Which Quadra values are you critical of the most?

I feel like you "supervise" the quadra that is precede your own, while you get "supervised" by the quadra that succeed yours. So Alphas feel supervised by Beta, then Beta by Gamma, Gamma by Delta, Delta by Alpha. And this does not have to do with your actual Supervisor/supervisee existing in their quadra or not.

So for me, it feels like this:

Alpha: I pretty much agree with Alpha quadra values, like constant free-flow of information, "democracy" and making a nice environment. I have no problem or criticism here... Alpha is just like "whatever"... I feel like I'd be "supervising" Alpha. It's like "Come on, hurry up and make something useful, Alphas!" :P

Beta: The obvious problem with Beta is, authoritarianism, the monarchy, the monolithic state, the evil empire. They are not democratic. It seems to bring the worst of humanity and the basest and crudest desire of mankind, that is the thirst and quest for power and making others subservient. But it can also go the other way, like some Betas, especially the extroverts are usually furiously and hysterically attacking against "injustices" of the world. They are not exactly cowards.

Gamma: I don't really agree with Gamma values at all, except for their "democracy". Gammas are simply put, too greedy. Also, they are very crude, unrefined and unsophisticated. At least the Deltas are more refined and sophisticated. And yet, I feel like I'm "supervised" by Gamma, like their Se is much more powerful than Beta Se. I also feel like Gammas think of Betas as being "whatever".

Delta: I kind of agree with Delta values, like their "egalitarianism", their need for stability, for things to be proper and perfect, for things to just be working more smoothly and efficiently, their perfectionism, their refinement and sophistication. I don't agree with their work ethics, and I don't agree with their pride, their need for moral superiority, lack of dramatic emotional expression. Delta is "look, but don't touch. Admire from afar". I feel neither supervising nor supervised by Delta. Kind of an admiration, kind of an annoyance.

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See the part that says "Perception of other quadras" for each quadra.

Deltas seem wise and I feel like I have useful things to learn from them, but I think it comes at the expense of retirement from the world in a spiritual sense... they feel fully capable but also like they've given up, so while they could make things better they're content to just comfortably get by.

Alphas seem content to play with their legos and have sex with their moms, and are thus harmless but also mostly pointless.

Betas seem like the source of most the problems in the world mainly rooted in their perverse values (far more perverse than the harmless alphas)--they give off a disgusting sexual vibe in everything they do, even their nuns and especially their priests and politicians

Gammas are rough around the edges but it feels like they're really in good faith trying for the right stuff, which basically makes them a beacon of hope to me

in short:

• deltas know the right things, perhaps best of all, but aren't really trying
• betas are evil, and try hard
• alphas are neutral, not really aiming at anything nor making their force felt

That betas, for the most part, suck at knowing whats important and prioritizing it over lesser values. But the authoritarian, non democratic way of running their surroundings, I think its a good thing.

I have mixed feelings towards every quadra, including my own. Alphas are great fun, but ILEs can be annoying and obnoxious--they are among my best friends but when I encounter ones I don't know I get an 'obnoxious little sibling' feeling, even if they are older. They often brag about their ability to 'manipulate' people which is absolutely hilarious! I am very fond of LIIs and ESEs, and always find myself drawn to SEIs.

Betas I both admire the most and despise the most. They can be poetic and beautiful, the leaders we need in times of revolution but also the tyrants who keep us from ascending beyond petty feuding and power-struggles. I enjoy observing from afar and am always drawn to the mysterious aristocratic power of EIEs, and obviously the writing and poetry of many IEIs.

Gammas. I am somewhat envious of Gamma's SeNi. I also used to always admire/envy SEEs, they were my main study for advancing social skills when I was younger, 'like-me-but-natural,' because of not being in their heads so much. I don't worry too much about the greed of Gamma because 'they know not what they do' and even when it looks personal (like for ESIs), it isn't really, it's a reaction I understand.

Delta values are cool. A lot of IEEs annoy me actually when I see them taking my niche, or when they strive for places I wanted to go, but decided not to. LSEs (present company excluded) seem to have very little self-awareness or understanding of others, and so buy into all these weird systems written by a half-mad IEE or other NF type (like Zodiac signs for instance). However, they do this because of a beautiful desire to connect on a deep level, and bad experiences they all seem to have of being rejected and blind-sided. When I see this in them I am filled with affection. EIIs are great, although both can over-simplify the world, they don't force this down everyone's throat the way Betas do. The values of SLI, my goodness, how underestimated by the world they are! Beyond this I cannot share my secrets ;)

So in answer... pre-Socionics knowledge, I would probably say Beta, but now I like to think I am equally critical of and appreciative towards each Quadra. Maybe an implicit bias test would draw out the truth though ;)

Replace critical with non-accepting and I'm in!

My perception of quadra values is as follows:


Alpha: I generally find alpha values boring, chiefly because it seems their primary life plot point is about talking, and not acting. Their focus on pleasant conversation and atmosphere, as well as their reluctance to put any personal stand (Fi) behind anything is uninteresting to me. This also leads to a lot of “PC” culture and careful speech. There is also an emphasis on the theoretical over the practical. This is the point at which things become so overly complicated and systematic that Beta's have to come along and take over so we can start destroying “the system”.


Beta: For the most part I like betas. I like the focus on action, I respect the adherence to principles, I even enjoy the flamboyant expression at times. These folks make me feel like life is interesting. I recall the quote from game of thrones “Chaos isn't a pit, it's a ladder”. I think of betas as the start of the chaos, from which ladders appear to rise. As betas break down the system, all the sheep are left without the simple life-guide flow chart that alphas made and passed out, and are forced to show what the can actually do and figure out. My problem with betas is the strict authoritarianism and the lack of ability to communicate naturally as equals. It's always hierarchical.


Gamma: Obviously I like gamma values. I think we are a bit crude and direct, tend to lack tact at times, but are overall more effective for it. I honestly think gamma quadra is chiefly about effectiveness with respect to goals and business initiatives. I naturally (of course) think that the world is a place of individuals who should at all times be seeking out and acting in their own best interests, or the best interests of their close friends and family. I think that makes gammas appear selfish, but I don't know whether that is right or wrong.


Delta: Deltas always feel like the ones ill be passing the empire on to. People who will carry on business in a similar way to me, but are less likely to do anything threatening. Probably won't stab me in the back. Typically I see them as hard working and capable, but totally lacking in ambition. With the NF's there in particular I see this as a weakness, though sometimes they seem to overcome it. There seems to be no limit to the pleasure seeking and hedonism of deltas, to the point that I think it is unhealthy. In summary: good business initiatives, but less than favorable idealism about the world, and their impact on it.

Average results based on an average sample of, like, two meatspace people per quadra:

Basically, while Fi works in mysterious ways, the cake is taken by Si-valuing. It's like the physical environment keeps shifting in a jarring sort of way, most especially around Si-cre types. SEIs on the other hand keep telling me to slow down, quiet down, take it easy in a very irrelevant sort of way -- but at least I can just ignore them!

More extensively:

Alpha: nice. *shrug* SEI: good company, fun jokes and mood. Stop telling me to slow down, I'm on a roll here. ESE: Ask me BEFORE touching my stuff, even if you had a good idea.

Beta: Like my jokes, we usually end up on the same page about whether we like each other or not. They work hard and, bless their dictatorial little hearts, stick to the plan unless actively renegotiated. :bighug:

Gamma: Cool, but their sense of relational closeness works in confusing ways. :confused:

Delta: I have a lot of feelings about Delta. They'd be so cool if only they were different people. :shifty:

LSE: Stop moving shit around. Stop rearranging the shit you just moved around. Stop throwing out everything that isn't bolted down. STOP CLEANING. Stop looking vaguely hopeful about being close, can't you see it's just not going to happen? Yes, you should probably call your boyfriend.
SLI: Stop curling up and disappearing when I express appreciation. Stop looking confused when I stop expressing appreciation.
IEE: You have really cool ideas and a really interesting worldview. Please stop being hungry at people.
EII: Dunno, looks boring from a distance.

The Irrationals have a very decentralised way of hanging out which takes some getting used to. They're generally either confusing or appreciable though, or at least the kind of person I really wished I liked because they're cool, but the spark just ain't there. *tiny violin*

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Originally Posted by Adam Strange

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See the part that says "Perception of other quadras" for each quadra.

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Copying and pasting the perception alphas have of other quadras:

Beta:
*Alphas tend to regard Beta types as "cool" and fun -- agree
*With a bit of an edge -- yes, often more than I am comfortable with
*And often too inclined to be a bit bossy -- with the beta STs, yes
*In social situations Alphas usually resign the lead to Betas on the basis that Betas "care more" -- sometimes, but more often it is because the betas are more 'forceful' due to the valued Se and it can be hard to resist their 'pressure'
*At work, Alphas are inclined to regard Beta types as too single-minded and rigid -- mostly just the beta STs

Addendum: I tend to find beta NFs a bit overdramatic at times and overly expressing of negative emotions

Gamma:
*Tend to regard Gamma types warily, as stand-offish and emotionally cold or even hostile, especially in work situations -- sometimes. Moreso with ILI and ESI.
*Inclined to play favorites with those they know better or are attracted to. -- I haven't noticed this much.
*Alphas tend to see Gamma types as too harsh in their words -- Yes
*Generally unimaginative, boring, and too worried about the future -- mostly the ESI and the ILI (too worried- something bad *will* happen)
*Having a mean streak of unforgivingness and vindictiveness -- Mostly gamma SF here

Addendum: I sometimes get the impression that gammas are too quick to shut down ideas they don't quite understand or don't have an obvious tangible benefit. I see this in all of the gamma types. I must add that I greatly respect gammas for their pragmatic abilities and getting things done and implemented.

Delta:
*Tend to regard Gamma types as kindly and creative -- Yes, except I don't tend to get that impression with LSE
*A bit too serious in their ideals and principles and too demanding of the same from others -- sometimes


Overall, I tend to have the most favorable impression of delta among the quadras other than my own. I have an EII 'subtype' after all. Overall, I tend to be equally critical of gammas and betas in different ways.

I will also add my impression of alphas (my own quadra):
*Enjoys lighthearted type of fun but nothing too edgy that would potentially cause controversy or offense to others
*Enjoys spontaneously coming up with new ideas and theories as well as exploring them even those that are not very practical. They just like to imagine different 'what if' scenarios, even if not very likely in reality.
*Enjoy the simple sensory pleasures of life. Can truly take time to 'smell the roses' and enjoy every second of it. Something that's often overlooked by the decisive quadras.
*Atmosphere is everything. If someone causes bad feelings in them, they are likely to be perceived as a 'bad person.'
*On the negative side, can be too concerned with present enjoyment and their personal comfort at the expense of longer term considerations. Can be underachievers in life even with lots of great ideas because they too often overlook the more pragmatic side and can be unwilling to forcefully discipline themselves and others to 'make things happen.'

Deltas. The ones I know, that is. They criticize me first, I wouldn't even give two shits about them but they tend to step on my toes and get in my way so they can can feel in control of me, they see me as haphazard and TOO independent and feel the need to "keep me in line for my own good" as if I really care about upsetting their equilibrium and causing the apocalypse. Any delta acting like this can blow it out their ass.

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Originally Posted by Pole Ninja

Deltas. The ones I know, that is. They criticize me first, I wouldn't even give two shits about them but they tend to step on my toes and get in my way so they can can feel in control of me, they see me as haphazard and TOO independent and feel the need to "keep me in line for my own good" as if I really care about upsetting their equilibrium and causing the apocalypse. Any delta acting like this can blow it out their ass.

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Yeah, FUCK Deltas! I don't give a FUCK about nobody! YEA! JOHN CENA BABY

But in all seriousness I'm sorry the Deltas you know are like that. Can you give an example of what they do (particularly if IEE/SLI)?

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Originally Posted by Pole Ninja

Deltas. The ones I know, that is. They criticize me first, I wouldn't even give two shits about them but they tend to step on my toes and get in my way so they can can feel in control of me, they see me as haphazard and TOO independent and feel the need to "keep me in line for my own good" as if I really care about upsetting their equilibrium and causing the apocalypse. Any delta acting like this can blow it out their ass.

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Interesting notion since your enneagram type also plays into it omg but it makes sense :eek: I experienced it the other way around with Beta types who want to interfere with my E3 business hierarchy-wise. Tie! :lol: :thumbsup:

Alpha - The value descriptions I've seen have painted a pretty vague picture of this quadra to me, little more than a "Mean Girls" scenario with which I can't identify at all, minus the hatred of being outcast and/or silenced. In theory, Alphas don't value anything objectionable to me and the quadra as a whole seems superficially more interesting than Delta, but in practice real Alphas are still cunts to me just like Betas and Gammas.


Beta - I like the edge and the melodrama -- it's a lot less dry of a quadra than Gamma. In a vacuum, I'd say these couple traits are the ones with which I identify most strongly. They're the only quadra that seems to vibe with that "chaotic evil" element I see in myself. But the strict social hierarchy is a dealbreaker. I consider it my mortal enemy and the hoary sin I've sworn to destroy.


Gamma - Overall, the quadra values I identify least with. Dry, sterile, merciless with any behaviors or individuals that fail to fall in line with their standards. ILIs especially, in unhealthy states, come off as the most toxic people alive and will follow you like a bloodhound if you give them a reason to begrudge you. The Democratic values are the only thing that redeems them in my eyes, since their hierarchies are at least more rational in foundation than Beta's shameless nepotism.


Delta - Meh, but better than any of the Se-valuing quadra. Their values (along with some of the Betans') sound best to me on paper, but in practice these people come off as standoffish and lowkey judgmental even though they're supposed to value creativity and self-expression. IEEs are among the few people on this Earth who can seem to handle me. Kill the STs with fire though.

These are just idealized conceptions. In reality, craziness and fucked-upness is quadra-indifferent and context-specific. Probably type-reliant and a function of situational inadequacy. I can't say I disagree fundamentally with any quadra strengths, since they all tend to be useful for humans at one point or another, and they all have their own perilous ends... It's when our perception is so brashly warped against the grain and wisdom needed of the context that causes issues.

In that light, I'll list a collection of positive and negative qualities I've noticed displayed in different contexts by different individuals in each quadra. You might notice that some of these are linked to certain subsets of that quadra.

Alpha:

Pros:
Helpful
Friendly
Have an answer or a question (can think outside of the box)


Cons:
Lazy
Undecided
Inspire guilt
Irrational

Beta:

Pros:
Discerning
Inspiring
Brilliant above others

Cons:
Stuck-up
Drawn towards excluding and hating others

Gamma:

Pros:
Honest
Direct
Won't hold rank against you

Cons:
Willingness to throw under the bus
Self-centric attitude

Delta:

Pros:
Maintain face
Reliably there doing what needs to be done

Cons:
Sterile
Contradictory
Very unable to think outside of the box
Complacent

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Originally Posted by Nehtaro

Yeah, FUCK Deltas! I don't give a FUCK about nobody! YEA! JOHN CENA BABY

But in all seriousness I'm sorry the Deltas you know are like that. Can you give an example of what they do (particularly if IEE/SLI)?

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The first part made me lol, not gonna lie. When deltas at my job (who are my equals) act like supervisors, ask me questions that are none of their business, tries to go over stuff me and the manager already discussed and took care of (things that wouldn't even effect them anyway). Things of that nature. Mind you, a couple of them may have legitimate personality disorders that make them goofy. I have an issues with my equals watching me like a hawk and playing mind games with me. 2 ladies in particular are sewn at the hip and love to fuck with me all day everyday. One is a INFj type 1, the other is and ESTj type 1 (I think shes a one, she might be a 2) and they HATE me with a fiery passion and don't even try to hide it. I never did anything to them, they just have some personal beefs with me and they like to mess with my actual work and undermine me. The 3rd delta at my job is leaving soon and that's great, I think she's a type 1 as well and an ESTj, possibly an ESFj.

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Originally Posted by Chae

Interesting notion since your enneagram type also plays into it omg but it makes sense :eek: I experienced it the other way around with Beta types who want to interfere with my E3 business hierarchy-wise. Tie! :lol: :thumbsup:

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Yeah, some betas are fucked in the head and even I can't stand them. Betas often conflict with their own quadra. It would be interesting to see how that works, beta vs. the IEE-Ne 378 SX/SO

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Originally Posted by Pole Ninja

Yeah, some betas are fucked in the head and even I can't stand them. Betas often conflict with their own quadra. It would be interesting to see how that works, beta vs. the IEE-Ne 378 SX/SO

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Good points! Yes, as a :Se: quadra that's the program anyway, unless the IEIs dominate whatever setting it is :oops:

Ok, I try to see through it: I'm a 3w4, hence I either adjust my character or withdraw. Direct confrontation is not likely unless it went through my filters of 3 (does it give me rep?) and 7 (does it make me feel good, are there no harmful consequences?). 8 comes out when there's true injustice, you remember me angrily going through your dating list. Best example, I suppose you know the feeling yourself as an 8? Being A SX/SO - not SX/SP, mistyped - I consider group peace and shaking things up differently rather than starting a battle that nobody benefits from, even if I hate everything that's currently going on (contraflow). I'm confident in emotional guidance and image management so that's how I go about it. Now I'm curious, how does the LSI-Se 836 SP/SX vs Delta scenario play out?

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Originally Posted by Chae

Good points! Yes, as a :Se: quadra that's the program anyway, unless the IEIs dominate whatever setting it is :oops:

Ok, I try to see through it: I'm a 3w4, hence I either adjust my character or withdraw. Direct confrontation is not likely unless it went through my filters of 3 (does it give me rep?) and 7 (does it make me feel good, are there no harmful consequences?). 8 comes out when there's true injustice, you remember me angrily going through your dating list. Best example, I suppose you know the feeling yourself as an 8? Being A SX/SO - not SX/SP, mistyped - I consider group peace and shaking things up differently rather than starting a battle that nobody benefits from, even if I hate everything that's currently going on (contraflow). I'm confident in emotional guidance and image management so that's how I go about it. Now I'm curious, how does the LSI-Se 836 SP/SX vs Delta scenario play out?

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Very interesting explanation. Funny thing is, my conflictor is ENFp, but I get along with them much more than INFj, INFjs and me are like oil and water, especially if they are enneagram 1, good lord. Here's my story: I will be minding my own business doing what I do best, and that is whatever I want (within reason, of course). This includes dress how I want, say what I want, live how I want, and chill out in the process, I don't take things so serious and I have clear personal boundaries that I've made for myself and I enforce them when encroached upon. So Deltas come along and start and try to indirectly tell me I need to do everything I'm doing in -their- way because my way is wrong, but they can't just come out and say it. It's like a passive aggression I've picked up on and I feel it right in my solar plexus (my guts) when they are talking sideways to me because they disagree with me, usually on a moral issue or lifestyle issue their Fi kicks in and whatever is happening in their heads I could not tell you. I can not turn their Fi into my Ti, it will never compute, ever. I'll think we are cool and then they start avoiding me and giving me dirty looks and I won't be able to understand what I did to trigger their Fi flare-up. They always disapprove of me, but I never try to win them back over so they are left standing there holding their disapproval waiting for me to come back (to read their minds, perhaps?) but I'm off doing my thing looking content as can be. It seems the more I ignore deltas the harder they try to provoke me, nothing happens, then at some point I get assertive with them, call them out, tell them I know what they are trying to do, and then they flare up like "how dare you!!!" and then I feel great afterwards and their resentment builds.

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Originally Posted by Pole Ninja

Deltas. The ones I know, that is. They criticize me first, I wouldn't even give two shits about them but they tend to step on my toes and get in my way so they can can feel in control of me, they see me as haphazard and TOO independent and feel the need to "keep me in line for my own good" as if I really care about upsetting their equilibrium and causing the apocalypse. Any delta acting like this can blow it out their ass.

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With what sort of things do they try to "keep you in line for your own good"?

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Originally Posted by Pole Ninja

Very interesting explanation. Funny thing is, my conflictor is ENFp, but I get along with them much more than INFj, INFjs and me are like oil and water, especially if they are enneagram 1, good lord. Here's my story: I will be minding my own business doing what I do best, and that is whatever I want (within reason, of course). This includes dress how I want, say what I want, live how I want, and chill out in the process, I don't take things so serious and I have clear personal boundaries that I've made for myself and I enforce them when encroached upon. So Deltas come along and start and try to indirectly tell me I need to do everything I'm doing in -their- way because my way is wrong, but they can't just come out and say it. It's like a passive aggression I've picked up on and I feel it right in my solar plexus (my guts) when they are talking sideways to me because they disagree with me, usually on a moral issue or lifestyle issue their Fi kicks in and whatever is happening in their heads I could not tell you. I can not turn their Fi into my Ti, it will never compute, ever. I'll think we are cool and then they start avoiding me and giving me dirty looks and I won't be able to understand what I did to trigger their Fi flare-up. They always disapprove of me, but I never try to win them back over so they are left standing there holding their disapproval waiting for me to come back (to read their minds, perhaps?) but I'm off doing my thing looking content as can be. It seems the more I ignore deltas the harder they try to provoke me, nothing happens, then at some point I get assertive with them, call them out, tell them I know what they are trying to do, and then they flare up like "how dare you!!!" and then I feel great afterwards and their resentment builds.

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Example of Fi flare-up? What do they say that counts as that for you and that doesn't compute for you? Do they even say anything, this wasn't entirely clear to me. And yeah sx-first IEEs seem very interesting to me at least initially (Ne subtype more I think). If we don't get too close then I think I can get along with them while with EII I don't hold the Ti back that much probably because they have less Fe - the end result is a lot of conflict with quite some EIIs, mainly with the Ne subtype. With IEEs it does get into a worse conflict though if they said some really shit stupid stuff that I absolutely cannot NOT correct. EIIs can at least kinda accept some Ti while the IEEs absolutely won't when I correct them like that (don't get me wrong, I don't do personal attacks, I don't even call them stupid, I just simply correct what they said but they often still don't like it).


To OP: I have an issue with it if someone devalues long term orientation/goals, this is an issue with the Irrational Deltas the most. Rational Deltas aren't so bad there so I guess Rationality/Irrationality conflict also plays a part in it, not just Ni devaluing.

I also have an issue with people being nonresponsive to my little (very short lived) "pokes" of trying to get a good atmosphere going*, Fe devaluing essentially, this applies both for Gamma and Delta though EIIs aren't always unresponsive like other types are, I guess because they do try to be nice a lot. They can still be unresponsive tho'. Also Fe devaluing with these people forgetting to pay attention in general.

Finally, it easily becomes an issue with the Ti devaluing of SLIs if I want to go deeper in discussing stuff with them, they do not see the point of more analyzing, and their Si meanderings at the same time can annoy me along with too much softness in their approach of thinking about and dealing with things (Si>Se, no I don't mean Ethics stuff here). The latter is only little and fleeting annoyance though, it isn't a real problem if it doesn't get in the way.

*: To be more precise, I don't get it going per se, I just "poke" half consciously so I can receive something.

Alpha: Sometimes they can get on my nerves but are ok for the most part. I only run into problems with the more rigid subtypes or the overly talkative ones.

Beta: IEIs seem alright but I find Beta to be the most off-putting quadra as a whole. I can't stand people who get their kicks by making others feel weaker and inferior to them.


Gamma: Neutral for the most part. The Se/Ni makes them a bit edgier then alpha which puts me off a little, but on the other hand I like how they always seem sensible, unlike alpha.


Delta: My only beef with delta are when they moralize. I also dislike the subtypes that are overly squeamish and worry all the time.

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Beta: IEIs seem alright but I find Beta to be the most off-putting quadra as a whole. I can't stand people who get their kicks by making others feel weaker and inferior to them.

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Like intentionally as a game? Nah I don't do that.

And a lot of other Betas also don't.

Alpha: I'd like to be in constant alpha state. Being a goofball is cool.
Beta: They express something in quite tangible ways. I don't really get the need for it.
Gamma: Have an enjoyable life, dammit.
Delta: Ok guys, tranguilizers are good when you need them.

Alpha: They talk too much and their obsession with Si comfort can be frustrating.

Beta: They're overly competitive over the most mundane things.

Gamma: My opposing quadra, so I don't think there is much point in listing all the things I am critical of.

Delta: Their moral self righteousness. The NFs give me this judgemental Fi stare that really annoys me.

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Originally Posted by Myst

With what sort of things do they try to "keep you in line for your own good"?




Example of Fi flare-up? What do they say that counts as that for you and that doesn't compute for you? Do they even say anything, this wasn't entirely clear to me. And yeah sx-first IEEs seem very interesting to me at least initially (Ne subtype more I think). If we don't get too close then I think I can get along with them while with EII I don't hold the Ti back that much probably because they have less Fe - the end result is a lot of conflict with quite some EIIs, mainly with the Ne subtype. With IEEs it does get into a worse conflict though if they said some really shit stupid stuff that I absolutely cannot NOT correct. EIIs can at least kinda accept some Ti while the IEEs absolutely won't when I correct them like that (don't get me wrong, I don't do personal attacks, I don't even call them stupid, I just simply correct what they said but they often still don't like it).


To OP: I have an issue with it if someone devalues long term orientation/goals, this is an issue with the Irrational Deltas the most. Rational Deltas aren't so bad there so I guess Rationality/Irrationality conflict also plays a part in it, not just Ni devaluing.

I also have an issue with people being nonresponsive to my little (very short lived) "pokes" of trying to get a good atmosphere going*, Fe devaluing essentially, this applies both for Gamma and Delta though EIIs aren't always unresponsive like other types are, I guess because they do try to be nice a lot. They can still be unresponsive tho'. Also Fe devaluing with these people forgetting to pay attention in general.

Finally, it easily becomes an issue with the Ti devaluing of SLIs if I want to go deeper in discussing stuff with them, they do not see the point of more analyzing, and their Si meanderings at the same time can annoy me along with too much softness in their approach of thinking about and dealing with things (Si>Se, no I don't mean Ethics stuff here). The latter is only little and fleeting annoyance though, it isn't a real problem if it doesn't get in the way.

*: To be more precise, I don't get it going per se, I just "poke" half consciously so I can receive something.

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I feel like my Ti took a crap. I'm not sure where I went wrong, because you're quoting a comment where I just tried to give someone else a more elaborate explanation. Fi-flare, you've never seen it? It's like a flash in the eyes combined with erratic speech and indignation, aka, TRIGGERED. I don't mean to be a trol by using that word, but when I think of TRIGGERED memes I think of people trolling Fi just to provoke a reaction. How do they keep me in line? By talking down to me like I'm a child, trying to guide me, "take me under their wing" when really I sense they need control. There are 2 ladies I know (they don't know each other) and they are identical in every way. They both talk to me like stern, bitchy school teachers and they are the most anal retentive, condescending, nit-picky people I've met in awhile. We clash, you should have seen the look on the one ladies face when I simply ignored her being bossy, hilarious and all I did was nothing.

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I feel like my Ti took a crap. I'm not sure where I went wrong, because you're quoting a comment where I just tried to give someone else a more elaborate explanation. Fi-flare, you've never seen it? It's like a flash in the eyes combined with erratic speech and indignation, aka, TRIGGERED. I don't mean to be a trol by using that word, but when I think of TRIGGERED memes I think of people trolling Fi just to provoke a reaction. How do they keep me in line? By talking down to me like I'm a child, trying to guide me, "take me under their wing" when really I sense they need control. There are 2 ladies I know (they don't know each other) and they are identical in every way. They both talk to me like stern, bitchy school teachers and they are the most anal retentive, condescending, nit-picky people I've met in awhile. We clash, you should have seen the look on the one ladies face when I simply ignored her being bossy, hilarious and all I did was nothing.

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Lol sorry, I was asking about the parts where you used socionics terms "Fi" instead of everyday words. Mainly this: "they disagree with me, usually on a moral issue or lifestyle issue their Fi kicks in and whatever is happening in their heads I could not tell you. I can not turn their Fi into my Ti, it will never compute, ever". But I think I understand it now, if you mean they don't even talk about it.

Anyway, I dunno what kind of flash in the eyes you mean, when I see that as Fi specific it's when someone gives an explicit reproachful look (ESI's version of it is harsher than EII's), like I can see how you need to actually feel it deeply personally and strongly to be able to produce that look.

The control freak thing... you say they are deltas, are they LSEs?

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Lol sorry, I was asking about the parts where you used socionics terms "Fi" instead of everyday words. Mainly this: "they disagree with me, usually on a moral issue or lifestyle issue their Fi kicks in and whatever is happening in their heads I could not tell you. I can not turn their Fi into my Ti, it will never compute, ever". But I think I understand it now, if you mean they don't even talk about it.

Anyway, I dunno what kind of flash in the eyes you mean, when I see that as Fi specific it's when someone gives an explicit reproachful look (ESI's version of it is harsher than EII's), like I can see how you need to actually feel it deeply personally and strongly to be able to produce that look.

The control freak thing... you say they are deltas, are they LSEs?

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Yeah, I would say they are LSEs, and I forgot to mention that when they are trying not to explode in anger one of their eye lids will literally twitch, to me I'm thinking "that must be Fi because it's so internal".

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Yeah, I would say they are LSEs, and I forgot to mention that when they are trying not to explode in anger one of their eye lids will literally twitch, to me I'm thinking "that must be Fi because it's so internal".

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Lol that sounds funny, sorry, I know it's not funny in real life. I dunno if I'd ascribe the eyelid twitch to Fi.

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Lol that sounds funny, sorry, I know it's not funny in real life. I dunno if I'd ascribe the eyelid twitch to Fi.

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I'm not sure but isn't Fe more willing to express what they are feeling, instead of holding it back to the point of twitchy nerves?

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I'm not sure but isn't Fe more willing to express what they are feeling, instead of holding it back to the point of twitchy nerves?

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Yes Fe is more willing - the mechanism of holding it back so completely though sounds like enneagram. You said they are 1s, yeah?

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Yes Fe is more willing - the mechanism of holding it back so completely though sounds like enneagram. You said they are 1s, yeah?

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Yes, type 1 is my first guess.

So far the GAMMAS I have met, esp ppl who type themselves LIE were .. repulsive individualists & in terms of outlook on life I found it very hard to agree with things they had to say. I tend to like ESIs tho.. :red: uless theya re sucking up to a LIE.. thats just pathetic, plz don't.

BETAS are cool imo. The NFs are a bit degenerate, but that is to be expected.
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ALPHAS are fun and interesting imo. LIIs have some things I relate to a lot. Leave them to do their thing imo = beneficial relationship.

DELTAs .. ambivalence I guess or neutral thoughts and feelz. I have no idea. A lot of them seem really religious, it find that weird.

Well I think objectively how it's "supposed" to work in the system is that Beta corrects Alpha values, Gamma corrects Beta, Delta corrects Gamma, & Alpha corrects Delta.

Alpha: Innocent (young alpha babies)
Beta: Evil (Rebellious edgy teenagers)
Gamma: Good & Evil (overly worldly adult Gammas)
Delta: Good (Wise elderly people, ready to be judged for Heaven)

Innocent trumps Good, Good trumps Good/Evil & Good/Evil trumps Evil & Evil trumps Innocent.

However, I still like Betas the most even tho we're the most evil because even evil things are still deserving of love. In a world where nobody wants to be the bad guy, may the bad guy be me. Most of the time "evil" people actually showed me the most compassion and love anyway and those who thought they were the most "good" did the most sadistic, hateful shit 2 me so fuck your morality. /shrug. :lol:

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However, I still like Betas the most even tho we're the most evil because even evil things are still deserving of love. In a world where nobody wants to be the bad guy, may the bad guy be me. Most of the time "evil" people actually showed me the most compassion and love anyway and those who thought they were the most "good" did the most sadistic, hateful shit 2 me so fuck your morality. /shrug. :lol:

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Damn, that is cool. Wish I knew more of the story.

Crazy Alphas: They're silly and often clever. Fun to be with from time to time, but interactions are usually shallow. And sometimes they have weird expectations regarding behavior.

Evil Betas: Best to be avoided except in matters of information transfer. We don't have much in common and will disagree on how things should be done.

Greedy Gammas: I'm a bit wary of them, but some gamma time can be a refreshing break from alpha ungroundedness. Gammas have a sarcastic sense of humor rather than a silly one, and are rough around the edges.

Boring Deltas: Capable of both silly and serious, the deltas give a homey feel.

I hate everyone, I think i'm better than everyone from every quadra i've met. That's my cup of tea as a Delta NF IEE.

Anyway. It mostly just depends on the individual. Alpha's are ok as long as they're not retarded with their anti-Te bullshit of just chilling doing nothing forever and being crippled from any kind of ambition, I often deem most Alphas as useless, with the exception of my SEI best friend. Though ESE's can get on my nerves, so I constantly want to hurt them for some reason, by any way I can.

Deltas, I dislike most other Deltas unless they're IEE 7's like me, they're often cool. EII's Fi annoys me a bit when they just want to scold me for shit. SLI's are hot, both genders, unless they have this "i'm superior" attitude, it really makes me want to punch them in the teeth and constantly step over their skulls with my boots. LSE's are cool, unless they're in that super bossy-mode, I hate being told what to do or how to do it, i'll manage on my own because i'm a big boy, thanks.

Betas, they should just kill themselves.

Gammas are okay as long as they don't want to push that Se retardation down my throat, and their lack of creativity really makes me deem them as orcs.

Alpha: I don't particularly care about being logically consistent; and pleasant food and drink isn't a big priority of mine, nor something I like to discuss.
Beta: I often enjoy relating personal information in a subdued tone.
Gamma: I don't like the whole "hardline approach" to matters of ethics thing.
Delta: I enjoy a certain amount of drama and poetic expression.

None of the Quadra descriptions are that great or that bad at describing what I value in in my interactions.

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Beta: I often enjoy relating personal information in a subdued tone.
Delta: I enjoy a certain amount of drama and poetic expression.

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Think you've got these two mixed up

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Think you've got these two mixed up

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I was listing points of difference between me and the various Quadras. The fact that I enjoy relating personal information, etc. differentiates me from Beta; the fact that I enjoy a certain amount of drama, etc. differentiates me from Delta.

:thinking: imo Betas don't seem to care about social etiquette.. and LxIs are some kind of weird Ti based ethical idealists.. I certainly seem to have this need for a Ti based ethical system, because Fi seems unreliable & inconsistent? *accidentally drops his Fi and walks on.. forgetting it even exists*

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However, I still like Betas the most even tho we're the most evil because even evil things are still deserving of love. In a world where nobody wants to be the bad guy, may the bad guy be me. Most of the time "evil" people actually showed me the most compassion and love anyway and those who thought they were the most "good" did the most sadistic, hateful shit 2 me so fuck your morality. /shrug. :lol:

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:"> stfu, Betas are kawaii af.

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<_< y is my dual annoying me in the pic tho <3? Why does SLE get a <3 ? Jelly..

the quadra with ESE, LSE, EII, and LII.

The irrationals get a pass. I'm inventing my own most hated quadra for this.

Sorry LIIs in advance, but you're there because you have to be.

The best thing I can say to describe this quadra of Judicious Rationals is that they are anal and anxious about the most pointless things, which, in my head, halts progress and movement towards better ideas.

And going by this quadra, the best quadra would therefore have to be one with IEI, ILI, SEE, and SLE. It would be quite a fuck fest and I'm not even sure it's going to be that much more fruitful than the other quadra but we will get things done!

I don't find any of the stated values of any of the four quadras to be objectionable. When I hang out with members of a specfic quadra in groups however:

Alpha - really irriating to be around
Beta - things are fine with beta nfs if I care to express my Fe. Beta STs are fine if they aren't racist.
Gamma - the people of this quadra call me friend.
Delta - I don't think I've actually hung out with a group that was mostly delta in values

Alpha: Boardgames
Beta: Tattoos
Gamma: Luxury car
Delta: Fireplace

I don’t care about Quadra “values.” I guess it’s because I hate my Quadra because Beta STs are much more different than their Karen NF counterparts who are melodramatic over nothing and they are really delusional in a grandiose way. Yet oddly enough, I prefer dealing with melodramatic delusions over crusty deadass Deltas who harshly judge everyone from the safety of their bomb shelter. I especially hate the cold moralistic Delta NFs who act like their shit don’t stank. It’s like, when are you NOT offended? I’ve learned to be ok with Delta STs, mainly because my parents are LSE and SLI. It took a lot of time with me being away from them to appreciate where they’re coming from as individuals.


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Alpha: Boardgames
Beta: Tattoos
Gamma: Luxury car
Delta: Fireplace

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That’s strangely accurate in such a reductive state. I used to go to some board game meetings and I stuck out like a sore thumb parking my BMW M3 and I have “a lot” of tattoos. What’s worse is that I snatched my mom’s handicap decal to get good parking spots and parked right in front of the restaurant (where the game meets were). No one criticized me. I’m pretty sure 99% of them were Alphas and they looked at me in awe like I’m some badass princess. They all fought to teach me how to play the games and are shocked (not in a condescending way) that I won games that I just learned. I’ve never met a Gamma at any board game meets.


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Yikes lol @ this pic. But only since I've had a purple bob before. I used some weird black vegan hair dye since I was tired of platinum silver hair, and then cut my bangs and styled it. But the dye was really shitty, kept on running after each wash and faded to purple. Smh my shake can't believe that's what I get for trying to be economically friendly.

I'd never wear that outfit though, looks literally gay even if I like purple.

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I like these better lmao:

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I like these better lmao:

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That's very accurate.

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That's very accurate.

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Heh, in the meantime I found an EIE+ESE pic with LSI. Hehe.. double the Fe. Modified the post.

I like freedom of outward self-expression but really don’t like emotional childishness. I tend to view not only alphas but other betas and deltas as childish in expression often because of this (this isn’t an actual problem though to me), and most all people except for again, some gammas typically as childish in their motivations/basic character too (this is an actual problem to me).

alpha and then delta. gamma i respect and beta is me so of course i luv u

Alpha: Good people to hang out with, I like their goofiness, seemingly lack ambition and drive, don't work too well with them because of this though conflict rarely arises
Beta: Way too forceful for my taste, often very dramatic (especially the NFs), appreciate the ability to unify people, just tone it down a bit
Gamma: I admire their go getter attitude, use of Fi is dark in comparison to my own, great to work with though we differ on the play category
Delta: My lovely own quadra, not constantly changing emotion, values small, friendly groups, only issue I have would be the proneness to stagnation

Alphas: Can be fun and pleasant to be around. They rarely judge anyone or pick their favorites like they were still in middle school. I like ILEs nack for discovery and their exploratory logic. But they can get annoying really fast. SEIs can be a shitstain in an otherwise clean toilet.

Betas: Mi gente. Some can be cringe and not very self aware. I'M LOOKING AT YOU CHAZ MOVEMENT AND WOKE WARRIORS

Gammas: redditors. Mof the time they're pretty harmless and not very smart but think they are unless they're LIEs. I find ESIs okay but the ILIs can be a stick in the mud and too negativistic. They don't really reason their worldview sometimes. Easily manipulated by sociopaths. SEEs are fun to bully. Oh and that whole 'campaign against misinformation' is cringe. You're not the gatekeeper of truth and won't be if you use a half assed reference to The Washington Post. Alphas are much better at discerning truth. It should embarrass you. They also see the need to shove their opinion everywhere where it isn't even welcomed or people just cringe at what they said. But you do you :)

Deltas: Meh I like SLIs. IEEs are fun to be around despite their rather loose and sometimes brainlet worldview. EIIs are okay, other than M*ritsa I haven't found one who was a total douchebag. I dislike however the John Hughes 'swagger' they can bring, to me it strikes as a borgouise snobbery. I find it quite annoying.

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Alpha: Good people to hang out with, I like their goofiness, seemingly lack ambition and drive, don't work too well with them because of this though conflict rarely arises
Beta: Way too forceful for my taste, often very dramatic (especially the NFs), appreciate the ability to unify people, just tone it down a bit
Gamma: I admire their go getter attitude, use of Fi is dark in comparison to my own, great to work with though we differ on the play category
Delta: My lovely own quadra, not constantly changing emotion, values small, friendly groups, only issue I have would be the proneness to stagnation

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Toning stuff down is soulless

Uhhhh could be anyone really although some type more likely than other but
i just don’t like vengeance and/or cutthroat behavior generally

Wow, PussyInASarcophagus has an avatar of a naked person, how entertaining.

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Betas: Mi gente. Some can be cringe and not very self aware. I'M LOOKING AT YOU CHAZ MOVEMENT AND WOKE WARRIORS

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yeah yeah. another cowardnonymously casual, intentionally vague remark.

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Wow, PussyInASarcophagus has an avatar of a naked person, how entertaining.

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Statue, not a person

I'm almost always at loggerheads with LSIs in some form or fashion. It can be at times mild, like with a childhood friend of mine, aggravating like a former co-worker, or altogether odious like a recent one I've had the displeasure of coming in contact with. He's truly unwell, but then he takes everyone else for the threat. The thing is we're a lot like. Its the differences in 'quadra values' - you feel them most acutely this way.

Alpha funko pop and nintendo-obsession

Beta violence and cultural Marxism

Gamma greed

Delta puritanism

Dead easy:

alpha: hates objects (resistentialism), deconstructs
beta: loves objects, deconstructs
gamma: loves objects, constructs
delta: hates objects, constructs

Now this is an interesting topic!

Most critical: Delta.
Now, I have had some wonderful delta friends but, I have also seem to run into the most critical delta people as well. I have had more difficult ones so I am a bit more critical in this aspect. Just a bias. My biggest issue with Delta is the morality superiority and 'in group' aspect of Delta. I really dislike aristocratic aspects and it seems that carries over in a morality way in delta that I disagree with. SOC first Delta's are the most difficult for me. I find them very black and white with many aspects and can be a bit too critical for the general population yet the people close to them get away with much more crap. I don't particularly understand the chain of command to be honest. Generally, my biggest gripe tends to be when I get some Si/Ne and then unexpectedly get hit with Fi/Te as I was expecting Fe/Ti. With some delta's I found that sometimes their gift giving really is not genuine and that their gifts or acts tend to be more for themselves and image rather then for others.
Positive note: They are very grounded and can be very accepting as well. Knowledgeable people and deeply caring. I find them the most loving of people when you are the closest to them. If I ever want to accomplish something, I tend to go to them first and I love them as teachers. Can keep people in check morally when it is needed. I trust them with keeping society running, they are the backbone. Will sacrifice a lot more then others imo. They keep families together and tradition alive. I find them to be the best with children.

Gama: I don't get too close to Gamma people to be too critical and we seems to never see eye to eye so I am less likely to be critical of them. Simply because I don't particularly understand the thought process or need so I think it is a bit unfair to judge. Though, I do think they can be too realistic to the point it hinders them. I also think that they could possibly get farther if they listen to the people around them more or gauge a social atmosphere. I think a lot of them don't realize how critical they come across and how it can turn people off. I have come around to it a bit and there is a certain charm to it. They can be a bit too dominating at times and too 'image' based.They also seem to be very critical of my Si and get very offended at times which I find funny. That is, until they need it and quietly grumble lol. They don't value the subjective view of things which I think can be a hinder to them. Can get very manipulative with certain aspects and do some underhand things.
Positives: They know how to work the system and are very realistic about it. If I ever need realistic advice, I going to a Gamma. I trust them the most in this atmosphere as I feel the hindered by it. If I am going to war, I'm choosing Gamma as my ally. They can be very loyal and loving as well. Make great money. Democratic- "all is fair in love and war". Biggest work horses and I envy them the most in this aspect.

Alpha: Well... my quadrant. Hey! I am just going to be as critical tho. We can be lazy and freaking cowards at times. We can be all talk and no action too. The dangerous thing about Alpha is that we can easily pass immoral ethics through at times if we have the right argument and it was agreed on. Our idea's aren't always realistic and some of us... (cough cough NT's) can cause some disturbances and trouble when not needed. Some of us (cough cough SF's) can go stick their noses in business that is not needed and freakout over small things. Windmills (for all of us actually). We can be a bit sneaky from time to time as well. Insensitive. Hard to motivate and stubborn.
Positives: I do love Alpha quadrant the most. It's mine, I am bias. They can be very welcoming and understanding. Democratic atmosphere on equal ground. Always new ideas for things and we do move our asses from time to time. Very intelligent and funny, always a good time. Will go to war if you take away our freedom or other people's freedom. SEI and ESE can be scary protective and ILE and LII know how to keep it. I feel the most at home in Alpha and understand them the most.

Beta: I like Beta's! Love hanging out with them and I get me Se/Ni hit when I need it from them. I am probably the least critical as I just kinda accept their "Wild West" aspect of life. I like it when I am down to live my "wild west" fantasy. My biggest gripe tends be an aristocratic hierarchy and a survival of the fittest to an extreme extent. If you want to live that life, I think it's okay but not everyone can and I think that is unfair to expect it every time. They can be opportunistic and will be more willing to throw you under the best if they see you as less then. Strength of will is king and while it is important, I dislike using and It is not always needed for daily life. I think they can go overboard and put people off. Beta ST can be too black and white and are overly optimistic about their strengths or a perceived situation. Beta NF seem to be too detached from reality from time to time and can be manipulative with reality and people. STUBBORN.
Positives: Respect is valued in this quadrant and I really enjoy that. Love hanging out with Betas cause it is always fun and it is a good time. Most comfortable quadrant to approach and have fun. They are the only quadrant that can make me move my ass a bit lol. I love playing games with them cause my competitive aspects comes out and I can let loose with them the most. I love chatting with Beta NF's cause they are very insightful and Betas can be deeply caring and loyal. Can be protective of the underdog too. If they are going to screw with you, you will know it and I appreciate it. I appreciate their oversight.

I really like your post @MissDucki ! You inspired me to do something similar.

Alpha: Too naive and fun-loving, but I really respect our shared Fe valuing. Don't pay enough to attention to people's power plays at times. I have seen Alphas cry a lot due to somebody's sadistic Game of Thrones-like power play that they should have used more Ni to figure out what they were doing. Both Alphas & Deltas are way too naive with the Ne-valuing 'we can be anything we want to!' bullshit. I feel kind of protective of them, like I'm their older brother. I am often friends with ILE/some LII straight males though because their natural grim str8ness mixed with being from the "child-like" alpha quadra gives them this kind of balance that I like, and we end up feeling like equals because of it. ILE gay males however irritate me, I just want to turn them into SLE gay males. I am often close friends with SEI females IRL and online.

Delta: Way too morally superior and virtue signal-y at times. They often will falsely accuse somebody of doing something they actually didn't do in order to feel more self-righteous. The 'unhealthy ones' at any rate. The ones I really like I respect them - like the time my conflictor was really nice to me and said they would even sacrifice their own life for me. I didn't deserve somebody being that nice to me, and I was touched. At their best I think they can be truly moral, good- at their worst- they are more 'evil' than the evil they are supposed to be fighting. A Delta person who doesn't properly deal with their own Shadow is probably the most dangerous and fucked-up person in the socion. Because of Ne possibilities coupled with Fi morality valuing, they are too quick to ban something out of the idea that it 'might' hurt somebody.

Beta: I like Betas the best even though we are the most degenerate because I don't know, 'fucked up' people have often seemed to ironically be the nicest & wisest to me than 'good' people. I like SLEs a lot even though they often get sent to prison because of their immoral behavior. I like how IEIs understand the difference between fantasies and reality a lot even though stereotypically people just think IEI as 'somebody who fantasizes a lot.' (we do but it's only part of the tale) I think EIEs are funny - but often they really are too immoral and villainous like people say they are. It's a stereotype though, because I also know EIEs who are very good and noble.

Charisma Carpenter is Delta and Joss Whedon is Beta and I think that's why they didn't get along and why he killed her off in the show 'Angel.'

Gamma: I get along with the ethical types good enough, but when I'm with even them it often feels kind of like half of me is there with them- and the other half isn't. Gammas are often very dry, sterile and critical even 'mean' of others. They can be 'worldly' I think to a fault. Sometimes I think they are so worldly they stay stuck in a world that's not good for them. But they keep going at it 'because it's realistic' and because they value Te/Fi. At their best, Gammas just 'perfect everything' and make it as real as possible or something- like the finished project. (before Delta takes over and says 'we don't need this worldly idolatry, we need God' etc.) At their worst they come off as too mean and critical- this is part of how they 'polish' things to perfection though. I also don't relate to some of their more creepy perversions (although I'm definitely perverted myself) Gammas are often the ones most likely to be into Undead Zombie Porn and snuff films really gross/disturbing fetish stuff.

To answer your question though- because I'm a very Alpha-like Beta- I probably am critical of Gammas the most really (and they have been the most critical of me really) Some people for sure think I'm SEI but the idea of being a sensor is too laughable for me.

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delta - like some, dislike some. Generally good understanding of values or motivation. I’m not going to simply trust someone (Fi) just because they are delta though; more needs to be present. Dislike most of the duals I have come across lol. But maybe online draws in more…people with struggles, myself included

gamma - I overall trust the rationals more than the irrational lol. Unable to defend my viewpoint to an SEE even though I have a feeling they are wrong or off. It irritates me to no end when their arrogance is especially undeserved…
scared of the Se vengeance but “growing up” a bit now so I understand not everyone has good intentions. It’s still jarring to me to witness a gamma do that to someone though.

beta - could go either way, like or dislike. I keep Beta STs at an arms length. Unlikely I will want to get close to one (but idk..). I definitely struggle with feeling even the slightest bit of cognitive empathy for their Se or Ti type motivations though. I don’t feel the need to respect someone (although I don’t disrespect either) “just because” (which is what it seems to me). It feels like wanting credibility without actually earning it. Unjustified squashing of Ne ideas. I’m sure it’s not what that looks like to beta lol and I could try to go into more of their viewpoint but I’ll just leave it here

alpha - no strong feelings per se. worried about hurting my supervisees and/or getting hurt back so I stay away. SEIs are nice but haven’t had a true connection yet with one. ESEs…can be too much sometimes idk with the Se demo and Te devalued they are more likely to poke fun at Fi-Te values verbally than SEI. LIIs feel emotionally too detached for connection but at the same time some of them do get me decently well.

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because I'm a very Alpha-like Beta- I probably am critical of Gammas the most really (and they have been the most critical of me really) Some people for sure think I'm SEI but the idea of being a sensor is too laughable for me.

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Yo, same but opposite. I feel like a Beta-like Alpha! I questioned if I was IEI but, I really don't use Ni well and I don't value Se to the extent of a lot of IEI's. Plus after having a lot of intuitive friends....I know my intuition is poor lol.

I dunno. I'm okay with most people. Just don't be human trash and we'll be okay

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Toning stuff down is soulless

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Probably the most SLE thing I have ever seen someone say

Alpha: this quadra can make a joke out of anything under the sun, and there are some things I simply can’t view in a facetious light. They also enjoy arguing almost as a pastime, and I can never draw the line between banter and a true altercation. Sometimes I wonder if there even is one.

Beta: NFs’ inappropriate sense of humor and ability to pull the wool over people’s eyes + STs’ sheer disregard for any view of life that incorporates a moral perspective.

Gamma: inability to slow down and stop pressuring everyone around them to keep up with their pace. Can be quite self-serving, and rationalize this to fit their agendas.

Delta: sometimes overly conservative - not with regard to politics, but their own systems of belief. They can shut their minds to any information that is new or otherwise causes them cognitive dissonance, and be excessively stubborn in arguing their point of view. Prone to taking everything too seriously.

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@PussyInASarcophagus is a fake SLE. like wearing a pushup bra. covering up their Fi.

so many imposters on this forum :red:

So I realized when I answered this thread, I only listed things I was critical of about the quadras - which I know was the essential point of the thread, but I wanted to append why I love each of them as well:

Alpha - my best friends. Full of insights, easy-going, and easy to love. Perceptive of others’ needs and concerns, and have a desire to lighten people’s burdens. We might never fully understand each other, but they are trustworthy when you have gained their regard.

Beta - my ideals. Not afraid to stand up for what they believe in at any cost. Capable of building others’ confidence. Strive for the greater good, even though I may not always agree with the execution.

Gamma - my mentors. Often intelligent and no-nonsense, not inclined to manipulation. NTs are loyal and honest to a fault, and I consider myself having a lot to learn from them. SFs have intricate inner worlds that they don’t share with everyone.

Delta - my family. I feel some of the closest psychological distances with them, even not knowing them well, and it facilitates letting protective barriers down in their presence. Accepting and appreciative of my Delta quirks, they feel like “home.”

Alpha : I appreciate the Alpha environment, they are very chill people, but I can be annoyed/stressed when I feel the expectation to be more "funny/merry"
Beta : I am not fan of Beta NFs Fe, too stressful and annoying, especially if there is a joke directed to me. Beta STs are fine if they don't Se too much. Particularly LSIs, I often find myself agreeing with their visions on things.
Gamma : Completely fine, they know when to be quiet.They can be annoying if they are too extreme in their behavior and in their relation to people (too virulent, agressive).
Delta : Fine, I have nothing special to criticize in this quadra.

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Originally Posted by PinKDiGiT18

Alpha: this quadra can make a joke out of anything under the sun, and there are some things I simply can’t view in a facetious light. They also enjoy arguing almost as a pastime, and I can never draw the line between banter and a true altercation. Sometimes I wonder if there even is one.

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Hmm, these things irk me too. I guess some of these things are specific to some Alphas

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Originally Posted by BandD

Well I think objectively how it's "supposed" to work in the system is that Beta corrects Alpha values, Gamma corrects Beta, Delta corrects Gamma, & Alpha corrects Delta.

Alpha: Innocent (young alpha babies)
Beta: Evil (Rebellious edgy teenagers)
Gamma: Good & Evil (overly worldly adult Gammas)
Delta: Good (Wise elderly people, ready to be judged for Heaven)

Innocent trumps Good, Good trumps Good/Evil & Good/Evil trumps Evil & Evil trumps Innocent.

However, I still like Betas the most even tho we're the most evil because even evil things are still deserving of love. In a world where nobody wants to be the bad guy, may the bad guy be me. Most of the time "evil" people actually showed me the most compassion and love anyway and those who thought they were the most "good" did the most sadistic, hateful shit 2 me so fuck your morality. /shrug. :lol:

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That seems like such a cop out. Abject favoritism as morality is a cop out. I don't condone some kind of Manichean dualism by any means, but just saying evil is good and good is evil isn't saying much, particularly if you fall out of favor with supposedly 'good' people.

On another note, perhaps there will be a theory gauging how well each socionics type adapts to and/or understands the different quadra. I imagine NFs should have a better go of it than any other types.

I didn't say evil was good or good was evil, just that "evil" people were more forgiving and compassionate of my "evil" traits than people who thought themselves as 'good' were. People who refused to look at their own sins or their own jungian shadow, and tended to project a lot. I prefer a 'shades of gray' type mentality usually- because in the real world good & evil often have to work together. (Orzhov syndicate)