Ummm Free?

[LkyLindy]

Seems like harmless fun and frolic to me

[Silound]

As far as anyone who frowns upon people buying these incorrect orders, I point out to you: Caveat venditor (in name, not in practiced law). In other words, seller assumes responsibility for the orders and anything posted on their website. They are just as responsible for what's on their site as are people who post objectionable or questionable material.

There is nothing wrong with people taking up a deal, even knowing that it will probably not be honored. There IS something wrong with people judging others over it, even if they were to keep that fortune to themselves. And judging someone, were anyone to give any such hypothetical sales to the troops, is as pointless as it is spiteful. A purely altruistic gesture to give one's fortune onto others, without taking for themselves, is as generous as it gets. Speaking of not acting in the fashion of a BOTL, one who judges others actions so publicly and harshly is not at all acting in any good spirit.


At any rate, I for one received my emails this morning notifying me that a computer glitch caused incorrect prices, and a new confirmation with correct prices was attached, notifying me that if I didn't respond with acceptance within 48 hours, it would be automatically canceled.

We are all entitled to our opinions however they swing, and I feel that if the company honors the mistake, good for them. If they don't, oh well, it's not a loss to anyone else. The website is fixed, emails have been sent regarding the situation and the option to actually buy the deals at the correct price or decline. No one will apparently get anything free.



Having said my piece on this, I suggest the thread be locked to prevent more drama.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Silound

Having said my piece on this, I suggest the thread be locked to prevent more drama.

I would guess that others who have a different perspective may not agree that the thread should be locked until they say their piece on this.

[Silound]

Originally Posted by icehog3

I would guess that others who have a different perspective may not agree that the thread should be locked until they say their piece on this.

Touche! I was just thinking of drama threads getting out of hand sometimes.


Blast away, anyone who will.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Silound

Touche! I was just thinking of drama threads getting out of hand sometimes.


Blast away, anyone who will.

There has definitely been a little drama, but as long as it doesn't get too uncivil, we can leave it open a bit. Actually has been a pretty interesting thread to this point.

[GKitty]

Originally Posted by icehog3

There has definitely been a little drama, but as long as it doesn't get too uncivil, we can leave it open a bit. Actually has been a pretty interesting thread to this point.

Well as long as we have your seal of approval.

*Edit* - We're all entitled to our opinions. I can only hope that people don't lend too much weight to this frivilous behavior when it comes to serious matters.

[rizzle]

Originally Posted by GKitty

Well as long as we have your seal of approval.

*Edit* - We're all entitled to our opinions. I can only hope that people don't lend too much weight to this frivilous behavior when it comes to serious matters.

[bazookajoe]

Originally Posted by Silound

...There IS something wrong with people judging others over it, even if they were to keep that fortune to themselves. And judging someone, were anyone to give any such hypothetical sales to the troops, is as pointless as it is spiteful. A purely altruistic gesture to give one's fortune onto others, without taking for themselves, is as generous as it gets. Speaking of not acting in the fashion of a BOTL, one who judges others actions so publicly and harshly is not at all acting in any good spirit...

How is stating an opinion about someone's actions judging that person? I often hear this complaint, but I didn't see any personal remarks or comments made about individual members, just about the ethics of the activity.

And IMO, there's nothing altruistic about donating goods that were acquired through a mistake of and at great expense to a merchant.

[GKitty]

Originally Posted by bazookajoe

How is stating an opinion about someone's actions judging that person? I often hear this complaint, but I didn't see any personal remarks or comments made about individual members, just about the ethics of the activity.

As a friend of mine likes to say, "I'm not judging, I'm just saying..."

[Gophernut]

Originally Posted by bazookajoe

How is stating an opinion about someone's actions judging that person? I often hear this complaint, but I didn't see any personal remarks or comments made about individual members, just about the ethics of the activity.

Just an observation, but isn't that exactly what judging is? See #8

judging - 3 dictionary results
Pronunciation
noun, verb, judged, judg⋅ing.
–verb (used with object)
6. to pass legal judgment on; pass sentence on (a person): The court judged him guilty.
7. to hear evidence or legal arguments in (a case) in order to pass judgment; adjudicate; try: The Supreme Court is judging that case.
8. to form a judgment or opinion of; decide upon critically: You can't judge a book by its cover.
9. to decide or settle authoritatively; adjudge: The censor judged the book obscene and forbade its sale.
10. to infer, think, or hold as an opinion; conclude about or assess: He judged her to be correct.


For the record I don't have a dog in this fight. I'm just saying...

[quote=Silound;114353]
And judging someone, were anyone to give any such hypothetical sales to the troops, is as pointless as it is spiteful. A purely altruistic gesture to give one's fortune onto others, without taking for themselves, is as generous as it gets. QUOTE]


Taking advantage of someones mistake to get free product then giving it away, is a generous as it gets? Come on, you don't really mean that, do you? I think it would be far more generous to buy something at a fair price then give it away. Just one mans opinion.