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by torbTurret 1303 days ago
Catharsis, ego, etc.
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Thorrez 1302 days ago
Maybe. But even so, I do think the comment might cause some readers to behave more safely. Someone saying "I did this thing and it had a bad outcome, don't be like me" has more impact that someone saying "Don't do this thing."
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