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Determining whether or not someone is a lousy person isn't easy. Most people have the capacity for good and bad behavior.

When we're judging others, Dr. Maury Joseph, a psychologist in Washington, D.C., says we must consider the context of their actions.

"If a person makes the only choice available to them, based on their developmental history, the prejudices of the country in which they were born, and their current environment, does that make them bad?" Joseph asks.

Everyone has a backstory that explains why they act a certain way. Can we convict them without it? Let's do a test.

Here's a list of situations in which the internet (most notably, this subreddit) thought individuals proved themselves to be rotten from the inside. Upvote the ones you agree with and let's see if there are deeds that don't need the context Maury Joseph was talking about to earn you some pretty nasty labels.

#1

Karma Is A B*tch

Karma Is A B*tch

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#2

He Spent 20 Years Breeding A Super-Bee That Could Survive Attacks From Mites That Kill Millions Of Bees Worldwide

He Spent 20 Years Breeding A Super-Bee That Could Survive Attacks From Mites That Kill Millions Of Bees Worldwide

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In a 2018 research paper, psychologists M. Moshagen, B. E. Hilbig, and I. Zettler suggest that what they call "D," or the dark factor of personality, lies at the root of unethical or cruel behavior.

D-factor traits include narcissism and psychopathy, along with:

  • sadism
  • spitefulness
  • self-interest
  • entitlement
  • moral disengagement
  • egoism

All of these traits imply that someone will pursue their own interests at the expense of others.

#3

Stealing From A Disabled Man

Stealing From A Disabled Man

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#4

How Terrible Of A Person Do You Have To Be To Do This

How Terrible Of A Person Do You Have To Be To Do This

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#5

Falsifying Results To Save Money - Impacting How Many Families?!

Falsifying Results To Save Money - Impacting How Many Families?!

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Maybe you’ve noticed some D-factor traits not only in these pictures but in your behavior as well. However, that does not automatically make you a bad person.

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Many of the choices you make affect people besides yourself, so before you do something (especially if you have doubts about whether it’s the right thing to do), it's wise to stop and consider whether your action might hurt someone else.

Passing on a workplace rumor to your boss, for example, could make you look good, but it certainly won’t help your coworker — especially if the rumor turns out to be a lie.

But if you don't care about the potential impact as long as you benefit, or you have a hard time considering consequences for others, you might want to explore your personality a bit deeper.

#6

This Is Exactly Why I Hate Seaworld

This Is Exactly Why I Hate Seaworld

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#7

When Not Even Your Own Spouse Dying From Covid Will Convince To Change Your Habits And Keep Safe...

When Not Even Your Own Spouse Dying From Covid Will Convince To Change Your Habits And Keep Safe...

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#8

If You’re A Parent And Let Your Kids Make A Mess Like This Then You’re A Piece Of Sh**

If You’re A Parent And Let Your Kids Make A Mess Like This Then You’re A Piece Of Sh**

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A good follow-up question to ask yourself would be "do you take time to consider the emotions of people around you in everyday life?"

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Showing interest in the well-being of others is vital to maintaining interpersonal relationships. And it usually doesn’t take much to demonstrate that you care. It's often enough just to offer emotional support or a listening ear.

But if you feel indifferent, or if you believe others deserve the distress they experience, you might benefit from talking to a therapist.

#9

This Kid Will Never Live This Photo Down

This Kid Will Never Live This Photo Down

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#10

Absolute Human Waste

Absolute Human Waste

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#11

Still Hasn't Been Turned In

Still Hasn't Been Turned In

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#12

This Is Beyond Stupid

This Is Beyond Stupid

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#13

The Person Who Did This

The Person Who Did This

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#14

How Dare My Dying Father Live Out The Rest Of His Life!??!?!

How Dare My Dying Father Live Out The Rest Of His Life!??!?!

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#15

This Chinese Policeman Arresting A Medic Helping Wounded Protesters In Hong Kong

This Chinese Policeman Arresting A Medic Helping Wounded Protesters In Hong Kong

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#16

Ashton Kutcher Took A Photo Of A Paparazzo Camping Outside His 2 Year Old’s Daycare Trying To Get Photos Of The Toddler

Ashton Kutcher Took A Photo Of A Paparazzo Camping Outside His 2 Year Old’s Daycare Trying To Get Photos Of The Toddler

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#17

Just Discrediting Someone's Death Because Of The Brain Dead Narrative You Believe

Just Discrediting Someone's Death Because Of The Brain Dead Narrative You Believe

BigDaddyThiccDong Report

#18

Some A-Hole Abandoned This Poor Tiny Baby In Our Stuffed Animal Bin At My Workplace Last Night

Some A-Hole Abandoned This Poor Tiny Baby In Our Stuffed Animal Bin At My Workplace Last Night

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#19

My Son Is Asthmatic And Is Very Unwell Currently. We Pay To Get Milk/Eggs/Bread Delivered 3 Times A Week And Everyday This Week Someone Has Stolen This Before 7am

My Son Is Asthmatic And Is Very Unwell Currently. We Pay To Get Milk/Eggs/Bread Delivered 3 Times A Week And Everyday This Week Someone Has Stolen This Before 7am

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#20

Goldman Sachs Asking The Real Questions

Goldman Sachs Asking The Real Questions

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#21

MacBook Jerk

MacBook Jerk

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#22

People Queuing For Up To 6 Hours To Get A Covid Test And Police Think It’s Acceptable Behaviour To Fine Them 100s Of Dollars For Looking At Their Phones

People Queuing For Up To 6 Hours To Get A Covid Test And Police Think It’s Acceptable Behaviour To Fine Them 100s Of Dollars For Looking At Their Phones

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#23

This Must Be So Emotionally Hard To Go Through

This Must Be So Emotionally Hard To Go Through

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#24

"She's Around 11 And Im Just Tired Of Her To Be Honest"

"She's Around 11 And Im Just Tired Of Her To Be Honest"

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#25

Bumblebee Didn’t Want To Be In Their Possession

Bumblebee Didn’t Want To Be In Their Possession

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#26

I Wish There Were Stronger Drunk Driving Laws

I Wish There Were Stronger Drunk Driving Laws

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#27

Wrong Car

Wrong Car

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#28

Graffiti "Artist" Trashes The Work Of A Well Known Cartoonist Who Was Recently Invited To Paint A Mural In Mexico

Graffiti "Artist" Trashes The Work Of A Well Known Cartoonist Who Was Recently Invited To Paint A Mural In Mexico

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#29

This Person Who Refuses To Return My Friend's Dog

This Person Who Refuses To Return My Friend's Dog

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#30

Hospital Worker Uses Dead Patients Bank Card To Buy Snacks

Hospital Worker Uses Dead Patients Bank Card To Buy Snacks

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#31

Pastor Who Begged His Followers To Send Him Their Stimulus Checks And Almost Backed Over A Protester Is Bailed Out By His Wife

Pastor Who Begged His Followers To Send Him Their Stimulus Checks And Almost Backed Over A Protester Is Bailed Out By His Wife

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#32

Putting Gum In The Charging Slots On Public Transport...

Putting Gum In The Charging Slots On Public Transport...

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#33

The "Beautiful" Town Of Harrison In Arkansas

The "Beautiful" Town Of Harrison In Arkansas

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#34

During An Active Shooting

During An Active Shooting

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#35

A Former Teacher Of Mine Publicly Ridiculing And Passing Judgement On Someone For Being Proud Of Their Sobriety

A Former Teacher Of Mine Publicly Ridiculing And Passing Judgement On Someone For Being Proud Of Their Sobriety

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#36

What?

What?

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#37

Mr F Thinks It's Unfair That His Wife Doesn't Want To Get Tortured For His Pleasure

Mr F Thinks It's Unfair That His Wife Doesn't Want To Get Tortured For His Pleasure

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#38

Serial Killer In The Making

Serial Killer In The Making

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#39

"My Son Must Have A £25k Car As A Present, It's An Emergency"

"My Son Must Have A £25k Car As A Present, It's An Emergency"

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#40

So Many Wrong Cars In This List

So Many Wrong Cars In This List

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#41

I Guess I’ll Eat Somewhere Else?

I Guess I’ll Eat Somewhere Else?

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#42

Woman Leaves Out Poison For Animals That Are “Trespassing”

Woman Leaves Out Poison For Animals That Are “Trespassing”

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#43

Imagine Being This Spoilt, Sometime Didn't Get You Anything On Christmas So You Spend A S**t Ton Of Their Money, I Hope The Dude Wasn't Broke

Imagine Being This Spoilt, Sometime Didn't Get You Anything On Christmas So You Spend A S**t Ton Of Their Money, I Hope The Dude Wasn't Broke

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#44

Regardless Of How You Feel Politically, Actions Like These Show How Little Some People Give A S**t About Others

Regardless Of How You Feel Politically, Actions Like These Show How Little Some People Give A S**t About Others

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#45

People Want Things To Get Back To Normal Hey, Screw Em'

People Want Things To Get Back To Normal Hey, Screw Em'

CrawlinOutTheFallout Report

#46

What An Ask

What An Ask

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#47

Entitled Kid Thinks Being Pregnant Isn't An Excuse For Him To Move

Entitled Kid Thinks Being Pregnant Isn't An Excuse For Him To Move

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#48

Entitled Rich Kid Asks For Birthday Money

Entitled Rich Kid Asks For Birthday Money

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#49

Charging 6x The Price For Hoarded Gas

Charging 6x The Price For Hoarded Gas

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#50

My Friend Asks Us To Donate Money Towards Her Temporary Car She’ll Use For Year Until Her Dad Buys Her A Cadillac. She Doesn’t Even Have A Permit. Shortly After This She Left Our Group Chat And Made A Post On How Annoying People Are. Blue Is Her And Green Is The Other Person In Our Group Chat

My Friend Asks Us To Donate Money Towards Her Temporary Car She’ll Use For Year Until Her Dad Buys Her A Cadillac. She Doesn’t Even Have A Permit. Shortly After This She Left Our Group Chat And Made A Post On How Annoying People Are. Blue Is Her And Green Is The Other Person In Our Group Chat

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