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Zombie · 02-22-2008 11:52 PM

I always talked about not caring what others think. Yet I still have. I may reject negative criticism, but I've thrived for praise. All I can think about is being the best. showing everyone that I am good has driven my ambitions for a while now. I may have stopped conforming to the preps and the jocks, but I've conformed to you guys. I know have to deal with the confusion of not knowing what I like, cause the only reasons I can find for my hobbies is being good at them. Hell I don't even know why I'm saying this to you, I have no reason to.

See you later. Never associate yourself with those you are acquainted to.

**SoulRiser** · 02-23-2008 01:14 AM

I think everyone (or at least most people) are like that to some extent. I mean, who doesn't like praise? It can be a problem if it becomes the reason you do things, though.

You're not leaving, are you? Sad

Will · 02-23-2008 02:20 AM

I'm always worried that I'm conforming to whatever I read about education, so I keep re-examining what I think, trying to find some flaw.

I must say that many of the posts here are made by noobs who seem to be conforming to whatever they read. (Look at the top posters.) I did that a little when I first read about education (before I found this site). I realized that I was, though, so I just started being much more critical.

I disagree with most people here about a lot of things. In many threads, I'm the only one with a certain view. When people continually disagree with me but do not provide strong evidence, I do not try to compromise; I just consider them inferior. You don't need to leave to avoid conforming to what's posted here.

And it's understandable that people would want real praise, acceptance, &c. I don't like when people yell at me and call me worthless and stupid, so it's understandable that I would like when people tell me I'm important and smart. I don't believe them most of the time, though, because they're often just being "polite".

It's nice to have other people who really agree with you. You think that what you think is right is right, even though everyone else says you're crazy. Knowing that a few other people agree with you reminds you that you're not crazy and helps you avoid conforming to everyone else.

Eidolon · 02-23-2008 03:11 AM

I had thought about this as well.

"Am I letting this site have too much of an effect on me?"
"Is this what I really believe?"

I'm still trying to answer those questions, but there's no real way for me to be sure. And by no means will I be leaving the site any time soon. Biggrin

Vatman · 02-23-2008 07:10 AM

I believe that one of the characteristics that all humans share is the ability to change our minds. The core problem with set belief's and ideas is that there is always a way to argue a point, and always another story to a tale.

I hate the idea of slaughtering innocent creatures, and yet I chow down on hamburgers.
I hate the destruction of our environment, and I don't even use both sides on a sheet of paper.

To be human is to be a hypocrite.

Zombie · 02-23-2008 12:53 PM

"See you later" doesn't mean "Goodbye". No I'm not leaving.

dreamer... · 02-23-2008 06:10 PM

Quote:I always talked about not caring what others think. Yet I still have.

Same here- most of all when it comes to school (but I do that for my parents' sake, not my own).
And hey, everyone likes praise. as long as you're not doing something you hate, it's okay - human, as Vatman said- to seek praise.

**SoulRiser** · 02-23-2008 11:30 PM

Quote:Knowing that a few other people agree with you reminds you that you're not crazy and helps you avoid conforming to everyone else.

True.

I don't think there's anyone on this planet that agrees 100% with everything I believe... I doubt that anyone will ever find someone who agrees on absolutely everything... but life's more interesting that way.

Quote:"See you later" doesn't mean "Goodbye". No I'm not leaving.

Yay

thoughtmaker · 02-24-2008 04:13 AM

instead of focusing on being the best to show everyone, do the best you want to do for yourself.

also, don´t get hung up if you find yourself still conforming. getting bothered by it does no good. just continue trying.

HeartofShadows · 02-26-2008 11:19 AM

Good saying Vatman..

To be human is to be a hypocrite.
Its so true..

Oh I don't really see myself as conforming to what anybody here believes. I examine everybodies beliefs and I agree with what I see.

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