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drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#26: Apr 15th 2012 at 11:21:30 PM

[up]..which is what everyone I've ever met has tried to do to a greater or lesser degree.

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Zyxzy Embrace the mindscrew from Salem, OR Since: Jan, 2001
drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#28: Apr 15th 2012 at 11:25:46 PM

[up]I detect an air of defensiveness.

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Zyxzy Embrace the mindscrew from Salem, OR Since: Jan, 2001
Embrace the mindscrew
#29: Apr 15th 2012 at 11:26:32 PM

I just don't like things in the vein of psychological egoism.

What's the frequency Kenneth?|In case of war.
drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#30: Apr 15th 2012 at 11:35:05 PM

[up]you can not like it all you want, but it's what we are.

There's no captain who prefers a slow ship to a fast one. There's not a carpenter in the world who prefers a dull tool to a sharp one. And there isn't a human born who prefers being ignored to being honestly appreciated by other humans for their skills, merits or behaviors.

We all seek validation for what we do; why else do we do it? Every yardstick we set ourselves against is one of society's making. The question isn't "do I care what others think of me?" but rather "who do I care about impressing?".

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Zyxzy Embrace the mindscrew from Salem, OR Since: Jan, 2001
Embrace the mindscrew
#31: Apr 15th 2012 at 11:40:43 PM

But that doesn't mean everyone does the equivalent of waving a big sign saying "NOTICE ME!"

What's the frequency Kenneth?|In case of war.
drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#32: Apr 15th 2012 at 11:42:13 PM

Actually, it does. we just get more selective about caring who reads the sign as we get older.

Look, there's no value judgment attached here. I don't see any evil in seeking fame, glory or simple validation, the evil comes (or doesn't) with what one does in the course of pursuing such a goal. One has to decide who they wish to impress and how far they are willing to go for it. Wanting someone somewhere to be impressed is a natural human wish.

edited 15th Apr '12 11:48:08 PM by drunkscriblerian

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Zyxzy Embrace the mindscrew from Salem, OR Since: Jan, 2001
Embrace the mindscrew
#33: Apr 15th 2012 at 11:54:16 PM

I'm not talking about people seeking validation in the course of everyday life, I'm talking about people who, say, like to steer all conversation to the topic of them.

What's the frequency Kenneth?|In case of war.
Pyroninja42 Forum Villain from the War Room Since: Jan, 2011
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#34: Apr 15th 2012 at 11:55:39 PM

This is the thread for me. You should all stare at me and don't stop doing it.

"Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person that doesn't get it."
drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#35: Apr 15th 2012 at 11:56:56 PM

@Zy: well, it's your choice as to whether or not to pay attention to such people.

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Zyxzy Embrace the mindscrew from Salem, OR Since: Jan, 2001
Embrace the mindscrew
#36: Apr 16th 2012 at 12:03:04 AM

And that's what I define as an attention whore

What's the frequency Kenneth?|In case of war.
inane242 Anwalt der Verdammten from A B-Movie Bildungsroman Since: Nov, 2010
Anwalt der Verdammten
#37: Apr 16th 2012 at 12:04:26 AM

WHORES????? :D

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Pyroninja42 Forum Villain from the War Room Since: Jan, 2011
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#38: Apr 16th 2012 at 12:05:38 AM

Control yourself, boy. Keep your junk in your pants.

"Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person that doesn't get it."
drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#39: Apr 16th 2012 at 12:05:59 AM

Some people try to impress too many people and annoy everyone. Others try to impress too few and just end up annoying themselves.

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
0dd1 Just awesome like that from Nowhere Land Since: Sep, 2009
Just awesome like that
#40: Apr 16th 2012 at 12:10:41 AM

People can be pushy in all sorts of ways, passive-aggressively being one of them. I've seen people purposely hug the proverbial walls in an attempt to get noticed.

I am probably the most passive-aggressive person I've ever encountered, bar none. The fact that I can hold a grudge doesn't really help much.

On a lighter note, I mistyped "much" as "music" for some reason.

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