Do people really want to find their types?

[Dioklecian]

This question is very important for the future of socionics.

I have become supremely profficient in finding peoples' types and yet I don't don't see any reward in telling them this info.

Do people really want to find their type or they just want people to affirm their prejudices?

MBTI is very successful commercially even though it's founder mistyped even herself. I think the reason is their advertising and the need that people have to hear pleasant things about themselves, neglecting the truth.

So the question is this: why are people interested in type theory? Why do we read about types? What is it that we are looking for?

[xyz]

I'm interested in knowing my type because sometimes I can't exactly pinpoint my motivations for doing things. That, and It's great being able to predict certain people's motivations (esp the damn feelers)


Honestly, I mainly did it because while I love people, I don't fucking understand them. Socionics, as flawed as it is, still helps me in that regard.

[Creepy-bg]

how do u know that you've become supremely proficient?

what's my type Dio? (and don't tell me I have to pay $1000 )

[Dioklecian]

Haha, you know I never tried to find your type, but I will keep this in mind and see what I come up with. Are there pics of yours around?

[Creepy-bg]

Haha, you know I never tried to find your type, but I will keep this in mind and see what I come up with. Are there pics of yours around?

ummm... lemme look... I know they's on my myspace page but I'm not sure if I have that set to private or not

[Creepy-bg]

http://forum.socionix.com/index.php?showtopic=810

I've gotten my hair cut since then

[olduser]

no, i'd rather make a thread every few months about it.

[BLauritson]

I already know my type . The thing that drew me into Socionics was understanding both other people and my own relationships better. Also, prior to learning about duality and all that, I never would have imagined myself getting on so well with ESFps, whereas now I can quite easily recognise them if I spend some time with them and also appreciate the kind of relationship I have with them.

[Jarno]

I tend to get paranoid when I don't know someone's type.

[Joy]

If you want to make money off of this theory, you're going to have to consider your target market people who have never been to this forum. Write a book or make a test or something. I don't know.

[Mediator Kam]

why are people interested in type theory?

It raises my self-esteem. I feel like I'm a part of something.

[Creepy-bg]

why are people interested in type theory?

I'm here for the hoochie

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEvBtrv5F-w[/youtube]

[implied]

i feel violated. ):

edit - you changed it!

[Creepy-bg]

i feel violated. ):

edit - you changed it!

self moderation :wink:

[Mediator Kam]

i feel violated. ):

edit - you changed it!

"Everybody put up your hands say:
”I don’t wanna be in love, I don’t wanna be in love”
Feel the beat now
If you’ve got nothing left say:
”I don’t wanna be in love, I don’t wanna be in love”

yeah i know wtf

[xyz]

why are people interested in type theory?

I'm here for the hoochie

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEvBtrv5F-w[/youtube]

Haha, awesome.

And fyi I love Dee's pic.

[xyz]

Although I can't really tell from the pic what type of engine that is (V tech, flat, etc...) but yeah it looks awesome.


And I also like knowing my type because then it's much easier for me to find hobbies that i'd actually stick to. I hate wasting time with crap I don't know that I'd like.

SOmeone start another what's my type thread.

[xyz]

Oh is it cuz I like car engines more than the bodies? :-p

My car is v4.... It has a real hard time up hills

I wish I knew some pros. I just know my dad

Niffweed, get on it.

[xyz]

Awesome. Which reminds me I need to change my oil, im sure i've hit the 3000 mark already. Mmmmmm oily goodness.

[liveandletlive]

I already know my type . The thing that drew me into Socionics was understanding both other people and my own relationships better. Also, prior to learning about duality and all that, I never would have imagined myself getting on so well with ESFps, whereas now I can quite easily recognise them if I spend some time with them and also appreciate the kind of relationship I have with them.

awww boo! yeah i definitely agree with B... knowing my type just helps me to make sense (if possible ) of me and my world.

[xyz]

i was stupid enough though to say stuff like oh don't mind the oil spot, it's gonna go away lol

Oh

[aestrivex]

Niffweed, get on it.

wait, what?

i haven't been reading this thread.

[xyz]

Niffweed, get on it.

wait, what?

i haven't been reading this thread.

Don't jerk me around. Just do it.

[kabure]

why are people interested in type theory?

It raises my self-esteem. I feel like I'm a part of something.

Yup, pretty much, same here. Not really like there's a real group identity, but it does feel good to say, "I'm a proud xxxx." (Probably isn't too healthy though...)

[normal]

I first started because i was sad and i want to know (for a lot and tons and catablum of questions).
Now i realized that i'm just doing for fun/curiosity. No more, no less.

[Ezra]

There are two kinds of socionists. Those who go out and apply the knowledge they have learned to find their significant other, and those who sit on their arses all day posting pointless and shitty comments with fuck all relevance to the topic at hand.

[Dioklecian]

This question is very important for the future of socionics.

I have become supremely profficient in finding peoples' types and yet I don't don't see any reward in telling them this info.

Do people really want to find their type or they just want people to affirm their prejudices?

MBTI is very successful commercially even though it's founder mistyped even herself. I think the reason is their advertising and the need that people have to hear pleasant things about themselves, neglecting the truth.

So the question is this: why are people interested in type theory? Why do we read about types? What is it that we are looking for?

did you run out of cash?

What's your type?

[Dioklecian]

http://forum.socionix.com/index.php?showtopic=810

I've gotten my hair cut since then

from the pics I would say ESTP, with ENTP, ISFJ and ENTJ as distant possibilities.

[Creepy-bg]

wow

[snegledmaca]

Yes. And it's even more remarkable once you read his signature.

[Dioklecian]

Yes. And it's even more remarkable once you read his signature.

??

[snegledmaca]

"The truth shall set you free, and karma will work it's magic. "

You're quite a mystical figure you are.

[aestrivex]

There are two kinds of socionists. Those who go out and apply the knowledge they have learned to find their significant other, and those who sit on their arses all day posting pointless and shitty comments with fuck all relevance to the topic at hand.

wait, wait. you can't group me with dio. that's not fair. there is a knowledge gap here.

[Dioklecian]

"The truth shall set you free, and karma will work it's magic. "

You're quite a mystical figure you are.

I agree (somewhat )

[Dioklecian]

how about making a test on image recognition, evaluation in terms of like/dislike and calculations of the data for some type conclusions, e.g. quadra? you seem to be pretty confident in your VI, maybe you even got loads of photoes on types saved up. not sure how accurate you judgements on these are though...

No time for that. You will have to trust me. :wink:

[liveandletlive]

how about making a test on image recognition, evaluation in terms of like/dislike and calculations of the data for some type conclusions, e.g. quadra? you seem to be pretty confident in your VI, maybe you even got loads of photoes on types saved up. not sure how accurate you judgements on these are though...

No time for that. You will have to trust me. :wink:

true but it would be a cool thing if it worked out... it would be even cooler if someone could use face recognition technology to be able to figure out someone's types... hey- a girl can dream

[Dioklecian]

how about making a test on image recognition, evaluation in terms of like/dislike and calculations of the data for some type conclusions, e.g. quadra? you seem to be pretty confident in your VI, maybe you even got loads of photoes on types saved up. not sure how accurate you judgements on these are though...

No time for that. You will have to trust me. :wink:

true but it would be a cool thing if it worked out... it would be even cooler if someone could use face recognition technology to be able to figure out someone's types... hey- a girl can dream

I agree with you of course

It's a question of funding and whatnot. I have even contacted the Interpol but I have not been able to get any funding.

[Ezra]

Tell me you did not do that.

http://forum.socionix.com/index.php?showtopic=810

I've gotten my hair cut since then

You remind me of Jeff Lebowski.



Also, something of interest - there's a supposed LIE-Ni on there who is a 7w8. Like FDG.

http://forum.socionix.com/index.php?showtopic=810

I've gotten my hair cut since then

from the pics I would say ESTP, with ENTP, ISFJ and ENTJ as distant possibilities.

You are taking the piss, yeah? Someone with either Se as a base, role, creative or HA function? Fair enough to the first and third considerations, but in correlation with the others, they make fuck all sense. Why would someone go from valuing Te and being weak in it to having it as their base function? And how the hell can someone possibly be their conflictor (ILE or ESI)? And most illogical of all, why would someone go from having a base function to having the same function as their PoLR. You are inept at typing people.

[Creepy-bg]

ahhh, man... like.... that's The Dude, man... not Jeff Lebowski.

[Dioklecian]

[ from the pics I would say ESTP, with ENTP, ISFJ and ENTJ as distant possibilities.

You are taking the piss, yeah? Someone with either Se as a base, role, creative or HA function? Fair enough to the first and third considerations, but in correlation with the others, they make fuck all sense. Why would someone go from valuing Te and being weak in it to having it as their base function? And how the hell can someone possibly be their conflictor (ILE or ESI)? And most illogical of all, why would someone go from having a base function to having the same function as their PoLR. You are inept at typing people.

I will not even begin to count the logical fallacies in your post. It suffices t osay that i follow in general the perspective of Carl Popper within the scientific method, it is often described as a method based on self-criticism. That is you make a proposition and then you disprove it. And you progress through that way.