I understand sometimes people lie to avoid hurting someone, but a lot of the time it seems unnecessary. When something really important happens and honesty matters, people still choose to lie instead of just telling the truth.

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[–] 6 points 21 hours ago

especially when it's an immediate outcome vs a long term outcome.

even if long term it bites them in the ass, short term is more pressing for most people most of the time.

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