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it can and will be gamed Yes, there is cubic zirconia and things like that. But notice how society reacts, and rejects cubic zirconia? It isn't because cubic z
by sliverstorm 12y ago
it can and will be gamed
Yes, there is cubic zirconia and things like that. But notice how society reacts, and rejects cubic zirconia? It isn't because cubic zirconia is inferior. It is because it is not expensive, so it makes for a poor costly signal!
- kannanvijayan 12y agoNot gamed in that sense. Gamed in the sense that a diamond ring is purchased not as a show of commitment, but with the intent that it will be perceived as a show of commitment by the receiver. If the giver knows that the receiver is treating the ring as a sign of commitment, they can decide "well I'm not really committed to this person, but I can help convince them that I am by buying them a diamond ring." At that point, the metric has been gamed.
- tomjen3 12y agoHow much is a pawnshops spread, anyway? Because you could buy a suitable ring there (it will have an icky feeling to most people, so it will be cheaper than a "new" ring) and then sell it back when you now longer needed her to think you were committed.
- sliverstorm 12y agoDiamond ring is purchased as a show of both wealth and commitment. The recipient is left to judge- if the giver is very wealthy, it is clearly not a strong sign of commitment. If the giver is very poor, it is clearly a strong sign of commitment.