@ Cyclops: Yes, I'm taking this seriously.
Ok, to be frank here, your english is not great and there are a lot of times where I feel your point gets a little lost in translation. In this case, it sounded like you were calling anyone who calls me an ILE a hypocrite. However, even then I think you've garned the completely wrong impression from me if you think that I feel people who contradict me are jackasses. That simply isn't the case.
When people make claims and don't back them up, then yes I will think they're a bit of a jackass and not take their claim seriously. But I've been willing to discuss (both now, and in the past) legitimate questions about my typing. Did I not just address questions you had about my type? Was I being snide or mocking in it? No. I answered your questions directly because a question deserves a response.
Where did you get the idea that I was resolute or that I perceive doubt as a weakness? That's pretty much the opposite of what is true. Dealing with people who are resolute or unquestioning of their opinions and ideas is frustrating to me, if anything. That should be obvious at this point. I feel that anyone who is unwilling to question their ideas or opinions (or at least put them to the test of challenge) has not taken the time to thoroughly consider it.
If you would bother to talk to me as a peer, then I might be more willing to talk to you in general. Additionally, if you would be more willing to discuss your opinions as opinions rather than laying out facts, then I would be more willing to talk to you. Being resolute puts my back up.
Anyone who would like to discuss their ideas needs to demonstrate that they know what they're talking about. I never see you discuss theory or demonstrate any firm knowledge of socionics. Instead you seem to go around challenging types a lot and doing it in a fashion that doesn't seem to garner discussion. It's either your way or it's no way. How is that an alpha quality?There is no need of any respect to address facts. Even more, it conflicts with that "Alpha easygoingness", which you and the "official" forum group insists on. I actually came in relaxed and open, just to wake up against a wall of moral admonishment. This attitude is actually hostile to Alphas.
And, for the last time, my post was not a moral admonishment. There was nothing moral about it. I wasn't moralizing you. I don't care what your morals are. If you want a group of people to listen to your opinions, you need to demonstrate that your opinions are worth their time. If you demonstrate to me that you and your opinions are logically sound, then I will be more willing in the future to consider your opinions because I know that you generally think things through. That means demonstrating a firm grounding in the theoretical aspects of the discussion and does not mean telling people how things are without explanation. End story.
That's what I started this thread for. To give you an opportunity to discuss your opinions and give me something to consider.
I still can't see how I used Fi against you. I think you're projecting contexts onto what I said that weren't there and at this point I'm not really sure how to make that any clearer than I already have.This is a purely theoretical speculation, I don't see how it applies to you. It's not about proficiency, but about value. As an ILE you wouldn't need to use Fi against me as I never attacked you at that point.
I didn't realize that being in control of one's life was an inherently judging quality. I'm a very adaptable person, I like to create a general plan of action then adjust from there. My goals and dreams are vague and constantly changing. However, underneath all of these things I have a firm self-confidence and a trust in my ability to adapt, which leaves me feeling in control of my life. I trust that if something screws up, I can renegotiate in terms of that moment so that I can redirect my life where I want it to go. When someone bombards me with "what ifs," my attitude is that if it happens, it'll happen and there are a thousand ways I can fix it when the time comes.1. I agree that unpacking stuff is ILE most than anything.
BUT!
2.The previous data you provided contradicts this:
http://www.the16types.info/vbulletin...tml#post501812
http://www.the16types.info/vbulletin...tml#post501860
...and clearly pictures you a rational.
Check!
One of the two POVs is a lie. You have the occasion to admit which one. I promise you I won't accuse you of anything, just want to make up my mind.
This confidence in my ability to adapt is what I mean about being in control of my life. I feel that no matter what happens, I can do what needs to be done to make things work. When I'm in a one-on-one relationship, I don't feel that way anymore. If something happens in the relationship, I have no idea how I'll deal with it. I don't know that I'll be able to fix it. I don't even know how I would start fixing it. Knowing that makes me feel out of control and unsafe. I no longer have the potential to adapt because I'm running into a blind spot. So I don't like it.
To summarize: Being in control means being able to adapt.



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