Revenge (prophecy)

[Fluffy]

Inspired by a recent thread by Becky .

Is it ever justifiable to get revenge on somebody?

If it is, what are the specific criteria, to what end or purpose does the revenge serve and to what extent should it be carried out?

If it is not, why is it not and what, if anything, should be done instead?

[Bishka]

Originally Posted by Fluffy

Inspired by a recent thread by Becky .

Aww. Thanks a lot! Nah, just kidding you.

Originally Posted by Fluffy

Is it ever justifiable to get revenge on somebody?

No, but it's wayyyy to much fun!

Originally Posted by Fluffy

If it is not, why is it not and what, if anything, should be done instead?

Talk it out, yell, scream, if you bottle it inside you'll want to plan revenge.

[Ðanisty]

I believe that it can be justifiable. Sometimes, for some reason, justice fails to work and revenge is simply an alternative to force that justice.

[PureX]

The real problem with vengeance is that it only inspires more vengeance. Isn't the middle east a good enough example of why not to follow the course of vengeance?

There is a difference between defense and revenge, and it's a crucial difference. Too bad we so seldom recognize or understand the difference.

[Shadow Wolf]

It can be justifiable.
If it will cause more vengance seeking, than it's better to find another route to take.
If it will not cuase more vengance seeking, as in the target is humiliated, beaten, embarassed, etc., to want to try anything else, then it is justifiable.

[Engyo]

Threatening revenge is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Revenge is the cause which generates the effect of more of the same visited back on you. How many revenge stories end with "and they all lived happily ever after"? Just think, where would the Middle East be today WITHOUT the concept of revenge?

[cardero]

Fluffy writes: Inspired by a recent thread by Becky

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Becky? Really.

Fluffy writes: Is it ever justifiable to get revenge on somebody?

The only problem with getting revenge on another person is that it works best when the person who is doing the enacting wants to make it perfectly clear to the person they are enacting revenge on, it seems important that the person getting revenge know exactly where it is coming from and why. Unless you kill the person you are getting revenge on, this creates a reason for retaliation which can only lead to more hurt feeling and possible bodily harm to you or other people who are not involved in your vendetta. If the person enacts revenge on another person anonymously, four months later after the injustice has been done it really doesn’t feel like vengeance. Solution? Think out your revenge but never act on it, think of all the ways you would like to get back at a person until you get tired of coming up with different and interesting ways. You stay out of much unnecessary trouble, safe in the knowledge that therein lies a great possibility the other person will not live a fortunate, forgiving, loving life as you.

[Sunstone]

I agree with those who point to the Middle East as an example of revenge in action. There is very little wisdom in revenge.

[Willamena]

Is it ever justifiable to get revenge on somebody?

No.

If it is, what are the specific criteria, to what end or purpose does the revenge serve and to what extent should it be carried out?
If it is not, why is it not and what, if anything, should be done instead?

Revenge does no good; it does nothing more than make one feel better, and sometimes not even that. Talking should be done, coming to an understanding.

[kreeden]

Many cultures appear to believe that it is justifiable . An eye for an eye . a tooth for a tooth ....

All that I know is that all we seem quite able to justify it when the chips are down . { well , most of us .... }