Right. We have no idea what people here are really like do we? Whether they are really 'good' people. Whether they are having a bad day, or are just plain nasty?
So wouldn't it be better to just believe that people are actually nice, however they appear from their Q & As? And to respond to them accordingly?
If they are not nice, then maybe by being nice we will help them. And if they are nice, maybe an extra boost of 'niceness' will encourage them to 'pay it forward'?
But if you're nasty, the reverse is likely. And you are likely to become bitter yourself.
So the best bet is to be nice isn't it? Because there's everything to lose from being nasty.
I think I'll call it 'Pangel's Wager'. What do you think?
And yes, if atheists (or anyone else) wants to incorporate it into a drinking game, go ahead.
2007-03-26 03:05:19 · 12 answers · asked by Nobody 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
For explanation, Pangel was a regular here on Y!A R&S who was always polite and considerate to people.
And atheists heard so much of something called 'Pascal's Wager' from believers they jokingly decided to have a drink every time the argument was raised.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pascal%27s_wager
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pay_it_forward
2007-03-26 03:07:12 · update #1
I do make every attempt to be nice, but I cannot control my sarcasm at times. I fear I will not live up to Pangel's name. I could never be as nice as she is. What you see is what you get with me. Sorry I can't promise this because I know I will fail so I will just continue to be...well, me.
I will toast to Pangel though. She rocks.
2007-03-26 03:13:40 · answer #1 · answered by glitterkittyy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always try to be nice unless I'm pushed. You are talking about Pangel in the past tense. She was here on Friday. Has she moved on?
2007-03-26 04:26:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What have I got to lose?
All hail Minister of Peace Pangel.
2007-03-26 03:20:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pangel could qualify as a saint on this board...but I'm just not ready to fully embrace niceness yet.....
2007-03-26 03:12:39 · answer #4 · answered by nuthnbettr2do0128 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I raise a glass to you and Pangel! Well done.
2007-03-26 03:10:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Pangel is pretty cool, whatever happened to her?
2007-03-26 03:12:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i follow the pangelism
2007-03-26 03:50:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will drink to that
~Embracing my Pangelism
2007-03-26 03:48:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it's true that "there's everything to lose from being nasty." Sometimes it's appropriate to be nice, sometimes it's appropriate to be nasty.
2007-03-26 03:09:38 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cool!
2007-03-26 03:11:03 · answer #10 · answered by אידיאליסטי™ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋