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[–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 weeks ago

it can be both. who wouldn't want, at least for a while, inurement from financial consequences. And those that have it also still want to retain it. Mimetic desire or not, it is still desired by those who have or have not.

The only reason to frame not wanting to suffer as bad is if you want to inflict that suffering