In MMORPGs, it is a person merely acts all buddy-like towards another to obtain their gear. Not to be confused by noobs who beg for gear. A typical gear whore will lure this particular person to give their gear for them to use. This requires the person, the gear whore, to create a "friendship" to ensure their plan of obtaining gear is a success. When the particular person begins to trust them and hand the gear, the gear whore will show off to other members how good they are... when the gear whore in reality... never did anything legitimately to earn gear.
John: How did you get that gear?
John: I have not heard from you in days.
Jane: I have new buddies.
John: No way. What did you do?
Jane: I'm not telling you. I got this gear from the marketplace.
John: Days ago, you were bashing about the guild and now you are buddies with them.
JawshPawshTV isn't scared to lose his gear. He has no Gear Fear. His wiener is fucking huge. Kilowhiskey_ is a huge bitch though, and is terrified if losing his gear.
Shaming the gear of someone who tries to wear a historic uniform by pointing out every flaw and shitting on them, rather than offering genuine advice/ constructive criticism
Uh.... okay
Try this
Gear Shaming is such: "Hey, man, your uniform is shit. There's so much wrong with it. You're a peice of shit."
Not Gear Shaming: "Hey, guy, I see a couple things wrong on your uniform, here's some resources to help you improve!"