Anonymous
03/07/2024 08:17
Subject: Survey question about money and ethics
F - I'm not clever enough to pull it off. I know people who live their lives making choices a-e but I'm not that kind of person.
Anonymous
03/07/2024 07:44
Subject: Survey question about money and ethics
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP here looking for more feedback, since this is only partially hypothetical. It does have an actual, present analog. And I am either the “other person” after having found out, or the original windfall-er. Makes no different for this exercise, though.
It's clear which party you are, OP.
Yup. The reason OP wants “more feedback” is because they’re not getting carte blanche to screw over this other person.
Anonymous
03/07/2024 07:40
Subject: Re:Survey question about money and ethics
F
I wouldn’t enjoy the money knowing someone else is entitled to half.
I wouldn’t enjoy the money knowing someone else is entitled to half.
Anonymous
03/07/2024 07:36
Subject: Survey question about money and ethics
Clearly F.
The more interesting question is, with the range of 20-40%, how much? Would you tell them about the range, or just pick an amount? If you were the other party, would you press for the maximum, or accept a lower amount as a result of being told?
The more interesting question is, with the range of 20-40%, how much? Would you tell them about the range, or just pick an amount? If you were the other party, would you press for the maximum, or accept a lower amount as a result of being told?
Anonymous
03/07/2024 07:33
Subject: Survey question about money and ethics
F
I have integrity and that has nothing to do with anyone but me. I can't live with myself knowing I could change someone's life for the better and chose to be selfish.
I have integrity and that has nothing to do with anyone but me. I can't live with myself knowing I could change someone's life for the better and chose to be selfish.
Anonymous
03/07/2024 07:03
Subject: Survey question about money and ethics
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP here looking for more feedback, since this is only partially hypothetical...
How can you be looking for more feedback, if there are so few details to parse? For me this is totally fact dependent. Some of the parameters don't make sense... etc etc ...
OP again. It doesn’t make airtight sense because it's just a cartoon sketch. But I challenge that behavior here is "totally dependent" on omitted detail. Yes, real life has gray areas, not just primary colors. But in my experience the missing detail just makes a +/- 1 on the decision scale or is fodder for justifying larger shifts - specifically, actions we take that we'd not tolerate from others. Because of this and that ... turn the tables and suddenly "this and that" aren't so motivating anymore. Ya know?
You sound.... like a lot of work.
Anonymous
03/07/2024 06:57
Subject: Survey question about money and ethics
F. Are you morally bankrupt??
Anonymous
03/07/2024 06:53
Subject: Survey question about money and ethics
F unless it’s an “about to get divorced” situation or the other person is evil and I know they’d use the money for nefarious purposes.
Anonymous
03/07/2024 06:02
Subject: Survey question about money and ethics
[quote=Anonymous]Hypothetical question. Multiple-choice answer.
You unexpectedly fall into a significant amount of money. Totally legit. The money is going to be delivered to you in 2 months. There is a slight chance that you’ll be obligated to share some of this money (20, 30 40%?) with another person, but only if that other person finds out about the money before it gets delivered. Neither you nor the other person is in critical need (debt, illness, etc) but it's enough to make a financial difference for both of you, even if split. Your first reaction is that 100% of it should go to you, but you'd have to actively withhold information and perhaps even lie to keep the other person from finding out about it. You run into this person weekly and the topic of money always comes up. In fact, if you successfully keep them in the dark long enough to get 100% of the money for yourself, they will know about both the money, your deception, and your intent (to cut them out) immediately upon the delivery.
Your initial reaction was that you want and should get 100% -- finders keepers. However, after pausing to consider what’s right … what do you do?
(A) I would withhold information from that other person no matter what they mean to me. It’s my money, I heard about it first.
(B) I would withhold information, unless this other person is someone I love.
(C) I would withhold information, unless I consider we consider ourselves to be mutual friends.
(D) I would only withhold information if this person is a stranger *and* I can find a way to stop running into them / won’t see again.
(F) I’d inform the other party regardless.
Multiple-choice answers only, please. No caveats, questions, or explanations. Just pick the one that is closest to how you’d likely react. This is anonymous; be honest.
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Situation dependent.
We need more information. Some people go to prison over $25, some people return a dollar they found on the sidewalk.
You unexpectedly fall into a significant amount of money. Totally legit. The money is going to be delivered to you in 2 months. There is a slight chance that you’ll be obligated to share some of this money (20, 30 40%?) with another person, but only if that other person finds out about the money before it gets delivered. Neither you nor the other person is in critical need (debt, illness, etc) but it's enough to make a financial difference for both of you, even if split. Your first reaction is that 100% of it should go to you, but you'd have to actively withhold information and perhaps even lie to keep the other person from finding out about it. You run into this person weekly and the topic of money always comes up. In fact, if you successfully keep them in the dark long enough to get 100% of the money for yourself, they will know about both the money, your deception, and your intent (to cut them out) immediately upon the delivery.
Your initial reaction was that you want and should get 100% -- finders keepers. However, after pausing to consider what’s right … what do you do?
(A) I would withhold information from that other person no matter what they mean to me. It’s my money, I heard about it first.
(B) I would withhold information, unless this other person is someone I love.
(C) I would withhold information, unless I consider we consider ourselves to be mutual friends.
(D) I would only withhold information if this person is a stranger *and* I can find a way to stop running into them / won’t see again.
(F) I’d inform the other party regardless.
Multiple-choice answers only, please. No caveats, questions, or explanations. Just pick the one that is closest to how you’d likely react. This is anonymous; be honest.
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Situation dependent.
We need more information. Some people go to prison over $25, some people return a dollar they found on the sidewalk.
Anonymous
03/07/2024 01:02
Subject: Survey question about money and ethics
Anonymous wrote:OP here looking for more feedback, since this is only partially hypothetical. It does have an actual, present analog. And I am either the “other person” after having found out, or the original windfall-er. Makes no different for this exercise, though.
It's clear which party you are, OP.
Anonymous
03/07/2024 00:34
Subject: Survey question about money and ethics
How can someone you see and tell to every week be a stranger?
Anonymous
03/07/2024 00:03
Subject: Survey question about money and ethics
D
And i think everyone else is lying or being unrealistic if they really think it’s so straightforward
And i think everyone else is lying or being unrealistic if they really think it’s so straightforward
Anonymous
03/06/2024 23:36
Subject: Survey question about money and ethics
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP here looking for more feedback, since this is only partially hypothetical...
How can you be looking for more feedback, if there are so few details to parse? For me this is totally fact dependent. Some of the parameters don't make sense... etc etc ...
OP again. It doesn’t make airtight sense because it's just a cartoon sketch. But I challenge that behavior here is "totally dependent" on omitted detail. Yes, real life has gray areas, not just primary colors. But in my experience the missing detail just makes a +/- 1 on the decision scale or is fodder for justifying larger shifts - specifically, actions we take that we'd not tolerate from others. Because of this and that ... turn the tables and suddenly "this and that" aren't so motivating anymore. Ya know?
For me the details do matter because why do I have to give them money to this person? If it's random luck that I'm getting it, I lean towards B or C honestly. I would add if I have a fiduciary duty to that person or they are a business partner.
Now I thinking the scenario is I have a business partner who is about to divest. That explains the weekly meeting to discuss finances. And I have some big deal in the pipeline that will make me a lot of money, which will be all mine if I wait until my partner is out. Then I tend to think the right thing to do is tell him the truth and give him his cut. But then again. Maybe not. It depends. If I did all the work and put everything together on this deal, maybe I think I'm entitled to all my money, but then again I don't want my partner and others to think I'm shady. But maybe I have been having problems with the partner because he's not pulling his weight and I DGAF as long as my lawyer assures me I'm clear to do the deal after he divests...
Anonymous
03/06/2024 23:30
Subject: Survey question about money and ethics
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP here looking for more feedback, since this is only partially hypothetical...
How can you be looking for more feedback, if there are so few details to parse? For me this is totally fact dependent. Some of the parameters don't make sense... etc etc ...
OP again. It doesn’t make airtight sense because it's just a cartoon sketch. But I challenge that behavior here is "totally dependent" on omitted detail. Yes, real life has gray areas, not just primary colors. But in my experience the missing detail just makes a +/- 1 on the decision scale or is fodder for justifying larger shifts - specifically, actions we take that we'd not tolerate from others. Because of this and that ... turn the tables and suddenly "this and that" aren't so motivating anymore. Ya know?
Uh okay sure thing
Anonymous
03/06/2024 23:28
Subject: Survey question about money and ethics
[quote=Anonymous]Hypothetical question. Multiple-choice answer.
You unexpectedly fall into a significant amount of money. Totally legit. The money is going to be delivered to you in 2 months. There is a slight chance that you’ll be obligated to share some of this money (20, 30 40%?) with another person, but only if that other person finds out about the money before it gets delivered. Neither you nor the other person is in critical need (debt, illness, etc) but it's enough to make a financial difference for both of you, even if split. Your first reaction is that 100% of it should go to you, but you'd have to actively withhold information and perhaps even lie to keep the other person from finding out about it. You run into this person weekly and the topic of money always comes up. In fact, if you successfully keep them in the dark long enough to get 100% of the money for yourself, they will know about both the money, your deception, and your intent (to cut them out) immediately upon the delivery.
Your initial reaction was that you want and should get 100% -- finders keepers. However, after pausing to consider what’s right … what do you do?
(A) I would withhold information from that other person no matter what they mean to me. It’s my money, I heard about it first.
(B) I would withhold information, unless this other person is someone I love.
(C) I would withhold information, unless I consider we consider ourselves to be mutual friends.
(D) I would only withhold information if this person is a stranger *and* I can find a way to stop running into them / won’t see again.
(F) I’d inform the other party regardless.
Multiple-choice answers only, please. No caveats, questions, or explanations. Just pick the one that is closest to how you’d likely react. This is anonymous; be honest.
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F
You unexpectedly fall into a significant amount of money. Totally legit. The money is going to be delivered to you in 2 months. There is a slight chance that you’ll be obligated to share some of this money (20, 30 40%?) with another person, but only if that other person finds out about the money before it gets delivered. Neither you nor the other person is in critical need (debt, illness, etc) but it's enough to make a financial difference for both of you, even if split. Your first reaction is that 100% of it should go to you, but you'd have to actively withhold information and perhaps even lie to keep the other person from finding out about it. You run into this person weekly and the topic of money always comes up. In fact, if you successfully keep them in the dark long enough to get 100% of the money for yourself, they will know about both the money, your deception, and your intent (to cut them out) immediately upon the delivery.
Your initial reaction was that you want and should get 100% -- finders keepers. However, after pausing to consider what’s right … what do you do?
(A) I would withhold information from that other person no matter what they mean to me. It’s my money, I heard about it first.
(B) I would withhold information, unless this other person is someone I love.
(C) I would withhold information, unless I consider we consider ourselves to be mutual friends.
(D) I would only withhold information if this person is a stranger *and* I can find a way to stop running into them / won’t see again.
(F) I’d inform the other party regardless.
Multiple-choice answers only, please. No caveats, questions, or explanations. Just pick the one that is closest to how you’d likely react. This is anonymous; be honest.
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F