These types of responses always reek of the need to be right (thus claiming very important Internet Points). Or, closer to home: "I've given up looking, and so

These types of responses always reek of the need to be right (thus claiming very important Internet Points). Or, closer to home: "I've given up looking, and so should you." Purpose is essential. You can cut it out, claiming you're somehow above it all, but you're cheating yourself, ultimately.