As is the case in a usenet forum - the more something is discussed, the more factors become revealed. Though this may or may not play into a decision on my part, it certainly does reveal more about your thoughts than your original post did.
I understand that. I don't cheat on that kind of stuff either. I find myself somewhat uncomfortable with others suggesting I participate in those things. Fortunately I have found that most people will respect my position on these types of things once I give a quick explanation that I don't do that. Those who seem stuck on the point, I put in the category of bottom feeder as well. What I have found is that these days almost everybody thinks a little cheating is ok.
That's fair - like I said, it's your perspective on how to deal with a need. For me, I and my circle of friends share tools constantly. If one of us has what the other needs, it's a given that we'll borrow what we need. It's a circle of people who all share a common respect for the values of the tool owner, and for the value of the tool. Hell, one of my friends has heavy construction equipment and I don't think twice about going up and picking up a back hoe or a bulldozer when I need them. He thinks nothing about calling me to come over and do some wiring, borrowing a circular saw, or some other need. We both know that our equipement or tools will be cared for at least as well as we care for them ourselves.
That may well be. I wasn't tallying votes, simply expressing my opinion in response to an open question.
Agreed - but that again was not part of your original post. My response stated that there is a select group of people I will loan stuff to.