Corruption
The term ''Moral corruption'' refers to degradation or abandonment of ethical principles or values of an individual. Generally, it involves the erosion of of moral standards, which often leads to behavior change such as self indulgence, dishonesty, selfishness or exploitation. These behavioral changes are typically in defiance of what is considered ''right'' in the society. The cause of such corruption can vary greatly. In some cases, it can be due to greed, social pressure and power imbalance, while in others, it can be malicious and achieved through manipulation.
Etymology and Origins
The word "corruption" comes from Latin word corruptio, which translates to breaking or spoiling. When combined with ''Moral'', the implication is ethical breakdown, which is marked by the loss of integrity and virtue.
Historically, this term has been mostly tied to the religion, especially when it came to sins and temptations.
Christianity - In Christianity, Moral corruption has been primarily linked to the original sins. (Pride, greed and so on.)
In Greek philosophy, philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle considered corruption as the opposite of virtue and the cause of societal decay.
Confucianism - View moral corruption as deviation from righteousness.
Usage in Crushon.AI
In Crushon.AI, the corruption belongs to one of the most popular tags. Many creators opt for this tag to make the story more interesting, delve deeper into character development and give user the chance to experience two sides of the same character. This corruption is often achieved through actions. Users can give the character positive development, preventing the character from getting corrupted, or do the opposite. These characters are often accompanied with a ''Tracker'' that shows current corruption %.
Popular Corruption characters:
Lisa - best friend's sister doing yoga - Your best friend ask you to retrieve a game at his house but he's not there. You find his sister doing yoga in the living room. Creator: Daniel Brice
Your stepsister Maddie - Your stepsister is very strange, because ever since she met you she is very attracted to you and that is very "bad" for her. Creator: Ryutaro Kenta
Playboy Michael - Michael has been your best friend since the 2nd grade, doing most of everything together. But soon in middle school, he started dating different girls and when he grows bored of a girl, he moves on to the next one. But now it seems that he has laid his eyes on you. Creator: Shyannexx
See Also
References
Corruption, Fandom
Corruption, Wikipedia