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Read and reply to this first post before seeing other answers for the most genuine results.
Good evening, Newgrounds.
Tonight I bring to you an idea that is almost inexorably determined to fail, for it requires some degree of seriousness and honesty.
Yeah, I know, not the best place to find that, but this is just for fun.
Here is the experiment: reply to this thread and list the first ten negative behaviors, traits, or actions you think of, then the first ten positive behaviors, traits, or actions. Also if you are comfortable doing so, say which country you are from.
I am deeply interested in the idea of cultural and moral relativity. I've gone over it extensively back in my college days, and continue to see it in action on a daily basis. What one person or culture may deem horribly inappropriate, the next could see as normal human tradition. Seeing which come to mind first also reveals a lot about their importance and relevance to you.
So let's have it, Newgrounds.
Here's
mine
(reply
before
you
read
this
so
you
don't
contaminate
your
results):
Negative:
1. Smoking
2. Stealing
3. Rape
4. Bullying
5. Mental/physical/economic/etc. spousal abuse
6. Deprivation (for children especially)
7. Religious brainwashing
8. Political mudslinging
9. Lying
10. Cheating (in a relationship)
Positive:
1. Feeding the homeless
2. Adopting children
3. Spreading good messages through media
4. Being a good parent
5. Holding companies accountable for their actions
6. Voting (for president) honestly and without pressure
7. Acceptance of differences (moral relativity!)
8. Helping those less fortunate when you can (kinda overlaps with 1 I guess)
9. Being kind on a daily basis
10. Cleaning up after yourself (not leaving messes, physical or emotional)
I'm from New York, You Sofa.
Interesting note - I started struggling at 7 for good, but had no problem firing off 10 bad. Maybe I'm just a cynical, judgmental ass?