tetsuo55 comments on New Post version 2 (please read this ONLY if your last name beings with l–z) - Less Wrong

8 Post author: lukeprog 27 July 2011 09:57PM

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Comment author: tetsuo55 28 July 2011 02:27:12PM 2 points [-]

So intention is probably the main problem. If your ethics do not condone the intention behind the "trick" you consider it a "gimmick" and hence a bad thing.

I think lukeprog has not been clear enough on his intentions which causes newer users to read it as an evil gimmick promoting article.

Comment author: RobertLumley 28 July 2011 06:24:06PM 2 points [-]

Well, not the intention. I'm a utilitarian. But I think the consequences are worse for my definition - especially when you consider the utility function of the person being lied to.