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There's nothing wrong with trusting yourself. On the contrary, self-confidence is linked to almost every element involved in a happy and fulfilling life. It provides greater motivation and more resilience, improves relationships, and strengthens your sense of authenticity.

But take it too far and you become impossible to put up with, behaving as if you are more important than other people — arrogant — and might even end up featured on the subreddit 'Confidently Incorrect.'

As we've already shown you in our previous publications here, here, and here, this online community is dedicated to taking down people who proudly make false statements. It's the ultimate online purgatory for liars. Continue scrolling to check out its latest "visitors."

#1

“You Should Speak English”

“You Should Speak English”

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m curious: why would you be so adamant about wanting to understand conversations complete strangers are having? 🧐

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"No one enjoys being wrong. It’s an unpleasant emotional experience for all of us," psychologist Guy Winch, Ph.D., said. "The question is how do we respond when it turns out we were wrong—when there wasn’t enough milk left for coffee, when we hit traffic and missed the flight, or when we find out the man who sat in jail for five years based on our identification was innocent all along?"

"Some of us admit we were wrong and say, 'Oops, you were right. We should have gotten more milk.' Some of us kind of imply we were wrong, but we don't do so explicitly or in a way that is satisfying to the other person: 'We had plenty of time to get to the airport on time if the traffic hadn’t been unusually bad. But fine, we’ll leave earlier next time.'"

"But some people refuse to admit they're wrong, even in the face of overwhelming evidence: 'They let him go because of DNA evidence and another dude's confession? Ridiculous! That’s the guy! I saw him!'"

#3

Redditor Thinks Atheists Are The Obnoxious Ones

Redditor Thinks Atheists Are The Obnoxious Ones

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UKGrandad
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep. The number of times I've opened the door to a couple of strangers who've asked if I have a few minutes to talk about no God.

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#4

But We've Been To The Moon

But We've Been To The Moon

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#5

Still My Most Favorite One Yet

Still My Most Favorite One Yet

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This 'proof' is not correct. While the uranium decay chain does end in lead, not all lead originates that way. Some quantity of all the stable lead isotopes was created directly in supernovae, and lead-204 is created exclusively that way. (Obviously, the Earth is more than 4000 years old. But the proof is not that simple).

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Winch thinks that when a person pushes back against the facts, when they simply cannot admit that they were wrong in any circumstance, everything boils down to their ego. Their sense of self.

"Some people have such a fragile ego, such brittle self-esteem, such a weak 'psychological constitution,' that admitting they made a mistake or that they were wrong is fundamentally too threatening for their egos to tolerate," the psychologist said.

#6

When Americans Think English Is The Only Language :

When Americans Think English Is The Only Language :

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Nathaniel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder what I can be offended by today? I know lets look for some names that look a BIT like an offensive word.

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#7

So Explain These 10 Billionaires

So Explain These 10 Billionaires

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Black Pearl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why I hate that so many people call Native Americans Indian. It's not the right label and it can cause stupid things like this to happen.

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Deleted Within Minutes

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#9

Oh, Lavern

Oh, Lavern

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end." Revelations 1:8

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These people can't admit they're wrong, so their defense mechanisms do something remarkable to avoid it. They literally distort their perception of reality to make it (reality) less threatening.

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"Their defense mechanisms protect their fragile ego by changing the very facts in their mind, so they are no longer wrong or culpable," Winch said.

"As a result, they come up with statements, such as, 'I checked in the morning, and there was enough milk, so someone must have finished it.'"

#10

This Online Review And 3 People That Saw It As Helpful

This Online Review And 3 People That Saw It As Helpful

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#13

Wireless PC's Don't Exist

Wireless PC's Don't Exist

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Usually, when it's pointed out that they don't see things as they are, these people double down. "In our ... example, they will insist that their erroneous identification of the robber was correct despite DNA evidence and a confession from a different person."

"When confronted, they will continue to insist or pivot to attacking anyone who tries to argue otherwise and to disparage the sources of the contradictory information."

#14

Sometimes, I Wish Democrats Were As Cool As Republicans Think They Are

Sometimes, I Wish Democrats Were As Cool As Republicans Think They Are

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#16

Man Thinks Australians Were Oppressed During The Pandemic To Justify The 2nd Amendment

Man Thinks Australians Were Oppressed During The Pandemic To Justify The 2nd Amendment

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

15000 deaths from Covid vs 1.03 million. Even adjusting for population, I’d say we were treated pretty well, and like our lives actually mattered 🤷🏻‍♀️

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#17

First Boycotts, Now Socialism: Hercules Needs To Get A Dictionary

First Boycotts, Now Socialism: Hercules Needs To Get A Dictionary

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People who repeatedly resort to this kind of behavior are, by definition, psychologically fragile. And they don't like it.

"[Such an] assessment is often difficult for people to accept, because to the outside world, they look as if they're confidently standing their ground and not backing down, things we associate with strength. But psychological rigidity is not a sign of strength, it is an indication of weakness," Winch highlighted.

#18

Full-Throated Incorrectness About Us Knife Crime vs. UK Knife Crime

Full-Throated Incorrectness About Us Knife Crime vs. UK Knife Crime

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#19

I Saw This On Facebook And Instantly Thought Of This Sub

I Saw This On Facebook And Instantly Thought Of This Sub

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"These people are not choosing to stand their ground; they’re compelled to do so in order to protect their fragile egos. Admitting we are wrong is unpleasant, it is bruising for any ego. It takes a certain amount of emotional strength and courage to deal with that reality and own up to our mistakes," Winch said.

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Most of us feel uncomfortable when we're reminded of our imperfection, but we get over it. We take the L. And it's definitely something worth patting ourselves on the back for.

#22

The Golden Rule: Never Disagree With The Grammar Bot

The Golden Rule: Never Disagree With The Grammar Bot

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#23

The Last Sentence Is Really The Cherry On Top

The Last Sentence Is Really The Cherry On Top

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Nathaniel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So.... what is the word if you have a persistent and irrational fear of homosexuals then?

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#24

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I identify as a leggy bronzed model with a six pack. I'm not one, but it's about attitude, if you know what I mean.

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#25

How Stupid Can You Be?

How Stupid Can You Be?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did you just try to justify slavery? You Vitamin D deficient circus clown.

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#27

No One Can Be Spanish ! Spanish Is Only A Lenguage

No One Can Be Spanish ! Spanish Is Only A Lenguage

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#28

They Thought It Was A Transphobic Comment When It Actually Was Affirming

They Thought It Was A Transphobic Comment When It Actually Was Affirming

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, the sentence itself is ambiguous. It could be understood as rejection, as in the son is no longer accepted as a part of his family, or as an acceptance, as in the son is now his daughter but still his family nevertheless. I don't fault people for thinking it is a rejection. It can be read as one. I suspect this might be a dad jok gone wrong, to be honest.

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#29

I Got Nothin'

I Got Nothin'

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Calling this person an idiot would be an insult to all the stupid people of the world.

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#30

I’m Not A Physicist, But I’m Sure This Is Wrong

I’m Not A Physicist, But I’m Sure This Is Wrong

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#31

When You Don't Know How Bullets Or Sound Works

When You Don't Know How Bullets Or Sound Works

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#32

"New York Has The Best Pizza In The World"

"New York Has The Best Pizza In The World"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The best pizza in the world is the one you like best. My wife and I cannot agree on pizza. I like soft thick and cheezy not Detroit but not new york, particularly fond of sour dough at the moment. She likes thin and crispy and topped no more than an Italian pizza. You know who is right? No one because food preference doesn't work that way.

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#33

As Someone Who Lives In A Country Where Assault Weapons Are Banned, I Can Confirm We All Eat Our Dogs

As Someone Who Lives In A Country Where Assault Weapons Are Banned, I Can Confirm We All Eat Our Dogs

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#34

21st Century Math

21st Century Math

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This might have just been the guy misreading the text. I also misread it

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#35

Wait, Why Didn't I Think Of This?!

Wait, Why Didn't I Think Of This?!

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