Rules Enforcement Hypocrisy

Discussions center on the existence, selective enforcement, and breaking of rules, frequently highlighting hypocrisy like 'rules for thee but not for me' and questioning their validity or implications.

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dnjdrbdhdbs • Aug 7, 2019 • View on HN

Your tone implies that there are rules.

Eisenstein • Aug 19, 2023 • View on HN

Because the rules are not always enforced that means they shouldn't exist?

actionfromafar • Apr 11, 2023 • View on HN

Thanks. Setting the rules don't always mean understanding the implications of the rules.

1718627440 • Oct 12, 2025 • View on HN

This rules aren't there for no reason.

J_Darnley • Nov 28, 2015 • View on HN

Just because there are rules don't expect anyone to actually follow them.

goodpoint • Feb 21, 2025 • View on HN

No, this is a case of "rules for thee but not for me".

woleium • Jul 10, 2024 • View on HN

Agreed, sometimes the well intentioned rules can be wrong

onemantaker1 • Oct 14, 2019 • View on HN

The rules makes no sense. The rules are very strict

samstave • Mar 14, 2013 • View on HN

Some rules are meant to be broken.

Cyph0n • Mar 12, 2023 • View on HN

Exactly. Rules for thee but not for me.