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by anon_man 3082 days ago
That's not the way social proof works. I know that the flowers idea is just an example, but in general giving material things, even virtual gifts, to women is just not an effective seduction strategy. It's actually counterproductive in this day and age.
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Agreed that virtual gifts may not be the best indication of wealth - we should look at conversion rates here - but studies generally show the same man standing with symbols of wealth is viewed as more attractive than one standing without them.