[inigyou]

What if only the incentive to produce bad things is eliminated

[monkpit]

* definition of bad is subjective and may vary depending upon which lobby group has the most cash to throw around

[inigyou]

no, I referred to actual bad things

[otterley]

The point is still correct. People often disagree on what is good and what is bad. It’s a judgement, not an indisputable fact.

[readread]

Oh good, nothing's possible then, we should give up on regulating bad things because hitmen think murder isn't bad when they do it.

[otterley]

How did you arrive at that conclusion? Laws are the result of debate between sides and the prevailing opinion. The fact that laws aren’t identical in every jurisdiction worldwide reflects that there isn’t universal agreement on every question.

Also, sarcasm isn’t welcome here. Please read the HN guidelines.

[readread]

> Also, sarcasm isn’t welcome here. Please read the HN guidelines.

Ah yes, I didn't couch my post in any of the various, rampant HN-friendly versions of shitposting. I'll try to follow your example from here on out. Excellent touch citing the guidelines at me after your role in this thread, A+.

Re-reads this thread, taking notes

[Fraterkes]

Your condescension is also obviously unhelpful here. Do better.

[inigyou]

so why do anything if it's impossible to tell what's good and what's bad?

[otterley]

See my sibling comment.

[inigyou]

I did, it didn't explain it.