I Am Free

[The Good Reverend Roger]

I really am on the fence in cases like this. On one hand if I hadn't given myself a chance, way back when, I'd have been forced to suicide. On the other hand - life's too short to surround yourself with assholes. I aint no fucking saint.

I tend to cut the borderlines a lot of slack but then my guess is most people won't remember being as much of a waste of fucking oxygen as I can vividly remember being.

Ditto.

Plus, like you said, he genuinely seems to examine his own behavior, which precious few do.

At a certain point, that becomes self-indulgence.

Specifically, when you do it ostentatiously.

No argument.  I'm just saying I prefer him to a lot of other noobs we've had... like Scilon Agent, for instance.  PlightOfFernandoPoo hasn't melted down once from all the criticism, so far.  That's got to be some sort of achievement.   

Oh, yeah, no argument with any of that.   In fact, I'd place him a great distance beyond Scilon.  I mean, being called "better than Scilon" is like being called "the smartest kid on the shortbus".

There's really no comparison.  But still.

[Pæs]

Yeah, I won't argue that. It's sad that not being Scilon Agent is an achievement.

[hooplala]

I really am on the fence in cases like this. On one hand if I hadn't given myself a chance, way back when, I'd have been forced to suicide. On the other hand - life's too short to surround yourself with assholes. I aint no fucking saint.

I tend to cut the borderlines a lot of slack but then my guess is most people won't remember being as much of a waste of fucking oxygen as I can vividly remember being.

Ditto.

Plus, like you said, he genuinely seems to examine his own behavior, which precious few do.

At a certain point, that becomes self-indulgence.

Specifically, when you do it ostentatiously.

No argument.  I'm just saying I prefer him to a lot of other noobs we've had... like Scilon Agent, for instance.  PlightOfFernandoPoo hasn't melted down once from all the criticism, so far.  That's got to be some sort of achievement.   

Oh, yeah, no argument with any of that.   In fact, I'd place him a great distance beyond Scilon.  I mean, being called "better than Scilon" is like being called "the smartest kid on the shortbus".

There's really no comparison.  But still.

True.   

Sorry PlightOfFernandoPoo, nobody deserves that.

[POFP]

If it quacks like a sociopath, but also ponders its own sociopathy, it's probably just an asshole.

Newsfeed.

^^^ YES 

If it quacks like a sociopath, but also ponders its own sociopathy, it's probably just an asshole.

I've been reading more into sociopathy and psychopathy. It seems I exhibit many markers for both (Unaffected by death and violence, limited/non-existent morals, etc.), but I lack specific, key qualities. My constant recognition of consequences/punishment and ability to feel fear (however limited) are some key markers that I don't exhibit. Also, the probability of me being psychopathic (Born this way) is negligible, considering I was, apparently, a very happy, loving, and nice child. I'm not sure if there are varying degrees of sociopathy, but you're probably right, I am an asshole. I just don't find anything wrong with that. The people I do care about think I am "too nice." The people I care about are the only people I refrain from hurting under any/all circumstances.

I get the impression he's genuinely trying. That makes him infinitely cooler in my book than someone who isn't trying, regardless of how far he still has to go.

Go on poo-guy throw my optimism back in my face, I'd much rather hate you right now 

If you'd much rather hate me, read above ^^^

However, I DO like LOVE humans. This world is so boring, cold, and unforgiving sometimes. But human consciousness and the human condition is infinitely interesting and makes it all so worth it.

I really am on the fence in cases like this. On one hand if I hadn't given myself a chance, way back when, I'd have been forced to suicide. On the other hand - life's too short to surround yourself with assholes. I aint no fucking saint.

I tend to cut the borderlines a lot of slack but then my guess is most people won't remember being as much of a waste of fucking oxygen as I can vividly remember being.

I definitely remember being an outrageous fucking cunt. I think everyone is capable of change. I am trying, when I think it necessary.

Haha, will do (Later).

No argument.  I'm just saying I prefer him to a lot of other noobs we've had... like Scilon Agent, for instance.  PlightOfFernandoPoo hasn't melted down once from all the criticism, so far.  That's got to be some sort of achievement.   

Melt down from criticism? How could one ever learn with that weak of a predisposition? I could've gotten nowhere near where I am today if it weren't for criticism. The verbal and psychological torture I received in Junior High was well-deserved because of my "cunt-ish" predisposition. If you think you could hurt me with insults after all that, you're sadly fucking mistaken. The thought is comical at this point.

Oh, yeah, no argument with any of that.   In fact, I'd place him a great distance beyond Scilon.  I mean, being called "better than Scilon" is like being called "the smartest kid on the shortbus".

There's really no comparison.  But still.

I missed him. I'm gonna have to go back and look for that one.

True.   

Sorry PlightOfFernandoPoo, nobody deserves that.

All good.

[hooplala]

Can I be a little uncouth for a moment here and ask how old you are?  Just to sate my own curiosity.

[POFP]

Can I be a little uncouth for a moment here and ask how old you are?  Just to sate my own curiosity.

I've said it before, I'm 18, as of March 13th.

[hooplala]

Can I be a little uncouth for a moment here and ask how old you are?  Just to sate my own curiosity.

I've said it before, I'm 18, as of March 13th.

I missed it the first time.  If my experience is at all typical, this is pretty par for the course for 18...

[POFP]

I missed it the first time.  If my experience is at all typical, this is pretty par for the course for 18...

Thank you.

[Pæs]

I had the same curiosity and was probably a very similar person at 18. I'm awesome now, so you have that to look forward to.

I think the thing that irritates me you, POFP, is that your posts, to my reading, drip with a self-satisfied 'hee hee, I am an immensely interesting unique snowflake'.

Which makes this an UNLIMITED PAY ATTENTION TO POFP thread.

I probably wouldn't be so hesitant to engage with you if it weren't for that reaction to 'If you think you could hurt me with insults after all that, you're sadly fucking mistaken.' and similar.

[Pæs]

I mean, it's totally understandable if you find yourself immensely interesting, but I would be less rubbed the wrong way if you seemed more aware of how you were being read.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

If it quacks like a sociopath, but also ponders its own sociopathy, it's probably just an asshole.

Or a young person whose brain isn't fully online yet. One of the reasons teenagers are never formally diagnosed (by responsible professionals) with personality disorders is that a huge proportion of them functionally mimic personality disorders, because crucial parts of their brain tissue hasn't finished developing.

They may be annoying and boring as fuck, but you have to cut them a little slack until their early-mid 20's.

[Pæs]

If it quacks like a sociopath, but also ponders its own sociopathy, it's probably just an asshole.

Or a young person whose brain isn't fully online yet. One of the reasons teenagers are never formally diagnosed (by responsible professionals) with personality disorders is that a huge proportion of them functionally mimic personality disorders, because crucial parts of their brain tissue hasn't finished developing.

They may be annoying and boring as fuck, but you have to cut them a little slack until their early-mid 20's.

YOU HEAR THAT, POO? FIVE YEARS AND THEN WE'RE COMING FOR YOU.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

Can I be a little uncouth for a moment here and ask how old you are?  Just to sate my own curiosity.

I've said it before, I'm 18, as of March 13th.

Ah, well, there ya go then.

[hooplala]

Can I be a little uncouth for a moment here and ask how old you are?  Just to sate my own curiosity.

I've said it before, I'm 18, as of March 13th.

I missed it the first time.  If my experience is at all typical, this is pretty par for the course for 18...

See what I did there??  18?  "Par" for the "course"??

Eh? Eh?

Aw forget it...

[P3nT4gR4m]

If it quacks like a sociopath, but also ponders its own sociopathy, it's probably just an asshole.

Or a young person whose brain isn't fully online yet. One of the reasons teenagers are never formally diagnosed (by responsible professionals) with personality disorders is that a huge proportion of them functionally mimic personality disorders, because crucial parts of their brain tissue hasn't finished developing.

They may be annoying and boring as fuck, but you have to cut them a little slack until their early-mid 20's.

YOU HEAR THAT, POO? FIVE YEARS AND THEN WE'RE COMING FOR YOU.