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Re:The worst year of my life by MrBuddyCasino on Friday April 25, 2014 @10:39AM (#7646742)
Sorry I don't have the sources, but I've read a study once that this actually isn't true - bullies do it mainly for the boost in social status, not because they are insecure deep down inside.

I'm afraid thats something people tell themselves to feel better about it.

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Re:The worst year of my life by mattgreenrocks on Friday April 25, 2014 @11:44AM (#7647177)
Grasping at social status in this way is insecurity: you admit you're so weak that you have to demean others to be viewed better.

I'm splitting hairs here, but it's not a different reason at all.

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