Come on...what kind of guy writes a book advocating techniques to scam people? His methods are dishonest, plain and simple, and anyone who disagrees is probably as bad as him. I think Corey is doomed for eventual failure...after reading his book, would you be willing to do business with him? Can you imagine signing a contract with this guy? If he'll scam a phone company over a few cents for some dropped calls, what will he do to you when there are thousands of dollars involved? Stealing from the lost and found? Wow! That's about as low as you can get, in particular when you are wealthy and don't even need the money! Theft is never victimless...we all pay higher prices due to people like Corey. And ethics aside, he's not even very smart...if he was, he would realize that writing a book advocating such things makes him look petty and cheap.
Rodney Funk
of GA
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Jul 01, 2008 07:51:48 AM
Shoplifting means higher costs eveyone in the long run
He sounds like a petty thief. And I am not a journalist. As if his actions do not translate in to higher costs to everyone else. I hope he gets busted.
Cranky_Old_Batt
of CA
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Feb 18, 2008 13:17:48 PM
As someone who has worked in a movie theater, reusing popcorn bags other than the same day isn't just unethical, it's probably unsanitary. Butter changes the composition of the bag...and unless he's keeping these bags in a hermetically sealed environment, stuff might seep through. The ick factor is just too big...
Veronica
of NH
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Feb 17, 2008 18:37:56 PM
Lying
Mr Corey lying to scam his freebies says it all.
They aren't even "white lies" to protect someone.
Yes, we can choose to do it or not.
Our choices say a lot.
Byronv
of WA
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Feb 14, 2008 15:26:29 PM
I would not reuse a refillable popcorn bag on subsequent visits to the movies, but I would eat a full meal before entering or bring in a little something (candy bar or something similar) in my purse in case I got the munchies.
I would not take an umbrella that wasn't mine for personal use, but I would borrow an umbrella to get to my car or other covering if it was raining cats and dogs.
I would not fake a problem with a service to get a reduction in price, but I would complain about a problem and expect some type of compensation. And I'm sure the problem would seem more important to me than the service provider.
The point is, we all stretch ethics and the truth at some point in time. I don't think Mr. Corey is advocating we all embrace his tactics, but are they any different than the small justifications we make every day? How many of us buy things online while at work or surf the web? How many of us take a little longer lunch to run some personal errand or stop off for a personal thing while out on business? I think you guys are arguing a non issue. I wouldn't espouse his chosen methods, but he's essentially selling a story which you can choose to indulge or not.
Tameika
of SC
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Feb 14, 2008 11:52:20 AM
the question to me seems almost rhetorical, and therefore not worth a lengthy response. personally, a million dollars is a bit too cheap a price for my conscience; but i realize that not everyone places that much value on their own conscience. (i would also add that the banality of "victimless crimes" seems an all too common occurrence in the current social mindset.)
uncommon.joe
of SC
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Feb 13, 2008 14:38:22 PM
There are victims
Mr. Corey is wrong in his belief that there are no victims because his behavior didn't hurt anyone. There are victims - those of us who pay for our popcorn, or who have a cell phone, etc. Someone pays for these products or services, and companies add to their prices to cover damages, lost goods, and theft. So he has hurt me financially, therefore I am one of his victims.
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Rodney Funk of GA @ Jul 01, 2008 07:51:48 AM
Cranky_Old_Batt of CA @ Feb 18, 2008 13:17:48 PM
Veronica of NH @ Feb 17, 2008 18:37:56 PM
Byronv of WA @ Feb 14, 2008 15:26:29 PM
Tameika of SC @ Feb 14, 2008 11:52:20 AM
uncommon.joe of SC @ Feb 13, 2008 14:38:22 PM
JD of PA @ Feb 13, 2008 14:19:53 PM
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