12-17-2004, 12:36 PM
Count Duckula,Dec 17 2004, 03:10 AM Wrote:So I add to the morality discussion. How kind is too kind? Please share your stories. ^_^
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Hi Ducky
It seems to me that you have been too kind already, if there is a track record of abuse of the rules you set for using your stuff.
For what it is worth, if you do choose to give your hall mates another chance, I offer a set of "The Rules", which are prominently posted where my children can see them (in large font even) in both my home and my cottage. They need reminders all too often and it seems you are in the same situation as a parent in this regard. Perhaps sticking a copy to the PS2 would help remind the miscreants of the 'contract' you made in leaving it in the common room.
The Rules of Courtesy
1. If you open it, close it.
2. If you turn it on, turn it off.
3. If you unlock it, lock it.
4. If you break it, repair it.
5. If you can't fix it, call in someone who can.
6. If you borrow it, return it.
7. If you use it, take care of it.
8. If you make a mess, clean it up.
9. If you move it, put it back.
10. If it belongs to someone else and you want to use it, ask.
11. If you don't know how to operate it, leave it alone.
12. If it does not concern you, don't mess with it.
And you may call it righteousness
When civility survives,
But I've had dinner with the Devil and
I know nice from right.
From Dinner with the Devil, by Big Rude Jake
When civility survives,
But I've had dinner with the Devil and
I know nice from right.
From Dinner with the Devil, by Big Rude Jake