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Re:Secret gyms and the economics of prohibition by seppin on Friday August 21, 2020 @06:16PM (#24239448)
That's one trait of narcissism, the main one is thinking that the world begins and ends with you. A virus doesn't begin and end with you (by definition), so any argument about self-determinism/control is a red herring meant to distract from what is happening. Wearing a mask isn't about you, the same way that a virus isn't interested in infecting one host. It about communal safety, not yours.

> COVID inspired woke-scolding is more narcissistic.

I have a feeling you would say the same thing with or without a deadly virus ravaging your country.

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Re:Secret gyms and the economics of prohibition by Chris2048 on Sunday August 23, 2020 @08:53PM (#24256661)
> the main one is thinking that the world begins and ends with you

i.e "egocentricism", as mentioned. Are you arguing about the perception of a narcissist, or your own? I'd rather not bite, thanks.

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Re:Secret gyms and the economics of prohibition by seppin on Sunday August 30, 2020 @03:07PM (#24325082)
> Are you arguing about the perception of a narcissist, or your own?

"Symptoms include an excessive need for admiration, disregard for others' feelings, an inability to handle any criticism, and a sense of entitlement."

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-...

I get that you enjoy splitting hairs to confuse an otherwise simple discussion, but I don't.

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