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		rkomorn 13 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Laptops with Stickers > Everyone claims it is of the upmost importance at <current time>. That doesn't mean they are (or were) wrong.

SparkBomb 13 days ago [–]

Feigning urgency is a well known tactic to get people worked up and worried to spur them into action. It is a well known manipulation tactic.

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