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carson
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The misguided philanthropist
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Jul 10 17:02 UTC 1994 |
(you're walking through Central Park in New York. you notice a man, rather
well-dressed, but otherwise not all that remarkable, carrying a briefcase
and a folding table. he sets up the table, and opens the briefcase. the
briefcase appears to contain $1,000,000, all in unmarked $20s! he appears
to be beckoning people towards him in order to hand out these $20s.)
(do you go to the table?)
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carson
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response 1 of 21:
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Jul 10 17:05 UTC 1994 |
(this was inspired by a comment gregc made in Agora.)
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scg
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response 2 of 21:
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Jul 10 23:49 UTC 1994 |
My first reaction is yes, but it would depend on whether I thought the guy
would really have that much money. If I thought it was stolen I certainly
wouldn't take it, but if he were honestly giving it away I would have no
qualms about taking however much he offered me, but no more.
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aruba
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response 3 of 21:
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Jul 11 02:52 UTC 1994 |
No, I would be afraid there was a catch. The same way I don't follow up
when I get a thing in the mail saying I won a free Florida vacation.
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dang
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response 4 of 21:
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Jul 11 04:29 UTC 1994 |
yes
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kimba
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response 5 of 21:
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Jul 11 04:46 UTC 1994 |
Heck yeah! I can use the money too much to turn it down if someone offers!
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other
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response 6 of 21:
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Jul 11 07:14 UTC 1994 |
I would sit a comfortable distance away, within hearing range, and observe for
a period of time before deciding whether or not to approach.
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y
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response 7 of 21:
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Jul 11 14:56 UTC 1994 |
yup
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vishnu
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response 8 of 21:
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Jul 12 07:29 UTC 1994 |
Yes.
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alfee
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response 9 of 21:
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Jul 13 00:35 UTC 1994 |
I don't think I would, at least not without inquiry. I tend to be a bit of
a skeptic when it comes to something for nothing.
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timdole
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response 10 of 21:
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Sep 9 22:29 UTC 1994 |
Skeptics, stand aside. Last one there is a rotten egg. :)
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carson
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response 11 of 21:
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Sep 10 09:28 UTC 1994 |
I'd go to the table and at least talk to the feller.
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amoco
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response 12 of 21:
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Mar 8 01:53 UTC 1995 |
responding now would be silly.
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zook
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response 13 of 21:
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Mar 9 00:42 UTC 1995 |
Does this have to be in Central Park? :-)
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nephi
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response 14 of 21:
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Mar 9 06:20 UTC 1995 |
I would definitely go to the table. I would see what he was giving,
accept it, then if he started throwing strings at me, I would decide if
I want to give it back.
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phreakus
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response 15 of 21:
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May 20 19:22 UTC 1995 |
Good one nephi.
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tracie
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response 16 of 21:
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May 22 04:08 UTC 1995 |
Yes... but I'd probably be leery about it.
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ewhisam
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response 17 of 21:
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Dec 28 00:04 UTC 1995 |
Yes I would go to the table
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hjrobin
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response 18 of 21:
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Jan 18 12:55 UTC 1996 |
Definitely. If the man stole it, he's obviously stole it for a good
cause...ME!
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diznave
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response 19 of 21:
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Nov 9 07:14 UTC 1997 |
I go over to the man, and ask him if he could scratch me behind the ears.
Because I really like that.
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mrhappy
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response 20 of 21:
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Oct 31 11:19 UTC 1998 |
Not only would I go over to the table, but I would return repeatedly in
disguise.
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mrmat
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response 21 of 21:
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Nov 5 03:27 UTC 1998 |
I'll take what's inside the box Monty.
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