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Comment by fidotron

3 hours ago

It's been said that people that say this are transparently trying to manipulate other people, which is why the others prefer to cut off all potential for tedious negotiations.

This is the same reason people prefer buying Tesla cars direct instead of having to make a deal at a dealership. If they all had high EQ maybe they'd prefer the dealership model after all.

> It's been said that people that say this are transparently trying to manipulate other people

Tech does also attract grumpy people.

The reason this idea stuck in my memory when I read it - is that it resonated with me. To some extent I feel this way.