Yes, it's ridiculous. It's the way things are going, but it's
ridiculous still. Credit is a measure of trustworthiness. The
theory is, if your friends are untrustworthy with money, then
you are guilty by association. Sad thing is, they may be right.
But birds of a feather do not always flock together. But they're
looking for the 'average'... and... I hope they're wrong... they
might be right.