duckduckMOO comments on Why Does Power Corrupt? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: duckduckMOO 01 April 2012 04:19:20PM *  -2 points [-]

"But human beings do find power over others sweet." Need some data points because wow do I need to update if this is accurate for most people. Did "sweet" throw anyone else off?

Please take the time (I GOTTA KNOW) to upvote this post if that doesn't reflect your experience, downvote if it does, and do this opposite to the post I'm gonna post right after this that says "counterbalance." Thanks.

edit: poll

Comment author: Blueberry 01 April 2012 07:51:55PM 1 point [-]

Downvoted and upvoted the counterbalance (which for some reason was at -1 already; someone didn't follow your instructions). You're surprised people like power?

Comment author: duckduckMOO 01 April 2012 08:46:07PM *  0 points [-]

no, it's the specific description of the feeling that surprised me: "sweet." edit: and thanks for helping me out.

Comment author: Blueberry 02 April 2012 07:37:44AM 0 points [-]

Yes, "sweet" is a great description. Why, how would you describe it?