This is a semantic question, but I want to get a feel for what you guys think.

  • Call me Lenny/Leni@lemm.ee
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    10 months ago

    An unenforced rule is still another entry on a list of established things that reflects the wishes/will of the management team of whatever place you’re in.

    If I was Link and went to a Hylian’s house and they asked me not to break anything but I still broke all their vases, they might not say or do anything in response, but did I not just go up against the aspired conditions of the person who built and thus rightfully decides how to honor the home?

  • ctkatz@lemmy.ml
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    10 months ago

    technically speaking yes. but what really matters is if the enforcement agency decides whether or not it’s worth it to charge and prosecute you.

    if everyone got charged for breaking any law, there is an entire generation of people who would be locked up because they never paid for winzip.

  • Thann@lemmy.mlOP
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    10 months ago

    In my opinion, yes. “breaking the law” is a statement of fact that is based on what is actually quantifiable.

    The fact that I was traveling over the speed limit is the only relevant factor. My intentions and consequences are irrelevant.

  • Ziggurat@sh.itjust.works
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    10 months ago

    How long has it been ? If the car had a radar you’ll get the ticket in the mail within a week. Reality ir that the cop had most likely something else to do

  • Death_Equity@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    You haven’t broken the law unless you are formally charged, cited, warned, etc.

    An unenforced law is a suggestion.