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John_Maxwell_IV comments on What if "status" IS a terminal value for most people? - Less Wrong Discussion

18 Post author: handoflixue 24 December 2012 08:31PM

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Comment author: John_Maxwell_IV 28 December 2012 09:08:18AM 0 points [-]

Sharing something highly personal and embarassing?

Comment author: shminux 28 December 2012 06:04:29PM 0 points [-]

Might also be considered an attempt to signal status with "Look how brave I am!". After all, that's what many think Eliezer's OkCupid profile is.