I think the major exchange can be over-rated. As has been said, there are times when losing it is a necessary combination, and it has nothing to do with the opponent's estimate of a player's competence. Also, people shouldn't spend too much time psyching themselves out. If the opponent is swapping down to show their superiority, so enjoy the fact that you're seeing a good player at work. If they do the dance of the 6 or 7 queens, then think 'what a fool' and try to avoid playing them again.
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