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Re: e-commerce (was Technic shuttle etc)
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 1 Dec 1999 19:29:07 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> The latter, I suspect, at least at the basic theory level.
Sounds good :)
> I'm more interested in trying to get to the bottom of what I perceive as
> a "resentment" issue that surfaced again while discussing the
> Entertainer situation... Seems to me that there are a number of UK
> readers who resent those from the US, and me in particular, at least
> among our little fraternity.
My personal view is that it's nicer to give 20 people 1 thing, than give 1
person 20 things (related specifically to Lego deals in this example). That
doesn't logically extend to saying that the one person who has the 20 things is
bad, or has less right to them. I think that attitude would be unreasonable.
Richard
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Message has 2 Replies:
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| (...) This might seem obtuse, but... Imagine a lunch room at a public school. You have 20 nickles. Do you give 20 hungry kids one nickle each, or give one of them all 20 so they can get lunch? I'm only pointing out exceptions to your 'rule.' Chris (25 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
| | | Re: e-commerce (was Technic shuttle etc)
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| (...) Why? In other words, why is my need for 20 any LESS valid than anyone elses need for 1? Usually, the market allows me to satisfy my need. IF I am willing to pay more for all 20 than those that want one are willing to, in other words, (...) (25 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| | Re: e-commerce (was Technic shuttle etc)
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| (...) The latter, I suspect, at least at the basic theory level. I'm more interested in trying to get to the bottom of what I perceive as a "resentment" issue that surfaced again while discussing the Entertainer situation... Seems to me that there (...) (25 years ago, 1-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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