The Golden Rule or The Platinum Rule?

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 15:25:16 -0400

The Golden Rule: Do unto to others as you would have them do unto you.

The Platinum Rule: Do unto others as they would like you to do unto them.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Apr 26 at 2015 3:28 PM

LTC John Shaw — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 15:28:20 -0400

Who has the Gold makes the Rules.

This is the reality for most people, businesses, relationships and in life.
Let's hope that we can overcome this and strive to the higher standard as you call out.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Apr 26 at 2015 4:03 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 16:03:55 -0400

I grew up with the Gold. I don't like Platinum as that's the "enabling" one. People generally need to be treated as they deserve or need, not want.

Several other rules out there:

Steel Rule: Toughen up or I'll hammer you.
Aluminum Rule: Stay light on your feet or I'll roll you thin.
Tungsten Rule: You think your a Hard A? I'm harder.
Magnesium Rule: Mess up and I'll burn your A.

There're others but it's been a long time since college. We researched them on a slow nerd day.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Apr 26 at 2015 4:23 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 16:23:42 -0400

The Golden Rule by a long shot. Unless you're dealing with an E-9/O-7 then all bets are off. :-)

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2015 7:29 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 19:29:42 -0400

So... I totally thought this was going to be about How I Met Your Mother's definition of "The Platinum Rule".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYLg92o_Gj0

The Platinum Rule

Never ever ever "love" thy neighbour! What up ;)

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made Apr 26 at 2015 9:33 PM

COL Vincent Stoneking — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 21:33:40 -0400

As long as we are on the topic, I would like someone to give a Dodge Challenger unto me. Just sayin'.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2015 6:05 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 06:05:39 -0400

I prefer this:

The Unobtainium Rule: Don't be an asshole.