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Old 05-01-09 | 04:52 PM
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njkayaker
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From: Far beyond the pale horizon.
Originally Posted by rymep
I'm not in any way saying it's right, I'm saying it's business and some people get too upset over fairly inconsequential things way too easily.
If dishonesty is "just business", is there any level of dishonesty that is "too much"? (It would be harder to argue that there could be "too much" honesty.)

I have no idea how you measure "too upset" or the amount of "inconsequentiality". (I'm not personally upset by it. I'm just stating facts.)

Originally Posted by rymep
Do you want their ads to say "yeah, this bike is cheap and not made to the highest standards, but buy it anyway!"
Yes, that's exactly what I want!! And, you don't need to say "not made to the highest standard", because I know and expect that!

There is nothing wrong with "cheap" as long as the price matches value!

Originally Posted by rymep
No, they're going to say "this bike is great, especially for the price, and we're selling it cheaper than we could be, so it's a great deal!" because that's how business works in a capitalist system.
What I want is for ads to be honest (but I don't expect to get it).

Originally Posted by rymep
because that's how business works in a capitalist system.
It's also part of the "capitalist system" for people to point out dishonest business practices!

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