Do you follow the Golden Rule as a way of Life?

[Mormolyce]

Oh yes, do unto others before they do unto you, that's what I always say.

[Low Hanging Fruit]

It is something I strive for. But sometimes my emotions get the better of me.. or.. fuck it.. I need a laugh.

[Aggrophobic]

No, I would be lying if I said I did.

I treat some better than others. In some cases, for good reasons, in others just becuase I lack intrest or energy to care about every damn person on the planet.

[Tackhisis]

So if you want your life to be controlled and regulated, you have a moral right to impose the control on the others? That's quite a dubious moral.

[Tico]

Yes, I try to do it.
I think it is among the most important guidelines (if it's not the most important guideline).

[Wildtree]

Golden Rule...
That makes me cringe.
Has brainwashed written all over it.
Answer therefore.. nope.

I treat people exactly how they deserve to be treated.
Respect is not a default state. It's instead something to be earned.

Default stance = politeness.
That's however very fragile. Act accordingly and it remains. Act against it, and it quickly falls off. That simple.

[ImEveryCliche]

I try to, but i'm human and I make mistakes.....often.

[Puupi]

Golden Rule...
That makes me cringe.
Has brainwashed written all over it.
Answer therefore.. nope.

I treat people exactly how they deserve to be treated.
Respect is not a default state. It's instead something to be earned.

Default stance = politeness.
That's however very fragile. Act accordingly and it remains. Act against it, and it quickly falls off. That simple.

Haven't seen you for quite some time here. Voluntary or forced forum vacation?

[Lotus Victoria]

It depends on our first interaction. If you're a jerk to me before we even meet, don't expect good treatment. Otherwise, we're fine.

[Ghostpanther]

Of course. Even if it means hurting them however in some situations, because actions, with no consequences, leads to chaos. Example; I do not want to shoot someone and or be shot. But if someone breaks into my home, they will be shot, as I should be if I do the same thing.

[Thresh1]

Golden Rule...
That makes me cringe.
Has brainwashed written all over it.
Answer therefore.. nope.

I treat people exactly how they deserve to be treated.
Respect is not a default state. It's instead something to be earned.

Default stance = politeness.
That's however very fragile. Act accordingly and it remains. Act against it, and it quickly falls off. That simple.

How does it have brainwashed written all over it? I don't see how that is implied by it.

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Many are bringing up the rape outcome as a real threat when solely following the golden rule. But, aside from the fact that you should have other rules which don't allow for this immoral manipulation of the Golden rule, the rule itself protects against rape. You obviously don't want others to sexually violate you, so don't sexually violate others.

[Puupi]

Many are bringing up the rape outcome as a real threat when solely following the golden rule. But, aside from the fact that you should have other rules which don't allow for this immoral manipulation of the Golden rule, the rule itself protects against rape. You obviously don't want others to sexually violate you, so don't sexually violate others.

Some people do.

And what is sexual violation to some, is business as usual to others.

This is why a rule like that is flawed.

People are different, and you can't assume what other people think.

[Rooflesstoofless]

No.

I follow the 'leave me alone and I'll leave you alone' rule.

[Shadowferal]

I believe it was Jesus... Soooo yeah...

Buddha said it earlier. I give strangers a modicum of respect, and being polite doesn't cost me a thing..

Brothers may fight and fell each other, may sisters' sons kinship stain; hard is in the home, whoredom severe; axe-age, sword-age, shields cloven, wind-age, wolf-age, ere the world falls; no men will each other spare.
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Seems we're already there.

[Thresh1]

Some people do.

And what is sexual violation to some, is business as usual to others.

This is why a rule like that is flawed.

People are different, and you can't assume what other people think.

No. No one wants to be sexually violated by definition. Coercion against someone's will is inherent in sexual violation. You can't rape the willing, lol.

Also, no one lives their life by just one rule. Just about any rule can be manipulated or twisted out of context. That's why there are other rules to keep in check the manipulations of single rules. General empathy toward humans is a good rule.

[khazlol]

a lot of overthinking it. pretty sure this rule only cover basic politeness. we have written laws for everything else.

[Spl4sh3r]

Justice exists only when maintained.

So you could say, you should be the example, if others are not practicing being decent humans.

Going to be the pessemist, no point being the example if none end up following it. Plus you don't get anything for it in the end since any change that happens as a result won't really be noticeable until after you die.

[Zelk]

Why would I kick someone due to their social status? That makes no sense.



I wouldn't associate with someone who is homeless nor talk to them.

You are scum. If I ever felt this way I would want people to call me scum. Oh hey I answered the OP too.

[Rotted]

I think the majority of people follow this rule, it's just all context. I'd like to be ignored but hope that when I ignore others they don't take offence. For example, I don't want to make conversation in a taxi, or if I go out solo for a pint I don't want one of the drunks to come chatting to me

[Freighter]

You are scum. If I ever felt this way I would want people to call me scum. Oh hey I answered the OP too.

How awful that someone doesn't want to hang out with that kind of people, must be awful that not everyone is like you. I'm literally hitler to you people by deciding who to associate with based on their social status.