Identity procurement

"‘’Identity isnt passive, its active, it must be attested and reaffirmed constantly, otherwise you’re nothing. How do you testify it? Buying shit. Buying a lifestyle that can be yours for a limited time offer, but the attainment of the identity itself always will elude you.’’Anon, Discord.
Identity procurement refers to procuring things for your identity, such as Hip-hop "style" or Goth style clothing --- or video game items.
When I talk to guitar collectors, and ask how many guitars they should collect, the answer is always "just one more." That's because that's how we are as human beings—we evolve. Once we get this thing in a virtual world, or when we're building a virtual team, or establishing ourselves as individuals, who we are today differs over time.
-- Andrew Wilson EA’s CEO on the pandemic-driven video game boom and streaming’s future BY JONATHAN VANIAN June 4, 2021 11:00 AM GMT+1
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Collecting; Self-identification; Self-style