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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP again. I'm pleased to see that my post has generated some interesting conversation. The recent comments have been much more interesting and satisfying I think. Maybe Monday posters are better than Sunday posters.

Here is what I have learned from the 8 pages of responses:
1.) MOST people do like to discuss their wealth in DCUM. It is anonymous. This has generated 8 pages of posts in a short time. There are dozens of other threads where people state their incomes and expenses. People claim to hate boasting or discussing their wealth in person or on FB (like me - I avoid FB).
2.) People deny that their FB posts are about their wealth. I still disagree with the majority here, but some people at least partly agree that most posts hint at your wealth and your general happiness with your family and friends. One poster called FB "Facebrag" and that has stuck with me.
3.) People like attacking me (successful people). When I post EXAMPLES (some real, some hypothetical), people are quick to attack them. 
4.) People admire the low key millionaire more than the extravagant one. I do too. This makes sense to me. I like the old money person who lives simply and focuses on education and charity. The few people who know about my wealth, think this is me. Most people think I am just middle class. My kids will likely be this way too. We don't spoil them and they are very grounded. In this thread, I have hinted at making a change to finally start enjoying my wealth a bit more (and that created some animosity). I am so happy and comfortable living simply, that I'm not sure how much added enjoyment I will get from luxurious living. It is an experiment for the next decade. We are big savers that started with nothing. We frown upon rich people that live paycheck to paycheck.
5) Most people claim that they don't envy the rich (which contradicts the FB study). But a few admit to being jealous. Of course, rich people have many problems too. Of course being happy, healthy and poor is better than being depressed, sick, and filthy rich.

About vacations, some people say they never talk about them. [b]Is that because you and the people you know don't take them? Taking vacations and even living abroad is a VERY VERY big part of my lifestyle and almost ALL of my friends and family can relate. [/b] So I see and read about trips on FB 24/7. This hobby might be unique to me, but I'm sure many other readers can relate too. DC people travel a lot! BTW, talking about fancy hotels is just an example. I started out in hostals, and then hotels. The next decade will likely see me in 5 star type places. Once again, I'm happy with regular hotels, so I'm not sure how much added joy I will get from this type of upgrade.

So what have you concluded from this thread and from DCUM in general (regarding wealth, envy, and FB)?

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PP who doesn't share travels here. I have a residence in Europe where I spend 6+ months every year. People here who know me know about it, but I don't talk about it unless they ask, eg. when I am back to the US etc. Same with my European friends - I tell them anecdotes but I don't share photos of my American residence or travels, unless they initiate it. I understand that there are people who are into travel more, but if, as you just said, your family and friends can all relate to how important travel is in your lives, then where is the problem? Does every single friend have need to respond to your vacation photos?[/quote]

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