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[ex_bandai157]

When is revenge justified? If given the chance to get revenge on someone who's wronged you, would you take it? What would you do if you couldn't?

(all replies will be anonymous unless otherwise noted!)

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[hostage]

It's never OK.

[ex_bandai157]

Why?

[feyted]

You're asking a pointed question for a person unwilling to attach their name to it. What's your answer, Anonymous?

For the sake of extending the olive branch first, here's mine.

When is revenge justified? When you have the legal backing to ensure the people responsible for committing a given crime face the full consequences of their actions. Vigilante vengeance is another injustice seen as a quick fix to a deeper, more pervasive problem.

When I find the means of exposing the truth, there's no room for hesitation. If I can't hold someone accountable for what they've done in that moment where I have the evidence and the support on my side, I will find a way around to where I can. If that's completely impossible... I suppose I'll continue on and do what I can to make sure people aren't unjustly punished for what they didn't do, and justly punished for what they have done.

In short: one act doesn't define what gives a life it's value and worth. Preventing what has happened to you from happening to others may carry more weight than the satisfaction of making someone pay for the things you've lived through.

[ex_bandai157]

If I'm asking, doesn't that mean I'm undecided?

That's a very good answer.

[getwrenched]

It isn't, no, and live on. The biggest revenge is forgiving what you can while not forgetting, and living on in spite of it all.

[ex_bandai157]

And if the crime was unforgivable?

[whatsupcroc]

Take that person out for ice cream, I guess.

why does he even get surprised anymore

[ex_bandai157]

Ice cream?

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[caligulas_aquarium]

Always.

[Yep.]

If you can't do it, you find a way to do it, ewen if it's through someone else.

[ex_bandai157]

So the ends justify the means.

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[fourcenturies]

It's always justified. Of course, let the punishment fit the crime.

whoops

[ex_bandai157]

Not everyone seems to agree that it always is. Fitting the punishment sounds fair though.

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[moonlight_my_path]

First you must ask yourself what good will the revenge serve. You have been hurt, yes? Then that hurt is already done. Your revenge will not undo it. There is nothing that can undo what has already happened.

"When you plan revenge, best dig two graves." Think on this.

[ex_bandai157]

I've heard that saying before. It's an interesting one.

[aceordisgraced]

If you ask me, revenge isn't ever justified. Revenge causes more revenge causes grief and sadness and no smiles. It just doesn't end well.

[ex_bandai157]

Are you speaking from experience?

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[priad]

Revenge is always justified against traitors. Against others, it depends on the nature of the crime. An insult or a personal slight is hardly worth noticing. Murder or physical mayhem must be avenged, and a theft should be weighed carefully.

[ex_bandai157]

Against the value of what was stolen?

[ kind of getting away from why he was asking, but that's an interesting response. ]

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[acemedium]

Why are you asking?

[ex_bandai157]

Curiosity.

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[implying]

Now there's a lovely conversation starter.

[ex_bandai157]

It's not very light-hearted, admittedly.

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[yamaxanadu]

It is never justified. If given a chance I would refuse it.

One must be better than the ones who wrong them. And even if the person was quite evil, one must learn to forgive. That is the only way to break from a never ending cycle and rise above it.

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[ex_bandai157]

That seems a lot easier to say.

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[ladyspitfire]

If it is necessary and if there are no other options, then yes, revenge is justified. But it won't ever make you happy.

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[ex_bandai157]

Never?

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[moralperil]

i couldn't hurt anyone, no matter how much they hurt me. maybe to defend myself or someone i cared about, but not for revenge. its just not me.

i had a chance twice to punish someone who did bad things to me. but i knew taking that action could have terrible consequences. not just for me. so i didn't do it. sometimes i wake up at night wondering if i swas wrong, but thats how it went down and i cant change it. i wouldnt if i could. its not only me i gotta think about, after all. it doesnt make any sense to continue hurting others because u have been hurt. even if that person hurt u. it is still harming someone out of spite. it serves no purpose.

because what happened happened and that cant be taken back

anyway

i just dont think about it much. thats what i do.

i find a reason to smile every day. im still alive, after all. theres no point in dwelling on what cant be changed. to much work to do instead. always others needing help. needh elp more than need violence. so i just hope i can be of use to others..

text; mahdi ;o;

[ex_bandai157]

Thank you for being honest.

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[neveraskedforthis]

[ ... Adam is actually curious who's asking. And currently debating if he should hack. ]

that's a loaded question. what brought it on.

[ex_bandai157]

Curiosity.

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[payback]

It depends on you.
For when it's justified.

[ex_bandai157]

That's an odd answer.

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[asskickersunite]

I beheaded the demon emperor who took the life of a dear friend and I thought at the time had killed my girlfriend.

If you think I'm going to regret that for one second, you've got another thing coming.

[ex_bandai157]

No, I can see why not.

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[obfuskate]

I have before.

It was not justified. I'd done wrong. It was a result of faulty memory. Those I swore revenge on were, in fact, those I had to protect.

Revenge, however...

Whether or not I approve of the subject would depend entirely on the situation. There are far too many factors for a general 'yes or no' answer.

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[ex_bandai157]

[ damn if "faulty memory" doesn't hit a nerve though ]

How did you find out about your mistake?

super anonymous text back

[motherofnemesis]

It's justified when people have hurt you that won't be punished otherwise, I have taken it, and there is always a way to get them back.

anon party time

[ex_bandai157]

Even if you outlive them?

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[imperfect]

Seems like it should always be justified, doesn't it?

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[ex_bandai157]

Isn't that what I'm asking?

[firstroar]

Who is it you are looking for justification from?

[ex_bandai157]

I want to see what people think.

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[wrexy]

sure, it's justified. feels damn good too. but not always the best idea.

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[ex_bandai157]

Why's that?

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[raisedbybirds]

...There's no answer to that. You must find your own way, and fight your own way.

So long as your revenge does not turn you into the very monster you fight.

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[ex_bandai157]

Creating a cycle. A lot of people have mentioned those.

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[perfectionisms]

It's justified.

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[ex_bandai157]

Why?

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[kamenriderkabuto]

To some people, revenge is justice.

[ex_bandai157]

I've heard that too.