Ethics 101
LickThoseStamps
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We'll start with a vocabulary review
eth·ics
noun
study of morality's effect on conduct: the study of moral standards and how they affect conduct (takes a singular verb)
plural noun
code of morality: a system of moral principles governing the appropriate conduct for a person or group (takes a plural verb)
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mis·take
noun (plural mis·takes)
1. incorrect act or decision: an incorrect, unwise, or unfortunate act or decision caused by bad judgment or a lack of information or care
It's an easy mistake to make.
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in·ten·tion·al
adjective
1. deliberate: done on purpose, not by accident
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ra·tion·al·ize
(past and past participle ra·tion·al·ized, present participle ra·tion·al·iz·ing, 3rd person present singular ra·tion·al·iz·es)
verb
1. vti offer reasonable explanation for something: to attempt to justify behavior normally considered irrational or unacceptable by offering an apparently reasonable explanation
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con·done
(past and past participle con·doned, present participle con·don·ing, 3rd person present singular con·dones)
transitive verb
be willing to overlook something: to regard something that is considered immoral or wrong in a tolerant way, without criticizing it or feeling strongly about it
condoning violence
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fraud
(plural frauds)
noun
1. crime of cheating somebody: the crime of obtaining money or some other benefit by deliberate deception
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eth·ics
noun
study of morality's effect on conduct: the study of moral standards and how they affect conduct (takes a singular verb)
plural noun
code of morality: a system of moral principles governing the appropriate conduct for a person or group (takes a plural verb)
Microsoft® Encarta® 2006. © 1993-2005 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
mis·take
noun (plural mis·takes)
1. incorrect act or decision: an incorrect, unwise, or unfortunate act or decision caused by bad judgment or a lack of information or care
It's an easy mistake to make.
Microsoft® Encarta® 2006. © 1993-2005 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
in·ten·tion·al
adjective
1. deliberate: done on purpose, not by accident
Microsoft® Encarta® 2006. © 1993-2005 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
ra·tion·al·ize
(past and past participle ra·tion·al·ized, present participle ra·tion·al·iz·ing, 3rd person present singular ra·tion·al·iz·es)
verb
1. vti offer reasonable explanation for something: to attempt to justify behavior normally considered irrational or unacceptable by offering an apparently reasonable explanation
Microsoft® Encarta® 2006. © 1993-2005 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
con·done
(past and past participle con·doned, present participle con·don·ing, 3rd person present singular con·dones)
transitive verb
be willing to overlook something: to regard something that is considered immoral or wrong in a tolerant way, without criticizing it or feeling strongly about it
condoning violence
Microsoft® Encarta® 2006. © 1993-2005 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
fraud
(plural frauds)
noun
1. crime of cheating somebody: the crime of obtaining money or some other benefit by deliberate deception
Microsoft® Encarta® 2006. © 1993-2005 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Comments
it dont exist in the coin game
I have had coins sent to me by people I dont know, have never met in person, except that we met on the boards here. They have trusted me to be careful with their coins, and either purchase them or send them home, no questions asked.
I have also sent coins to board members, same deal, no cash till satisfied, I have had many opportunities to be burned--the last coin I sent was valued at over $1000, the one before that was $1500., the one tomorrow is $800. To me, thats pretty big money, and if those coins had disappeared or been damaged, it might have crippled my hobby pursuit for a good long while. i have yet to be disappointed by a board member.
I have a lot of faith in the board members here, I belive that ethics is a major trait held by quite a few members. The bad will out, sometimes it takes a while, but the good is what keeps this forum alive and kicking.
Common sense says check references, check history, ask your other friends about any experiences they may have had with a member. Thats not a lack of trust, its a way to make sure the one bad egg doesnt sneak up on you.
Do you agree with all of them?? I don't.
Does violating one of them make you a bad person?? I don't think so.
<< <i>Caveat Emptor!!!! >>
Good point ABC123
ca·ve·at emp·tor
noun
buyer's risk: the commercial principle that the buyer is responsible for making sure that goods bought are of a reasonable quality, unless the seller is offering a guarantee of their quality
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