atlantic Posted March 26, 2008 Posted March 26, 2008 I had a debate the other night with someone who thinks that people only commit revenge when they know the other party knows it's being done, otherwise there is no satisfaction. I say not so. So the question is: Is Revenge just as sweet if the party who is on the receiving end is not even aware? Quote Do the right thing!
Old Salt Posted March 26, 2008 Posted March 26, 2008 I had a debate the other night with someone who thinks that people only commit revenge when they know the other party knows it's being done, otherwise there is no satisfaction. I say not so. So the question is: Is Revenge just as sweet if the party who is on the receiving end is not even aware?I think it could be even sweeter. Just imagine watching the other party trying to figure out what's happening, and can't. Quote
atlantic Posted March 26, 2008 Author Posted March 26, 2008 I think it could be even sweeter. Just imagine watching the other party trying to figure out what's happening, and can't. LOl , some people (although rare) don't deserve to know Quote Do the right thing!
ImWithStupid Posted March 26, 2008 Posted March 26, 2008 I think so. As long as you know that what you did, worked, it could be as sweet or sweeter. I don't personally like the idea of "revenge" as an act done purposely to someone as some form of "pay back". I'm more of a, karma will make things even some day, type of person, and I would prefer to either be there when it does or at least hear about it. I don't have a problem with punishment or consequences. Quote
wez Posted March 26, 2008 Posted March 26, 2008 I think so. As long as you know that what you did, worked, it could be as sweet or sweeter. I don't personally like the idea of "revenge" as an act done purposely to someone as some form of "pay back". I'm more of a, karma will make things even some day, type of person, and I would prefer to either be there when it does or at least hear about it. I don't have a problem with punishment or consequences. Well said.. sweeter to sit back and watch them get themselves back for you. Quote
Feckless Wench Posted March 26, 2008 Posted March 26, 2008 Why even bother with revenge, karma will deal with that for you. Quote Dementia is just a state of mind.
wez Posted March 26, 2008 Posted March 26, 2008 Why even bother with revenge, karma will deal with that for you. Absolutely agree.. waste of time. You're on my rep list fecky. Might of doled some to you yesterday.. I went wild and ran out. Quote
atlantic Posted March 26, 2008 Author Posted March 26, 2008 Why even bother with revenge, karma will deal with that for you.Most of us here believe that yes, but what about the ones who do not believe in karma, do you think most people are prone to hide their deeds or have the balls to face up and laugh in their faces ? Quote Do the right thing!
eddo Posted March 26, 2008 Posted March 26, 2008 Most of us here believe that yes, but what about the ones who do not believe in karma, do you think most people are prone to hide their deeds or have the balls to face up and laugh in their faces ? revenge is pointless, and just keeps things going. as someone once said- it's better to just forgive the person, so that you can move on with your life. Seeking revenge just lets them have control over you. If there is a karma- let it dish the revenge out. If there isn't- you're better off with letting it go. Quote I'm trusted by more women.
Guest wendy Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 revenge is pointless, and just keeps things going. as someone once said- it's better to just forgive the person, so that you can move on with your life. Seeking revenge just lets them have control over you. If there is a karma- let it dish the revenge out. If there isn't- you're better off with letting it go. Totally agree! Even if you've really revenged on sb, u may not necessarily feel relieved at all. Instead, u may get into another vicious circle of fearing to be revenged back! So, why bother! Just like a saying goes:never trouble trouble until trouble troubles you. Live in the moment: forget the unhappiness in the last moment and put away the anxiety for the next moment! Quote
Guest sheik-yerbouti Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 The problem with karma, is that it takes too damn long, and even then, I probably wont be there to enjoy it. I much prefer to do what needs to be done, once I am certain of the transgression. And I prefer that they eventually come to figure out who was responsible. Revenge is delicious. And as the Turks say : It is a dish best served cold.. Quote
snafu Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 No I'm a firm believer in karma. It's gonna jump up and bite you in the ass I promise. But as Sheik says sometimes karma takes to long. In those cases I like the receiving end to know precisely what I have done. Revenge is useless unless you can enjoy it. Quote "You can't stop insane people from doing insane things by passing insane laws. That's just insane!" Penn & Teller NEVER FORGOTTEN
atlantic Posted March 28, 2008 Author Posted March 28, 2008 The problem with karma, is that it takes too damn long, and even then, I probably wont be there to enjoy it. I much prefer to do what needs to be done, once I am certain of the transgression. And I prefer that they eventually come to figure out who was responsible. Revenge is delicious. And as the Turks say : It is a dish best served cold..Well said sheik Quote Do the right thing!
eddo Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 If you believe in Karma, wouldn't that keep you from seeking revenge? Out of fear that karma will in turn bite you in the butt as well? Quote I'm trusted by more women.
ImWithStupid Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 If you believe in Karma, wouldn't that keep you from seeking revenge? Out of fear that karma will in turn bite you in the butt as well? Good point. Unless you think it's worth it. Quote
Guest sheik-yerbouti Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 If you believe in Karma, wouldn't that keep you from seeking revenge? Out of fear that karma will in turn bite you in the butt as well? If I stick a needle in your rear end, you will probably spin about and hit me. Thats reasonable. It was my fault, that I assaulted you with the needle, and it was also my fault that I angered you so much, that you did something you would not ordinarily do. In my opinion, you are blameless, wheras I would be entirely at fault, both for the action and the reaction. I think that karma may well find me out, but probably, would pass you by. Quote
eddo Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 If I stick a needle in your rear end, you will probably spin about and hit me. Thats reasonable. It was my fault, that I assaulted you with the needle, and it was also my fault that I angered you so much, that you did something you would not ordinarily do. In my opinion, you are blameless, wheras I would be entirely at fault, both for the action and the reaction. I think that karma may well find me out, but probably, would pass you by. That makes sense, but what I got out of the original thought in this post was a more of a: You stab me in the ass with a needle. 2 weeks later I hit you. The anger 2 weeks later is, while provoked by you, at that point my fault. Same circumstances, just a difference in time and thought between the original action and the reaction. Although Karma would likely kick your butt for assaulting such a fine booty. Quote I'm trusted by more women.
Guest sheik-yerbouti Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 That makes sense, but what I got out of the original thought in this post was a more of a: You stab me in the ass with a needle. 2 weeks later I hit you. The anger 2 weeks later is, while provoked by you, at that point my fault. Same circumstances, just a difference in time and thought between the original action and the reaction. Although Karma would likely kick your butt for assaulting such a fine booty. I see your point. The humiliation/pain/whatever, does not diminish with time for some people though. For some, there can only be release from anger with a similar act of malice. Quote
RegisteredAndEducated Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 If you believe in Karma, wouldn't that keep you from seeking revenge? Out of fear that karma will in turn bite you in the butt as well? What if karma is just using my revenge as their karmatic punishment. Quote Intelligent people think... how ignorance must be bliss.... idiots have it so easy, it's not fair... to have to think... WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO BE AMONG THOSE FORTUNATE MASSES..... Hey, "Non-believers" I've just got one thing to say to ya... If you're right, then what difference does it make, it wont matter when we're dead anyway... But if I'm right... Well, hey... Ya better be right...
wez Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 What if karma is just using my revenge as their karmatic punishment. I don't think you're capable of judging anyone.. And would have most likely deserved it. Quote
RegisteredAndEducated Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 I don't think you're capable of judging anyone.. do unto others and all. Quote Intelligent people think... how ignorance must be bliss.... idiots have it so easy, it's not fair... to have to think... WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO BE AMONG THOSE FORTUNATE MASSES..... Hey, "Non-believers" I've just got one thing to say to ya... If you're right, then what difference does it make, it wont matter when we're dead anyway... But if I'm right... Well, hey... Ya better be right...
Old Salt Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 do unto others and all.Do unto others before they have a chance to do unto you? Quote
RegisteredAndEducated Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 Do unto others before they have a chance to do unto you? do unto others just as they've done to you, if not better. something like that. Quote Intelligent people think... how ignorance must be bliss.... idiots have it so easy, it's not fair... to have to think... WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO BE AMONG THOSE FORTUNATE MASSES..... Hey, "Non-believers" I've just got one thing to say to ya... If you're right, then what difference does it make, it wont matter when we're dead anyway... But if I'm right... Well, hey... Ya better be right...
wez Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 Do unto others before they have a chance to do unto you? I know plenty of folks like that Salt.. Then they cry victim and do unto some more.. Quote
ImWithStupid Posted April 5, 2008 Posted April 5, 2008 do unto others just as they've done to you, if not better. something like that. It's, "do unto others as you would have them do unto you". Quote
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