Consensual Violence (Re: inmendham)

Don't throw the fat guy in front of the train

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• violence
• suffering
• morals
• morality
• negative
• utilitarianism

[esaman]

@chitchcott I already answered that. No, they are not truly violent. They are violent in the same way a storm can be said to be violent. It is a rhetorical use of analogy to true violence. It should be quite obvious that the defining feature of something being an act of aggression/violence is it being against the wishes of the victim. So nothing consensual should be called violent at least for the purpose of discussion on ethics.

[kern0099]

I fight in the gym doing Martial Arts. true consensual suffering. You go through phases where for a period of time you're almost overwhelmed with the (undeniable?) fact that you are a true idiot. I mean a genuine fool, without question. At times like these, you go to the gym and get in a fight, and you usually win. It's strange how motivation works, but discipline definately overlaps with joy when you don't stop the practice.

[Mjhavok]

How far do you walk in a week. Doesn't your arm get sore holding that camera up?

[changetheoscar]

cool

[br0kenmech]

Consensual suffering is not a complex issue. The suffering that Gary is talking about weighing in his ethical equation, is the non consensual suffering that you impose on other sentient life.

[miguelbinha]

@TWITfromURANUS Spot on!

[miguelbinha]

@TheAnthrochocobo Thank you for your insightful comment. One does need to be reminded that there are those out there like you with a lot to say.

[TWITfromURANUS]

carrying on living could be considered 'consensual suffering' to some...(?)

[chitchcott]

@esaman Sure, you're asking for it, which is why it's consensual. Are you saying boxing matches are not violent?

[esaman]

@chitchcott Stepping in boxing ring means you are asking for it. The opponent is just fulfilling your wishes. The same thing as going to the dentist, or riding a bike down a hill off-roads. If you are too stupid to understand the risks then it is an accident by stupidity not suffering by violence.