Geeks on Trial

This week's case comes to you from the mythical land of Hyrule, as we ponder whether or not it's ethical to take off of work to play the new Legend of Zelda game. Before the case, we discuss Google's new Pixel Fold, and whether we like the idea of "fold phones" or if we think they're just a gimmick.

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Case link: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/134yq24/aita_for_not_giving_my_coworker_my_day_off/

Music: Arthur Vyncke - Refusing the Call

This week's case centers on one of the most controversial media subjects of our day: spoilers. Is it okay to spoil something... for yourself? And how does that impact others around you? Before the case, we discuss the 2023 Writer's Strike and why I had to get ChatGPT to create this episode summary.

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Case link: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/q3zaio/aita_for_looking_up_spoilers_for_tv_shows/

Music: Arthur Vyncke - Refusing the Call

This week, we have a special guest judge joining us - Will Keeler from Roll For Crit! Our case is about playing a board game when another player asks what you did on your turn. Should you have to recap it for them, or is it their fault they missed it? Before the case, we discuss our 2023 Summer Movie Wagers, in which we try to predict the highest grossing movies of the summer.

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Join our movie wager at: http://thesummermoviewager.com (our user names are quence27, ivanrhahn1, and dorukiryu)

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Case link: https://www.reddit.com/r/boardgames/comments/r2fh4t/aita_for_not_disclosing_the_move_from_my_turn/

Music: Arthur Vyncke - Refusing the Call

This week's case covers a brutal battle between two competing book clubs. Should our defendant be punished for breaking off from the original group to form their own? Before the case, we discuss AI and ChatGPT, and why it will inevitably lead to the downfall of humanity.

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Case link: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/jrwpj1/aita_for_poaching_members_of_my_old_book_club_for/

Music: Arthur Vyncke - Refusing the Call

This week's case concerns a child's first horror experience. Is this father in the wrong for exposing his kid to a scary movie? Before the case, we discuss the great state of Maine and Ivan's recent road trip there.

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Music: Arthur Vyncke - Refusing the Call

This week's case involves one man's concern over his boyfriend's proclivity for playing as the opposite gender in video games. Is this a real concern, or is it all just nonsense? Before the case, we discuss the exclusive Shake Shake x The Super Mario Bros. Movie event that Jonathan went to in New York.

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Case link: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/v9ln1a/aita_for_playing_as_women_in_video_games/

Music: Arthur Vyncke - Refusing the Call

This week's case brings us back to the table for a debate on Dungeons & Dragons etiquette. Are these roleplayers justified in leaving their group based on the actions of their DM? Before the case, we discuss the new movie, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and how we feel about game to film adaptations.

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Case link: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnD/comments/yjpkcb/are_players_today_coddled_or_am_i_being_a/

Music: Arthur Vyncke - Refusing the Call

In today's modern society, what's the proper etiquette regarding virtual assistants? Is it okay to ask someone to turn theirs off, or should we just accept the possibility of constant surveillance? Before the case, we discuss our recent visit to the arcade.

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Case link: https://www.nj.com/advice/2023/03/miss-manners-dinner-guest-doesnt-want-smart-speaker-listening-in.html

Music: Arthur Vyncke - Refusing the Call

Is there a wrong way to watch a TV show? The subject of today's case is under scrutiny for skipping through scenes in order to finish seasons faster... but are they really hurting anyone but themselves? Before the case, we also discuss the 95th Academy Awards ceremony and winners.

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Case link: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/tat0do/aita_for_how_i_watch_tv_shows_and_movies/

Music: Arthur Vyncke - Refusing the Call

Is it ever appropriate to go easy on someone in a video game, or is it the responsibility of the players involved to be good losers no matter how big a skill gap there is? That question is at the heart of today's case, as we dissect a game of Madden gone wrong. Before the case, we also discuss the newly announced Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic deluxe set.

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Music: Arthur Vyncke - Refusing the Call