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Re:One trick Apple uses to make you think green bubbles are ... by artificialLimbs on Wednesday October 12, 2022 @12:52PM (#33179687)
The vast majority of women would rather have a successful man as a mate than the alternative.
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Re:One trick Apple uses to make you think green bubbles are ... by smegsicle on Wednesday October 12, 2022 @01:01PM (#33179808)
so probably a red flag if you are not successful
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Re:One trick Apple uses to make you think green bubbles are ... by valarauko on Wednesday October 12, 2022 @01:57PM (#33180585)
Not in question. I guess the issue is that SMS bubble color is such a weak indicator of success that it should call into question somebody who regards it as noteworthy.
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Re:One trick Apple uses to make you think green bubbles are ... by selfhoster11 on Wednesday October 12, 2022 @02:26PM (#33180979)
Yes, because Android is only for the poors and the rich universally use the iPhone without exception.

You're on HN. Half of us use Android.

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Re:One trick Apple uses to make you think green bubbles are ... by Mikeb85 on Wednesday October 12, 2022 @06:04PM (#33184197)
The parent is saying that the choice of phone is a poor indicator of success (likely because Androids can cost just as much as the most expensive iPhone and vice versa, old iPhones can cost as little as the shittiest Android).
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