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Re:Worst Roommate Ever by Para2016 on Friday February 23, 2018 @01:15PM (#16448116)
So, you're a trusting fool? Having the ability to quickly discern someone's initial intentions is a good trait to have. Second guessing your own subconscious judgement based on concern for biases is going to make you an easy dupe.
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Re:Worst Roommate Ever by mtgex on Friday February 23, 2018 @04:50PM (#16449935)
No, I'm not a trusting fool. I don't know how you came to that conclusion.

I think you're arguing for the opposite of what you're saying. Con artists rely completely on our subconscious judgement, rather than rational thinking, and second guessing it is often the key to realizing you're a mark.

Not trusting your gut instincts, but rather taking the time to think things through rationally and come up with a basis for your judgements is what I am arguing for.

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