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Topic: Based off of my personal experience...
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Goth401 Member
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posted November 26, 2001 06:16 PM
I slipped 3 odessey booster packs into my pocket... now that is'nt too uncommon. But i hadn't payed for it, and this is the part where i get flamed for stealing, but i am not the only one at fault, and i believe no one else is innocent of stealing, save jesus. You can deduct that i got caught, but i consider the person who observed my acts as my redeemer. The shopkeeper asked me to pay for it, and i did. I hold no grudge, i feel now that he was very discreet, very kind. after FNM, as i was walking home, i realised much, and here ore the major points.1. I am a bad thief 2. God loves me 3. Stealing booster packs are indeed quite silly. Anyone could Scoff at me stating the obvious at #1 and 3, but i am learning, and i hope you keep on reading and understanding. now, the thing i hope to accomplish with this article is to confess to the MTG World and beyond that i was a decietful adolescent who didn't want to buy magic cards, so stole them. I feel better saying what's been gnawing on the depths of my heart, and i wish to address the list i have made. 1. I am, i put them in my pocket in front of the man, and i feel nothing but gratitude now. 2. He does, he loves everyone, no matter if you killed a man, or sinned far worse than stealing. And now i know that god was directing the shopkeeper(His name is not important, the actions that night were) and he gave me a lenient punishment, one w/ great consequences, but nothing but greatness can come of his plan. 3. Breaching this thought, a booster pack is only 3.29, easily purchaseable. But what is it to you if your SMI was'nt payed for? it WILL give you a sense of guiltiness, a sense i could not bear any longer.(I actually did get an SMI, but it was traded) there are many other cards that were not payed for, and i seek to pay them back. Not much to say now, i cannot buy cards from the place ever again, and i believe that i cannot even come back, but that is the price i am to pay. If you are actually the shopkeeper, (You know who you are, god bless you) please e-mail me, Ricecube401@hotmail.com, i seek clarification on the point that i am banned from the store. It isn't worth it, stealing, but you learn lessons from everything, and god has taught me that i have much more to learn. Please don't be skeptical, for i feel clean, in soul and spirit, and with all of my heart.
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Trnothr Member
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posted November 27, 2001 01:48 AM
As an advice: keep theological stuff away from MOTL. It's not looked upon favourably.__________________ Am I the one you think I am, or just the one you didn't expect?My current karma: -4 "Repent sinners, for thou shalt soon be delivered!"
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FyreStar Member
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posted November 27, 2001 08:39 PM
Sir, you are consummately evil, not in your act, but in the philosophy you have adopted to excuse your act. __________________ You can't cheat an honest man.
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Goth401 Member
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posted December 03, 2001 01:54 PM
excuse? it is hardly an excuse, mind you, just something i have learned from this experience, and truly, we are all evil, are we not? __________________ All your atogs are trade to me!!! Everyone Screws up, It's only human to do so. If you laugh at someones misfortune, you might not be laughing when The misfortune comes back to you. -A Young Man by the name of Ken Tang
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Magic1264 Member
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posted December 03, 2001 04:04 PM
Well, i don't think stealing magic cards is too silly. I have stolen the following things from a local, unamed card shop:LIKE I'D TELL YOU, but is was over 1000 dollars worth of stuff. I have not been caught on any occasion. Remember, it is only stealing if you get caught, if your not, it is called the five-fingered discount.
__________________ Magic1264@hotmail.com Famous Quote: "Life is like a box of chocolates... A worthless, good for nothing gift that nobody asks for in the first place.
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HanSolo6385 Member
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posted December 03, 2001 04:22 PM
quote: Originally posted by Magic1264:
I have not been caught on any occasion. Remember, it is only stealing if you get caught, if your not, it is called the five-fingered discount.
If you admit to stealing, it's stealing you idiot. After *supposedly* stealing $1000 worth of cards, it's amazing you can live with yourself. Since stealing coincides majoritively with ripping via the internet, remind me to never trade with you. __________________ AIM Handle: SURFNSKI4REAL (Yes..changed it again!) E-mail Address: SURFNSKI4REAL@aol.comKing Woopywoopy of the Penguin Clan The following imbeciles go by Scrye and/or InQuest: <Updating List...>
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da-odd-templar Member
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posted December 05, 2001 02:30 AM
Grr...your email!!! You stole the name of the leader of the Rice Collective! How DARE YOU! __________________ Stinky cheese is still cheese.Last night I stayed up late playing poker with Tarot cards. I got a full house and four people died. - Stephen Wright Rice Cube - The next Azn Sensation! Proud member of The Rice Collective! Valmtg is my Goddess.
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Glowing goo Member
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posted December 05, 2001 04:54 AM
Well, I too am happy that you got caught, and were made to pay for them, and that you feel better now, but I am going to say a few things. First off, I am glad that you have resolved to never do it again. Of course, stealing packs of cards is a very silly thing to do. But the thing that bothers me is that you don't seem to feel very guilty. Honestly, you should, because feeling overtrodden with guilt is the only way to ensure that you will never do it again (of course, getting caught on your first time is pretty bad too, but you still seemed to be awful quick to forgive yourself). I hope that now you have your morals and sense about you, and I believe you must find some way to repay society (since theft is, in fact, one of the major factors in the obnoxious inflation of this great nation's economy ). I could write a whole essay on what I think about your theological excuse (#2 I do believe) and how overused it is, but typically those sorts of discussions result in almost everybody getting karma-smacks and bad feelings. I will, however, say that yes, everybody has some evil urges, and some people act on them. But ponder the fact that the strength and goodness of character are judged by how well you can withhold them. Hoping you are feeling quite guilty ~G P.S. Magic1264: You are quite the sick person. At least Goth feels bad about what he has done. As a matter of fact (as we were just going over in my psych class), one of the biggest judging factors in classing someone as a psychopath is that they feel no remorse for their crimes. Thus, helping this article to beautifully illustrate the difference between a normal person (Goth) and a psychopath (you!). Remind me not to trade with you. ~G
[Edited 2 times, lastly by Glowing goo on December 05, 2001]
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masttime1 Member
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posted December 05, 2001 04:56 AM
what a strange article
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Goth401 Member
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posted December 05, 2001 04:20 PM
Da odd templar- i came up w/ this name some time ago, 6 years, and i really like it. my apologies. rice collective? whats that? i mightv'e posted there...response to my article- yes, guilt does play a major factor in my life, and the cards youv'e stolen, you get the burning feeling that you must trade them away. Ive hesitated to put this article down for several weeks, but ive resolved to do so also. Ill be hoping you change your mind too magic1264... __________________ All your atogs are trade to me!!! Everyone Screws up, It's only human to do so. If you laugh at someones misfortune, you might not be laughing when The misfortune comes back to you. -A Young Man by the name of Ken Tang
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Magic1264 Member
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posted December 08, 2001 09:18 PM
Mind you this was over a period of two years.Secondly, I have never ripped anyone off online. Just for your knowledge. When trading, if you say you were trying to get a couple rages, and the other person wants a couple crap rares for them, what do you do? Exactly __________________ Magic1264@hotmail.com Famous Quote: "Life is like a box of chocolates... A worthless, good for nothing gift that nobody asks for in the first place.
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Boogers Banned
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posted December 08, 2001 09:58 PM
That's not stealing. You need to get your priorities straight. You're on a TRADING league telling people how you steal things and how you believe it's ok if you don't get caught. That's a great lesson in reversed logic....__________________ "Where are you Jebus??" -Homer Simpson
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Often Lost Member
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posted December 10, 2001 07:16 PM
Well, my only real playtesting parters outside of my local card store are my friends at school. Yet these kids are the kind that steal. They have stole more than 30 dollars (at least) worth of cards. Is it okay to trade with them?PS, sorry this isnt a response, its just a question i need ansewerd
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raptorcardz Banned
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posted December 10, 2001 07:26 PM
Thieves should kiss my butt. They have no self-respect or dignity. Why can't you spend a mere $3.29? Also, how do you feel when you've stolen from another person..Ahh! Whats this world coming to!?__________________ -RaptorcardzEmail: Raptorcardz@msn.com AIM: Raptorcardz
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implode Member
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posted December 11, 2001 06:48 AM
goth41, I really hate you--you are the reason boosters go for retail instead of being lowered in price. Thieves make consumers pay more for everything. That is why if I see somone stealing, I will alert the store. I'm not even touching the ethics of stealing--obviously thats a much larger area.
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Glowing goo Member
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posted December 11, 2001 07:54 AM
Exactly! Thieves drive up prices, so now they are 3.29 instead of 3.00 like they were. On the whole of things, ANYBODY who steals ANYTHING is contributing to the inflation of the economy. Stores get stuff stolen, they have to raise their prices. Prices go up, cost of living goes up. Cost of living goest up, employee wages go up. Over, and over, and over, and over again. Out of many factors, theft is probably one of the largest. Feeling any more guilty? GOOD!~G
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Goth401 Member
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posted December 12, 2001 12:44 PM
Good for you implode. My brother gave me that same lecture, and reminders are always nice.__________________ Master of The Casual Play Style, and collector of Atogs.The Way of The Casual Play Style 1-Laugh a lot. 2-Be Innovative and creative. 3-Crazy Combos, decks, players and methods are fun. The Crazier it is, the funnier it is! 4-Always have a smile and postive comments ready.
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Glowing goo Member
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posted December 13, 2001 04:32 AM
Hey buddy, you were the one who decided you were gonna announce to the whole m:tg world that you lifted some booster packs. You didn't really expect a warm welcome did you?~G
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Wild Researcher Member
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posted December 13, 2001 03:25 PM
Well aren't we learning a great lesson, why doesn't everyone go and steal 1000$ of cards? Now ask your self this magic, after saying that who the hell would want to trade with you? Why are you on this sight bragging and smiling about how you stole cards? What a miser. I think someone should report you as a bad trader and use that statement as evidence,Play fair, and BUY cards. __________________ Hey! Come derry dol! Hop along, my hearties! Hobbits! Ponies all! We are fond of parties. Now let the fun begin! Let us sing together! -Tom Bombadil
[Edited 1 times, lastly by Wild Researcher on December 13, 2001]
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masttime1 Member
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posted December 13, 2001 04:25 PM
i agree, thieves should be reprimanded by more than banning from the store, i dunno what but im sure the store owner will lyk, if u can get back in there someday
[Edited 1 times, lastly by masttime1 on January 15, 2002]
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Goaswerfraiejen Member
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posted December 14, 2001 05:07 PM
quote: Originally posted by Magic1264: When trading, if you say you were trying to get a couple rages, and the other person wants a couple crap rares for them, what do you do? Exactly
You inform the foolish mortal of his error, if indeed it is an error. Because, it might not be an error. There are plenty of eccentric people like me here on MOTL. But, you first make sure the other party knows what s/he is doing. Honestly. __________________ Evil-doers! Cower in fright for I am the one, the only...uhh... Psst! Mat! What was that name again?What's yours is mine, and what's mine is mine... Kein Vogel Singt Mehr.
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georgecpop Member
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posted December 19, 2001 08:22 PM
Hi!At least you learned your lessong about no more stealing. I guess it's hard to get it if you've never been caught, like someone else that just confessed to stealing over $1000 of magic merchandise. If you feel guilty then it's up to you to decide what to do about it, but sometimes it's hard just to stop, unless it's your first time, otherwise the more you do it the harder it will be to stop. Ask yourself it you really needed the boosters or if they're worth stealing, or if you really needed a Shadowmage, i mean seriously, it is ONLY a game. Thanks __________________ "It offers you what you want, not what you need."--Braids, Cabal Minion
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boelo Member
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posted January 01, 2002 09:09 PM
i can't believe anyone would steal cards. You have to think that they are just pieces of cardboard with a picture and words on them. If you try getting money from a person that doesn't play card games, they'll laugh in your face. Also, well, stealing $1000 worth of cards is something that you should be ashamed of. The card dealers are trying to do honest business and put food on their tables while you try and get free stuff and not work hard for it. Nothing in life is essentially free, except values. Also, the reason you steal cards is to get money. Why do people need money? for food, water, and shelter. That is all people NEED, everything else is what people WANT. Anyways, i am just glad everyone who has stolen has confessed, and the person that stole $1000 in cards should report themselves to the police. __________________ Which would you like first, the insult or the injury?
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Chorax New Member
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posted January 15, 2002 05:20 AM
People steal food, because they are hungry. They steal money, because they are desperate. Im not saying any of this is justifiable but if you however are stupid enough to steal magic cards, then you are sick. And if you don't feel remorse for the poor shop keeper that tries to make an honest living to feed his family, than seek psychiatric help.This reply is very serious. This is only a game. How much does a gaming card mean to you???
[Edited 1 times, lastly by Chorax on January 15, 2002]
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ice_pick25 Member
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posted January 31, 2002 08:33 PM
Yo Goth, i dont blame you one bit."Magic is cardboard crack" as we once heard it. Wanting Call of the Herds and Shadowmages and Rages is something that every magic player dreams of. People please dont BS me when you say that you have never wanted to steal M:TG cards before. Goth, You probably were not thinking at that moment, you made a mistake dude, and if i were that card store owner i would give you a second chance any day.
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