what are you ethics based on

[genkaus]

deontological or teleological ethic based?
and what makes that a better choice.

A combination of the two. What makes it a better is that while there are general, broad principles to be followed, their applicability cannot be absolute for all situations - thus making it more suitable for this world.

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My ethics, if they can be called that, are based primarily on empathy with other beings. Whether this is universal, common, or relatively unique I have no idea. I only know that I am 'cursed' with seeing and feeling things from someone else's perspective. Combine that with a genuine desire not to cause deliberate harm and the result is the artist formerly - and currently - known as Stimbo. Clearly I'm going to regard it as the better choice, since it works for me as much as it does everyone with whom I interact.

Note that I used the word 'beings' and not 'people'; that was a deliberate choice, since my empathy tends to extend to non-human animals as well. Though if you're a spider, you'd be far better off nowhere near me.

So, deonotlogical then?