Posted by Cory [nt] on September 28, 1999 at 17:47:08:
In Reply to: Re: so why is this a Four thing? posted by Tal on September 27, 1999 at 23:45:35:
: I hope you both realise that all of the complaints you list against other types are not specific to Fours... they very notion of the 'flaw' in each type is that it's a relatively objective thing... one failing might irk a particular individual more than another (maybe you dislike sevens more than ones, i don't know)... but there are a very finite amount (maybe two or three) of major accusations that can be levelled at each type. I'm a Five and I identified with exactly the same complaints... I suspect just about everyone else would too.
: : 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