[Morgoth]

Dr. juris Martin, thank you very much

[Puck]

The scale finally moved! I was sure the past weeks that I was loosing weight but NO evidence of this was to be seen on the scale. Today it finally gave up its fruitless resistence and admitted that I've lost almost four kilos. Ha!

[Cause]

Morgoth, on 04 October 2018 - 07:55 AM, said:

Cause, on 03 October 2018 - 10:35 AM, said:

I got into a silly argument on Facebook about artificial sweetners. Nothing important but I was using these things called references and facts, and actually read the article in question that we were discussing. I thought this was putting me squarely in the lead. That's when my opponent played their trump card telling me not to argue with a Dr. That's when I knew that my life had all been leading up to this moment. So I said I'm a Dr too. I cant really say why but I got huge kick out of it. I guess becauses its so insulting to be dismissed that way, especially when your right so it was so much fun to just counter that point with the exact same point.

If I had done my 5-year masters of legal science in a number of other countries (including S. Africa I think), I would have been a Dr too! Alas, in Norway I would need an extra 4 year long PHD for that title

If we are all Doctors I become less special!

[Morgoth]

Cause, on 05 October 2018 - 07:39 AM, said:

Morgoth, on 04 October 2018 - 07:55 AM, said:

Cause, on 03 October 2018 - 10:35 AM, said:

I got into a silly argument on Facebook about artificial sweetners. Nothing important but I was using these things called references and facts, and actually read the article in question that we were discussing. I thought this was putting me squarely in the lead. That's when my opponent played their trump card telling me not to argue with a Dr. That's when I knew that my life had all been leading up to this moment. So I said I'm a Dr too. I cant really say why but I got huge kick out of it. I guess becauses its so insulting to be dismissed that way, especially when your right so it was so much fun to just counter that point with the exact same point.

If I had done my 5-year masters of legal science in a number of other countries (including S. Africa I think), I would have been a Dr too! Alas, in Norway I would need an extra 4 year long PHD for that title

If we are all Doctors I become less special!

You'll always be special to me!

[Macros]

So you're saying this to all members now? What the fuck

[Macros]

I'm not really sure what to feel about this.

Killing time at work waiting for new drawings, so took the Myers Briggs test (well the free one on 16personalities) came up INTP-T
Which means absolutely fuck all to me. Then I read through their fairly exhaustive break down of the 'Logician' or whatever it was. Apart from a few missed beats it caught me fairly on the nose. And in the closing statement, the assessment was that the assessment would vex me as it was so bang on. Which was bang on.

It doesn't affect my life in the slightest, it's only confirmation of what I've always thought/known about myself. I am very happy with my own company. I only took the test as an exercise in prep for nanowrimo, someone had suggested running your main characters through the test, I figured I should outnmyself through it first to see what the hell it was

[Mezla PigDog]

Macros, on 05 October 2018 - 08:46 AM, said:

I'm not really sure what to feel about this.

Killing time at work waiting for new drawings, so took the Myers Briggs test (well the free one on 16personalities) came up INTP-T
Which means absolutely fuck all to me. Then I read through their fairly exhaustive break down of the 'Logician' or whatever it was. Apart from a few missed beats it caught me fairly on the nose. And in the closing statement, the assessment was that the assessment would vex me as it was so bang on. Which was bang on.

It doesn't affect my life in the slightest, it's only confirmation of what I've always thought/known about myself. I am very happy with my own company. I only took the test as an exercise in prep for nanowrimo, someone had suggested running your main characters through the test, I figured I should outnmyself through it first to see what the hell it was

I'm an ENTP allegedly. Had mine done by professionals for work. I find it hard to believe that you are an Introvert...

When I did mine I got this big analysis about how far I swung for each characteristics. I'm so T that I may be a Vulcan. However if you read all of the descriptions you can find something that rings true so I think it's bullshit. I know a few people who are obsessed with a colour one where you get assigned a colour and it means you will clash really badly with people on the opposite side. One my bosses said I'm yellow which is a very sunny pleasant person. I was thinking yeah mate you may see my sunny exterior but inside I'm always thinking you're a total nobhead.

It's all bullshit. When it comes to work my philosophy is turn up, do your job, don't be a dick, go home. If only everyone did that the world would be just The Best.

[Tsundoku]

YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE IS:
ARCHITECT (INTJ-T)

MIND
This trait determines how we interact with our environment.
25%75%
INTROVERTED

ENERGY
This trait shows where we direct our mental energy.
52%
INTUITIVE
48%
OBSERVANT

NATURE
This trait determines how we make decisions and cope with emotions.
54%
THINKING
46%
FEELING

TACTICS
This trait reflects our approach to work, planning and decision-making.
68%
JUDGING
32%
PROSPECTING

IDENTITY
This trait underpins all others, showing how confident we are in our abilities and decisions.
32%
ASSERTIVE
68%
TURBULENT

https://www.16person...ntj-personality

I think some of that is fairly close, but other parts are way off.

I'm happy the week is over. And I only worked Thursday and Friday. Got utterly smashed at PT this morning, going to be very sore this weekend.

This post has been edited by Tsundoku: 05 October 2018 - 09:54 AM

[Morgoth]

I did that thing for a study a year or so ago. I can't remember the letters, but I'm seemingly a Protagonist. Not a bad guess all in all, but not a perfect fit by any means.

Mez, we all know you are a monster. Well done for tricking the test!

[Macros]

In fairness Mez , when have you encountered me without alcohol?

[Puck]

Tsundoku, on 05 October 2018 - 09:52 AM, said:

YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE IS:
ARCHITECT (INTJ-T)

MIND
This trait determines how we interact with our environment.
25%75%
INTROVERTED

ENERGY
This trait shows where we direct our mental energy.
52%
INTUITIVE
48%
OBSERVANT

NATURE
This trait determines how we make decisions and cope with emotions.
54%
THINKING
46%
FEELING

TACTICS
This trait reflects our approach to work, planning and decision-making.
68%
JUDGING
32%
PROSPECTING

IDENTITY
This trait underpins all others, showing how confident we are in our abilities and decisions.
32%
ASSERTIVE
68%
TURBULENT

https://www.16person...ntj-personality

I think some of that is fairly close, but other parts are way off.

Not surprising, considering you're almost right in the middle on two things. I had to do this thing for work and I usually end up either INTJ or INFJ, with 51% Thinking OR Feeling depending on the day. That one letter difference can give you a wildly different resulting write up on that site. I once took the test late at night because I was bored and ended up as ISTJ, which reflected my mood at the time but is otherwise wildly inaccurate. Basically, if the mood you take the test in has such a big influence on the result it's a good sign that it's bullshit armchair philosophy with questions that are very obvious (an introvert is going to be an introvert) to convince you that it's right.

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

I always get INFJ - The Advocate/Protector

I do enjoy when it breaks into ideal jobs for the personality type. Apparently INFJs are terrible at detail and go out of their way to avoid such tasks. I'm a legal secretary - my job is detail, and I'm good at it.

I haven't done it for some time but I remember always feeling that so many of the questions were situation and mood dependent that it would never really get a good read of someone.

This post has been edited by TheRetiredBridgeburner: 05 October 2018 - 10:57 AM

[Tiste Simeon]

Mine just said PERFECT whatever that means...

[Cause]

Morgoth, on 05 October 2018 - 07:41 AM, said:

Cause, on 05 October 2018 - 07:39 AM, said:

Morgoth, on 04 October 2018 - 07:55 AM, said:

Cause, on 03 October 2018 - 10:35 AM, said:

I got into a silly argument on Facebook about artificial sweetners. Nothing important but I was using these things called references and facts, and actually read the article in question that we were discussing. I thought this was putting me squarely in the lead. That's when my opponent played their trump card telling me not to argue with a Dr. That's when I knew that my life had all been leading up to this moment. So I said I'm a Dr too. I cant really say why but I got huge kick out of it. I guess becauses its so insulting to be dismissed that way, especially when your right so it was so much fun to just counter that point with the exact same point.

If I had done my 5-year masters of legal science in a number of other countries (including S. Africa I think), I would have been a Dr too! Alas, in Norway I would need an extra 4 year long PHD for that title

If we are all Doctors I become less special!

You'll always be special to me!

I need to be special to other doctors!

I forget my test score from before but I'm bored at work so Ill be back ASAP.

I think these things have grains of truth but are also similar to horroscopes. If you like what your reading you tend not to disagree with the assessment. Even negative traits can be written as positives and so people are happy to lay claim to them.

Edit - I am a macros!

Edit - 'This constant thinking can have the effect of making them look pensive and detached, as they are often conducting full-fledged debates in their own heads, but really Logicians are quite relaxed and friendly when they are with people they know, or who share their interests. However, this can be replaced by overwhelming shyness when Logician personalities are among unfamiliar faces, and friendly banter can quickly become combative if they believe their logical conclusions or theories are being criticized.'

So to me this sounds incredibly accurate. I often think of myself as shy but my friends don't. I'm comfortable with my friends, I have improved a lot as I have gotten older but with large groups of new people I am shy. I struggle to network with strangers. I'm shy with new people, I don't guy out of my way to greet people I know but who are not my friends if I have nothing particular to say. With my friends though I can be the life of the party, I can be outgoing, I am funny etc.

Thing is the logician is apparently 3% of people. The above description I would imagine resonates with at least 30% if not more of people.

This post has been edited by Cause: 05 October 2018 - 01:02 PM

[Slow Ben]

QuickTidal, on 01 October 2018 - 12:49 PM, said:

Slow Ben, on 30 September 2018 - 03:19 AM, said:

I love Octoberfest beer. I try as many different brands as I can get my hands on this time of year.

But Sam Adams Octoberfest is the best.

Never tried the Octoberfest one....I'm a big fan of the Summer one...will have to see if they ship the Octoberfest one into Canada (they do the other seasonal Sam Adams brews, so hopefully!)

Its worth the effort to acquire.

Its only available through November though.

[Macros]

Stuff like this amuses me greatly

[Whisperzzzzzzz]

I just got approved to sublease an apartment on the Lower East Side in Manhattan!!!!!

[Tapper]

As per first of october, I am a daddy! Our daughter Sofía arrived safely and has since been busy conquering hearts and producing poopy diapers since.

[QuickTidal]

Tapper, on 10 October 2018 - 03:42 PM, said:

As per first of october, I am a daddy! Our daughter Sofía arrived safely and has since been busy conquering hearts and producing poopy diapers since.

AH! Congratulations! Glad everyone is safe and healthy, and that's lovely name.

[Messremb]

Tapper, on 10 October 2018 - 03:42 PM, said:

As per first of october, I am a daddy! Our daughter Sofía arrived safely and has since been busy conquering hearts and producing poopy diapers since.

Congratulations

Sleep is now a thing of the past

Twin 2 had his first solo walk on Monday and loved it. 10 months old and they're both now wobbling round the room. Help!