[taurath]

Which is funny, because being extremely frugal/minimalist in some circles I know is seen as a status booster. But again, don't worry, there'll always be some group that holds up your values. Just keep making sure that you're still actually into it and not just trying to hold onto the group.

[bittercynic]

I think the values of the groups you're a member of influence your values, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. A well-adjusted adult probably has to have many values that they don't compromise on, but also many where there is some flexibility, and where continuing good standing within the group is more valuable that clinging to a value that conflicts with the group.