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Good for you-
I believe that is both the "right" thing to do (for others) and the "smart" thing to do (for you).
posted by
FactorFiction
on March 14, 2005 at 9:15 AM
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Factor
Very good observation. Yes, there certainly is a chance I would totally screw with the minds of the people that called. I honestly don’t want to make things worse, but there would be the temptation to keep the pain I crave present. However, what would maybe make it a little easier to resist is the fact that there will ALWAYS be an unending stream of teens who are so lost in life they don’t know up from down. The more I think about it however, the more I think I’d end up getting myself into serious trouble. I’m leaning towards not doing it at this point. I’ll be honest, I wouldn’t feel one bit of remorse for messing with them, but I don’t want to put myself in a situation where I go and get myself in trouble with the law. That would not be very fun.
posted by
Unidentified_Hacker
on March 14, 2005 at 9:04 AM
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Oh I am sure you could pull off the
deception part. That's part of who you are. But could you steadfastly prevent yourself from causing any harm to those who called. No temptation to make things _worse_rather than better? Listening is fine, the disposition at the end of the call is most important. A powerful position, no? But you know right from wrong. Is there potential for you to rationalize that it is ok to play games with your callers?
posted by
FactorFiction
on March 14, 2005 at 8:58 AM
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Even some of the most screwed up people are good listeners...
And, that's all these kids need. As long as you continue to help them, it doesn't matter what your other motivations are. It's wrong, yes. But, many people are screwed up and offering advice and a shoulder to cry on.
posted by
RachelAnna
on March 13, 2005 at 9:26 AM
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If you are going to give advice to others, be honest about who you are. Everyone has an opinion and skew on life, those who are honest about themslves and offer their advice are the best people to listen to. I have failed at times in this respect but from that appreciate advice from a forth-right person.
posted by
malekai
on March 13, 2005 at 2:10 AM
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Factor
That's the beauty part though. I can TOTALY pass for a normal, caring, and non-screwed up person ;)
posted by
Unidentified_Hacker
on March 12, 2005 at 11:47 PM
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Hacker
I don't think that's a good idea for you. It may start out seeming win-win and you may be able to maintain the facade. But you are setting yourself up for temptations that will be over that good/evil line. If you know you should not do it, don't rationalize it. I am sure from a purely intellectual exercise you could, but that is not the right thing to do. I would also think they may screen you for ahem, unusual disorders, before allowing you to do this anyway.
posted by
FactorFiction
on March 12, 2005 at 10:07 AM
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