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Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
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ELI5: Why is being a hedonist often considered 'bad' or 'immoral'?

Although hedonism (very simply put) deals with maximizing personal pleasure, why is it considered immoral? Are there non-religious, ethical reasons for this?
gpt
Textbook hedonism is maximizing ones own pleasure *even if it causes pain, discomfort, inconvenience, etc. to others*. True hedonism is sociopathic. What people casually call hedonism is really just being open minded and aware of your wants, and considerately obtaining them.