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This really hits close to home because I do often wonder if it does "matter". When the audience do not appreciate the three hours I spent on the title's kerning or decision on the thickness of the boarder or the difference between ultramarine to navy, I do feel a sort of defeat that can result in a "why do I bother" attitude. But the next time, I would still put in the effort because as insignificant as it is, I do notice it and I believe it does make an impact in the viewer's pleasure. Design is a lot of the time a struggle between satisfying the employer and holding onto the designer's own concerns. And even though most, like the author, might not see a difference or even undermine what the designers hold dear, there are people who will notice, if not appreciate the details.

I wonder what would make a non-Ubuntu OS user who does not care much about "open source" to choose this over Android.

For the last method, it is difficult to find the line between finding the best deal vs. offending the seller so they move on to another buyer.

Being the "nice guy" certainly has its own benefits. Having performed favours already, the author can certainly ask for returns. He would also win various popularity based scenarios. But instead, he is so busy scratching others' backs that he forgets his own. I find the reason that the author was not trust with responsibilities in his friend's company, is due to the fact that he lacks the ambition and tact that would make a successful business man. How he blames himself for others taking advantage of him is admirable, and fitting with his "nice guy" attributes.