Greeting Earthlings. Um, I mean, fellow INTJs

**Rehnberg** · 05-30-2009, 07:19 PM

Well, I guess this is a forum for people with similar personalities to my own. I'm really not sure what to write, so if anyone wants to know something about me, just ask.
Oh, and I've been wondering something since I found out I was an INTJ: are there many others who not only like intellectual stuff, but who also gravitate to creative and artistic things (in my case, photography, writing, and poetry)? By the description, this seems rather unusual, so I would like to know if I'm wrong.

**Jonathan Brewer** · 05-30-2009, 07:24 PM

Welcome, Rehnberg. We are glad to have you. To answer your question: Yes, there are quite a few of us "intellectual" types that prefer the more "artistic" activities. We have a number of writers, photographers, musicians, etc. on this board alone. It is true that few of us make a career out of such pursuits, but many of use indulge in them for recreation.

That said, there are still those among us who make a living in some of the fields you listed.

**doublejava** · 05-30-2009, 07:25 PM

	Originally Posted by Rehnberg
	I'm really not sure what to write, so if anyone wants to know something about me, just ask.

Swiss or cheddar?

Have you ever killed a man?

What is your opinion on stem cell research?

Do you like snow?

If your answers are correct, you win a very valuable prize.

**loosefanbelt** · 05-30-2009, 07:40 PM

Do you have liquid assets?

**Monte314** · 05-30-2009, 07:47 PM

BDF! BDF!

by the dog

Dead cat,
flat as a mat....
It's layin' in the road
right beside the Rrrrrribbon toad.

Dead cat,
flat as a mat....
It must have been a REAL BIG SPLAT.

**Lokih** · 05-30-2009, 08:01 PM

Do you like pie? Why or why not?

**Monte314** · 05-30-2009, 08:17 PM

Do you like pi?

by the dog

Would you use it in a surd?
Would you say it to a nerd?

Tell me, tell me if you're able:
Is there pi in your trig table?

Would you, could you, plot its line?
Could you, would you, take its sine?

Faster now, if you can go;
we will see just what you know!

Are pi's digits randomized?
Have the counts been analyzed?
Is pi algebraic, OR
is it transcendental, FOR
if your answer brings you laud....
THEN we'll know you're not a fraud.

**Rehnberg** · 05-30-2009, 09:03 PM

	Originally Posted by doublejava
	Swiss or cheddar? Have you ever killed a man? What is your opinion on stem cell research? Do you like snow? If your answers are correct, you win a very valuable prize.

Not that I know of.

I'm all for all forms of it. Embryos that are going to sit in a freezer indefinitely, then be flushed down the drain aren't going to become human life, so they might as well go to a useful purpose.

Seeing as I live in Minnesota, I can't really dislike it...

	Originally Posted by Lokih1128
	Do you like pie? Why or why not?

I love pie, as it is very tasty.

Originally Posted by Jonathan Brewer

Welcome, Rehnberg. We are glad to have you. To answer your question: Yes, there are quite a few of us "intellectual" types that prefer the more "artistic" activities. We have a number of writers, photographers, musicians, etc. on this board alone. It is true that few of us make a career out of such pursuits, but many of use indulge in them for recreation.

That said, there are still those among us who make a living in some of the fields you listed.

That's good to know. I figured there had to be some, but the description I read made it sound like most other INTJs in the world were dry pricks. As I can tell by this thread, they clearly aren't!

**Jonathan Brewer** · 05-30-2009, 09:12 PM

	Originally Posted by Rehnberg
	That's good to know. I figured there had to be some, but the description I read made it sound like most other INTJs in the world were dry pricks. As I can tell by this thread, they clearly aren't! -Rehnberg

Yeah, were just pricks, not dry pricks.

By the way, signatures are not allowed per the rules. You'll need to stop signing your name at the end of your posts. It's nothing personal, but eventually one of the mods will say something about it.

You know how pissy we can be.

**Monte314** · 05-30-2009, 09:20 PM

A 3D Raytrace

by the dog

**Synamon** · 05-30-2009, 09:45 PM

Sure there are creative INTJs, here are a couple of active threads you might enjoy:
http://intjforum.com/showthread.php?...ghlight=creat*
http://intjforum.com/showthread.php?...highlight=art*

Welcome to the forum.

**Rehnberg** · 05-31-2009, 07:35 AM

	Originally Posted by Jonathan Brewer
	Yeah, were just pricks, not dry pricks. By the way, signatures are not allowed per the rules. You'll need to stop signing your name at the end of your posts. It's nothing personal, but eventually one of the mods will say something about it. You know how pissy we can be.

Ok, I'll stop. I didn't know.

Rehnberg added to this post, 2 minutes and 0 seconds later...

	Originally Posted by Synamon
	Sure there are creative INTJs, here are a couple of active threads you might enjoy: http://intjforum.com/showthread.php?...ghlight=creat* http://intjforum.com/showthread.php?...highlight=art* Welcome to the forum.

Thanks!

**clayjr** · 05-31-2009, 07:47 AM

Is there anybody out there, just nod if you can hear me. i am eager for like minded thought and conversation.

**Monte314** · 05-31-2009, 07:55 AM

misspelling.

**Airius** · 05-31-2009, 08:04 AM

Rofl. Welcome!

**Trenchant1** · 05-31-2009, 09:50 AM

	Originally Posted by clayjr
	Is there anybody out there, just nod if you can hear me. i am eager for like minded thought and conversation.

Shit, I've been nodding for nearly two hours! Are you going to take any notice of me or what?

Oh, and welcome Rehnberg.

**reb** · 05-31-2009, 01:16 PM

welcome, Rehnberg!

have you ever killed a woman? how many times did you 'want to' before you actually did it? do you actually live near Chicago? how many wives have you buried...just as of today? are you an ex-cop? are you thinking of putting Trenchant next on the list?

**doublejava** · 05-31-2009, 05:35 PM

What is Monte on today?

**Trenchant1** · 05-31-2009, 05:57 PM

	Originally Posted by reb
	welcome, Rehnberg! have you ever killed a woman? how many times did you 'want to' before you actually did it? do you actually live near Chicago? how many wives have you buried...just as of today? are you an ex-cop? are you thinking of putting Trenchant next on the list?

Hey! You will be complicit in my murder. Do you want that on your conscience? Aiding and abetting, that's 200 years in prison. In fact, that's 200 years for aiding and another 200 for abetting. You won't be laughing when you've finished that. Hah!

**soanyway** · 05-31-2009, 06:17 PM

I am a shutter bug. I love photograpy. soanyway,welcome and be careful I see a few trick questions in there.....

**reb** · 06-01-2009, 11:45 AM

	Originally Posted by Trenchant1
	Hey! You will be complicit in my murder. Do you want that on your conscience? Aiding and abetting, that's 200 years in prison. In fact, that's 200 years for aiding and another 200 for abetting. You won't be laughing when you've finished that. Hah!

lol! YOU think i HAVE a conscience? 200 years? just an eyeblink.....

**elpis eutropios** · 06-01-2009, 12:13 PM

Hi fellow newbie!
I guess I variate between trying to be creative and intellectual - studied visual arts before but now taking a more theoretical postgrad course. With the art projects I always found the creative process very slow and painful and spent a lot of time chewing the pencil but when it went well the flow was the best thing. Would love to get back into it.

Rudy · 06-02-2009, 08:37 PM

Welcome, Rehnberg!

As others have said, many INTJs follow artistic pursuits; it's a sizable minority. Music seems to be the most common.

If you're sticking around, you can check out the rules here, and a great thread about using all the neat forum features is here.

Please, enjoy!

**Julie** · 06-02-2009, 08:52 PM

I got to tell you this series of posts is really damn funny. I just cannot remember the last time I laughed so loudly. Dog, you really crack me up.

Welcome Rehnberg, I am a newbie too!

**rwyatt365** · 06-03-2009, 10:03 AM

Personally, I think that all INTJs are creative. The mode whereby we express that creativity varies widely. While many think that creativity is only visible in "the arts", I would wager that anyone that has written a program of any sorts has thought of their code as "art".

Quetion for you; what is the glide-ratio of an African swallow in a 20 knot headwind, carrying a regulation ladies bowling ball?

PS - The answer is not 42.

05-30-2009, 07:19 PM	#1
Rehnberg New Member [01%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5	Well, I guess this is a forum for people with similar personalities to my own. I'm really not sure what to write, so if anyone wants to know something about me, just ask. Oh, and I've been wondering something since I found out I was an INTJ: are there many others who not only like intellectual stuff, but who also gravitate to creative and artistic things (in my case, photography, writing, and poetry)? By the description, this seems rather unusual, so I would like to know if I'm wrong. Last edited by Synamon; 05-30-2009 at 09:46 PM. Reason: signature removed
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05-30-2009, 07:24 PM	#2
Jonathan Brewer Core Member [135%] MBTI: xxxx Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5,411	Welcome, Rehnberg. We are glad to have you. To answer your question: Yes, there are quite a few of us "intellectual" types that prefer the more "artistic" activities. We have a number of writers, photographers, musicians, etc. on this board alone. It is true that few of us make a career out of such pursuits, but many of use indulge in them for recreation. That said, there are still those among us who make a living in some of the fields you listed.
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Monte314 Core Member [407%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 16,303	BDF! BDF! by the dog Dead cat, flat as a mat.... It's layin' in the road right beside the Rrrrrribbon toad. Dead cat, flat as a mat.... It must have been a REAL BIG SPLAT.
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Lokih New Member [01%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 66	Do you like pie? Why or why not?
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Monte314 Core Member [407%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 16,303	Do you like pi? by the dog Would you use it in a surd? Would you say it to a nerd? Tell me, tell me if you're able: Is there pi in your trig table? Would you, could you, plot its line? Could you, would you, take its sine? Faster now, if you can go; we will see just what you know! Are pi's digits randomized? Have the counts been analyzed? Is pi algebraic, OR is it transcendental, FOR if your answer brings you laud.... THEN we'll know you're not a fraud.
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Monte314 Core Member [407%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 16,303	A 3D Raytrace by the dog
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Synamon Core Member [465%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 18,616	Sure there are creative INTJs, here are a couple of active threads you might enjoy: http://intjforum.com/showthread.php?...ghlight=creat* http://intjforum.com/showthread.php?...highlight=art* Welcome to the forum.
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Monte314 Core Member [407%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 16,303	misspelling.
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Airius Member [17%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 684	Rofl. Welcome!
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reb Core Member [257%] MBTI: XNTJ Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10,280	welcome, Rehnberg! have you ever killed a woman? how many times did you 'want to' before you actually did it? do you actually live near Chicago? how many wives have you buried...just as of today? are you an ex-cop? are you thinking of putting Trenchant next on the list?
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soanyway Member [08%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 320	I am a shutter bug. I love photograpy. soanyway,welcome and be careful I see a few trick questions in there.....
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elpis eutropios New Member [01%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 12	Hi fellow newbie! I guess I variate between trying to be creative and intellectual - studied visual arts before but now taking a more theoretical postgrad course. With the art projects I always found the creative process very slow and painful and spent a lot of time chewing the pencil but when it went well the flow was the best thing. Would love to get back into it.
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Rudy Administrator MBTI: INfJ Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 21,722	Welcome, Rehnberg! As others have said, many INTJs follow artistic pursuits; it's a sizable minority. Music seems to be the most common. If you're sticking around, you can check out the rules here, and a great thread about using all the neat forum features is here. Please, enjoy!
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Julie New Member [01%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 47	I got to tell you this series of posts is really damn funny. I just cannot remember the last time I laughed so loudly. Dog, you really crack me up. Welcome Rehnberg, I am a newbie too!
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06-03-2009, 10:03 AM	#25
rwyatt365 Core Member [261%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 10,464	Personally, I think that all INTJs are creative. The mode whereby we express that creativity varies widely. While many think that creativity is only visible in "the arts", I would wager that anyone that has written a program of any sorts has thought of their code as "art". Quetion for you; what is the glide-ratio of an African swallow in a 20 knot headwind, carrying a regulation ladies bowling ball? PS - The answer is not 42.
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