Is revenge ok?

Really depends on the scale you're talking about. For example, in a situation of "He took and drank my soda, so in revenge I ate his cookie" is fine.

But if you're talking about revenge that could cause physical or emotional harm, it's probably not okay.

I prefer justice to revenge. The only time I would consider revenge acceptable is if the justice system has disastrously failed somehow.

sometimes people mess with you and they wont understand proper human language to stop.

In those cases, I take the nuclear option. Its the sure way to guarantee they wont cross your path again.

that depends on the level of the said revenge and the context

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Really depends on the scale you're talking about. For example, in a situation of "He took and drank my soda, so in revenge I ate his cookie" is fine.

But if you're talking about revenge that could cause physical or emotional harm, it's probably not okay.

I prefer justice to revenge. The only time I would consider revenge acceptable is if the justice system has disastrously failed somehow.

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I added some examples in the original post just in case.

With those examples I'll go into more depth.

In all three examples I don't think that type of revenge is okay.

In example 1, person B needs to be the adult and break off the "friendship" with A and just part ways. It's not a healthy "friendship" but going for this type of revenge is also not healthy and doesn't help anyone. Sure person B is hurt, but causing more hurt doesn't make it right.

In examples 2 and 3, this is what I was talking about the justice system. In both situations the justice system or the system of authority should be able to step in and fix the issue. It's only if the system has disastrously failed, that revenge would even be needed, and it's still not going to be okay in that instance. It might happen, and maybe even be necessary, but that doesn't make it okay.

Also, I still like my example of cookie based revenge best!

yes revenge is fine make the whole world blind

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Overall, what are your thoughts on revenge and those who want revenge against other people? Do you think it's ok or a bad thing?

I'll give three examples, just in case, for three levels of severity, since there are people asking for a context to reflect on.

1. A and B are friends, but A has treated B badly; in other words, A is a toxic friend. B decides to record one of A's wrongdoings to expose A on social media.

2. C physically bullies D often, and D injures C to take revenge.

3. E murdered one of F's loved ones, so F kills E in revenge.

The first two I see often in real life. The third one is more of a hypothetical situation.

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1. just make new friends, remember revenge is double edged, one of these days someone else will call B out on social media as well for revenge of their own.

2. has D told anyone else or the police about it in the past? Revenge doesn't have to be in the form of more physical violence from D.

3. if F wants revenge by becoming the same murderous criminal as E and wants to deal with the consequences then go ahead, but don't cry for justice and don't be surprised if someone else comes and kills F for revenge.

No it isn't a good thing imo. It can be very destructive and often leads to people getting hurt physically and emotionally. I've never been a revengeful person, if somebody does me wrong I won't forget or forgive, but I won't take revenge. It's childish. Best to move forward.

revenge is a dish best served cold...

I'm all for revenge...it just depends on the methods used and the consequences of such

i condone revenge only bc taylor does

1) I don't think someone should do that for revenge, but to alert others. However, depending on what it is, the revenge seeker may look petty as well.

2) Again, a planned revenge doesn't seem great here and may be criminal. Of course, if the bully attacks someone and that someone reacts immediately, I don't see much problem because it is understandable and it was just a reaction and people should be allowed to defend themselves reasonably. However, if the revenge seeker plans something in retaliation later, issues with the law may happen. Sorta like in baseball, if some player did something shitty and unjust and wasn't properly punished in the eyes of players, the other player with beef should take their vengeful act ASAP and the offender should take it in the chin as well. However, after a while, if they act in revenge much later, they will face consequences with rules.

3) I think the rule of law should be used. Societies where blood revenge is rampant aren't great places. Usually places with lot of conflicts like post-Saddam triggered lot of non-judicial actions become very chaotic. I do understand some people seeking blood revenge specially in cases where the law fails to bring justice, but a society should seek to reform their institutions to not allow these type of injustices to occur in the first place.

I guess in the end is how much you can do in a revenge without breaking the law (or be able to get away with in case you have power/money).

To a certain extend. If somebody kills your loved one, you should not kill that person, but you can demand that person rot into jail.

about serious stuff like that harm people be emotional or not I just find empty and sad and I am really meaning it, revenge is just emptiness and almost like poison for the soul

some people get angry over stuff happening w them or the world and I understand because I also am human and have all bad feelings too but acting up on revenge is just being part of the problem or even making it bigger, justice and peace will always be superior and actually fulfilling for your life

sometimes we have to understand that things are not up to us to judge

the world is full of nuance and we should try our best to not get lost in hatred, i fight against bad feelings and not that i am nice but i try when something bad upsets me i try not to get this swallow the little positive things about me?

idk i dont think revenge is a good thing irl

Isn't it a personal decision? If it's revenge for other people, I'd say it depends on their story and context. For myself, no matter what happens revenge is okay to imagine about maybe, but I wouldn't allow myself to actually carry out a revenge plan.