Is being ruthless a bad thing?

[Benjamin]

Discuss.

[Saph]

in what way?

[smeagol]

if you want to be ruth and dont wear pink shoes it is. more is better than less

[Vanessa]

I'm not ruthless, but sometimes in life you need to be. I'm learning to be like that with people who have been consistently horrible to me. I still don't like being that way, buy then why should i be nice to mean people?

[Benjamin]

in what way?

Well I always see people saying that being ruthless is a bad trait to possess but sometimes I think being ruthless is needed.

[Kate!]

Not always. Sometimes you have to be for self preservation. I'd find it hard to be ruthless as I'm a softhearted cow lol. But I can be in certain circumstance if it's deserved.

[Kate!]

I'm not ruthless, but sometimes in life you need to be. I'm learning to be like that with people who have been consistently horrible to me. I still don't like being that way, buy then why should i be nice to mean people?

Yes this exact thing. :hug:

[Vanessa]

Well I always see people saying that being ruthless is a bad trait to possess but sometimes I think being ruthless is needed.

I agree. Last wee i caught one of my work mates smirking at me. I snapped : wft are you looking at? you're always smirking! It felt good. :devil:

[user104658]

It depends on the situation. If it's a survival situation then it's entirely necessary sometimes.

These days unfortunately includes many work-based situations, e.g. if you know SOMEONE has to lose their job tomorrow and you know that you or your family will be in serious trouble if it's you... then you simply have to **** over your work buddy.

I don't think there's ever any need to take pride (or worse, pleasure) in it though, not if it's someone who has never done you any harm that's caught in the cross-fire.

[MTVN]

I agree. Last wee i caught one of my work mates smirking at me. I snapped : wft are you looking at? you're always smirking! It felt good. :devil:

Maybe it was a friendly smile

[Vanessa]

Maybe it was a friendly smile

No, trust me, she's a bitch. Always making fun of people. And she's not the onl one. A lot of my work mates are like that.

[Glenn.]

I think its bad if you're ruthless all the time. I don't see a problem with being a little ruthless every now and again when needed.

[MTVN]

Yeah there might be times you have to be a bit ruthless out of necessity, but you shouldn't bask in your ruthlessness or take any satisfaction from it

[user104658]

Last wee i caught one of my work mates smirking at me. I snapped : wft are you looking at?

:shocked: where do you work that your workmates watch you on the toilet?? That seems unorthodox.

[Vanessa]

I only take satisfation if the person in question is an absolute cow.

[Vanessa]

:shocked: where do you work that your workmates watch you on the toilet?? That seems unorthodox.

It was while we were working.

[smeagol]

big difference between being hard or firm cause you got to me and being ruthless though. ruthless is stealing your ill home bound neighbours milk of the door step cause your too lazy to go to the shop lol

or saying your workmate is lazy so you get the promotion and he doesn't .
having ago at someone isnt ruthless .

[Vicky.]

Really depends on the situation

[Marsh.]

Bloody hell vanessa, your workplace sounds horrific. :laugh: How do you cope with a place full of arseholes?

[Vanessa]

Bloody hell vanessa, your workplace sounds horrific. :laugh: How do you cope with a place full of arseholes?

And i'm such a marsmallow. :joker: I've been nice to everyone. But most of them really don't deserve any kindness. They're a very rutless, cold hearted bunch.

[Samm]

I'm always ruthless & mean I find it fun most of the time but I only do it when I am at college to people that I don't like

[joeysteele]

Sometimes you have to be,sadly.

[Vanessa]

I'm always ruthless & mean I find it fun most of the time but I only do it when I am at college to people that I don't like

I'm starting to be like that at work and i must say, i am enjoying it. :devil:

[Livia]

Ruthless is okay so long as you don't crap on people in the process because they remember it. Focused is better... unfortunately, and especially in my previous job, if you don't have a penis 'focused' is sometimes just seen as 'ruthless'.

[Kizzy]

Well I wouldn't say it's a very positive personality trait, it's best to get by on your merits but it's helpful if you can recognise it in others and make sure you keep one step ahead of their game.

[Marsh.]

Ruthless is okay so long as you don't crap on people in the process because they remember it.

Isn't crapping on people the definition of ruthlessness though? A lack of care about others and all that.

[InOne]

If people get in my way then they have to be whacked. It's just business :idc:

[lostalex]

I don't like ruthless people. whether that makes them good or bad, i don't know, but i certainly don't care to surround myself with ruthless people.

I enjoy watching ruthless people get their just desserts. What goes around comes around.

[Livia]

Isn't crapping on people the definition of ruthlessness though? A lack of care about others and all that.

I guess that's one definition. It seems to me that in certain circles of business, ruthlessness in men is quite highly regarded, while it's frowned upon from women. This may be just my perception. I need thetruth to come and put me right on that one.

[Marsh.]

I guess that's one definition. It seems to me that in certain circles of business, ruthlessness in men is quite highly regarded, while it's frowned upon from women. This may be just my perception. I need thetruth to come and put me right on that one.

:laugh: I look forward to his contribution in the morning.

[Kate!]

If people get in my way then they have to be whacked. It's just business :idc:

D:

[Marsh.]

If people get in my way then they have to be whacked. It's just business :idc:

In a horny way?

[Vanessa]

http://cdn.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Whacking-Day-GIF.gif They have to be whacked? :laugh:

[lostalex]

To me, ruthless means overly competitive people, people who want to win at any cost. It's okay to want to be successful, but success doesn't mean that everyone else has to lose.

Ruthless people don't try to find win/win solutions, they think that their success depends on destroying other people. Instead of trying to raise themselves up, they try to tear down everyone else.

[Marsh.]

Yeah, it's a lack of compassion for others.

[Vanessa]

I feel sorry for eveyone, except those people who are always mean to me.

[the truth]

its the worst trait we have as english people. we save to wallow in being cold and ruthless.....its something that shames me of being english sometimes.....stoicism is great, stiff upper lip isnt so great and when it becomes a cold ruthless detachment it fast becomes disturbing. Ive found in my travels people from other parts of the world seem far warmer than us in many places

[the truth]

I guess that's one definition. It seems to me that in certain circles of business, ruthlessness in men is quite highly regarded, while it's frowned upon from women. This may be just my perception. I need thetruth to come and put me right on that one.

I think thats totally untrue. In fact Id say in general these days women are far far more ruthless

[Ammi]

Isn't crapping on people the definition of ruthlessness though? A lack of care about others and all that.

..yeah, a lack of compassion/heartlessness etc..I don't think that many people would be 'ruthless' with that actual definition but I understand what Livia means in that I think that if you work in a male dominated environment and one that is largely opposed to females in higher positions, then you have to be very focused and I think that is a more accurate way to describe it...

[Ammi]

..but no, I wouldn't say I was a ruthless person, I don't think many people are..in terms of my job though, I don't work in a competitive environment so I don't really feel any pressure like some people do...when it comes to keeping 'clutter' and stuff though, I am fairly 'ruthless' with not hanging on to too many things..

[Kyle]

Ruthless is just an excuse to be a c v n t.

Synonyms are cruel, heartless, pitiless, merciless, callous, cold-blooded, unsympathetic etc.

Not good attributes.

[Niamh.]

I'm too lazy to be ruthless really, far too much effort

[Crimson Dynamo]

Its not good if you run a children's nursery but i would imagine that if you are the head of a Mexican drug cartel it can be useful

[lostalex]

Its not good if you run a children's nursery but i would imagine that if you are the head of a Mexican drug cartel it can be useful

or being the president of Russia.

[Nedusa]

I love the way some people can be totally Ruthless and trample all over someone, cause them immense grief which can affect that person's health and their relationship with their family..........and then justify it all by saying

"Its just Business"....

[Nedusa]

or being the president of Russia.

Alex you need to let the "Russia" thing go now........it's time to move on !!

[lostalex]

Alex you need to let the "Russia" thing go now........it's time to move on !!

As a star trek fan, you really need to take spock out of your siggy. You don't represent the values of star fleet at all. :hmph:

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[Z]

It can help you get ahead but it also ensures that people will relish kicking you on your way back down again

[lostalex]

yet more sexist male hating brainwash

Ammi is not hateful towards anyone, don't accuse Ammi of such things, she's probably the most docile, least hateful person on this damn forum dude, so you really are looking a fool calling HER hateful or man-hating. give it up.

[the truth]

Ammi is not hateful towards anyone, don't accuse Ammi of such things, she's probably the most docile, least hateful person on this damn forum dude, so you really are looking a fool calling HER hateful or man-hating. give it up.

I gave my genuine opinion on what she said. I stand by it 100%.

[Livia]

I think thats totally untrue. In fact Id say in general these days women are far far more ruthless


Firstly, how can you say it's "totally untrue", and then go on to say "in general"? Anyhoo, I digress...

Well, with respect, don't you run a company providing cabs and minibuses in Wales? As cutthroat as something like that may be, I'm referring to my own background, particularly Parliament. Unless you've seen the way women are treated differently in an area like that, then you're not in charge of the full picture and only your dislike of women will advise your opinion.

[the truth]

Firstly, how can you say it's "totally untrue", and then go on to say "in general"? Anyhoo, I digress...

Well, with respect, don't you run a company providing cabs and minibuses in Wales? As cutthroat as something like that may be, I'm referring to my own background, particularly Parliament. Unless you've seen the way women are treated differently in an area like that, then you're not in charge of the full picture and only your dislike of women will advise your opinion.

Your dislike of men will cloud yours.

[Marsh.]

I think thats totally untrue. In fact Id say in general these days women are far far more ruthless

I'm shocked. Look at my face, I'm shocked. My jaw has hit the floor.

[lostalex]

Your dislike of men will cloud yours.

That doesn't even make sense, Livia seems to get along with the men on this forum better than the females. She's got tons of male friends around here.

[Nedusa]

As a star trek fan, you really need to take spock out of your siggy. You don't represent the values of star fleet at all. :hmph:

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what should I replace it with ? what do you think.... a Klingon or a Cassadian ?:bouncy:

[lostalex]

what should I replace it with ? what do you think.... a Klingon or a Cassadian ?:bouncy:

considering your Russian affinity, i think Cardassian would be appropriate/ they are all about trying to revive a fallen empire.

...or Justin Beiber.. cardassian/canadian, close enuf :D

[Livia]

Your dislike of men will cloud yours.

I love men. I have very few female friends... I have never been accused of being a man-hater before. Quite the contrary LOL...

[Kizzy]

Don't hold your breath for a reply he's been ruthlessly banned :joker:

[Crimson Dynamo]

In this instance its bad

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[Marsh.]

Don't hold your breath for a reply he's been ruthlessly banned :joker:

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[Kate!]

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[Marsh.]

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[Livia]

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