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Offline CrAz3D

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Re: Let's hear it!
« Reply #2265 on: August 15, 2007, 06:14:43 pm »
Finally I find something that says otherwise.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unjust_enrichment

That makes sense now.

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Re: Let's hear it!
« Reply #2266 on: August 15, 2007, 09:36:59 pm »
In my mind the only question is a legal question.  I see it as unquestionably unethical, though.

You didn't answer any of my points. Wow. You successfully evaded every point I made. Congratulations ;-)

What do you refer to when you say "it" as in "it is unquestionably unethical". Are you referring to any form of stealing, as in, every form of stealing is illegal? Including downloading music illegally and pirating software? Or do you exclude downloading music illegally and pirating from stealing?

And then the question: What's the difference, ethically, between shoplifting and downloading music illegally? Consider the particular case of downloading music illegally from a struggling band in contrast to shoplifting from Walmart's. Do you think both are unethical? Consider the possibility that the illegal downloading is more unethical, as the loss is much more significant for the band than it is for an excessively rich retail chain like Walmart.

Finally I find something that says otherwise.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unjust_enrichment

That makes sense now.

That's a nice article you found there.

"Liability under the principle of unjust enrichment is wholly independent of liability for wrongdoing. Claims in unjust enrichment do not depend upon proof of any wrong. Having said that, it is possible that on a single set of facts a claim based on unjust enrichment and a claim based on a wrong may both be available. A claim based on unjust enrichment always results in an obligation to make restitution. A claim based on a wrong always results in an obligation to make compensation, but may additionally result in an obligation to make restitution. For discussion of restitution for wrongs, see the page on restitution."

So basically, if they can't prove that the person taking the extra change was aware of it, the person would have to return the money (restitution). If there is proof that the person taking the extra change was aware of it (committing a wrong) then there would be an obligation for compensation (analogous to penalties for stealing).

I think we can pretty much deduce from the content of this article that Hagen's action does qualify for stealing not only ethically but also by the law, as the law implies that knowingly taking the extra change is a wrongdoing that can result in legal consequences requiring compensation.
« Last Edit: August 15, 2007, 09:50:29 pm by Ender »

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Re: Let's hear it!
« Reply #2267 on: August 15, 2007, 11:09:27 pm »
In my mind the only question is a legal question.  I see it as unquestionably unethical, though.

You didn't answer any of my points. Wow. You successfully evaded every point I made. Congratulations ;-)
He's gonna make a terriblegreat politician someday.

Anyway, I'm going to say this: the average IQ is 111 (IIRC), and I'm fairly sure most of us are decently above that.  Average, however, means that there are a lot of people both below and at that IQ level.  Mistakes happen.  I've entered $50 instead of $5 a couple times, and I think that if I were someone of Average IQ, I would have taken what the display told me (IE: change $45.05 instead of $0.05) and given incorrect change.  Luckily, I've caught myself both times that's happened (just to let you know, $5 is entered 500 [CASH] and $50 is 5000 [CASH], an easy mistake to make if you're tired or even if your finger slips).  Newer cashiers are even more susceptible to making mistakes because they are, well, new.

And stores like WalMart only make 1 or 2 cents profit for every dollar spent, so every dollar lost IS a big deal.  If you come back and say "Hey, your cashier gave me extra change", odds are you'll get a "Thanks very much" instead of a pair of handcuffs.

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Re: Let's hear it!
« Reply #2268 on: August 16, 2007, 11:40:13 am »
Well, I just bought a Ford Fusion key for $58 shipped.

I trust that the dealer would rape me otherwise as they just quoted me $30 for a key, $40 or $50 for the FOB, and another $40 for programming both. $40 to program this stuff? Gay as hell.

I spose I'll just buy another key/fob on eBay sometime and do that myself

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Re: Let's hear it!
« Reply #2269 on: August 16, 2007, 11:19:50 pm »
So i should be doing my homework right now but uhhh i am not and so here are a list of things i did to keep my homework on hold.
1. Clean my car
2. clean my computer
3. check my junk on-line ( myspace, x86,email)
4.Play video games
5. run avast antivirus
6. go on x86
7.watch 300
8. go on x 86 once more
9. take a shower
10. back on x86

i really dont want to do my homework right now or i have A.D.D

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Re: Let's hear it!
« Reply #2270 on: August 17, 2007, 04:57:29 am »
So x86 > MySpace? 8)

(it's a proven fact, but we're just confirming you've seen the light.)
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[17:32:58] <xar> new rule
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I'd bet that you're currently bloated like a water ballon on a hot summer's day.

That analogy doesn't even make sense.  Why would a water balloon be especially bloated on a hot summer's day? For your sake, I hope there wasn't too much logic testing on your LSAT. 

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Re: Let's hear it!
« Reply #2271 on: August 17, 2007, 08:57:39 am »
So x86 > MySpace? 8)

(it's a proven fact, but we're just confirming you've seen the light.)
i would say it is. if people post a lot and i can read junk to keep me occupied.

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Re: Let's hear it!
« Reply #2272 on: August 17, 2007, 01:11:52 pm »
Quality over quanity, Hagen. How does a post on here compare to a bulliten that always reads "sup, today was siiick, now im bored as shit homie, holla at yo' boi!!! ~9r3g."
The douchebag method:
fuck allfo you i dont give a fuck ill fight everyone of you fuck that sbhit fuck you

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Re: Let's hear it!
« Reply #2273 on: August 17, 2007, 04:12:31 pm »
The school superfucked my brother's schedule up.

I have periods 1-5. He has 2-7. This makes carpooling very, very difficult, since I not only go to school an hour earlier than him, but get out 2 hours earlier than he does! My councilor and his councilor are morons.

He has basically all remedial classes even with 90-100% percentiles for his standardized testing last year. He has general science (basically remedial science, biology = college prep, there is no honors), college prep geometry (when he was the highest grade in his algebra 1 class), and he not only REQUESTED honors english/history and did the summer assignment for it, but he didn't get it either. So basically, he's in stupid classes when he's actually halfway smart.

So, to sum up: my councilors are dipshits. We're calling in to complain that they're fucking retards. Maybe they'll fix it?

And apparently it's spelled counselor. Oops.
« Last Edit: August 17, 2007, 04:18:07 pm by Newby »
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[17:32:45] * xar sets mode: -oooooooooo algorithm ban chris cipher newby stdio TehUser tnarongi|away vursed warz
[17:32:54] * xar sets mode: +o newby
[17:32:58] <xar> new rule
[17:33:02] <xar> me and newby rule all

I'd bet that you're currently bloated like a water ballon on a hot summer's day.

That analogy doesn't even make sense.  Why would a water balloon be especially bloated on a hot summer's day? For your sake, I hope there wasn't too much logic testing on your LSAT. 

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Re: Let's hear it!
« Reply #2274 on: August 17, 2007, 04:24:27 pm »
Throw his counselor's position (as well as judgement) into question, then.  In other words, tell them to do their job.  If that has no effect, take it to the higher-ups and argue that the schedule he's been given won't provide much academic stimulation, at least according to the grades on his transcript.

If all else fails, I have a bomb ready.  Just give me the word.
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Re: Let's hear it!
« Reply #2275 on: August 17, 2007, 06:36:10 pm »
That's the plan. The assholes won't do anything until Monday, though. We'll see if they fix it.
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[17:32:45] * xar sets mode: -oooooooooo algorithm ban chris cipher newby stdio TehUser tnarongi|away vursed warz
[17:32:54] * xar sets mode: +o newby
[17:32:58] <xar> new rule
[17:33:02] <xar> me and newby rule all

I'd bet that you're currently bloated like a water ballon on a hot summer's day.

That analogy doesn't even make sense.  Why would a water balloon be especially bloated on a hot summer's day? For your sake, I hope there wasn't too much logic testing on your LSAT. 

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Re: Let's hear it!
« Reply #2276 on: August 17, 2007, 07:42:39 pm »
The school superfucked my brother's schedule up.

I have periods 1-5. He has 2-7. This makes carpooling very, very difficult, since I not only go to school an hour earlier than him, but get out 2 hours earlier than he does! My councilor and his councilor are morons.

He has basically all remedial classes even with 90-100% percentiles for his standardized testing last year. He has general science (basically remedial science, biology = college prep, there is no honors), college prep geometry (when he was the highest grade in his algebra 1 class), and he not only REQUESTED honors english/history and did the summer assignment for it, but he didn't get it either. So basically, he's in stupid classes when he's actually halfway smart.

So, to sum up: my councilors are dipshits. We're calling in to complain that they're fucking retards. Maybe they'll fix it?
They did the same to my brother but i have connections now that i am in Asb :) so probably that will get fixed.
« Last Edit: August 17, 2007, 08:22:22 pm by BigAznDaddy »

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Re: Let's hear it!
« Reply #2277 on: August 17, 2007, 08:05:15 pm »
ooooh, chick just asked if I wanted to swim tonight ;)  could be fun.

She's been textin me today (got her number lastnight).  Lookin' good for me

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« Reply #2278 on: August 17, 2007, 10:48:18 pm »
They did the same to my brother but i have connections now that i am in Asb :) so probably that will get fixed.

Well, seeing as how if they don't do it, we just keep going up and up until somebody does it, f your connections. ;P
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[17:32:45] * xar sets mode: -oooooooooo algorithm ban chris cipher newby stdio TehUser tnarongi|away vursed warz
[17:32:54] * xar sets mode: +o newby
[17:32:58] <xar> new rule
[17:33:02] <xar> me and newby rule all

I'd bet that you're currently bloated like a water ballon on a hot summer's day.

That analogy doesn't even make sense.  Why would a water balloon be especially bloated on a hot summer's day? For your sake, I hope there wasn't too much logic testing on your LSAT. 

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Re: Let's hear it!
« Reply #2279 on: August 17, 2007, 11:40:28 pm »
They did the same to my brother but i have connections now that i am in Asb :) so probably that will get fixed.

Well, seeing as how if they don't do it, we just keep going up and up until somebody does it, f your connections. ;P
Lol i guess bugging the crap out of them will force them to change.