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Pay08yesterday at 3:50 PM2 repliesview on HN

Sociopaths don't actively repel people. In fact, they're quite good at attracting them.


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wavemodetoday at 2:02 PM

Psychopaths are calculated, charming, and organized, often blending seamlessly into society. Whereas sociopaths tend to be erratic, impulsive, and prone to outbursts and aggressive and reckless behavior.

Psychopaths, I would say, are "quite good" at attracting people, by knowing exactly what to say. Sociopaths may sometimes attract people unintentionally, just by virtue of their impulsive personalities sometimes causing them to be "fun" to be around.

In both cases though, people who know them well tend to be repelled by their lack of regard for the needs and feelings of others.

armchairhackeryesterday at 7:37 PM

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