'Lo fellow escapists!
Now before we start let's get something out of the way: Not 'lie' as in lying down on the ground, but as in, saying things that are not true.
Lying can be used for both good or evil, or evil with good intentions and vice versa. Of course there are different levels of lying, from the small white lies to the big fat corporate global world-altering lies.
But back to you, and what I want to ask you;
Have you lied to anyone you know recently (whether online or in real life)? And if so, was that lie justifiable or simply the easiest way out? When is it alright to lie - or is it ever alright to lie?
[sub]Feel free to not answer all of the questions. Just deal with those you feel most relevant/have time for.[/sub]
For those wanting a definition of lying, here's a bit from wikipedia:
Now before we start let's get something out of the way: Not 'lie' as in lying down on the ground, but as in, saying things that are not true.
Lying can be used for both good or evil, or evil with good intentions and vice versa. Of course there are different levels of lying, from the small white lies to the big fat corporate global world-altering lies.
But back to you, and what I want to ask you;
Have you lied to anyone you know recently (whether online or in real life)? And if so, was that lie justifiable or simply the easiest way out? When is it alright to lie - or is it ever alright to lie?
[sub]Feel free to not answer all of the questions. Just deal with those you feel most relevant/have time for.[/sub]
For those wanting a definition of lying, here's a bit from wikipedia:
A lie is a type of deception in the form of an untruthful statement, especially with the intention to deceive others, often with the further intention to maintain a secret or reputation, protect someone's feelings or to avoid a punishment or repercussion for one's actions. To lie is to state something that one knows to be false or that one does not honestly believe to be true with the intention that a person will take it for the truth. A liar is a person who is lying, who has previously lied, or who tends by nature to lie repeatedly - even when not necessary.
Lying is typically used to refer to deceptions in oral or written communication. Other forms of deception, such as disguises or forgeries, are generally not considered lies, though the underlying intent may be the same. However, even a true statement can be used to deceive. In this situation, it is the intent of being overall untruthful rather than the truthfulness of any individual statement that is considered the lie.
Serious lies (such as perjury, fraud, and defamation) are punishable by law.
Lying is typically used to refer to deceptions in oral or written communication. Other forms of deception, such as disguises or forgeries, are generally not considered lies, though the underlying intent may be the same. However, even a true statement can be used to deceive. In this situation, it is the intent of being overall untruthful rather than the truthfulness of any individual statement that is considered the lie.
Serious lies (such as perjury, fraud, and defamation) are punishable by law.
but only when the outcome of the conversation is not significantly differed. For example, if a friend of mine (who is extremely me-me-me kind of girl) starts having a conversation with me and asks me how I am, I always say I'm fine or OK because I know regardless of what I do say, she's not going to care anyway. So whats the point in telling her the truth, say if someone had died and I was in a terrible state? None whatsoever. And I have been there, but do you know how that conversation went:
