Leo

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in the states beginning around 15-20 years ago, every kid started getting a trophy in the youth leagues. they didn't want to traumatize kids by deeming them losers. the social stigma too much to bear for a five-year old, I guess. we got even softer as time went on, no wonder the heartland rebelled and rallied around strongman Trump.
 

linebaugh

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I grew up getting participation trophies and felt they were more a mark of shame than anything else. Always made of shitty plastic. And it wasn't that everyone got participation trophies, it was everyone that didnt win. A reminder and testament to your failure. Thank goodness I was such a cool, miserable child.
 

Leo

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yeah, that's true, but most kids are probably not aware enough to think that at the time, it's only in retrospect that they feel the shame. I wonder if the participation trophies are also partially for the parents, a misguided attempt to help them deal with their loser child.
 

Leo

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Luka's become competitive. maybe he always was, only unmasked with the new trophies here.

 

version

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Anyone noticed themselves sometimes appearing as logged out when they click links to other threads, but still being able to see themselves as online in the sidebar?
 

version

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Verizon reaction score 552
Luke reaction score 899
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luka

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Craner is a egotistical solipsist. He'll never acknowledge your existence. Me on the other hand, always handing out gold stars
 

version

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Has everyone been barred from editing and deleting comments after a certain amount of time or just me?
 
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