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Originally Posted by signupdamnit
Although I don't know anyone well on that list to be able to say I'm not so sure about that. One thing I've learned over the years is that those who brag, bully others, or otherwise act superior usually aren't. It's often just an act.
He asked who was on my list so I answered. Maybe I should not have done so.
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One thing I've learned is that people take 1 piece of information, eg "person x bragged but it was an act" and translate that into "every person who I think 'brags' about a specific thing they accomplished is a liar".
All you need to do is the tiniest research on anyone on that list for example, to see that each of them know their shit (no pun intended for CS). A lot of successful people are time-conscious, and don't feel the need to make sure they tip-toe around threads in case they sound arrogant to some random stranger. Just like all sections of people though, some are gentler, for want of a better word, in their approach.
To dismiss people by the way they say things, instead of on what they are *actually saying*, is a surefire way to miss out on invaluable information that is still given out freely, regardless of delivery method.
I'm a mouthy cunt at the best of times, but I learned long ago to stfu and listen when someone with more knowledge than me starts talking. I don't always stick to it, but I damn well try - it's in my best interests
Not saying you have to do any of that, or you can't have who you like on your ignore list...I'm just throwing this shit out here to help whoever feels like taking any notice of what I just said
