Wasted Opportunities: Asking for Something Then Not Using It

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the ethics and implications of requesting something and then not utilizing it. Participants explore various perspectives on whether this behavior is acceptable or detrimental, considering social dynamics and personal motivations.

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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants argue that asking for something and not using it can be seen as a way to acquire free items.
  • Others contend that this behavior is harmful as it denies access to those who genuinely need the item, regardless of whether it was purchased or requested.
  • Several participants suggest that the appropriateness of such actions depends on the context and intentions behind the request.
  • One participant questions the rationale behind asking for something if it is not intended for use, suggesting that it may stem from a fleeting desire.
  • Another viewpoint raises the idea that there could be ulterior motives, such as preventing the current owner from using the item.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions, with no clear consensus on whether it is acceptable to ask for something and not use it. Multiple competing views remain, highlighting the complexity of the issue.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not resolve the ethical implications or motivations behind the behavior, leaving several assumptions and interpretations open for further exploration.

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Is it bad to ask for some thing then not use it when you have it ?
 
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no way that's how you get lots of free stuff
 
It is bad because you are preventing the others who actually need it even if you buy it with your own money.
 
wolram said:
Is it bad to ask for some thing then not use it when you have it ?
I think it depends.
 
zoobyshoe said:
I think it depends.

Well if some one, or even a group of people asks a favour, and the favour is
granted but not used.
 
Why should you ask for something when you're not going to use it?:confused:
 
Lisa! said:
Why should you ask for something when you're not going to use it?:confused:

May be you thought it would be cool to have it at the time, but later spent
your time doing other things.
 
How do you ask to have it?
 
Lisa! said:
How do you ask to have it?

Some thing like, please i/we would like an--------- it will make i/we very happy.
 
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This forum slike a desert, only at most5 people with a serries of long dull talkshows
 
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Mr wolram said:
Some thing like, please i/we would like an--------- it will make i/we very happy.
Sounds like beggary! :-p
 
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Lisa! said:
Sounds like beggary! :-p

Yep sure does, so why ask in the place.?
 
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We seek insurance. We hope in most cases we don't have to use it.

We seek (some of us) guns for protection. I'd prefer NOT to shoot an intruder in my home.

The list goes on...
 
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Lisa! said:
Why should you ask for something when you're not going to use it?:confused:
Perhaps because your ulterior motive is to prevent its current owner from using it.
 

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