PeteMorris Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Is buying a 16 pack of loo roll greedy because you only use 1 at a time? I bought 24 the other day! ...(didn't leave a tip either!...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonjon Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Is buying a 16 pack of loo roll greedy because you only use 1 at a time? The definition of greed: greed [griːd] n 1. excessive consumption of or desire for food; gluttony 2. excessive desire, as for wealth or power [back formation from greedy] I would say a lot of people from the thread were desiring food and in massive quantities. As for the toilet roll, if it was massively reduced (50p for 16 rolls) and you went with the desire to get them all. I would call that greed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Isn't greed excessive consumption? Stockpiling something you need whilst it's being sold cheap is just common sense. If there's only so much at this price isn't it greedy to try and grab as much as you can without thought to anyone else wanting it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 The definition of greed: greed [griːd] n 1. excessive consumption of or desire for food; gluttony 2. excessive desire, as for wealth or power [back formation from greedy] I would say a lot of people from the thread were desiring food and in massive quantities. As for the toilet roll, if it was massively reduced (50p for 16 rolls) and you went with the desire to get them all. I would call that greed. But if they weren't reduced and you bought them all, that would be just stockpiling loo roll? If I were to rephrase what you had said I'd be saying that it's a bit on the selfish side to go and buy all of something that is reduced, because then nobody else can take advantage of the offer. But on the other hand, you're only responsible for your finances, and not everybody elses... So if you happen to get lucky and turn up as they reduce something, help yourself. I've bought 2 chickens before because they'd just been reduced to £1 each. We just stripped all the meat off and froze it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonjon Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Maybe its my morals, but I class alot of the people on that thread as greedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 If there's only so much at this price isn't it greedy to try and grab as much as you can without thought to anyone else wanting it? See previous post, I think I might call it selfish rather than greedy. But I wouldn't be very concerned about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Maybe its my morals, but I class alot of the people on that thread as greedy. On which thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 See previous post, I think I might call it selfish rather than greedy. But I wouldn't be very concerned about it. Would it be greedy if they ended up throwing some away in a few weeks time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kersplosh Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Greedy ?? in this day and age... You want your head looking at or maybe your bank account. If its cheap and readilly availlable then I am going to stock up on it. Dont care a hoot if that makes me greedy. If so then so what ? I saved money. P.S. I got £20's worth of Cathederal City in my fridge nom nom nom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonjon Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Would it be greedy if they ended up throwing some away in a few weeks time? I bet this will happen, cheddar frozen takes on a crappy texture, ok for cooking though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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