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To the defense of extroverts, most examples in the article are about hyperactive salesmen in some form selling bad ideas to people who don't know better, for a

To the defense of extroverts, most examples in the article are about hyperactive salesmen in some form selling bad ideas to people who don't know better, for a short term gain. Heck, many of these people are social chameleons pretending to be extroverts (some continuing to, some breaking down eventually, some becoming extroverts). Fundamental issue, people are 'stupid' (not always actually stupid, just exhausted, tired, unwilling to care, don't know enough, misunderstand), and society rewards individuals for taking advantage of others as long as it doesn't break the law. And even breaking the law can be profitable.

bionsystem 4y ago
Breaking the law can be massively profitable. Here we have government authorities permanently screening/scanning potential scams and frauds. I've got one of my best friends working there. It's massively underfounded and the bureaucracy is huge, meaning that even when they know someone is doing something wrong, it takes them 1-3 years to even start legal procedures. And it's getting worse with time, it's as if there is some incentives to keep things going. For example closing a restaurant because they have hygiene issues is only going to be temporary unless the issue is massive. They will have 2 or 3 shots to get it right. Calling out on somebody doing scam calls (typically to the elderly or to vulnerable people) to sell them massively overpriced services (for example 50k€ for a window replacement in their home) is virtually impossible. He told me he investigated a guy who managed to change his identity every year for 10 years, was able to travel internationally, made millions from various scams and frauds, and is nowhere near to get caught ; and they know his identity, his various scam sites and call centers, and so forth. But to enforce anything is just too complicated.
- t-3 4y ago
  It's also a lot of fun/a huge adrenaline rush. The people I've met who do nothing but scam and con love "getting over" on others. (other crime is the same I guess - drug dealers are notorious for being addicted to "the life", and I've never met a thief who wouldn't steal for fun)

bionsystem 4y ago

Breaking the law can be massively profitable. Here we have government authorities permanently screening/scanning potential scams and frauds. I've got one of my best friends working there. It's massively underfounded and the bureaucracy is huge, meaning that even when they know someone is doing something wrong, it takes them 1-3 years to even start legal procedures. And it's getting worse with time, it's as if there is some incentives to keep things going. For example closing a restaurant because they have hygiene issues is only going to be temporary unless the issue is massive. They will have 2 or 3 shots to get it right. Calling out on somebody doing scam calls (typically to the elderly or to vulnerable people) to sell them massively overpriced services (for example 50k€ for a window replacement in their home) is virtually impossible. He told me he investigated a guy who managed to change his identity every year for 10 years, was able to travel internationally, made millions from various scams and frauds, and is nowhere near to get caught ; and they know his identity, his various scam sites and call centers, and so forth. But to enforce anything is just too complicated.

t-3 4y ago
It's also a lot of fun/a huge adrenaline rush. The people I've met who do nothing but scam and con love "getting over" on others. (other crime is the same I guess - drug dealers are notorious for being addicted to "the life", and I've never met a thief who wouldn't steal for fun)