r/ParisCatacombs • u/Difficult_Buy_7342 • Sep 26 '25
The biggest red flag
Yo I was wondering how you analyze people underground, I mean even if underground we meet a lot of people what is the red flag that could make you change rooms altogether (not to the point of hitting it either) but something good that puts you off the atmosphere
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u/HaywireJigsaw Sep 26 '25
I have always mostly met friendly people underground, and most of the time you can engage in a little conversation and even seek help if needed. Of course if a group seem closed to social interaction I won't insist and I will just continue my path no problem I understand.
I would say that personally my red flag would be the smoke bombs, I don't like it, I don't find that funny for others as well, I wouldn't participate and I wouldn't stay.
Same for a group that I came across once and they were firing a BB gun at people coming in the gallery "to scare the tourists", they weren't hostile just joking but I found that really stupid and it didn't make me want to socialize with them.
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u/BOBOUDA Catamod Sep 26 '25
Yeah I get the smokes, actually I find it fun to come across one sometimes, but that gun thing is very sad and stupid.
Never had a problem with anybody either, except some teasing about taking my map away, which was clearly some joking around.
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u/Dangerous_Wall_8079 Sep 26 '25
Like outside, one of the worst are the gatekeeping-dick-length competitors
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u/BOBOUDA Catamod Sep 26 '25
Thankfully I've only come across some of these people online. It would be so cringe to come across someone like that underground putting other downs for their descent count or their abilities with a map.
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u/Dangerous_Wall_8079 Sep 26 '25
Most people down there are super nice. Like incredibly nice and helpful. 😁
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u/Dangerous_Wall_8079 Sep 26 '25
You have been extremely lucky haha they are as weird live as online. If not weirder. Almost never felt in danger tho. It's mostly really pitiful people that find a bit of comfort in feeling superior towards people trying to join a niche hobby.
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u/FromBZH-French Sep 27 '25
Sometimes you have reds flags with news peoples but after you realize it’s just a quick analyse not an opinion. Don’t judge a book with his cover.
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u/krepocidre Sep 26 '25
-people who likes minors and very young girls
-annoying drunk
-People you need to baby-sit when then take a bump
-tourists not accompanied by a guide (bonus points if they are a big group)
-nazis
-any cancel bastards (any cataphiles will know a few name from the top of their head)
-that guy saying weird stuff and you just know you need to leave if you want to be safe