@VirtualGemma_@Asmongold "performative bravado" is not a diagnosis nor is it trying to be.
Implying Zack is depressed is actually an attempted diagnosis.
If you're going to shame someone for not living up to a standard at least pretend you apply it to yourself as well.
@VirtualGemma_ It's sad and depressing because it feels like a consolation prize in the absence of a real relationship
There's a certain type of toxic performative female bravado online that promotes destructive narcissistic behavior, this is a great example of it
@HalfTangible I think the more parsimonious answer is that western markets clearly aren't free (anymore), as western developers have to deal with a bunch of manipulation, coercion and social engineering thrown their way by a fringe of activist lunatics. From payment processors to social media.
@shouldveknown11@christine_tibi I hope you can get through to her. If she doesn't "settle" now she certainly isn't going to enjoy her prospects for finding a partner when she's past forty.
Out of curiosity, does your friend have a high-paying job? B/C that's another far-too-common cope.
@TheCartoonLoon I realise twitter isn't the place for nuance or middle ground, but I think most of us can agree that Sweeney is pretty hot, even without makeup, but also that she looks completely different with her war paint on.
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@JacquesTub If women didn't want to date upwards far beyond their means they wouldn't have to worry about being ghosted after putting out.
I think the unstated admission here is that they only feel comfortable shit-testing guys who might actually consider dating them to begin with.
@ReviewsPossum Why do you think they feel the need to diversify and vandalise Middle Earth?
I think the only thing stopping more of them from coming to this realisation is that they grew up enjoying the movies before they had their political awakening as useful idiots.