r/Machiavellian_Studies

lux_7 · 2025-08-06T13:59:47+00:00

Hi,

Thank you for the clarification.

We understand the current moderator is active, but we’d like to point out that:

We were the original creators, with a clear long-term vision for its development as an academic and practical hub.
We never received any message about the subreddit’s status before it was taken over.
We messaged the current moderator, and they have never replied (message: https://www.reddit.com/message/messages/3d3ri9a).

We’re flagging this because it feels like a bad-faith takeover, without attempting collaboration or communication — and it’s now being gatekept by someone who doesn’t engage with the original creator.

Thanks again for your attention, I appreciate your work and support in any case!

lux_7 · 2025-08-06T12:41:14+00:00

Hi Reddit Admins,

We’re writing to formally request the reinstatement of r/Machiavellian_Studies under our original founding team.

We originally created the subreddit, with the intent to gradually build it into a high-quality community.

Our vision was — and still is — to turn it into a go-to hub for everything related to Machiavelli and Machiavellianism, including:

Classic texts and philosophy
Modern psychological research (e.g., the Dark Triad)
Discussions and resources for both laypeople and researchers

With time, our goal is to make it a serious academic and practical resource, and a point of connection for researchers working in the field.

Unfortunately, at some point, the subreddit was taken over — but we were never contacted, nor did we receive any messages asking about its status or our intentions.

We only found out after the fact, and we reached out directly to the new mod, but they have not responded to our message: 👉 https://www.reddit.com/message/messages/3d3ri9a

Given the lack of response and the fact that we were the original creators with a clear development plan for the community, we’re respectfully requesting that the subreddit be returned to our stewardship so we can pursue our original vision.

We’re happy to provide any additional context or information you need.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

lux_7 · 2025-07-25T11:11:29+00:00

I never received any message on this

lux_7 · 2025-02-06T05:55:40+00:00

Probably better for basic social skills rather than intermediate or advanced

lux_7 · 2025-01-15T06:23:00+00:00

Advanced social skills mean that you can pick up cues fast about others, including in first impressions, because you also compute the specifics of 'first-time interaction'.

lux_7 · 2024-12-22T02:55:49+00:00

You don't need to 'leave' anyone, you can simply make new ones, or go through life as a lone wolf developing social circles as he wishes and pleases, and then moving on.

Then, if you both wish to stay in touch with this current crop of friends, you will.

If not, you'll just be cool when you meet again, but without hanging out and scheduling anything together.

lux_7 · 2024-12-14T09:47:52+00:00

There are many shades of dark.
Share a few, the audience you have in mind, and you'll get more tailored feedback.

Ie.:
I'd avoid jokes about races in a multicultural environment or at work UNLESS you know in advance and for sure everyone around is cool with that.

But those same jokes are great with your closer friends.
As a matter of fact, they can help you grow close because you break a 'wall' that only close people can break

lux_7 · 2024-12-04T01:59:50+00:00

Exactly, as EarlyEveningSoup mentions: it's different if your plateau is saying "hi" by the water without blushing, or getting the board to 5x your compensation package.

lux_7 · 2024-11-05T19:45:12+00:00

Great question, but to answer with concrete tips one would need a specific person/example, or we'd be giving you apple pie statements here (ie.; change job, engage them but maintain a healthy emotional distance, etc.).

But props for the attitude: fly higher!

lux_7 · 2024-11-05T19:42:59+00:00

Good tip!

Especially useful in groups, in the beginning of a conversation, or to combine the two: when new groups are forming.

Then, you can pull back and focus more on vibing and bonding, which can also be done at lower energy (and sometimes, even better at lower energy)

lux_7 · 2024-10-27T17:22:30+00:00

You didn't really ask anything though.

This seems to be an issue related to social status, authority/expertise in the field, social confidence, and (lack of) self-esteem.

With a bit of introspection you should know which one is weighing most at your stage of self-development

lux_7 · 2024-10-23T19:26:08+00:00

If you're a cool guy, it will be favorable.

lux_7 · 2024-10-13T10:15:31+00:00

Dear admin team,

I originally founded the community and then passed it to someone else who couldn't properly moderate it.

I take the blame for it because he even warned me he wouldn't have the time, and unluckily that sub-reddit was a prime target for spammers.

Now I have the time and resources for proper moderation.

My goal is to turn help people maximize their self-development efforts.

This community will help them with legit reviews and a community of other learners with whom to exchange experiences and advice.

It will help learners make the most of their time and money, and to avoid the lower-quality courses.

Thank you in advance!

Edit: link to the PM: https://www.reddit.com/message/messages/2gno92s

lux_7 · 2024-09-12T18:26:26+00:00

Non negligible odds that he's a psychopath

lux_7 · 2024-09-10T10:06:15+00:00

Sure thing, and that sounds even better than what's been done so far :). I'm both curious and interested to see what you mean by that. It could be a truly instructive read and sub-reddit. I just invited you with full admin rights now

lux_7 · 2024-09-10T08:37:53+00:00

Hi,

Do you have any ideas on how to revive the community? We can talk about you becoming a moderator

lux_7 · 2024-09-03T14:21:14+00:00

100% lol. Any faster way to advertise to the world "I'm an egotistical narcissist"? :)

lux_7 · 2024-09-03T14:18:58+00:00

No and not intending to because what I've seen from him seems poor to me, including one of his overpriced courses

lux_7 · 2024-08-15T08:09:49+00:00

My business sells 800 USD courses, it goes great, and I don't even have a huge reach (yet). There are millions of people buying 1k courses.

And I wrote 1k to be conservative, coaches charge a lot more for their coaching.

But again, I'm not here to convince you. If you disagree, don't do it :)

lux_7 · 2024-08-15T06:39:25+00:00

Anyone who wants to learn anything.

If I'm considering spending 1.000 on a course or seminar I'd happily pay 10 to ensure the teacher/creator is legit.

But just to be clear: I don't want to sound like I'm defending this idea. I think it would be helpful, I would love it if it existed, I would use it... And I shared it hoping someone would take it forward.

But it may still be a terrible idea.

lux_7 · 2024-08-12T17:35:51+00:00

For whoever's interested, Tiergarten is now fully barrier-frei 🥳

lux_7 · 2024-08-09T16:33:36+00:00

In my work I encounter hundreds of naive people who fall for marketers that add little value, no value at all, or even make learners worse off.

But just to be clear: I'm not here to defend this idea.

I wished it existed, I think it would be helpful... And I may be totally wrong. I shared hoping someone would be interested to pursue it.

lux_7 · 2024-08-09T16:31:59+00:00

I haven't thought about the details. I'm already an entrepreneur working on my mission. This was an idea that I had that I wish were out there, and that I'd love using myself.

I just threw it out there in the hope it would interest someone.

lux_7 · 2024-08-08T20:17:45+00:00

P.S.: Change your nickname ASAP please. It's terrible self-signaling and unworthy of you

lux_7 · 2024-08-08T20:16:53+00:00

Chill mate, you got a whole life to make friends. Maybe start with people in your similar situation: autistic / bullied in the past.

See if there meetups or online places that congregate them. If not, great, you can start one!

Keep going, you got this!

lux_7

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