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by kimbernator 249 days ago
Gear Acquisition Syndrome. It's interesting how many people try to pick up new hobbies to justify large purchases when it rarely works out that way
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It'd be better if we could just all be honest with ourselves.

If you have the disposal income, no need to justify it outside of "it's a cool gadget and I want to play with it."

“I really want that large truck that I don’t need. Maybe I should start a landscaping business!”