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[eldesthatter]

Good afternoon everyone, and happy May Day.

I just have a question to pose to you all if you have the time to answer. I understand if you do not.

What do you think it means to be exploited? Can a person be very good, in a real genuine manner, to you and still exploit you? I am just curious what your thoughts are on the matter.

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[dual_wield_hax]

Exploitation has a lot of different meanings. Some good, some bad. To exploit someone for your own benefit is a terrible thing. But to deliberately do so in a way to assist someone's talents and help them grow as a person, that's what I think can be a good exploitation.

It's a morally gray area is what I figure.

[eldesthatter]

I hadn't thought that it could be used to help someone grow. Do you think that it is really possible?

[dual_wield_hax]

That's what I was thinking. Sometimes it changes definition to be honest.

[eldesthatter]

And what would you think of a person who stayed in a place where they might be exploited?

[dual_wield_hax]

Depends on the person themselves. Some people see exploitation as a dark territory of morality. Others, well if say for example they're using the time and effort to exploit one's singing ability to make a few albums and get popular... who knows what kind of situation there lays in there.

[refinedvillian]

A good person can have bad qualities. However, I would question how genuine it would be, if they only see you as something to use.

[Yes, this may seem hypocritical from him.]

[eldesthatter]

You would not think that person weak?

[eldesthatter]

Perhaps that is not all they see.

[dual_wield_hax]

That's a question only the person themselves can answer. Weak or not, it's up to them to decide on it.

[eldesthatter]

That...is a fair point. Thank you.

[dual_wield_hax]

No worries.

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[material_guy]

Just 'cause someone's gettin' their full use out of you don't make 'em a bad person. Especially if it don't get you hurt.

[refinedvillian]

It's not normally considered exploitation if it's to be positive. Friends have uses for one another, even if it's not the entire reason their friends.

[eldesthatter]

I should probably introduce myself...

My name is Sophie Hatter. I appreciate your input.

[eldesthatter]

Do you really think that?

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[eldesthatter]

Is it fair to use anyone, though?

[dual_wield_hax]

Kirito. I'm Kirito. No problem, I'm glad to have helped.

[refinedvillian]

To a degree. It's normal to ask a friend for help, isn't it?

[eldesthatter]

Help is much different exploitation.

[material_guy]

I dunno about fair, but lettin' someone get away with it must mean you're getting something out of the deal. Or at least not losing anything.

[refinedvillian]

When they help, you're using them, aren't you? Even if you return the favor, in that moment, it's a use.

...But I would be hesitant to tell you to believe them.

[eldesthatter]

The term "use" seems so harsh and uncaring, though.

[eldesthatter]

Do you think that makes a person weak?

[refinedvillian]

It does. A word can see harsh, without context.

Sometimes, good people are forced into doing bad things. [He knows it sounds like he's talking about himself but he's not. He's not a good person.]

[eldesthatter]

And you know this from experience...?

[refinedvillian]

I have seen desperation. I believe the community has shown it a bit, with Ermine.

[material_guy]

Which one? The user or the usee?

[eldesthatter]

Oh, yes.

...I'm sorry.

[refinedvillian]

Thank you. [She really is kind.] But it doesn't do much to answer your question.

My advice would be to avoid them.

[eldesthatter]

I don't know if I could, really.

[refinedvillian]

Why not?

[eldesthatter]

The person in question is my stepmother.

...Oh, I must be making her sound like such a horrid person. She really isn't!

[refinedvillian]

Is she using you to make the hats? I had thought you really enjoyed it.

[eldesthatter]

I do not mind it. My sisters seem to think she asks too much of me.

[eldesthatter]

The usee, I suppose.

[material_guy]

Nnnn... Probably. But you can't blame the exploiter for the victim bein' weak.

[refinedvillian]

What is too much?

[eldesthatter]

Just all of the work I do in the shop.

[refinedvillian]

Even if you like the person, you don't have to let yourself be used. If you allow her, she'll continue.