Not at the same time, but in alternation, sure. It’s all reactions to underlying shame and inadequacy beliefs/feelings which are there all the time I expect.

This tracks with my assessment of the two likely personalities of software engineers, either narcissistic or anxious with imposter syndrome.

Ok, I guess that makes sense. Bash is a pretty old school language for those raised in the functional programming era

Why?

I feel sorry for the guy now. He’s in over his head and trying to defend himself ineffectively. And now a bunch of lemmings are mocking him too, which I get, but it’s still fucked up. Humans suck.

“Enshitification”

Glad to know it. These Trek memes have reminded me how much I loved Trek. My wife and I have been watching Strange New Worlds as a result and of course it’s good. Thanks to all who post here. Your wholesome influence is felt.

Now that’s a connection I would not have made without your help. Thanks OP, my evening has been improved.

That’s what insecure attachment is my dude and that’s also why vampire stories are so compelling. They play on the basic fear that ones need for care will be entrapping and lead to further abuse.

Can someone point me to what he did recently to have this meme wake up again?

Its manipulation, but it comes from a place of needing care and a fear that if exaggerations are not made that care will not come or will come and not stay.

Meaning middle-schoolers

Thank you! RIF was my go to for years and I’m a fan.