[Jack of Arcades]

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And the above attitude is so incredibly adolescent. Yes, the vast majority of things in this world are done selfishly - but they can still have a postitive impact on people nonetheless. Revealing the 'true' motives behind something doesn't lessen its impact on other people.

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This is a valid point.

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Also, you don't think the people posting about how it's selfish to leave a message aren't also being selfish by trying to prove how non-selfish they are, if that makes any sense at all. Obviously no one is reacting like it's their grandmother or someone who died, but it doesn't hurt anyone to send something, so I don't see why it should be mocked.

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I think the problem comes from people who do things like this and feel as they they're really doing something good in the world just because they took 30 seconds to send a note, or forward an email, or sign an online petition. The ratio of helpfulness to self satisfaction is pretty low.