Not to be a downer on this special day, but...

Storm Eagle · 12-25-2004, 04:35 PM

...just get a load of THIS.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

Two parents decide their sons were being really bad. So what do they do? They show them what they could have had for Christmas, and then tell them they're going to sell it on eBay.

There's even an article about it here:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=359078

I'd don't think I'd want to know exactly what those kids have been doing to deserve a punishment like that, but I'm sure it couldn't have been as bad as flying planes into buildings, or killing a pregnant woman and cutting the baby out of her and keeping it to pass off as their very own.

They even took their tree down.

I think I'm also upset that the sellers have 100% positive feedback.

Blackmane · 12-25-2004, 07:37 PM

Your link is not working for me for the ebay thing.

If the kids were really being that bad, and the parents made it clear that they would lose their presents if they didn't shape up, and they insisted on pushing their parents to the limit, then I believe they deserve it. Stop being idiot fighting children and you won't get punished.

Taking down the tree though... I mean, its one thing to say "You don't get all of your presents because you have been bad", and it's another thing to end Christmas completely.

And, the positive seller ratings don't reflect the persons character. It is just for if he is good at getting the items delivered quickly and handling everything well.

Dyne · 12-25-2004, 08:32 PM

Sounds fake. Just like the PS2 ebay fiasco last year, which was probably fake too.

Storm Eagle · 12-25-2004, 09:48 PM

I fixed the link.

So what was the PS2 fiasco from last year about? I never heard about it.

Bond · 12-25-2004, 09:54 PM

"Remember kids - Good things happen to good people. Bad things happen to bad people.

This is a perfect example of what happens to bad kids."

A little harsh, but it is their money.

Typhoid · 12-25-2004, 11:06 PM

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The oldest boy double-dared his dad to make good on his word.

Thats where he messed up....*shakes head*...nobody can go back on a verbal "double-dare". You can skip out on a dare....but theres no denying the power a double-dare has on ones ego.

Jonbo298 · 12-26-2004, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Storm Eagle

I fixed the link.

So what was the PS2 fiasco from last year about? I never heard about it.

Is it the one where the guy said brand new PS2 box and someone paid alot of money or something for it to find out it was just a box and that the buyer couldnt do anything about it as the seller stated in auction it was a box.

But as for the original thread. The parents did the right thing. If their kids were acting up as they said and dad threatened and they wouldnt listen, this is harsh reality for the 3 kids in hopes that they take their father more serious in the future.

GameMaster · 12-26-2004, 03:03 AM

I don't think their's anything wrong with the punishment. Aside from the fact that the kids have completley dismissed the real meaning of Christmas and what it's all about, they also lied to their parents by telling them they would stop fighting. Then the next day the kids started fighting again. The father told them what the consequences of their behavior would lead too and the kids blew off his warning. I think it's very deserving. Although if I were the father, I would've just relocated the tree to my room so my wife and I could still celebrate. The parents shouldn't have to lose their celebration. I hope the kids' classmates all find out and tease them. The father deserves +rep for following through with his plan. Most parents aren't so bold.

Storm Eagle · 12-27-2004, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonbo298

Is it the one where the guy said brand new PS2 box and someone paid alot of money or something for it to find out it was just a box and that the buyer couldnt do anything about it as the seller stated in auction it was a box.

But as for the original thread. The parents did the right thing. If their kids were acting up as they said and dad threatened and they wouldnt listen, this is harsh reality for the 3 kids in hopes that they take their father more serious in the future.

I guess. Anyway, the oldest one brought it on himself when he double-dared his father to do it.

But still, who really cares about someone else's kids acting up? You're the parent, you know what to do, so just do it, and don't make some big ass production out of it.