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absent Fri 05-Apr-13 07:58:27

Is it ever right to lie? Is there such a thing as a white lie? Is it okay if nobody is hurt as a result of your lie?

Is right to be completely truthful if somebody is hurt or seriously harmed as a result? Do you have to tell the truth to people you don't like?

I have a strong commitment to telling the truth but I don't think it is always a straightforward choice between truth good/lie bad and can be something of a moral minefield.

cathy Sun 21-Apr-13 14:47:15

IMHO its just a forum, what difference does it make what your username is as long as you are not being horrid to anyone what difference does it make what your username is or if you have changed it or not.

Greatnan Sun 21-Apr-13 15:24:34

We will have to agree to differ, Cathy. I just don't like pointless lies. I have no idea what you mean about telling GNHQ - they know when somebody changes their user name unless a different email address has been used, and even then the unique identifying number of the computer is known to them.
I am not sure why you should be so interested in this.

Greatnan Sun 21-Apr-13 15:48:44

Cathy - your message received and understood. flowers

Tegan Mon 22-Apr-13 22:48:04

Darn it. Steve Lamarq on R6 this afternoon had a phone in on 'things you have broken and lies you have told to cover it up [or ways you tried to fix said object]' but I fell asleep when it was on. May try to find it on catch up. I am constantly breaking things, especially when I visit other peoples houses blush.

Flowerofthewest Mon 22-Apr-13 22:52:14

Love you comment Gilly. must remember that one. My DGD is ALWAYS sitting between myself and her mother listening in.

HUNTERF Wed 24-Apr-13 15:48:57

On my fathers last day I did tell him the doctors were trying to get him better.
I had spoken to the doctor and they said surgery would be cruel.
My daughters who are nurses agreed.
Unfortunately I could only agree with the doctor and I had to tell him not to intervene.

Frank