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[–] Sektor@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Kill Jimmy Savile, John Wayne Gacy, Ted Bundy, Epstein, so on.

[–] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Then you don't survive, you cease to exist

[–] Sektor@lemmy.world 0 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Like for real or because you became a killer you lost your humanity?

[–] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

No because of the rules of the hypothetical posed in this post

[–] Sektor@lemmy.world -1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)
[–] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Would be a shittier hypothetical without boundaries because then what would be the point?

[–] Sektor@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

What's the point with rules? People trying to become Musk, like that won't change history.

[–] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

what you on about man, How did you come to that conclusion?

[–] Sektor@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

People here all talk about hoarding wealth like that won't alter future.

[–] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

What's this got to do with what I said?

[–] Sektor@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I changed the rules, pray i don't change them any further.

[–] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Are you okay and do you need to speak to someone? I'm here for you if you do

[–] Sektor@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Tnx for asking, i know you're trying to be sarcastic but I don't mind. I have plenty of people to speak to, wife, kid, family, friends and even my dog (sometimes even myself). I also hope you recognized the Darth Vader quote from my previous comment. Have a good weekend.

[–] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

I was only half being sarcastic, I would've genuinely reciprocated if you needed me to. And yeah I did get the reference :3 enjoy your weekend too