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Comment author: faul_sname 04 May 2012 11:25:42PM 1 point [-]

If we're talking about a tribabl size of 150, it's going to be at least 1/75 as good, as only half of the people are potential mates. In practice, it's probably considerably better than this, even.

Comment author: JoshuaZ 09 May 2012 08:44:03PM 1 point [-]

This also isn't even the case because some people will be allies or relatives.

Comment author: Athrelon 04 May 2012 11:33:44PM 1 point [-]

You can do it even better if you target it specifically at your relevant rivals. But even a 1/150 payoff ain't bad, especially considering how little effort it takes to deploy a "witty" "zinger" on the internet.

Comment author: NancyLebovitz 06 May 2012 04:06:00PM 1 point [-]

Check out Mother Nature: Maternal Instincts and How They Shape the Human Species-- competition isn't just for mates. It's also about getting resources for raising your children, and can easily be with members of your own sex.