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Narcissists, Insecure People Flock To Facebook

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the nobody-likes-this dept.

Meshach writes "A study out of Canada claims that Facebook is a magnet for narcissists and people with low self-esteem. The theory is that these people use the site as a means of self promotion or to feel important."

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  1. This just in: by AtomicOrange · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    insert obvious statement

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  2. Re:Time for the followup by Ironchew · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Whom

    _Who_

    Ouch. Nothing like sneaking an antiquated word in there and still striking out with the Grammar Nazis.

  3. Re:Doesn't that describe... by The+Wild+Norseman · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    That being said, the average person has 1 testicle and 1 boob, so maybe people who are average with themselves don't actually exist.

    I'm an average person, you insensitive clod!

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  4. Re:HOLY CRAP!! by Ambiguous+Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Naw, doesn't roll off the tongue as nicely. :)

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