What is good about schadenfreude?

Question: What is good about schadenfreude!?
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We desire NOT to experience it and act accordingly, engendering good will from our fellow man!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

The best thing about winning the silver is looking down on the guy who only won bronze!. Nothing mysterious about that!. We are constantly comparing and contrasting our lives with those of others!. Which is worse: schadenfreude or the flip side, jealousy!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

Experiencing pleasure at the pain of another human being is really quite immature and unthinking, but who hasn't laughed at a fat lady falling over!? I know I have!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I have no idea!.Www@QuestionHome@Com