Cygna Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200303/rauchInteresting read, thought I'd share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Russell Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 That is a good article. I relate to it ENTIRELY (as I am sure many of us do). Interestingly, Second Life attracts the introverts. As much as one would think that the community would drive away the introverts, in fact it does not. In general, an introvert may find the physical detachment more appealing, as well as the mobility, and, most of all, the ability to turn it off. In contrast, an extrovert (as many of my extroverted friends do) may find the lack of physical connection rather cold. In fact, most people I know do not understand why I spend so much time in online reactions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunau Sodwind Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 QUOTED FROM ARTICLE """Are introverts arrogant? Hardly. I suppose this common misconception has to do with our being more intelligent, more reflective, more independent, more level-headed, more refined, and more sensitive than extroverts. Also, it is probably due to our lack of small talk, a lack that extroverts often mistake for disdain. We tend to think before talking, whereas extroverts tend to think by talking, which is why their meetings never last less than six hours. "Introverts," writes a perceptive fellow named Thomas P. Crouser, in an online review of a recent book called Why Should Extroverts Make All the Money? (I'm not making that up, either), "are driven to distraction by the semi-internal dialogue extroverts tend to conduct. Introverts don't outwardly complain, instead roll their eyes and silently curse the darkness." Just so.The worst of it is that extroverts have no idea of the torment they put us through. Sometimes, as we gasp for air amid the fog of their 98-percent-content-free talk, we wonder if extroverts even bother to listen to themselves. Still, we endure stoically, because the etiquette books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyphre Iredell Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Trevor Russell wrote:That is a good article. I relate to it ENTIRELY (as I am sure many of us do). Interestingly, The Intarwebz attracts the introverts.Fixed.BTW, i liek to marr sentences lolol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keystone Gray Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 And this is yet another reason why I love Second Life as much as I do; it gives people of all socializing backgrounds the chance to be themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunau Sodwind Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Keystone Gray wrote:And this is yet another reason why I love Second Life as much as I do; it gives people of all socializing backgrounds the chance to be themselves.Well first off, it is good to have a place where we can talk shit and not get beat up.HOWEVER, it is absolutely integral to have good social skills in real life, not only for your buttsecks and vagsecks needs, but in the professional world as well. Also, how many people actually are themselves on sl? Last time i checked i wasn't a shape shifting furry anteater with a huge vagina-penis. Nor am i a huge norse man (i'm big but not 8 foot 2 4000000 lbs with a evil beard).But then again, alot of you guys, where we to meet in real life, i'd never have met, mostly due to your social barriers, and while that sounds sorta mean, i' m actually happy to have met most of you, reguardless of the medium of our communication. Hell there are some of you i consider friends just as much as i consider my RL friends. You know who you are. <3 (except intus) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aelus Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Gunau Sodwind wrote:Hell there are some of you i consider friends just as much as i consider my RL friends. You know who you are. <3 (except intus)<3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightblade Fayray Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 hmm well i used to be like EXTREME introvert, but I've been gettin over it. when i first joined ordo i never really talked lol, its been almost a year but im alot less introverted now. In before KB is a loser \o/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizar Korobase Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 """Are introverts arrogant? Hardly. I suppose this common misconception has to do with our being more intelligent, more reflective, more independent, more level-headed, more refined, and more sensitive...."Introverts aren't arrogant. We're just better in every way. HMMMMM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Russell Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Mizar Korobase wrote:"""Are introverts arrogant? Hardly. I suppose this common misconception has to do with our being more intelligent, more reflective, more independent, more level-headed, more refined, and more sensitive...."Introverts aren't arrogant. We're just better in every way. HMMMMMSo true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunau Sodwind Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Aelus Janus wrote:Gunau Sodwind wrote:Hell there are some of you i consider friends just as much as i consider my RL friends. You know who you are. <3 (except intus)<3extra <3s for Aelus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonata Spectre Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Second, when you see an introvert lost in thought, don't say "What's the matter?" or "Are you all right?"Third, don't say anything else, either.Lol. So true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunau Sodwind Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Sonata Spectre wrote:Second, when you see an introvert lost in thought, don't say "What's the matter?" or "Are you all right?"Third, don't say anything else, either.Lol. So true.just slap em on the ass and loudly say "GOOD GAAAME YEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHH" in an obnoxius frat boy tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiridates Mikadze Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I've read this article before.Frankly, I found it to be arrogant. Torture? I don't think every encounter with an extrovert is such, it can be quite a relief from sitting in a dark room all day thinking about how to execute plans of devious subterfuge of such subtle and cunning design that they pass unnoticed by all but the most keen observer.Anyway, even I grow bored of myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agares Tretiak Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 The extrovert is the introvert afraid of being alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aelus Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Tiridates Mikadze wrote:Torture?Interaction with 90% people in real life is extremely burdensome to me; even perhaps torturous.It's a combination of things, mostly very misanthropic-related:-Unfunny attempts at being funny.-The utter immaturity.-Shallowness.-Needyness.-Whinyness.-The bland converse that spews from people with these traits. (Most odn't know any better.)-The way some people attempt to understand you before they get to know you.But this only goes as far as 90% of people; most, if not all of you, are in the other category. That's probably because it takes an intelligent person to enjoy something like Second Life.I'm not bashing extroverts, I'm merely commenting on the human condition (ignorance is bliss). If introverts did run the world it would be a very quiet and enjoyable place, however there would be a lot of subterfuge and plotting behind the scenes because introverts tend to put a lot more thought into things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonata Spectre Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Aelus Janus wrote:Tiridates Mikadze wrote:Torture?Interaction with 90% people in real life is extremely burdensome to me; even perhaps torturous.It's a combination of things, mostly very misanthropic-related:-Unfunny attempts at being funny.-The utter immaturity.-Shallowness.-Needyness.-Whinyness.-The bland converse that spews from people with these traits. (Most odn't know any better.)-The way some people attempt to understand you before they get to know you.But this only goes as far as 90% of people; most, if not all of you, are in the other category. That's probably because it takes an intelligent person to enjoy something like Second Life.I'm not bashing extroverts, I'm merely commenting on the human condition (ignorance is bliss). If introverts did run the world it would be a very quiet and enjoyable place, however there would be a lot of subterfuge and plotting behind the scenes because introverts tend to put a lot more thought into things.It's reassuring to know I'm not the only one who feels this way. Basically, the general open, talkative, and friendly population can seem more annoying than good. For me, it stems from the content of their conversations, what they consider important, and the lack of thought in some of the things they say. Basically, save for exceptions such as the extroverts who may peruse this forum, they sound simple. As if there's nothing more to them than who won the big game this weekend and who their latest lay was. Now, it could just be my generation or age group, but I've seen examples of some pretty shallow older people, too.To me, it's honestly how people can think they way they do -- without ever wanting to sit and contemplate why they think that way, or why the rest of the world perceives things the way it does. They seem happy with how things are. Which, technically, could be a good thing. Maybe they have less stress, not fussing over or talking to themselves religiously about whatever happens to be the conundrum at the moment. I agree with a lot of the feelings that introverts have in that article; being it feeling exhausted after being around other people and having to retreat to my room, or wondering why the hell people always ask me, "What's wrong?" when I'm just staring off into space. Unless I'm bawling my eyes out or straggling a kitten, nothing is wrong. Although they're just attempting to be "caring" and aware, it's more annoying than helpful for some reason.But yeah, sorry for rambling. It's late and I'm bored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunau Sodwind Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Ok well...lets make a list of cool ass Extroverts:Gunau Sodwind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayce Iredell Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I don't know how to comment on my position as an introvert. I'm sure my psychologist has a file six or seven inches thick that could properly describe me though.I am however admittedly prone to instances of random extroverted and off the wall actions or statements. This I can blame on one person, and only one person, I'm looking at you GUNAU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunau Sodwind Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Jayce Iredell wrote:I don't know how to comment on my position as an introvert. I'm sure my psychologist has a file six or seven inches thick that could properly describe me though.I am however admittedly prone to instances of random extroverted and off the wall actions or statements. This I can blame on one person, and only one person, I'm looking at you GUNAU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiridates Mikadze Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Don't get me wrong, I think that talking with most people is a chore. My idea of a conversation opener is "What do you believe is the meaning of life?" or "Have you heard the latest on Quantum Theory?" and even "After careful examination of Victor Frankl's theories and system of psychotherapy, do you to believe his positive-existentialist position is more relevant today than the Power dynamic driven theories of Adler?".Tedious, boring, irritating, and sometimes, yes, even painful. But torture implies by it's very nature conscious intent and cruelty, and seems grossly exaggerated for the mundane, mind numbing ignorance and banality that most people muster.The arrogance is the assumption that extroverts are incapable or unwilling to achieve more, and the tone of the entire article is somewhat snide, definitely elitist, and fairly snobbish.I loathe those qualities in anyone, and I'd hate to believe than indulging in them would do us any good.As for the world being lead by introverts, I couldn't honestly say I'd prefer that, as all people, introvert or not, are assholes, bigots, imbeciles and mind-numbingly stupid in capacity, if not in action. We'd probably be no better off, sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunau Sodwind Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I like bein stupid, it means i git to think less and not get learned enough. and while i think tiridates is a sexy man, he uses big words that make my caveman brain want to beat him with stick will he stop talking. ug ug ug. extrovert dumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aelus Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Gunau Sodwind wrote:I like bein stupid, it means i git to think less and not get learned enough. and while i think tiridates is a sexy man, he uses big words that make my caveman brain want to beat him with stick will he stop talking. ug ug ug. extrovert dumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunau Sodwind Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Also, why is it, we wake up feeling like garbage after naps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonata Spectre Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Gunau Sodwind wrote:Also, why is it, we wake up feeling like garbage after naps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
