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Re:Study: Staying off Facebook can make you happier by thedayturns on Thursday November 12, 2015 @08:27PM (#10557444)
> Agh, this thread is just full of people boasting about their immunity to interest in Facebook. Congratulations, you're fantastic, oh that we could all be as enlightened as you.

And now you're doing the same exact thing they are - boasting about how you're superior to everyone else.

Is it possible for us to have discussions without these signaling-laden put downs? Just say what you want to say and try to refrain from putting everyone else down.

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Re:Study: Staying off Facebook can make you happier by themartorana on Friday November 13, 2015 @01:12AM (#10558270)
It's not always possible to make a point without the suggestion or implication that the alternative to the point is a lesser choice. So why beat about the bush - if you mean to say that there are angles to a thing that are inferior, just say it. Not everything can be so inclusive.

For instance, I think anyone that believes the pyramids were built to store grain is inferior to scientists that can tell me why they were actually built. So be it said.

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Re:Study: Staying off Facebook can make you happier by thedayturns on Friday November 13, 2015 @02:01AM (#10558373)
It's absolutely possible. Compare OP with OP with the first sentence elided. Just as much insight with 100% less superiority.
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