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Re:Be wary of imitating high-status people who can afford to... by ROTMetro on Sunday December 11, 2022 @01:52PM (#33946146)
I have a more obscure watch, but one that those that care recognize. It has signaled me as part of the 'correct' crowd more than once and definitely done it's purpose.
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Re:Be wary of imitating high-status people who can afford to... by depressedpanda on Sunday December 11, 2022 @03:45PM (#33947298)
What purpose is this? What happens when your watch signals that you belong to the correct crowd?
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Re:Be wary of imitating high-status people who can afford to... by MacsHeadroom on Sunday December 11, 2022 @05:53PM (#33948494)
People with money and power respect you more and are more likely to drop their guard in some ways. This applies to in-group signaling generally. In this case the in-group is the rich and powerful.
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