Comment Why are we supposed to feel sorry for them? (Score 1) 663
I just think it's really suprising how people are saying how terrible fraud like this is, and how this is terrible for companies, and so on.
I don't get it, I've done a few good retail scams in my day, and made out with a pretty good profit at the expense of Walmart. Considering the terrible human rights violations and cruel business practices Walmart is known for, why should I treat them with any respect?
Best Buy is another company I've had no problem ripping off. For those who don't know, their whole philosophy is to decieve their customers, and sell them as much as possible, despite their actual needs. Their employees are advertised as not working for commision, which is true, but certainly doesn't mean they're honest. They work for their schedule hours. The more that they sell, they more they'll get to work. If they don't sell enough, they may only get a few hours a week to work. They're taught (and in many cases forced) to take advantage of those that are technologically unintelligent, the elderly, immigrants, even the mentally handicapped. (A friend of mine was actually scolded at work for not taking greater advantage of a mentally handicapped customer).
All things considered, why on earth should we feel sorry for companies like this? I believe I should take all I can from people like this. Of course there are small companies run by families or friends, who truly care about their customers, and are just trying to do their best for people while making a living, and I would never attempt to steal from these kinds of people, even though it would probably be even easier. However, until major companies begin to act in a moral fashion (unlikely in a capitalist society), I'll have no regrets stealing from them.