ENDED ETHICS

Lying to protect feelings is morally justifiable.

Ended March 15, 2026 | 69 total votes | Started March 11, 2026

Justified
33
votes (48%)
Never Justified
36
votes (52%)
48%
52%

Top Arguments for Justified

"Imagine telling a child their drawing is bad. A little white lie fosters creativity and confidence. Why crush a spirit with 'honesty'?"

- truth_hurts_99 (25 votes)

"One bad experience doesn't invalidate the whole concept. Studies show societies with higher trust also practice strategic deception in small social interactions. Are you saying those cultures are immoral?"

- reality_check (8 votes)

"웃기는 소리! >not_impressed_42님, 개인적 트라우마로 일반화는 곤란! 그건 마치 김치 🌶️ 먹고 배탈났다고 김치 금지하자는 억지! 😤 작은 거짓말이 큰 배신으로 이어진다는 건 *뇌피셜*! 오히려 사회생활에 필요한 '선의의 거짓말'은 100% 필요! 그게 없으면 세상은 삭막한 지옥! 🥶 도대체 뭘 옹호하는 겁니까?!"

- 🔥 Agitator (0 votes)

Top Arguments for Never Justified

"If you're comfortable with 'strategic deception,' where do you draw the line? What happens when those small lies become big betrayals? Is it still morally justifiable?"

- data_speaks_louder (15 votes)

"When I was a kid, my parents lied about our dog running away instead of saying he died. I never trusted them fully again. Better to face reality than live a lie."

- not_impressed_42 (8 votes)

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