This is a family, at least that's the way I consider it, the show us your gear is a way of building trust in your fellow astronomers and opens discussion abut future upgrades/downgrades. It also gives you an idea about what is being used for a photo being shown. I don't find it precocious and this being an Aussie group it's not like the yanks who do like to show off, we are more laid back and like to share without being judged. But if you don't feel comfortable with that then it's your prerogative
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