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		PradeetPatel on Nov 23, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Gratitude is a secret weapon for attracting more o... Weapon does not automatically imply killing and being on the offense. The existence of weapons can also be used to defend the helpless and conduct peacekeeping actions. It is important to keep an open mind about this.

technoooooost on Nov 23, 2022 | [–]

I sometimes use my dick as a weapon, but only in defensive situations.

wincy on Nov 23, 2022 | | [–]

I believe in Hacker News circles this is called “the Erlich Bachman maneuver”

dymk on Nov 23, 2022 | [–]

This is even more newspeaky than what the GP was implying

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