Is it wrong to plot against people?

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  1. frankilroy's Avatar
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    Is it wrong to plot against people?
    If you don't like somebody, why not plot against them?

    Where does the ethical "wrong" step in?
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    Re: Is it wrong to plot against people?
    The ethical wrong emerges if you intend to cause harm to someone.
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    Re: Is it wrong to plot against people?
    Not at all. It is the nature of our competitive society. If one was hoping to behave like this in a more egalitarian society then of course, it would be heresy. But it's not an equal society; it has emerged from the slime of the earth, characterised by it's unceasing committment to greed and conspiracy against another. Go ahead!
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    Re: Is it wrong to plot against people?
    I personally think its fine as long as you dnt actually cary out any serious actions, making the plot is fine but carrying out is something different
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    Re: Is it wrong to plot against people?
    Plotting?
    Sounds a bit creepy to me, never really crossed my mind before
  6. S12345's Avatar
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    Re: Is it wrong to plot against people?
    I don't believe it is. Most people are generally selfish, greedy, judgemental and competitive. It is a good way to get ahead of the game. Gather information, always have one up on your potential enemies. Play with the unpredictability of the world.

    Na j/k don't hurt people, it's bad m'kay? Always comes back to bite you in the ass.
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    Re: Is it wrong to plot against people?
    Nothing wrong with thinking about it. Who hasn't at one time or another? But anything more than thinking about it could create damaging evidence against you, including the posting of questions like this.

    "It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." - Albus Dumbledore

    Hmmm, perhaps that quote doesn't fit perfectly. But basically what I'm saying is, it's usually only wrong if you choose to act upon those thoughts.
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    Re: Is it wrong to plot against people?
    (Original post by LolaRosie)
    I personally think its fine as long as you dnt actually cary out any serious actions, making the plot is fine but carrying out is something different
    Why?
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    Why?
    cause its creative, i dnt know?!?!
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    Re: Is it wrong to plot against people?
    (Original post by Belowski)
    Nothing wrong with thinking about it. Who hasn't at one time or another? But anything more than thinking about it could create damaging evidence against you, including the posting of questions like this.

    "It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." - Albus Dumbledore

    Hmmm, perhaps that quote doesn't fit perfectly. But basically what I'm saying is, it's usually only wrong if you choose to act upon those thoughts.
    Hmm.. why is it wrong to act upon those thoughts?
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