> If you sign a code of ethics swearing you won't cheat and you do anyway, that's unethical If you do not sign such a document, does it make a difference? Of c

> If you sign a code of ethics swearing you won't cheat and you do anyway, that's unethical If you do not sign such a document, does it make a difference? Of course not. Getting massive advantage by extraordinary cheating is still unacceptable. However, cheating a little when stakes are very high, or cheating for 'greater good' may be acceptable. Cheating is a personal decision and whether it is acceptable depends on the situation the cheating person is in, and the person doing the judgement.