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Scenario: You are offered $50,000 or the equivalent if...

Would you stay in solitary confinement for a month for 50k?

  • Yes

    Votes: 39 70.9%

  • No

    Votes: 16 29.1%
  • Total voters
    55
Negrek said:
Depends on whether or not I'd be able to bring anything in. Doesn't have to be a computer or anything that would connect me to the outside world, just stuff to write with, maybe some good books to read, that sort of thing. The being alone thing wouldn't bother me at all, but not being able to do anything with what I'm thinking about would be tough.

Admittedly, I don't know if I'd make it even then. I'm a very restless person, and to really be able to think I need to be able to move around. I mean, I'd be able to *move,* yeah, but there's no option to change scenery at all, and there's definitely no room to really run around or anything. I'd also miss the outdoors a lot; lack of window makes me sad. If there was room to pace a decent amount, that'd be okay, I guess, but I still might not be able to make it. However, I'd definitely give it a shot under those circumstances--I can totally quit if it turns out to suck.

I wouldn't even try it if I couldn't take anything in. I don't think that I'd "go insane," but I know that it would be very mentally unhealthy for me; at the least, I wouldn't be able to sleep properly. That much cogitation isn't good for me if it can't *go* anywhere. So I wouldn't even try it--if I did make it the whole month, it would be at the cost of a lot of mental trauma I don't need, and if I'm just going to quit, why even waste the time?
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Negrek pretty much covered my thoughts.

It is a lot of money...
 
I don't think everyone realizes the power of total isolation. Just one day will probably set most minds mad.

Plus, 6x6? Not much room to stretch. Not to mention that small is perfect for making fears of being boxed in emerge.
 
No way. Since computers obviously aren't allowed, I don't think I would be able to do that.
But really, if you can't bring anything(I guess that's a rule too), I wouldn't have DS, books, drawing supplies or anything at all to entertain myself with. Plus, you wouldn't be able to change clothes(since you couldn't bring anything) or shower for a month? Ew. Ewewewewew.

(plus, the food is probably gross)
 
Valor said:
I don't think everyone realizes the power of total isolation. Just one day will probably set most minds mad.

Plus, 6x6? Not much room to stretch. Not to mention that small is perfect for making fears of being boxed in emerge.
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Eh, not in my case. I've been completely alone for a week in my house before, and I was disappointed when my family came back. Admittedly, I was on the internet the whole time and talking to myself, but still. And I love small spaces, they feel safe.
Assuming I could draw, be it with chalk on the wall or pencil/paper, It would be a definite heck yes. Without.. Well, between daydreaming, talking to myself, and singing Zelda songs way off-key.. sure. I still bet I could.
 
No. It's like prostitution: you get money, but your ass hurts afterwards. Besides, what kind of dick would do this to a person anyway?
 
Evoli said:
Eh, not in my case. I've been completely alone for a week in my house before, and I was disappointed when my family came back. Admittedly, I was on the internet the whole time and talking to myself, but still. And I love small spaces, they feel safe.
Assuming I could draw, be it with chalk on the wall or pencil/paper, It would be a definite heck yes. Without.. Well, between daydreaming, talking to myself, and singing Zelda songs way off-key.. sure. I still bet I could.
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No, you don't get it.

There is NOTHING. Your case was a large area of movement and freedom as well as personal belongings and communication with the outside world.

This is the equivalent of total isolation in a mental hospital in an attempt to calm down a berserk patient. It's the isolation that sets in that subdues any instability, mixing to create a temporary aura of calmness. At this point the person's mind is capable of understanding basic logic once more.

However, complete isolation is never meant to be more than two hours unless under a doctor's order, and I have never heard of a case where it extends to beyond six hours. And we're talking about an entire month here. Unless you have had the mental training that I've been through and know exactly what to look for when dealing with emerging insanity, don't be calling it easy.

Besides, don't forget to factor in if it's worth the cost: Time.
 
I'd at least give it a try. I'd really really like to have a shower and some soap and stuff, though. :3 I hate feeling dirty. And if I could have even a writing utensil and paper that would be cool. If I just had a way to clean myself though I'd probably be fine with it.
 
To all those who say yes (including myself), let me throw in a few variables.
You do not get to notify anyone that you're entering the cell or what you're doing. If you are sick or having problems, you're not allowed treatment until you give up. Would you still try?

In this case, I'll not do it no matter the reward at the end, because coming back to your family and friends when they are mourning thinking you're missing/dead, then subsequently hating you for disappearing and not telling them isn't worth whatever the reward IMO.
 
You do not get to notify anyone that you're entering the cell or what you're doing. If you are sick or having problems, you're not allowed treatment until you give up. Would you still try?
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Well, heck no. That's just getting ridiculous.
 
Rwr4539 said:
You do not get to notify anyone that you're entering the cell or what you're doing. If you are sick or having problems, you're not allowed treatment until you give up. Would you still try?
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Hm.. no medical treatment I could deal with, but not telling Matt where I am I couldn't. I couldn't stand the thought of him worrying where I am.
 
Rwr4539 said:
To all those who say yes (including myself), let me throw in a few variables.
You do not get to notify anyone that you're entering the cell or what you're doing. If you are sick or having problems, you're not allowed treatment until you give up. Would you still try?
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Now that you've added this. I wouldn't even attempt it, not telling anyone where I would be is the thing that would stop me.
 
I couldn't do it. I find I get lonely really easily and although I hate being the centre of attention, I can't stand not being noticed either.

I never used to be like this but I just suddenly found that I was this way. I wouldn't do it for money anyway.
 
Under the new conditions I doubt I'd even attempt it. Even for such a hugely asocial person as myself, a month totally alone would be horrible, even more so if to everyone else I'd just vanished, and if I'd just be ignored if I got ill or whatever. (I typically don't get ill much anyway, but whatever.)

I've no idea what I'd spend $50,000 on anyway :3
 
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