> The losses in Delhi weren’t caused solely by technical problems. Theft of electricity was rampant, by both the powerful and the powerless (in both senses of the word). Businesses, residential customers, and utility employees with vested interests would siphon electricity from the grid. It was easy to illegally hook into a streetlight or a distribution line running close to one’s house or factory. Utilities didn’t have the resources to identify theft or penalize offenders.
In general, once "everyone" is breaking a rule, more people break the rule too. Or to put it more bluntly; if everyone is breaking a rule, you should too.
This comes straight out of game theory: If breaking a rule is tolerated, and you don't, you're just putting yourself at a major disadvantage.
For example, in the US, it's generally assumed that people will drive a little faster than the posted speed limit.
gwbas1c · · focus · HN ↗
In general, once "everyone" is breaking a rule, more people break the rule too. Or to put it more bluntly; if everyone is breaking a rule, you should too.
abid786 · · focus · HN ↗
gwbas1c · · focus · HN ↗
For example, in the US, it's generally assumed that people will drive a little faster than the posted speed limit.