Ethics Scenario

[_asbestosman]

Asbestosman:

What do you think the moral high ground is, when a professor at Brigham Young University has, on more than one occasion, actively sought out ways to cause harm in my real life?

Is it to turn the proverbial cheek, over and over again?

No, the moral high ground is to work within the law. If you feel that Dr. Peterson has libeled you, then you should get a lawyer and take care of it. Condemning Dr. Peterson for creating falsehoods he retracts while you yourself turn around and do the same just because he did is hypocritical and undermines any possible legal redress you may have (assuming it had merit in the first place).

By the way, I don't think one should ignore problems when turning the other cheek. Many times people must be brought to justice so that they won't harm others.

[_Dr. Shades]

While he wasn't as violent as Brent Sanderson, and not violent at all to me personally, . . .

Did you personally hear about or witness him physically abusing someone else? If so, what was its nature?

. . . he was a much higher ranking staff member and had/has much more influence, control, and stake in the company.

Can you say that he's directly responsible for the shenanigans going on there, or would you say that he merely turns a blind eye to it?

[_The Nehor]

The Nehor's behavior reminds me of a quote from my favorite writer:

""As with the Christian religion, the worst advertisement for Socialism is its adherents."

Goodk's behavior reminds me of a quote from a lunatic:

"You can't dress a hog up as someone worth listening to. You'll just make it skittish."

[Jersey Girl]

I guess I've sat on what I know long enough: GoodK has a lengthy history of mental illness that has led him into abusive relationships with women for many years now. He has been in and out of jail, as well as psychiatric institutions. People who read what he posts need to know that. I'm guessing that his opening post here is a complete lie; it's consistent with his mental condition.

WHAT???

Just some sort of deranged experiment in order to make a point, eh?

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[_GoodK]

Did you personally hear about or witness him physically abusing someone else? If so, what was its nature?

The worst story I heard involved him grabbing a kid, throwing him onto the hood of his truck, and screaming in his face for ten minutes before he let the teen go and went and asked the staff member, "we're cool, right. You didn't see anything."

Can you say that he's directly responsible for the shenanigans going on there, or would you say that he merely turns a blind eye to it?

That's a tough question. I'm not sure.

[_GoodK]

WHAT???

Nice.

"Onward Christian so-ldiers..."

[_Mister Scratch]

Nope. He actually has to apologize and express regret. And he very much did do nasty things on skinny-l, smear Mike Quinn, attack Robert Ritner, and so on.

I know you didn't actually ask me for an apology but I would like to apologize for looking down on you as a deranged lunatic. You are a deranged lunatic but that's no reason for me to be condescending....at least not much.

Hi there, The Nehor. If you want to apologize, you can apologize for making death threats, and for generally acting like a putz. You can also apologize for lying to us about your masturbation addiction, and confess that you frequently get very angry and upset over the exchanges that happen on this board. If you are sufficiently genuine and contrite (that is to say, without any of your usual lame jokes), I'll consider retiring.

[_GoodK]

"You can't dress a hog up as someone worth listening to. You'll just make it skittish."

Are you talking about Palin?

[_The Nehor]

I know you didn't actually ask me for an apology but I would like to apologize for looking down on you as a deranged lunatic. You are a deranged lunatic but that's no reason for me to be condescending....at least not much.

Hi there, The Nehor.

Hi Uncle Creepy.

If you want to apologize, you can apologize for making death threats,

I'm sorry I want to kill you.

and for generally acting like a putz.

I try not to be ashamed of who I am.

You can also apologize for lying to us about your masturbation addiction,

Lie about my what now? You wouldn't know anything about my habits in this area unless you have me under surveillance or have an informant peeking in my windows. Your obsession with this is deeply disturbing.

and confess that you frequently get very angry and upset over the exchanges that happen on this board.

Nope, has happened once or twice in several years but not frequently.

If you are sufficiently genuine and contrite (that is to say, without any of your usual lame jokes),

Would crying help?

I'll consider retiring.

I wouldn't want your career to be limited to the nightshift at Whataburger for another ten years so I cannot in good conscience let you leave. by the way, good luck at getting that assistant night manager post.

[_Calculus Crusader]

I know you didn't actually ask me for an apology but I would like to apologize for looking down on you as a deranged lunatic. You are a deranged lunatic but that's no reason for me to be condescending....at least not much.

The Nehor,

I know you didn't ask for an apology but I would like to apologize for looking down on you as a dupe. Clearly, you are a dupe, but that's no reason for me to be condescending...at least not much.