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[quote=Vibracaust]You've lost. You have nothing left to argue so now you're trying to attack my credibility. That's very "nice" of you. You must be such a "good person".[/quote]

You're just angry because I hit a little too close to home. Take a look at yourself objectively and you'll realize what a scumbag you are.

[quote=XcoldshadowX]So now I'm a liar because you're ignorant? You don't know anything about me or why I do the things I do. Nice assumptions though.

Don't forget to go on facebook and post "I told off a mean guy on basilmarket, like my status if you think I'm great!" If you want, you could link me your facebook and I can like your status to make you feel better. Hell, I'll make a bunch of new accounts and like your status on all of them. You should feel amazing about yourself after that.[/quote]

You've lost. You have nothing left to argue so now you're trying to attack my credibility. That's very "nice" of you. You must be such a "good person".

[quote=Vibracaust]You're saying you do things for the sake of other people. Does seeing other people happy make you happy? If so, then doing things for other people is a way for you to achieve your own happiness. That seems pretty selfish and non-altruistic to me. But that's okay, because someone else is better off. It doesn't matter that you benefit because someone else has benefited. True altruism doesn't exist; every good thing that you do eventually leads back to your gaining something, whether that be happiness, relief, or some other intangible feeling or quality.[/quote]

So now I'm a liar because you're ignorant? You don't know anything about me or why I do the things I do. Nice assumptions though.

Don't forget to go on facebook and post "I told off a mean guy on basilmarket, like my status if you think I'm great!" If you want, you could link me your facebook and I can like your status to make you feel better. Hell, I'll make a bunch of new accounts and like your status on all of them. You should feel amazing about yourself after that.

[quote=XcoldshadowX]People are using this thread to brag about how nice they are. It's like they aren't doing things because they're the right things to do, but doing things because they want to tell people about it and be praised for it.

Anyone who needs validation from others for doing a good deed is not a good person. Doing good things for the sake of others' praise is something an attention whore would do. Someone who is truly altruistic will do things for the sake of other people rather than for their own validation. Sharing good deeds only encourage people to share and exaggerate good deeds; they don't encourage people to actually do something. If you don't know the difference between the two then you're the one with his head up his ass.[/quote]

You're saying you do things for the sake of other people. Does seeing other people happy make you happy? If so, then doing things for other people is a way for you to achieve your own happiness. That seems pretty selfish and non-altruistic to me. But that's okay, because someone else is better off. It doesn't matter that you benefit because someone else has benefited. True altruism doesn't exist; every good thing that you do eventually leads back to your gaining something, whether that be happiness, relief, or some other intangible feeling or quality.

[quote=sparkshooter]You're more of a good person by doing the right thing repeatedly. What is your point here?[/quote]

People are using this thread to brag about how nice they are. It's like they aren't doing things because they're the right things to do, but doing things because they want to tell people about it and be praised for it.

[quote=Vibracaust]Ah, the voice of reason! Not. You're just trying to elevate yourself above everyone in the thread by implying that you're such an amazing person you don't feel the need to share your good deeds. Sharing good things that you've done doesn't take away from your having done them and may encourage others to do the same thing. Get your head out of your ass.[/quote]

Anyone who needs validation from others for doing a good deed is not a good person. Doing good things for the sake of others' praise is something an attention whore would do. Someone who is truly altruistic will do things for the sake of other people rather than for their own validation. Sharing good deeds only encourage people to share and exaggerate good deeds; they don't encourage people to actually do something. If you don't know the difference between the two then you're the one with his head up his ass.

I would give 90% of the money back and keep 10% so they learn something out of it.

[quote=XcoldshadowX]Lots of people patting themselves on the back in this thread. "I'd give the money back because I'm such a great person." You don't get any points for being a decent human being doing the right thing. You aren't a good person just because you aren't a scumbag.[/quote]

Ah, the voice of reason! Not. You're just trying to elevate yourself above everyone in the thread by implying that you're such an amazing person you don't feel the need to share your good deeds. Sharing good things that you've done doesn't take away from your having done them and may encourage others to do the same thing. Get your head out of your ass.

[quote=XcoldshadowX]Lots of people patting themselves on the back in this thread. "I'd give the money back because I'm such a great person." You don't get any points for being a decent human being doing the right thing. You aren't a good person just because you aren't a scumbag.[/quote]
You're more of a good person by doing the right thing repeatedly. What is your point here?

Lots of people patting themselves on the back in this thread. "I'd give the money back because I'm such a great person." You don't get any points for being a decent human being doing the right thing. You aren't a good person just because you aren't a scumbag.

Take it and sht talk them for being a dumb noob!

It's not about reputation or punishment, as many people here have stated. It's about doing the right thing.

I do remember a long time ago, I was faced with this situation where I was trading for a clean work glove anviled to heroes gloves. The guy accidentally gave me a 27 atk glove anviled to heroes gloves. Me being poor at the time, I took it and was happy with what I got.

He later came asking for a trade back. At first, I refused simply because I was poor and I had nothing to lose, but eventually, I realized what the right thing to do was.
I returned the glove and till this day, I have never regretted the decision of doing so.

Just do the right thing.

Give back the money

Mistakes happen. Really just depends on how the other person asks for it back. Most of the people I've seen haven't been particularly convincing. Giving only a portion of it back is also strange. I'd think it was one of those "trade fast" things if it was FM entrance.

Would keep it in most cases.

honestly it's a tricky situation, for one the honest thing to do would be give the money back, but i also believe that people should pay for their mistakes so i probably would not give the whole amount back perhaps not give him anything depending on the amount

I would warn the person before accepting the trade, seems like I'm the only person who'd do that in here >.<

[quote=sparkshooter]It depends -cough- on whether I'm on a -cough- mule or not.[/quote]

This is how the majority of the community would work as well. We all like to think we'd do the right thing but, at the end of the day, we're out for ourselves when it's all said and done.

I would take it, and then insta d/c and go try mule or something.
It doesn't make a bad person, just a greedy one.

[quote=sparkshooter]It depends -cough- on whether I'm on a -cough- mule or not.[/quote]

LOOOOL
interesting xD

[quote=sparkshooter]It depends -cough- on whether I'm on a -cough- mule or not.[/quote]

you forgot a -cough-

It depends -cough- on whether I'm on a -cough- mule or not.

well if i was the one who messed up i would obviously like the other person to return a portion of it. That being said, if that's what i would want, then it's only fair that i return the money to the other person. Although, it'd probably be like 850m-ish returned because of taxes (probably just an excuse to keep more, but eh w/e).

If they realize their mistake, and I'll return it.

But if they didn't, then I'll take it.

While 1bil is more than I've ever owned, I'd still give it back.

Take the left over 900 mil, buy pure waters and drop them all on the other player to cool the burn.

Work something out:
Oh, how bad! I dc'd! Well, that means no more Maple for me today.

Lol guys this never happened to me O.o
I just wanted to start a cool thread.

@superswift12 Even tho I would give it back I strongly have to disagree. You made the mistake, its your fault. If i am nice I will give it back if not you have to suck it up. A person that would not give it back should not be considered a scammer. o.o

That happened to me except I was short a few digits...
The guy ended up never giving it back...

What @Duzz said

Once you're labelled a scammer, no one will trade/buy with/from you.
Although, I'll probably just give them the money back minus the tax of 100m (because I'm stingy and tax makes me sad) ((but like I'd probably ask them about it if it's okay if not i'll just give them 900m back))

If you dont give him back the money, you're a scammer. plain simple.

You took the 1b, didn't you?

Give back the money. Reputation in general is worth much much more than 900m.

Also, c'mon it's obviously the right thing to do....