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Wed, Feb 26, 2003
@ 22:05

You know, defining reptutation is an intersting direction. It reminded me of when I was in school, and somehow I got this rep as a tough guy. I did nothing to start or perpetuate this. It just took on a life of it’s own- my rep that is. One of my teachers started calling me “rowdy” and it caught on next thing I know the coach issues me soccer jersey with “rowdy”, people avoid walking infront of me in the halls. Lest I I get out my imagined can of WA on ‘em. Years later, the reputation was still kicking around and some guy starts apologizing for parking in my spot. Says he has “heard about me” and doesn’t want any trouble! Ha! My point? Well I am mostly rambling, but I guess it underpins reputation’s value socially. I think most people (at least in the US) see reputations as marginal in value. (me at least.)

A couple quotes from ancient hebrew and greek writings:

“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches; and loving favor than silver and gold.”

“Beware when all men speak well of you”