Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around unconventional forms of payment, including drawings, favors, and other non-monetary exchanges. Participants share anecdotes and historical references related to attempts to use unusual items as currency in various contexts.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants recount stories of individuals attempting to use drawings, such as a spider, as payment for bills.
- One participant mentions a historical anecdote about Emperor Norton, who issued his own currency that was accepted in San Francisco.
- A participant shares a personal experience of a customer trying to obtain horse feed without payment, highlighting the challenges faced in such situations.
- Another participant describes a coworker receiving an opium nugget as a tip, raising questions about the legality and acceptability of such exchanges.
- There is mention of a person who created detailed paintings of currency and offered them as payment, suggesting a creative approach to transactions.
- A participant shares an experience at a bar where a stranger paid for their drink, illustrating spontaneous acts of generosity or confusion regarding payment methods.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants share various anecdotes and perspectives, but there is no consensus on the validity or acceptability of using non-traditional forms of payment. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of such exchanges.
Contextual Notes
Some stories may be urban legends or anecdotal in nature, and the legality or social acceptance of alternative payment methods is not fully explored.
