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Announcing one's failure in an event they chose to participate in is not blackmail. Joining the event is providing consent to announce failure if it were to occur. The outcome of that will be maybe three months of "lazy bum" jokes and a more lingering meme about you sleeping on things that's about as prevalent as _____'s broken ass was. We're here to make friends and we don't want to feel betrayed, but even in disappointment you'll still be a friend.
You've convinced me to join, actually.