Faculty in Casino, Gambling

[JohnEdison]

Thank you all for your input.  Indeed, I am not a troll.  I found the student's complaint rather weird and thought I could share it with my esteemed colleagues.  But I agree with you all. I told the student that "Professors are individuals, and deserve their private lives too, just as you do. I don't remember if there are any codes of ethics, but if there are you, the student body would know about it".

Happy MLK Day !.

cheers, Edison

[Bbmaj7b5]

I used to work for the Feds and even then our only code of conduct rule that went beyond what was lawful was driving a Federal vehicle to a casino or strip club.

[Istiblennius]

I used to work as a lifeguard and swim instructor on weekends while in grad school and would occasionally see pool patrons in the grocery store or other places. It was funny how often the littler kids thought that I lived in a swimsuit - it was a little more awkward when one of the parents remarked "I didn't recognize you with your clothes on".

[fizzycist]

When I was in college I ran into a prof at a casino a couple times.

After that, every time I saw him he kept wanting to share his awful illogical gambling theories with me (different versions of martingale "strategy").

Super awkward, but I sure as hell never thought to report him for anything!!

[research_prof]

When I was in college I ran into a prof at a casino a couple times.

After that, every time I saw him he kept wanting to share his awful illogical gambling theories with me (different versions of martingale "strategy").

Super awkward, but I sure as hell never thought to report him for anything!!

Our society today is different. This is good when it comes to important matters like equity, social justice, etc. This is not good though when we have become overly sensitive for things that really do not matter.

Faculty are individuals who have personal lives as well. They are not some other sort of spiritual entities that eat and drink "science" and the only thing that they do all day is "science". They are not psychologists as well. I have seen some students (even graduate ones) confusing that. Being a faculty is like every other job. When you leave work, you can do whatever the heck you like.

[jimbogumbo]

When I was in college I ran into a prof at a casino a couple times.

After that, every time I saw him he kept wanting to share his awful illogical gambling theories with me (different versions of martingale "strategy").

Super awkward, but I sure as hell never thought to report him for anything!!

You should have at least reported him for being a mathematical idiot.

[Ruralguy]

i hope he wasnt your Stats professor.

[Diogenes]

i hope he wasnt your Stats professor.

This is the best answer. The only time I'd be worried.

[Mobius]

i hope he wasnt your Stats professor.

Maybe he counted cards...