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Sam, 24: I couldn't care less, to be honest. I think it's ridiculous. She's got no relevance to my life. There's more important things going on in the world than some vlogger.What about you? You're in Bethnal Green – do you feel like your life is in danger?
Actually I'm really scared I'm going to be kidnapped like this Marina girl, you know? Not sure if I'm going to sleep tonight, I'll probably be shitting myself.So do you think you'll show your support at the meet-up?
I feel like I'm starting to warm to Marina now and should show my support. I feel like we should look after the local community.
Darryl, 33: I'm a massively cynical bastard; it sounds an awful lot like a massive publicity stunt. I say massive – it sounds like a half-arsed attempt at a publicity stunt. A lot of people will go, "Oh my god," whereas cynical bastards like me, as horrible as that sounds, will go, "Yep." It might be real and atrocious and terrible, but there's always that cynic in me.Do you think your life could be in danger now? I mean, one girl has already been kidnapped.
Not any more than usual. I'll try my best not to sleep.ISIS could be using her as bait. Worried?
I'm pretty certain if I did an uncomfortable poo these days that ISIS would probably take responsibility for it. They'd totally say it was their doing.So do you think this could turn into a war? Maybe ISIS vs YouTubers?
No, not at all. I think both sides have got better things to do with their time.
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Quentin, 25: I had no idea. I wasn't aware it happened, so yeah, obviously! I'm scared in general – doesn't matter which area. I'm surprised nothing has happened in London yet.Do you believe ISIS have kidnapped her?
Every time something happens, first thing they think of is, "It's ISIS." There's no evidence.
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Ben, 24: I did hear about it on Facebook. I wasn't really worried. I think I'll manage eventually.How do you feel that ISIS could be on your doorstep?
Who knows? There's always apparently a risk, isn't there?You've lived in Bethnal Green all your life. What with all this going on, maybe it's time to move?
I think I'll be OK.
Nichol, 28: Why should I be scared that I'll be kidnapped in my own house? No, I'm not. I'm a man. I live with a lot of people. I'm not scared.
Ruby, 22: If she's a public figure, I'm not saying she's brought it on herself, but if she's a public figure then they obviously knew who she was. They must have targeted her because she's a public figure.Still, it's worrying, isn't it? ISIS kidnapping YouTubers. Do you think you'll sleep tonight?
I'm not scared to sleep – I've got a concierge! I've lived in some dodgy houses before. But that was in Mile End. Mind you, Bethnal Green isn't any safer.More on VICE:That 'S' Thing Everyone Drew in School, WHAT IS IT?Why People Think Potheads Are Lazy: A HistorySex Tips for Young People, from Older People Who've Been at It for Decades