That they are very proud of what they have. Maybe some of them thought they would never have what they do. Others, that's the most important thing to them; they've always had it and it makes them feel superior to everyone else. One thing some people forget, is that things are not the most important part of life. However, it could feel that way when your scrounging for change trying to buy gas to get to your job, or to buy your next meal.

They are materialistic.

I really haven't noticed that, unless you are talking about me? Some ABers like to share their experiences and what they are fortunate to have. I don't have a problem with that.

I have a favorite song by The Waterboys (This Is The Sea) ... A must listen to when you are able ... A great song indeed ... see the words and understand the meaning of what is important and what is not ... Thankyou ___________________________________________ These things you keep you better throw them away you want to turn your back on your souless days once you were tethered now you are free once you were tethered now you are free that was the river this is the sea now if you are feeling weary if you've been alone too long or maybe you been suffering from a few too many plans that have gone wrong and you're tryin' to remember how fine your life used to be running around banging your drum like it's ninteeen seventy three well that was the river this is the sea now you say you got trouble you say you got pain you say you got nothin' left to believe in nothin' to hold on to nothin' to trust nothin' but chains you've been scouring your conscience raking through your memory scouring your conscience raking through your memory that was the river this is the sea now i can see you're waverin' as you try to decide you've got a war in your head and it's tearing you up inside you're tryin' to make sense of something that you just don't see tryin' to make sense now and you know that you once held the key but that was the river and this is the sea now here is a train it's comin' on down the line you realise if you hurry you got still enough time and you don't need no tiket and you dont pay no fee and you don't need no ticket and you dont pay no fee because that was the river and this is the sea that was the river this is the sea that was the river this is the sea the river, the river, the river, the river the river, the river, the river and this is the sea sea mmmmmm sea Behold The Sea

I haven't notice that at all. People have shown me their homes, etc., but only when asked.

Well, I certainly have ... I was just mentioning that to my pool boy the other day as I was polishing my tiara. LOL No, I really haven't noticed anyone bragging much.

They have great stuff.

That they're braggers. Which ain't bad, relatively speakin'. At least they're not naggers. Nuthin' I hate more than them good-for-nuthin' naggers.

That their possessions are an idol and their worship is misplaced.

I've got a luvverley bunch of coconuts...

I presume them to be either longing for attention or have low self asteem and it makes them feel better when they brag about something they have and you don't. If you do, they will most likely step it up a notch, these types of people must one up you ever time. If they can't they will no longer speak to you. Sad but true.

After working for nearly 50 uninterrupted years -- having had my first "job" when I was but six years old-- following paths that my parents encouraged/led me to follow, including morals, education, and career, I was fortunate to have had a very successful outcome in my life. At times, being candid and open with people I have come to consider friends of sorts here at AB, I have sometimes spoken of some of the good fortunes that came about from the above. In doing so, I often wondered whether such came across as boasting or, as you state, "bragging". I tried to take care in expressing these. But if I failed in doing so, it now troubles me, for a braggart is the last thing I would want to be considered. I have hoped that others would see me as I really am, fortunate, yes, but no better/no worse than anyone else here or anywhere else for that matter. Most people out here in the real world know me as a reasonably humble and giving sort. +5

Well, they think part of the reason of getting stuff in the first place is so you can brag about it.

Are you talking about "toys", achievement, talent, awards, status? Or are you talking about someone who has lost, say, 50 lbs and is really proud of herself for doing so...or someone whose child has overcome a very great difficulty...or someone who finally kicked smoking/drugs/whatever? I differentiate between those who are joyful at having overcome a great obstacle and those who are under the impression that everything they do is important and needs to be "shared"! :)

no, i haven't noticed...there's are a variety of things this could say about "these" people...you'd do best to ask each of them why they brag...OR could it be your perception?

No, I haven't. You have to have an envy eye to see a braggart in a simple owner.

An AB member said he had a 450ft Yacht: similar in size to the microsoft company glass bottomed Yacht -- it says, he is a big-head & showing off like crazy.

Yes usually ratings, ranks, how many trophies.

dunno, I'm making a donut run what kind can I bring you?

I have not noticed users bragging in here, perhaps I did not notice but honestly the people I know don't brag.

Immature and insecure.

That they're wealthy? ;-)