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Comment by phaemon

9 years ago

Well rather than attempting sarcasm, why don't you tell us what you think retired means? Presumably you're banned from ever doing any task that might even possibly net you any money?

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vasilipupkin  9 years ago

if you are doing tasks that net you money, you are working, you are not retired. Right?

definition of retired:

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retired re·tired rəˈtī(ə)rd/Submit adjective 1. having left one's job and ceased to work. "a retired teacher" synonyms: former, ex-, past, in retirement, superannuated More 2. archaic (of a place) quiet and secluded; not seen or frequented by many people. "this retired corner of the world"

  • mod  9 years ago

    If you play poker for fun and win some money while you're at it, are you working?

    What about slots?

    What about buying antiques, and you wind up with something worth a bunch of money?

    I think calling it work requires the intent of earning money. And I agree that MMM is no longer retired.