A few observations

[LittleGiant]

I'm very new to the forum as you can tell, but so far I have observed following:

The post reply to viewing ratio sums up the INTJ type.

From the posts I've read when there is an argument or a debatable subject, it never gets very heated and ends up in all parties aggreeing with each other. Which I find very amusing and a nice change. (I haven't read all the posts, so might have missed a heated argument)

Anyone else notice any common themes in the forums?

[notoppings]

It has been mentioned today that several threads end up having a food reference in them somewhere.

I notice a lot of comedy, it seems like a good way for us to blow off steam, in a nice way. (much better then violence).

[Homini Lupus]

The atheist vs theist is a common theme, along with "I act that way. Does anybody else does the same?" and "INTJ vs rest of the world" problems, expecially regarding dating.

[Elfrun]

You're gonna like it here 'lil one ;)

I wouldn't say that debates end with people agreeing, quite the opposite often, but they are usually debated logically and intellectually and ultimately agree to disagree. Most people around here have good etiquette in that area.

I see the most common theme as ‘sarcasm’.

[kubrickfan]

If someone likes, we can start an intense argument. I love confrontation.

OR

Better yet, since we always agree in the end: LETS TAKE OVER THE WOLRD!

or atleast that good burger joint. yum. :thumbsup:

[volk]

or atleast that good burger joint. yum. :thumbsup:

I'm in! Lets do it! :D

[Atremae]

If someone likes, we can start an intense argument. I love confrontation.

OR

Better yet, since we always agree in the end: LETS TAKE OVER THE WOLRD!

or atleast that good burger joint. yum. :thumbsup:

Food reference!

[Monte314]

I like an interesting debate, but I don't enjoy face-to-face confrontation; so, the interchange on the Forum provides a psychologically "safe" outlet.

We seem to be able to arrive at civil closure even when issues are unresolved at least in part, I suppose, because most INTJ's are satisfied once they've "had their say". At that point, most of us seem to feel we can disengage and "let the idiots do what they want..." Hee! Hee!

[LittleGiant]

I find it very intriguing to read the posts and see how similiar we all are. I still think to this day I have not met another INTJ (I'm 30 this year) and thought I was a bit strange.

Another observation, I noticed that the INTJ's always talk about themselves and only post questions that would benefit them or help them.

Does that make INTJ's selfish or arrogant, or don't they know they are doing it?

[Aronnax]

Another observation, I noticed that the INTJ's always talk about themselves and only post questions that would benefit them or help them.

Does that make INTJ's selfish or arrogant, or don't they know they are doing it?

I suppose it could be interpreted that way but I think it has more to do with your realm of experience and addressing your own problems.

What's more arrogant, to say you know your own mind or to say you know the mind of someone else? Would we appear more humble if we acted unassuming and gave vague answers that didn't answer what was asked?

What's the purpose of asking a question that wouldn't improve your own understanding? I don't know what other people do or don't know, I can't ask questions for them. If I ask questions that I know the answer to I'd be wasting everyone's time (assuming it wasn't a puzzle game).

We're all limited by our own experience and quest for knowledge. I don't think it's arrogance or selfishness, it's just a degree of intellectual honesty.

[Monte314]

Many of us are here precisely because we want to gain personal insight... I'm sure this doesn't characterize every waking moment of any of us. For quite a few of the folks here, this is their first (only?) opportunity to get answers to their own unspoken questions from people who will understand.

The result is that, on the whole, this may tend to make us appear self-absorbed.

[thod]

It is reasonable that someone that views the world in an analytical way will turn that lens upon themselves. At that point they notice that the lens is a colored lens and they are unable to perceive themselves as others do. Thus they seek feedback from others to obtain an objective view.

One drawback of this is all the "Do INJ's" threads. These are much like horoscopes with selective reading to pick out the comments that match that persons perceived perception of themselves whilst ignoring the rest. The INTJ's analytical brain goes to work on these threads seeking the underlaying INTJ meta model. The competitive element then kicks in with each trying to be more INTJ than the other posters.

I, being an INTP am of course immune, I can look down at the INTJ's with disdain and troll the forums at their antics.

[Motor Jax]

observations? what observations?

maybe i'm just a bit too naive for observation


ummm, did someone mention food?

[tp6626]

Many of us are here precisely because we want to gain personal insight... I'm sure this doesn't characterize every waking moment of any of us. For quite a few of the folks here, this is their first (only?) opportunity to get answers to their own unspoken questions from people who will understand.

The result is that, on the whole, this may tend to make us appear self-absorbed.

I agree totally with this. We all have questions that have remained unanswered to an acceptable standard throughout our lives. On this forum there appear to be many people capable of giving sound advice. I know I am happy discussing questions with the people here, that I don't think general people day-to-day are capable of discussing to the standard/level I am seeking.

That might sound arrogant, but I'm just being honest.

Also most people here respect others' views, and there's no bad feeling / grudge holding. Few personal jibes, and when there are, they are answered and forgiven almost immediately.

I like it here! :)

[Lupin]

I agree with you, especially tph216 and you LittleGiant. Only point to add is that INTJs to my knowledge absorb what is around them and go within as a preference (certainly mine). Hence, to me it logical to avoid spending a lot of energy being distracted by needy people seeking solutions and creating unnecessary heavy, relatively empty relationships. Personally, I become physically exhausted and thoroughly miserable when spending too much time with too many different types of people seeking me out for entertainment, help or similar energy draining activities. I just don't have the reserves of energy to give to them.

That said, I believe that there are special people with whom we can still enjoy a sense of mental freedom, yet attachment with love, nurture and understanding combined. It's our difficulty to manage not everyone else's. Belonging somewhere is key for me and I'll do my best to make sensible contributions from my own experience where I can.