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[–] 1 point 11 months ago* (6 children)

I would feel shit about losing their money just because I wanted to gamble so I don't do it.

You would feel like shit if you lost somebody a dollar? How about one cent? Even if there was a 1/1000 chance? Even if they stood to win life changing money on the other 999/1000? Do you think they would be upset?

Is no amount of loss worth any amount of win? If that’s your position, then how do you even get up in the morning? Why is this situation so different at the bar? Likelihood of things going badly in a bar are far far higher in my estimation.

you’re describing gambling

I’m describing basically every choice you ever have to make in terms of gambling, yes.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (5 children)

    I wouldn't gamble on someone else's money since it is not my money to gamble on. It should be up to them imo.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (4 children)

    Ok then how about it’s no money, but they have to hear about how they didn’t get the money, and so they feel kinda bummed out, if they don’t win.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (3 children)

    But that's not how it would go in a situation where you just don't make conversation. Or are you thinking they really want to have a conversation with you and are just thinking "oh gosh I'm so bummed that random person didn't talk to me"? I don't understand

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago* (2 children)

    Your position seems to be that there is no risk so small that it wouldn’t override a potential win.

    I am trying to point out the absurdity of this position.

    If you can’t see the absurdity of this position, even with the silly parameters on it, then I’ll just ask this direct question:

    How do you justify ever talking to a stranger? Surely the risk of a negative outcome is just too great, because there will always be some risk.

    If this is not your position; state your position in similar terms.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago* (1 child)

    I generally don't chitchat with strangers. It doesn't cost anything in that situation not to talk, there's no negative to it.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago

    generally don't chitchat with strangers.

    Except on the internet.

    It doesn't cost anything in that situation not to talk, there's no negative to it.

    There is opportunity cost.

    But just to be clear, your position is “don’t be the first one talking if talking to strangers, unless absolutely necessary, it’s too risky.”?

    If this is not your position, please state it again, because this is how I read the comment I’m replying to.

    In either case, please state what you think “the negative” that you are risking, or risking for a person on their behalf.

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