Undeath in prison would be worse, though ;), especially for one sentenced to life in prison…
but what happens when said prisoner becomes undead, do they get off on a technicality because they’re (strictly speaking) not “alive” any more
and how does one reach an empirical definition of “life” anyway?
Given that Shodan is citing this rule in another thread about war, could we get a clarification of how it applies to wartime politicking and so forth? Gaudere seems to be saying that a utilitarian argument in favor of wishing death on some people is acceptable, if I understand correctly, whereas Lynn implied last year (by telling Shodan to report such posts to a mod) that it was unacceptable.
Daniel
May I call for the Death Penalty for these maroons who abused those prisoners? Lord knows it is deserving.
Serious question, I was just about to post on this topic.
:eek: Oi!!
What YOU said!!
It sounds like this rule only applies between fellow SDopers. Granted, I’ll be the first to admit I’m perhaps the most crotchety geezer on the Boards, and I’m only 30-something. But anyhoo, my question is: Can one wish death on non-Dopers? If not, then wishing someone a long, long, long, long life would be second best! 
Well, that’s my life - surviving with cacti up my butt! - Jinx
Ummm, if a vampire is already undead, would we sentence him to undeath, or would we sentence him to unlife?
i wish death on my neighbors cat…it craps in my flower beds every morning…and never does it’s “business” in it’s owner’s own yard…i hate this cat, and i hate it’s cat turds, most of all!!..if it is wrong for me to wish death on the cat, then please, at least let me piss on it.
sincerly,
muffin
Wow, this was some thread, and I hope I don’t get spanked for resurrecting it but I have a question.
In certain cultures there is a custom to “wish cancer” on someone.
I’ve probably used this phrase on people during heated arguments at college.
Now cancer is obviously horrific but it is NOT an automatic death sentence.
So is it allowed to simply “wish cancer” on someone?
I’ll go away now.
Good God.
I’m not a mod or admin, but I’d be surprised if that were allowed. That’s worse than wishing death on someone.
Something that I came in here to comment on is, I’ve seen this rule broken tons of times. A lot of dopers have said “I don’t care if I get banned, I hope so-and-so dies”.
I’ve never seen any mods mention this behavior, and it always slides. I’m not bothered by it so I don’t click the report button, but it’s weird to have a rule like that everyone ignores. The reason the mods don’t do anything is probably because nobody cares enough to report the offending post.
I vote no…
I once wished that an ex have a recurring yeast infection. Is that okay here?
So long as it doesn’t get a “rise” out of someone.
Reported :d