[sangnoir]

It's entirely possible for something to be both legal and rude. In some jurisdictions, passers-by (e.g. hikers) have right-of-way on private land, yet not saying "hello" to the farmer whose land you're on would still be rude, should you cross paths.

[jessriedel]

I argued it isn't rude because it is part of your purchase, not because it is legal.

[sangnoir]

Part of the purchase as defined by the contract, not common courtesy.

[jessriedel]

Contracts are legal devices, but they correspond to agreements between humans that have moral meaning. I am entering into an agreement with the driver when I book and Uber, and the terms of our (moral) agreement are reflected in the legal contract. It's not rude to take advantage of something you've bought.

[sangnoir]

> Contracts are legal devices, but they correspond to agreements between humans that have moral meaning

You've succinctly distilled the differences informing our perspectives - in my opinion, the contract sets the floor: following the letter of the law (or contract) is necessary, but not sufficient for common human decency. YMMV.

[jessriedel]

I don't claim that contracts or law are either necessary or sufficient for common human decency.