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10. I think maybe signaling can be done in different ways

Thu Sep 11, 2025, 12:00 AM

Sep 11

Like, on another's/others' behalf

I used "boasting" because it's only on the boaster's behalf But, yeah, basically they're the same.

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Aren't we all (mostly) adults here? [View all] littlemissmartypants Sep 10 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Sep 10 #2

Very interesting points, haele. Thank you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Sep 10 #8

K&R ZDU Sep 10 #4

My pleasure and thank you, ZDU. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Sep 10 #7

It's just virtue boasting (n.t.) Oeditpus Rex Sep 10 #5

Thanks for reminding me about this. littlemissmartypants Sep 10 #6

I think maybe signaling can be done in different ways Oeditpus Rex Sep 11 #10

👍❤️ littlemissmartypants Sep 11 #11

I felt sorry for his children Maru Kitteh Sep 10 #9

For their sake, I hope he had a very good life insurance policy. ... littlemissmartypants Sep 11 #12