pretty big- about 6’2’‘and 225

You beat him up for peeing on your jacket? I’d just make him pay for it. Sheesh.

@asmonet
I was in 11th grade and he actually threw the first punch…probably because he knew he was guilty. I actually fractured my hand on his face I was hitting him so hard.

I don’t buy that violence isn’t the answer. If someone is going to physically harm my wife, my kids, my family or a friend of mine.. violence is going to be my answer.

when a retarded father thinks your personal mail is an xmas santa gift

Under normal circumstances, never.

However, if someone was physically hurting my wife or daughter – I might just kill them with my bare hands.

Shotguns were invented to save my hands for more important things, like holding said shotgun. Fists are for neanderthals. that one will get me labeled asshole pretty fucking quick, I’m betting.

@evelyns_pet_zebra. Either that or it will make you pretty popular in a neighborhood with a high crime rate and/or vigilantes. =)

I tend to hit when very very angry. Such an awful habit.

Self defense. Also when a spouse is cheating. That is self defense of your emotions lol.

when people become to nagg, I guess choose targets

In the ring.

Definitely in self-defense or in defense of others. HOWEVER, there was a dumb security guard in an office supply store who told me, as I was leaving, “I’m gonna remember you”, at which point I dropped my bag and jacket in preparation of putting him through the store window (for real), but he chickened out.

(Prior to that he identified himself as a store manager. When I found out he was a security guard I asked him if he didn’t have bags to check or something).

Like @SherlockPoems ; said. In a ring, with gloves.

It’s never a good idea unless there is no other option. Still better than the gang mentality of shooting to kill. Bruises heal.

I’d swing without any hesitation to defend myself, someone I care about, or someone that needs help. I don’t like violence, but I’m not naive enough to believe that using your fists isn’t necessary sometimes. There are some situations that call for some degree of violence, and I would not be willing to let a person hurt someone else just because I don’t like the idea of hitting someone.

And @ubersiren: Hell yeah, lady!

We’ll need costumes. No capes!

@aprilsimnel lurve for the Incredibles reference. :)

when people tell me i cant have my own thing or when i snap

@kevinhardy: That’s really an awful reason. Get help.

I think fighting with fists is far preferable to using other weapons. Besides the fights end faster because your knuckles can only take so much. Legs & knee kicks can be even more dangerous though.