<p>Vicissitudes, the problem is that there are so many people who enjoy that cutthroat competition, and doing anything to get ahead - and thrive on it too. And I simply don't see how you could get rid of that. Of course they all tend to congregate at the same schools and those are the schools where cheating is going to be rampant.</p>
<p>I see that many people on this thread are a fan of situational ethics. What a shame.</p>
<p>During the ACT, my proctor was deeply into Sports Illu. Swimsuit edition. The guy sitting 45 degrees behind me was just staring and copying off my paper. I got really ****ed off cuz i cleared my throat a couple times and he kept looking. So I raised my hand and slammed on my desk..like kaboom...everyone just stopped and began to stare around. It got the his attention alright....and he stopped copying off of me too...yeah....</p>
<p>
[quote]
Well i'm just telling you the more you worry about it the more you are gonna drive yourself crazy because it just won't happen. You probably can reduce the number of cheats, but you can't get rid of them completely... just like you can't reallly get rid of wars and world hunger because the world isnt nice like that.
[/quote]
</p>
<p>I know that a world in which there is no cheating is unrealistic. But I think a world with reduced cheating is probably better than one with rampant cheating, so I make an effort to reduce cheating, and convince others to help reduce cheating.</p>
<p>
[quote]
I'm sorry but that seems like a ****ty idea...I mean i like everything except 'turning in the cheaters' deal.
[/quote]
</p>
<p>Okay you're right. I agree that turning someone in is a little harsh and not something we would like to do to our friends or acquintances. How about first try talking to the person? And only turn him in as a last resort.</p>
<p>
[quote]
Vicissitudes, the problem is that there are so many people who enjoy that cutthroat competition, and doing anything to get ahead - and thrive on it too.
[/quote]
</p>
<p>Oh, I don't know about that. I think only the few people on top would enjoy it, and maybe even some of them won't because of the toll they have taken for getting to the top. Look at pre-med: a very cutthroat "major" at many colleges. Why is it so cutthroat? Because it's hard to get into medical school. About 50% of medical applicants are rejected from every single medical school to which they apply. They have to be cutthroat because it's so tough to get into a good medical school. I don't think many pre-med students actually enjoy the cutthroat environment.</p>
<p>Okay you're right. I agree that turning someone in is a little harsh and not something we would like to do to our friends or acquintances. How about first try talking to the person? And only turn him in as a last resort.</p>
<p>^ yup that's much better. I mean at least even when that person gets turned in, they won't be so surprised...</p>