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		as-j on July 10, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Irwin – the protector of Lichess from all chess pl... I’d have to guess, but fake internet points? The ability to say “I’m ranked 5th at blah blah chess website”. Maybe it’s not even to others but just to themselves.

V-2 on July 11, 2022 [–]

The (not visible, but presumed and imagined) frustration of the player on the other end gives some people joy.

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