Do you find it easier to chat to some of the forum members and leave others alone ,and if so why?:cool: :m: Is it the subject first personality later!

Perhaps it is personality that leads people to respond to certain subjects the way they do.

Most definetly...some users i can't stand and some are just amazing to conversate with. For me, it all depends on their approach on the subject..if they are pointlessly rude and harsh then forget it but if they attack the subject with a cool and open mind i can deal;)

I agree with you Sargent. I do have a problem about getting snotty with people I feel provide incorrect information. I try not to talk about things I'm not sure of and I get annoyed when others do. I guess its a matter of trusting the source of information.

Originally posted by wrmgrl
I agree with you Sargent. I do have a problem about getting snotty with people I feel provide incorrect information. I try not to talk about things I'm not sure of and I get annoyed when others do. I guess its a matter of trusting the source of information.

quote;I feel provide incorrect information,can't you just point the truth out to them.Do you find it easier to chat to some of the forum members and leave others alone ?:cool:

personality is judged from their style and approach to the subject in question.

Originally posted by everneo
personality is judged from their style and approach to the subject in question.

yes, I agree with that.Do you have to have some empathy with the writer ,Can personality really be judged by a persons style?:)

For the most part I am completely disconnected personally from this particular site.

I described it to my girlfriend as an interactive online encyclopedia.

I ask it for information.
It responds.

If I can offer information, I do.

Personality plays a very small role for me here.
Which is why I haven't really struck up and friendships here.
I don't joke around with people very much.
I don't show my personallity much at all.
This is really odd for me.
On message boards I generally develop off-line friendships.
I treat them very much as a social situation.
I am open, sharing and friendly in most places.
Maybe it is the size of this place.
Maybe it is because of the nature of the site (or my intention of coming here) being to learn and teach about science.
I don't know exactly why.
I just haven't warmed up to this place or its "inhabitants".

However, there are some people I just don't bother with because they come off as real assholes and too cocky for me to care about interacting with, even on an impersonal level.

And some are just morons.

And there are a few here, that I will read their posts on any subject just because I DO like their personality or insight as a general rule.

Interesting quote:
However, there are some people I just don't bother with because they come off as real assholes and too cocky for me to care about interacting with, even on an impersonal level.

And some are just morons.

And there are a few here, that I will read their posts on any subject just because I DO like their personality or insight as a general rule.

Therefore "personality" can be judged by a persons style,but how do you justify "moron"......"assholes".."cocky"....maybe you are the sensitive type...and you are insensed easily..however thanx for a great reply:cool:

Originally posted by IXL777
yes, I agree with that.Do you have to have some empathy with the writer ,Can personality really be judged by a persons style?:)
Can't judge the personality completely on a forum like this. To some extent we can. interest on the subject, approaching the suject in a manner that tells the maturity level, style is somewhat attitude in general.. hehehe what is my personality now, as you judge..?!!

Originally posted by IXL777
Therefore "personality" can be judged by a persons style,but how do you justify "moron"......"assholes".."cocky"....maybe you are the sensitive type...and you are insensed easily

I am not terribly sensitive at all.
In fact it is quite difficult to offend or anger me about anything.
I WAS very sensitive when I was younger, which forced me to learn to take nothing personally.

I don't think I am judging personality from a person's "style" per se.
Rather from what is behind their posts.
It is not about how eloquently they make their point.
It is about what point they are making.
I AM an aspiring writer, so eloquence would help someone "score" in my book, however, a lack of eloquence would not be detrimental to my opinion of a person.

"Insensed"?
I dont understand what you mean by this word.

Originally posted by everneo
Can't judge the personality completely on a forum like this. To some extent we can. interest on the subject, approaching the suject in a manner that tells the maturity level, style is somewhat attitude in general.. hehehe what is my personality now, as you judge..?!!

Therefore personality can be judged by a persons style....however people may write in an extrovert way but in reality be introverts...having a good grasp of the english language doesn't mean a person is mature , however I agree with you about the approach to the subject...as for yourself...white , 29, and introvert!:D

quote:I AM an aspiring writer, so eloquence would help someone "score" in my book, however, a lack of eloquence would not be detrimental to my opinion of a person.

one_raven... this sounds like a contradiction of terms....however some people may not be able to write eloquently ,but still have a great personality..Therefore can personality be judged by a persons style?

:cool:

quote:I AM an aspiring writer, so eloquence would help someone "score" in my book, however, a lack of eloquence would not be detrimental to my opinion of a person.

one_raven... this sounds like a contradiction of terms

No.
Not at all.
Because I agree completely with your statement:
some people may not be able to write eloquently ,but still have a great personality


As for this:


Therefore can personality be judged by a persons style?

I already answered that question..

Originally posted by one_raven
I don't think I am judging personality from a person's "style" per se.
Rather from what is behind their posts.
It is not about how eloquently they make their point.
It is about what point they are making.

I agree with you wrmgrl! If you can feel that the source is trustworthy then you might as well accept it, if not fully at least. I think motivations should be considered: why would someone provided false information, and people's motives can usually be taken from what they write.

On a side note I find it very annoying that things such as this: trust in the literary world, are being broken down in university's and college's. In my opinion referencing should be done anyway that feels comfortable for the writer, as long as all the information is present and correct. And double spacing? What is the real need for this?

Just a general comment that I have wanted to make for a while but didn't know where to put it. I hope it fits here. :)

IXL777, your name doesn't really say much about you. It's almost as if you've selected an undecodable name through which no one willl be able to discover your identity. Are you hiding?

why would someone provided false information, and people's motives can usually be taken from what they write.

that is exactly what has happened on the other thread...the person provided false information
;)

IXL777, your name doesn't really say much about you. It's almost as if you've selected an undecodable name through which no one willl be able to discover your identity. Are you hiding?

IXL777 provides a lot of information.I EXCELL IN SPIRITUAL DIMENSION=777

Oh, yes, why of course! Silly me. :bugeye: :D :p

I made a huge post, then I read it, I sounded conceited so I deleted and started again, when I finished I read it, I sounded even more conceited so I deleted it and started again.
I did this a few times, in the end I decided to forget about it, I simply can't convey what I want to say without sounding like an asshole.
Wierd.
Maybe I just really am an asshole...

Originally posted by Dr Lou Natic
I made a huge post, then I read it, I sounded conceited so I deleted and started again, when I finished I read it, I sounded even more conceited so I deleted it and started again.
I did this a few times, in the end I decided to forget about it, I simply can't convey what I want to say without sounding like an asshole.
Wierd.
Maybe I just really am an asshole...

I don't think you are, you sound very considerate,still express yourself and let us decide what you sound like:cool:

Dr Lou,
don't worry. real assholes never realise that they are assholes..:D

:D I know that feeling Dr Lou! I do it all the time, and I have a habit of re-writing a sentence, and the old sentences all pile up at the bottom of the page. There's quite a few sometimes, that have to be deleted after. I imagine it would be quite curious to know each others' bad habits: litarary or otherwise.

I'm sure everyone does things like that with posts Dr Lou, I know I do.

Originally posted by Dr Lou Natic
I simply can't convey what I want to say without sounding like an asshole.

Then why not just sound like an asshole?
You can't really judge someone's personality by their style anyway. :D

Seriously, though.

Just say what you are thinking and let the chips fall where they may.

Many people think I am an asshole (possibly from what I said in this thread), but I don't care because none of them can genuinely accuse me of dishonesty.

I, for one, prefer an honest asshole over a dishonest nice person.
(not that I am sayiong that you would be dishonest if you didn't post what you wanted to say, just that assholism is justified if it is honest)

Besides, I would like to hear your opinion.

You are one of those few people I was referring to when I said:
"And there are a few here, that I will read their posts on any subject just because I DO like their personality or insight as a general rule."

Spill it.

Dr.Lou.....being conceited is linked to pride ,vanity and selfishness,I do not think you show any of these traits..Therefore "personality" can be judged by a persons style in this case:)

I think personality does shine through writing, but I think you don't have to worry Dr Lou. :)

Maybe you might prefer other forms of expression: painting, etc. I wish I was good at painting but I'm really bad. Don't leave us all though, even if you do find another talent.

assholism.....great word one_raven, I like you want to talk to sincere people whatever they sound like:cool: maybe we should start an assholism thread:D

Originally posted by IXL777
assholism.....great word one_raven, I like you want to talk to sincere people whatever they sound like:cool: maybe we should start an assholism thread:D

Done.
Assholism Thread (http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=22588)

:D

remember no personal attacks on anyone;)

Originally posted by BillClintonsCigar
I think personality does shine through writing, but I think you don't have to worry Dr Lou. :)

Maybe you might prefer other forms of expression: painting, etc. I wish I was good at painting but I'm really bad. Don't leave us all though, even if you do find another talent.

Bill I think you are right about Dr.Lou.......have you tried foot painting!:D

No it was more than that, I kept straying off topic for some reason, I think I even started rapping at one stage
Just kidding;)
It was like "what the hell do ant colonies have to do with anything you retard?!" and so I gave up.
Plus, yeah, its hard to say you view most people as animals to observe rather than communicate with, without sounding like a conceited jerk.
Now do you see what I mean? ;)
The truth is, its not as bad as it sounds, my views I mean, I don't think I'm smarter than anyone its just that most accept the fact they are humans and spend their brain power on other things, while I spend my brain power primarily on animal behaviour which includes humans and its hard to be a standard human after you have done that, it would be like talking about the politics of lion prides and then running over and squabbling with one over a hunk of meat.
I forget how this related to the topic:confused: I swear there is a link somewhere, now you see why I didn't post....

quote:The truth is, its not as bad as it sounds, my views I mean, I don't think I'm smarter than anyone its just that most accept the fact they are humans and spend their brain power on other things, while I spend my brain power primarily on animal behaviour which includes humans and its hard to be a standard human after you have done that

Dr Lou Natic ,have you rationalized all human behaviour and what is the outcome of your research?


:cool:

I can assure you I have rationalised more human behaviour than any of the other large brained mammals.
Its easy when you are one.
I'd prefer to save my outcomes for a book.... or footpainting, whichever's easier;)

Do you find it easier to chat to some of the forum members and leave others alone ,and if so why? You have you rationalized all human behaviour does the area of pesonality through writing come into this?.Your book could be called:The Psychology of Psychology!!
:)

i wouldn't say it's easier to speak to some people, just that it's more fun to speak with some people than others. some others set you thinking... while a few are just incompetant morons.

Originally posted by airavata
i wouldn't say it's easier to speak to some people, just that it's more fun to speak with some people than others. some others set you thinking... while a few are just incompetant morons.

incompetant morons..How did you come to this conclusion!!!:)

incompetant morons..How did you come to this conclusion!!!

a few IXL777.. a few. :)

airavata quote: i wouldn't say it's easier to speak to some people, just that it's more fun to speak with some people than others. some others set you thinking... while a few are just incompetant morons.

Are you trying to tell me that some people on this forum have mild mental retardation...never.........so therefore we cannot all see eye to eye!:D :)

mild mental retardation...

for some it's mild, for others it's severe. ;)

Originally posted by airavata
for some it's mild, for others it's severe. ;)

How severe..anyone we know?:) :D

ok... that attachment explains it all.. or somthing...:D

Originally posted by cthulhus slave
ok... that attachment explains it all.. or somthing...:D

You don't mean one raven , he is a nice person:)

How severe..anyone we know?

umm..yeah, i guess so. :p

Originally posted by airavata
while a few are just incompetant morons.


And how!!!...that's why i generally stay away from rligion and WE&P forums...people are just rude and methodical there...heheh i am sure i have comeoff as a asshole to some people so it's all good.:cool: ..i do agree that some people are just fun to talk to and respond to while others i just want to stay away from because of their half wit commensense and inflated egos.....must not name names however:rolleyes:

must not name names however

the unwritten rule. :mad:

quote:just want to stay away from because of their half wit commensense and inflated egos.....must not name names however


ohhhhhhhhh go on!!!:D :D

Originally posted by IXL777
quote:just want to stay away from because of their half wit commensense and inflated egos.....must not name names however

ohhhhhhhhh go on!!!:D :D


I want to but that would disrespectful of me. I would be quite content with naming the decent people however;)

Originally posted by sargentlard
I want to but that would disrespectful of me. I would be quite content with naming the decent people however;)

Maybe you can say why you think they are decent people if you have never met them?;)

I only reply if what I say directly refers to the question, like this one. I tend not to bud into conversations either.