Subjective Justification; A Scruples Game

Carpe Mortem · 05-17-2014, 04:25 AM

This game could be really fun, or really disastrous, depending on how mature you are. We'll see how it goes.

Quandary gets posted. Person after explains rationally, without bringing up morality, why it's right or wrong. In other words, the explanation can't just be 'it's the right thing to do' or 'that's just plain sick'. That's copping out of critical thinking, which is the whole point of this game.

Then post your own scruples scenario/question and the cycle goes on!

Some quick ground rules to keep this running smoothly, try to follow them:

1. Take your arguments elsewhere, don't muddy up a fun thread because you disagree with something someone said. Make your own not fun thread or message them personally, drama queens.
2. Brevity, dudes. A wise man says much but talks little, don't write a ****in essay.
3. Chitchat at a minimum overall. By all means have some friendly commentary on the prior poster's justification, but keep in mind that the MAIN POINT of YOUR POST is to explain your own rationality on your given quandary.

I'll start us off with something light:

Is it okay to take somebody's belongings if they owe you money and haven't paid in a timely fashion?

05-17-2014, 04:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Carpe Mortem Crusher of tiny Nords Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Ugly Bag of Mostly Water Posts: 1,363	Subjective Justification; A Scruples Game This game could be really fun, or really disastrous, depending on how mature you are. We'll see how it goes. Quandary gets posted. Person after explains rationally, without bringing up morality, why it's right or wrong. In other words, the explanation can't just be 'it's the right thing to do' or 'that's just plain sick'. That's copping out of critical thinking, which is the whole point of this game. Then post your own scruples scenario/question and the cycle goes on! Some quick ground rules to keep this running smoothly, try to follow them: 1. Take your arguments elsewhere, don't muddy up a fun thread because you disagree with something someone said. Make your own not fun thread or message them personally, drama queens. 2. Brevity, dudes. A wise man says much but talks little, don't write a ***in essay. 3. Chitchat at a minimum overall. By all means have some friendly commentary on the prior poster's justification, but keep in mind that the MAIN POINT of YOUR POST is to explain your own rationality on your given quandary. I'll start us off with something light: Is it okay to take somebody's belongings if they owe you money and haven't paid in a timely fashion?* __________________ [SIG][/SIG] Mirth is King Be Loving & Open With My Emotions Last edited by Carpe Mortem; 05-17-2014 at 04:36 AM.