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Now that you have that concept on your mind, lets take the word unfair. Now, for someone it may be unfair that their older brother gets to stay up later than they do, but maybe for other younger brothers it is seen as fair seeing as they are older. Really, the term fair and unfair could be used in numerous examples that prove to be based on bias and PERSONAL EXPERIENCES. Some people have seen things others have not and can base their opinion using knowledge not everyone has. Is it fair that america exploits illegal aliens? Is it fair that the US even has a border to begin with whereas other countries (not many) let people in willy nilly? Is it fair that people in mexico have to live in a drugged out environment that America keeps them in because of border policies? Some would say yes, others would say no baised on personal beliefs and experiences.
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That is a terrible example, actually. Just because it is popular to use words incorrectly in casual conversation does not mean that it gives new definition to the word.
Fair and unfair have nothing to do with bias, personal experience, or opinion. Sorry to put it bluntly, but you are just incorrect. Just because someone says or agrees that something is fair or unfair does not mean that it is or isn't, nor does it mean they are using the word correctly.
It would be completely unfair for the older brother to stay up later than the younger brother. Why? Because only one side was given that choice. Thus, it's very clearly unfair. Don't you get that? Just because the older brother has the "opinion" that it is fair doesn't mean that it changes the reality of the situation. It is very clearly unfair, and the equation proves it.
Fairness can be proven in any situation. In conversation, you can use the words "fair" and "unfair" to try and personalize a situation, but you're taking away from the true meaning of the word. You are making a huge mistake in allowing one's dialect to alter the true definition of a word.
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invalid really, some people are forced to play on one or the other because their iPod broke or their computer is fried. This does not apply to everyone, so really this point makes no sense.
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If they are forced to do something by anyone or anything other than the game, the game and its rules are still fair. You need to accept this concept. Life is unfair, bro. It's not my fault or Graal's fault that you don't have a PC or that you broke your iPod, and it doesn't affect the fairness that the game offers to every player in any way.
Your argument is then reduced to, "It is unfair that you have a PC and I do not." I agree, it is unfair. Why is it unfair though? It's unfair because of choices or mistakes that you've made. Not me, and not the game.