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My thoughts on other types

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Posted by Cory on September 27, 1999 at 23:05:09:

In Reply to: Rubbing up against other types - my experiences. posted by Tiggy on September 27, 1999 at 21:16:42:

Why is that we view the other types, and the other types view us all in a NEGATIVE way? What is it about us to search out the bad things in a person and be ignorant of their good stuff? All types (when healthy) have something to contribute to the wholeness of society.

The negative things I've been told by other types (not sure which are): Irresponsible, Dreamy, Strange, Lazy, Loner, Perverted, Irrational, Unrealistic, Jealous, etc.

Now, what are the negative traits I associate with each type? While I believe they all have positive in them, I admit somewhat of a bias. And here it is...

1) I see ones as self-righteous, anal-retentive perfectionists who can't take it easy. When they start trying to control me, I get rather pissed off.

2) I see them as too needy, manipulative, and controlling. They need to learn how to be more independant and quit putting their happiness in other people's hands.

3) Shallow! Shallow! Shallow! All they want is materialistic success. Nothing but masks without faces.

4) I love my common kin :)

5) A type I greatly admire. I have a 5-wing so that might explain it! They shouldn't negate All feelings though, but I admire how they are in so much control of themselves. I also feel a kinship with them.

6) They're like twos...too dependant. Is it any wonder most of our jerk politicians are sixes?

7) Finally scum that is worse than a three! The three is at least looking to make an impact with others, the seven is just animal and hedonistic! All they want is Fun. Hmm.....maybe our world could do without sevens since they don't really contribute anything.

8) All I can say is this: Stalin, Mao, Idi Amin, Pol Pot, and Genghis Khan were eights. Definitely the most evil of all types.

9) How can you hate someone who leaves you alone and doesn't interfere with your life? I like these easy-going folks...I wish there were more of them.

Please note that my negative criticism was meantly mostly to be provocative and exaggerated! But if you want to dissent, go ahead.

-Cory

Follow Ups:

Re: so why is this a Four thing? Tal 23:45:35 9/27/99 (8)
- Its not exclusive to fours at all! I never said it was, but I didnt want to make an assumption and says a 3 feels the same way, etc. Cory [nt] 17:47:08 9/28/99 (6)
  - Re: Postings tough to read Summer 09:38:08 9/29/99 (5)
    - Re: Postings tough to read Tiggy 19:27:43 9/29/99 (3)
      - Re: Postings tough to read Hal 09:42:44 9/30/99 (2)
        
        Re: Postings tough to read Ev 09:58:23 9/30/99 (1)
        
        Re: Postings tough to read Summer 13:25:08 9/30/99 (0)
    - When I put [nt] down, it means No Text...so all I wrote was the subject line, no need to open the message... Cory [nt] 15:53:59 9/29/99 (0)
- Re: so why is this a Four thing? Ronnie 13:28:15 9/28/99 (0)

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: Why is that we view the other types, and the other types view us all in a NEGATIVE way? What is it about us to search out the bad things in a person and be ignorant of their good stuff? All types (when healthy) have something to contribute to the wholeness of society. : The negative things I've been told by other types (not sure which are): Irresponsible, Dreamy, Strange, Lazy, Loner, Perverted, Irrational, Unrealistic, Jealous, etc. : Now, what are the negative traits I associate with each type? While I believe they all have positive in them, I admit somewhat of a bias. And here it is... : 1) I see ones as self-righteous, anal-retentive perfectionists who can't take it easy. When they start trying to control me, I get rather pissed off. : 2) I see them as too needy, manipulative, and controlling. They need to learn how to be more independant and quit putting their happiness in other people's hands. : 3) Shallow! Shallow! Shallow! All they want is materialistic success. Nothing but masks without faces. : 4) I love my common kin :) : 5) A type I greatly admire. I have a 5-wing so that might explain it! They shouldn't negate All feelings though, but I admire how they are in so much control of themselves. I also feel a kinship with them. : 6) They're like twos...too dependant. Is it any wonder most of our jerk politicians are sixes? : 7) Finally scum that is worse than a three! The three is at least looking to make an impact with others, the seven is just animal and hedonistic! All they want is Fun. Hmm.....maybe our world could do without sevens since they don't really contribute anything. : 8) All I can say is this: Stalin, Mao, Idi Amin, Pol Pot, and Genghis Khan were eights. Definitely the most evil of all types. : 9) How can you hate someone who leaves you alone and doesn't interfere with your life? I like these easy-going folks...I wish there were more of them. : Please note that my negative criticism was meantly mostly to be provocative and exaggerated! But if you want to dissent, go ahead. : -Cory

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