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Good stuff. The sob story that is actually a secret attack is quite insidious for sure. There's some subtly there though as not all sob stories are bad. Which makes it extra dangerous as it's hard to discern.

Stealth has the major benefit for sure but taken too far and no one knows you much as well then you are at the mercy of those who would target you when no one is looking.

Rather than stealth, I think being in a small tight friend group who you share a lot of virtues and principles with is best. People you can count on and can count back on you.
It's still stealth enough while not being loner wolf tier. Fun stuff do require multiple people
Online stealth only goes so far as well. When you meet another asshole stealth guy then what do you do?

Non-popularity is not a silver bullet. You will still meet other people and the confrontation might occur not in the thread but in-game instead.