I think people who brag deserve the jealousy and hate it engenders

[Anonymous]

You reap what you so.

Change my mind.

[Anonymous]

sow

[Anonymous]

Not trying to change your mind but do consider that many people seek out jealousy, they actually want people to be jealous and envious of them and they don’t care about haters. These are likely the very same people who do the bragging…

[Anonymous]

Snuh. I think people who brag are useful because they self-identify as people I don't need to spend much time with.

[Anonymous]

Bragging is boring and for non-intellectual people.

[Anonymous]

I think some people are so insecure and paranoid that they misinterpret regular conversation for bragging because they assume everything ties back to them somehow.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think some people are so insecure and paranoid that they misinterpret regular conversation for bragging because they assume everything ties back to them somehow.

That’s definitely the vibe OP gives off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think some people are so insecure and paranoid that they misinterpret regular conversation for bragging because they assume everything ties back to them somehow.

This. ^^

Insecure loser types assume other folks are bragging any time they feel like they don't measure up. This is about the listener more often than it is about a so-called "bragger." I couldn't care less if folks like that are jealous or hate me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think some people are so insecure and paranoid that they misinterpret regular conversation for bragging because they assume everything ties back to them somehow.

I sincerely believe this. So many DCUM posters complain that others boast around them, while I've been in this area for 20 years, and I only rarely hear overt boasting. And when I do, it's usually from a person who is so happy about their good fortune that I am never angry or resentful about their situation. I am glad for them.

If you ask me about my oldest child, I will happily tell you he's at X college and so far, it's going well. It's not a top tier university. Will you interpret that as bragging? I certainly hope not. My son's friend was accepted to a "better" university, and the family is over the moon - I think it's great news. If someone tells me about their vacation to an exotic locale, I can marvel at their photos without being jealous that I didn't go.

So... I really think this loathing of perceived boasting is insecure narrow-mindedness.

[Anonymous]

I think people who make posts about how much they dislike braggarts are likely insecure petty and unconfident. No need to state the obvious.

[Anonymous]

Your bragging is my self confidence. It doesn't have anything to do with you, so why insert yourself in my narrative?

[Anonymous]

Wut

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think some people are so insecure and paranoid that they misinterpret regular conversation for bragging because they assume everything ties back to them somehow.

I think braggers are easily identified by their constant brags without showing any interest in the other persons lives or accomplishments. Nothing to do with the listeners security.

[Anonymous]

OP here. My statement requires actual bragging. If it's not bragging, and just interpreted as such do to the listener's insecurity, then my statement by definition doesn't apply.

I'm speaking only of overt bragging that falls within the dictionary definition: excessively proud or boastful talk about one's accomplishments or possessions.

I agree with the PP who noted that bragging is designed to provoke jealousy. This is true, and thus why I have no sympathy for braggarts who find themselves the subject of jealousy and hate. They did it to themselves.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. My statement requires actual bragging. If it's not bragging, and just interpreted as such do to the listener's insecurity, then my statement by definition doesn't apply.

I'm speaking only of overt bragging that falls within the dictionary definition: excessively proud or boastful talk about one's accomplishments or possessions.

I agree with the PP who noted that bragging is designed to provoke jealousy. This is true, and thus why I have no sympathy for braggarts who find themselves the subject of jealousy and hate. They did it to themselves.

1. You make the mistake of thinking such a definition is objective. It's not. It's subjective.
2. Can't you be happy for people? A lot of humans are. They will genuinely be glad that someone tell them they got a promotion/baby/inheritance/into Harvard.

Again, it all comes down to your insecurity. You're a moron, OP. It's so sad to live your one and only life this way, hating other people.