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Is it ethical to steal resort food?

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IHatePedophiles
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Is it ethical to partake in the act of "stealing" food from resorts such as vail? Well, one could certainly look at this moral dilemma from a few different angles. After putting a large amount of thought into the subject I have formed my own opinion and it stands as: it is okay to steal food from large corporate owned ski resorts.

My reasoning behind this decisions is that resorts are borderline stealing from the customer to begin with. A one day pass at Park City utah is around $200. In my opinion, that is fuckng retarded. I spent nearly $700 for a 3 day pass. I do not blame Alterra mountain company for this, as it was my decision to go, and frankly the park was fucking bitchin.

My point is, I think when already spending that much money to ski, it is unfair to charge $17 for a mid hamburger and $7 for a vitamin water.

I round my conclusion back to... I think it is okay to walk out of the extremely crowded cafeteria with $80 of food on your tray as long as you dont get caught.

I am interesting to here your guys opinion upon this matter.

(fun fact) I then proceeded to knuckle the second 65 foot kicker.
Feb 18 2022 3:05PM
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eheath
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The fact you spend $700 on a 3 day pass instead of just buying an epic pass is kinda funny.
Feb 18 2022 3:07PM
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ASSholebomber22
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No reason to shit where you eat. I like to respect my home mountain and bring a sandwich when I want to eat.
Feb 18 2022 3:08PM
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IHatePedophiles
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eheathThe fact you spend $700 on a 3 day pass instead of just buying an epic pass is kinda funny.


I am not planning on skiing there regularly. too far
Feb 18 2022 3:08PM
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Eboytonytiger
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Undershooting the 65 footer at PC should be a big enough knuckle sandwich to hold you over until dinner.
Feb 18 2022 3:24PM
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IHatePedophiles
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AkamesBladeUndershooting the 65 footer at PC should be a big enough knuckle sandwich to hold you over until dinner.


lol for some reason it hurt my tail bone even though my tail bone had no contact with anything, my music also stopped playing
Feb 18 2022 3:27PM
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Casey
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I mean idk where you draw the line on who it’s ok to steal from. If everyone stole lunch there would not be any lunch anymore. What’s the difference between Vail and Safeway, Home Depot, Key Bank? It’s just kind of scummy IMO if you don’t like what they are selling don’t buy it.
Feb 18 2022 4:46PM
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BearsOnKetamine
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If it’s vail then yes
Feb 18 2022 5:13PM
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Squirtle
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As much as you try to justify it, stealing is almost never morally ok unless you’re stealing something back that was stollen from you. Even if you don’t care about the corporation, the act of stealing their food will still negatively impact people. It could negatively affect the kitchen staff, kitchen manager, or security. The corporation might make changes to combat the theft that will negatively affect others. So on and so forth.. Just don’t do it. If you can’t afford their food at the prices they are trying to sell it for, then wait until you leave to eat or bring your own food. It’s not that hard…
Feb 18 2022 5:22PM
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ZappaStache
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Mega corporations don’t care about how they negatively effect the towns they take over and we’re supposed to care that some stolen chicken fingers are negatively effecting their bottom line?

I don’t know man, I don’t steal food but idgaf if someone else does as long as it’s not from a mom and pop
Feb 18 2022 5:38PM
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jompcock
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Lodge food is usually greasy garbage, about the same quality and nutrition as McDonalds. If you don't wanna go drop stacks on slop then go to a grocery store and make something that will be way healthier and cost less. I usually make sandwiches cause they're easy to eat and don't need to be heated. Egg salad, tuna, reuben, pickle and cheese, pbj, turkey, pulled pork. Cold cuts mayo lettuce hot sauce and that's like $1-2 per sandwich. Stock up on condiments at the hill.
Feb 18 2022 6:00PM
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SuspiciousFish
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This is the problem when we have young kids that never saw Charlie Ager's bum life. You dont steal from resorts, you pretend to be a bus boy and grab all the half eaten food and put it together. This kind of thing used to be common knowledge.
Feb 18 2022 6:20PM
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Icant_kfed
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If it’s vail, go on a ffa and snatch as much as u can, if it’s not part of a large coorporation, still do it because their profit margins are high enough
Feb 18 2022 8:47PM
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WoFIowz
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Alterra doesn't own PC

And no be the ski bum who eats leftovers from trays, or grab a bunch of ketchup and crackers and make some somato soup
Feb 18 2022 8:52PM
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keagan.karstens
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I’m not reading all that, don’t fucking steal. You can always bring food from home bro
Feb 18 2022 8:57PM
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PeppermillReno
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eheathThe fact you spend $700 on a 3 day pass instead of just buying an epic pass is kinda funny.



Yeah because people always plan all activities in their life months in advance. This guy should just time travel back to November and buy an Epic pass because decided he wants to ski in Utah this winter right? Should he just not ski and wait until next year when he can buy an Epic?

I paid $144 to ski Sunday River yesterday. My friend had reciprocity but slept though his alarm or whatever the fuck I get there at 9am and hes 90 mins behind so I just ate it. It sucked. But I should have bought Ikon right they would have just sold me one on the spot?
Feb 18 2022 9:10PM
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Drail
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Didn't read any of what you said. I'm 37 and I've done shit, I've learned shit. While I don't personally steal anything anymore due to being a grown adult, I will say this:

With all things, never EVER consciously steal from local, small, 'ma & pa' businesses - ever. Corporate on the other hand, have at 'er. They're killing life on the planet so morally, fuck 'em. Of course if you get caught and how the situation goes down, it might fuck you over. Only criminals get caught and nobody wants a record.
Feb 18 2022 9:14PM
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freestyler540
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So if you cant afford something; steal it? Yup, your parents should be proud.
Feb 18 2022 9:17PM
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PeppermillReno
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If you finish the food before the register that isn't fucking stealing. Everyone knows this.

Finish your burger and then pay for the fries.
Feb 18 2022 9:23PM
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PeppermillReno
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SquirtleAs much as you try to justify it, stealing is almost never morally ok unless you’re stealing something back that was stollen from you. Even if you don’t care about the corporation, the act of stealing their food will still negatively impact people. It could negatively affect the kitchen staff, kitchen manager, or security. The corporation might make changes to combat the theft that will negatively affect others. So on and so forth.. Just don’t do it. If you can’t afford their food at the prices they are trying to sell it for, then wait until you leave to eat or bring your own food. It’s not that hard…


You can't ski with a grill and a bunch of meat its not a freaking NFL game.

A family of 8 in Africa can eat for a month on what it costs to get a burger, fries, and beverage at Vail. Fuck them for charging that. They aren't selling food on a street where there are 10 other options these are typically public access national lands. Skiing is as much a public utility as it is a private business (yes there is a grey area and fuck you if you can't see that.)

**This post was edited on Feb 18th 2022 at 9:27:47pm
Feb 18 2022 9:26PM
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memecork
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What are you Tiny Tim? If you don’t want to pay resort prices, just go to the nearest gas station, buy a week old hot dog for a buck and call it a day
Feb 18 2022 9:30PM
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sexyjulian
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Feb 18 2022 9:33PM
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Brayblade
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I feel like everyone goes through a phase where stealing doesn’t seem like a big deal. I’ve had tons of friends get huge tickets for shoplifting and to me it just ain’t worth it. So OP, yes it’s probably justified to steal from resorts cuz the charge crazy amounts of money for everything but it’s definitely not worth the risk
Feb 18 2022 9:34PM
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Squirtle
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PeppermillRenoYou can't ski with a grill and a bunch of meat its not a freaking NFL game.

A family of 8 in Africa can eat for a month on what it costs to get a burger, fries, and beverage at Vail. Fuck them for charging that. They aren't selling food on a street where there are 10 other options these are typically public access national lands. Skiing is as much a public utility as it is a private business (yes there is a grey area and fuck you if you can't see that.)

**This post was edited on Feb 18th 2022 at 9:27:47pm


People are grilling in the parking lot almost every time I go skiing.
Feb 18 2022 9:35PM
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PeppermillReno
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SquirtlePeople are grilling in the parking lot almost every time I go skiing.



Yeah but what about if someone wants to eat and look at the views from the summit?

These places throw out food every day. Its just less going to waste.
Feb 18 2022 9:41PM
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The_Best_Bread
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i would rather respectfully ask people if their done with their food, or take whatever they leave
Feb 18 2022 10:15PM
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Malcolm
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Soup crackers and ketchup packets are always fair game
Feb 18 2022 10:44PM
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IHatePedophiles
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sexyjulian


This is me every time I enter vail
Feb 18 2022 11:29PM
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IHatePedophiles
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eheathThe fact you spend $700 on a 3 day pass instead of just buying an epic pass is kinda funny.




Yeah because people always plan all activities in their life months in advance. This guy should just time travel back to November and buy an Epic pass because decided he wants to ski in Utah this winter right? Should he just not ski and wait until next year when he can buy an Epic?

I paid $144 to ski Sunday River yesterday. My friend had reciprocity but slept though his alarm or whatever the fuck I get there at 9am and hes 90 mins behind so I just ate it. It sucked. But I should have bought Ikon right they would have just sold me one on the spot? -pepermillreno
Feb 18 2022 11:30PM
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cobra_commander
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Lack of faith in property rights is why democracies fail but sure have at it.

keep in mind anyone spending $700 on a 3 day pass is almost assuredly living a lifestyle which is viewed as extractive, unnecessary, and wasteful by the majority of the world. Whatever fuck your property right too.
Feb 18 2022 11:57PM
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Schoess
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also it doesn't matter who you're stealing from, rich or poor. The act is the same and it doesn't justify it.... Regardless of what many would love for you to believe because it fits their agenda. I'm also guilty of stealing little bullshit over the years so this isn't daddy getting on his high horse and gripping your shaft telling you no no
keagan.karstensI’m not reading all that, don’t fucking steal. You can always bring food from home bro
Feb 18 2022 11:57PM
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dmcdmc
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Only if you don't get caught.

2 unethical actions dont make it right. It just makes you feel better. Don't pretend you're not spite stealing. If you're gonna steal, own it and don't pretend you're some kind of hambuger wielding robinhood. Spite stealing is fine btw, just don't try to pass it off like you're doing the world a favor.
Feb 19 2022 12:07AM
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Christian_Bale
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I'm pretty sympathetic to stealing from corporations that are demonstrably unethical, but I'd imagine that if enough people stole lodge food then they'd just raise the prices for everyone, rather than lower the salary of a CEO by any amount.
Feb 19 2022 1:12AM
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Chunderface
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Some mountains have undercover loss prevention people in the food area. I have personal knowledge of this. It is not worth it.
Feb 19 2022 1:15AM
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mrk127
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or you could just rock with pocket snacks then you wouldn't even have to stop skiing
Feb 19 2022 1:45AM
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weastcoat
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I don’t steal lodge food I just Permanently borrow it.
Feb 19 2022 1:51AM
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IHatePedophiles
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weastcoatI don’t steal lodge food I just Permanently borrow it.


I steal lodge food
Feb 19 2022 1:53AM
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weastcoat
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IHatePedophilesI steal lodge food


Small hill that cares about their riders? Naw.


Now Vail? If they wanna come into my community and start charging 20 bucks of which I literally don’t have for me to park anywhere on property? Targeted To a lot that where all the locals park and have campers, cookouts, and more? I’ll be enjoying many more lunches on Rob Katz’ tab.
Feb 19 2022 1:59AM
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IHatePedophiles
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weastcoatSmall hill that cares about their riders? Naw.


Now Vail? If they wanna come into my community and start charging 20 bucks of which I literally don’t have for me to park anywhere on property? Targeted To a lot that where all the locals park and have campers, cookouts, and more? I’ll be enjoying many more lunches on Rob Katz’ tab.


Only steak from large corporations who don't care about how they affect they space they are intruding on.
Feb 19 2022 2:13AM
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ToddlerBodyBag
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Steal from Vail. steal from Walmart. Respect your locally owned businesses. It's that simple.
Feb 19 2022 3:05AM
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ASSholebomber22
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Imagine willingly spending hundreds if not thousands of dollars to travel cross country for a 3 day ski trip that nobody forced you to go on then tryin to act hard justifying stealing a petty amount of food. Who raised you OP
Feb 19 2022 3:07AM
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Schoess
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the problem with that logic is that you are not the Supreme Judge of morality as far as who deserves to be stolen from and who Doesn't. Is someone else justified to steal from you if they think you're a bad person?
Christian_BaleI'm pretty sympathetic to stealing from corporations that are demonstrably unethical, but I'd imagine that if enough people stole lodge food then they'd just raise the prices for everyone, rather than lower the salary of a CEO by any amount.
Feb 19 2022 10:11AM
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Chunderface
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Christian_BaleI'm pretty sympathetic to stealing from corporations that are demonstrably unethical, but I'd imagine that if enough people stole lodge food then they'd just raise the prices for everyone, rather than lower the salary of a CEO by any amount.


Biden voter
Feb 19 2022 11:37AM
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tutipups
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Chunder_KhatBiden voter

man you americans cant keep politics out of anything its insane
Feb 19 2022 1:03PM
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skierman
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What the fuck is wrong with you? Just ask people for their food when they're done with it. Its free and perfectly legal. Fucking scum.
Feb 19 2022 1:30PM
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UBlome
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skiermanWhat the fuck is wrong with you? Just ask people for their food when they're done with it. Its free and perfectly legal. Fucking scum.


Lmao or just make a Sammy and pack it in a bag
Feb 19 2022 1:44PM
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Gulo_gulo
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First, just put a sandwich in your pocket like a goddamn adult. Second, your gonna steal a meal that cost 4% of what you just spent to ski for three days? Anyone who drops $700 on a three-day pass has extra cash and can handle the cost of a burger. Third, you think you’re stealing from Vail, but Vail doesn’t give a shit. Your stealing from whoever has to manage the restaurant’s inventory and who now has to explain why their revenue doesn’t match their expenditures. If you want to steal from Vail you need to step it up from petty burger theft.
Feb 19 2022 1:58PM
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skierman
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UBlomeLmao or just make a Sammy and pack it in a bag


Samwiches don't taste as good as resort french fries or Deer Valley delly sammies.
Feb 19 2022 2:13PM
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