Assumptions you hate.

[Doclector]

There's alot of assumptions going around these forums lately, though, that's still better than the rest of the Internet, where there were pretty much always stupid assumptions being thrown around.

So, what are you most hated assumptions?

This is the point where less interested people can go ahead and post, because I'm about to rant a little, and seeming as I've been holding this back for a good few days, it ain't gonna be pretty, and I will come to regret it.

Spoiler

I hate it when people assume that I'm trying to lay the blame on something/someone else for something that Went wrong in my life. I mention I have aspergers in a relevant conversation=people start assuming I'm trying to lay the blame on that. I mention, even jokingly, my distaste at my permanent lack of a girlfriend, I'm supposedly suddenly blaming it on every female who ever lived. I complain about the job market, and of course, people instantly say I'm looking for an excuse not to improve my employability.

The opposite is true. I am the first person I look to blame. Only when I can't possibly fathom why it could be my fault do I look elsewhere for the cause. I'm not a pitiful excuse for a human being because I'm mildly autistic, I'm a pitiful excuse for a human being because I'm a pitiful excuse for a human being. I am not blaming women for not being attracted to me, they'd have to be both insane and blind to be attracted to me. I don't have a job because I am s*** at most things.

But I suppose that would be the self pitying response, huh? I can never. F***ing. Win. I have no pity for myself, every time I make a mistake, I punish myself for it. If I make a mistake while working, I don't sleep or eat until I fix the error. I make a mistake involving a girl, I don't get to see her anymore (I make a mistake, she won't want to see me. She's happy, and I get the punishment I deserve) any other mistakes, I bite myself, in the arm, as hard as I feel I deserve.

I blame myself, I punish myself. I do not blame others, because I may be a just plain "wrong" person in every way, but I am not enough of a coward to blame others for my s*** and allow my mistakes to be unpunished. It is the only way I will learn. I know the world around me has alot wrong with it, but if I don't force myself to become a better person, then I'm just a hypocrit.

So I'd be lying if I said I blamed others, but I'd be "emo" if I told people the truth. So I just sit there silent. Gritting my teeth, not sure who I'm more angry at, the assum-er or myself. There you have it. You read through that, have a cookie, if you hate me now, well, I've been trying to suppress that rant for three days, so, sorry, I guess.

 

[Nouw]

I really dislike racial and age assumptions. Especially when put together!

"Oh look, he's X years old and he's from Y so he must like Z games!"

 

[StBishop]

When I explain why I did something, or reiterate where a confusion arose; I'm obviously making excuses and trying to shift blame.

 

[Phlakes]

It's a less serious one, but when people assume everyone from Texas owns a ranch and rides horses to school.

Because that's west Texas you're talking about. The other directions are very normal cities. Especially Austin, which is like a smaller New York but with less angry people.

 

[ShindoL Shill]

i hate that too.
i hate when people assume that i do something just because i want to bang someone. someone thought that because i was keeping someone i like comfort. when she just got dumped, and was going through a load of shit with her dad.

 

[Redlin5_v1legacy]

I have (x) amount of posts! Therefore I must be either a noobie or a sarcastic old user!

 

[TheYellowCellPhone]

People who think all Americans are fat, uneducated, gun-toting, ignorant, arrogant, xenophobic morons.

 

[crudus]

I hate when people assume they are great minds when they have similar trains of thought.

"Great minds think alike, but fools seldom differ" is the actual quote. Show some humility (or something).

Because that's west Texas you're talking about. The other directions are very normal cities. Especially Austin, which is like a smaller New York but with less angry people.

Also, I hear that it isn't as right-winged as people think it is.

 

[stefanbertramlee]

That I'm gay.

Thats proablly my own fault though

 

[Arsen]

That if you don't support "something" you are against the very people that "something" falls under. People try to often enough insinuate that you are an intolerant fellow, despite the fact that you are infact, doing nothing intolerant. By allowing to rightfully co-exist with the others, smiling at them, bonding with them, and treating them as your fellow man you are therefore being tolerant. It holds no political viewpoint or perspective. It's an opinionated, subjective perspective as to what that really means. It's person to person.

However, people enjoy blurring the lines for their own sake. And guess what? They are the intolerant ones. There is no such thing as "automatic [x]".

The [x] equals:

- Racism
- Sexism
- Bigotry
- Religious hated/slander/etc
- Beliefs of LGBT discrimination
- Anything else

Don't wish to accept this as a valid, logical, coherent argument? Guess how much right I, likewise from your opinion, have the right to believe the person opposing me is the "intolerant one"?

Subjectivity folks.

- Also, people who assume that the other political party is evil. Guess what? You're "evil" in their eyes. Might as well try to learn why, come to some sort of understanding, and try to rationalize that both sides have their argumentative merits.
- People who believe loving your country is blind. EVERYONE has a good reason.
- That if something is unprovable it means it doesn't exist/has no arguing point. All that says is "there is nothing here currently".
- That if someone sides with "this guy" or "that side" throughout historical warfare...they hate the opposing side. This is not true. Many people who have these controversial opinions, do in fact, respect both sides.
- Rich people, the upper class, and the celebs in our lifetime don't go through pain on our level. Trust me. Having to be in the spotlight has it's psychological effects on you, whether or not you agree with the person or their fame.

 

[commiedic]

When you do something wrong once and then people think that you do it all the time.

For example. Supposed to be at place A doing something. Found in place B not doing that. Every time I am not at the right place I am thought to be at place B.

or

When really tired I put my head down to take a quick nap. Now every time my hand is resting on my head or I am looking at the ground people think I am sleeping. =P

I hate the saying "Your Perception IS Your Reality" to me its just ignorance.

 

[Adam Galli]

I hate when people think all EMTs and Paramedics are "just ambulance drivers." We do a hell of a lot more than that. We have all sorts of drugs and plenty of things we can poke you with and shove in your body.

 

[Canid117]

People who think all Americans are fat, uneducated, gun-toting, ignorant, arrogant, xenophobic morons.

Yeah only about 50% of us are fat.


but in all seriousness anti-Americanism is hilariously stupid most of the times I see it.

 

[OmniscientOstrich]

Spoiler

I hate it when people assume that I'm trying to lay the blame on something/someone else for something that Went wrong in my life. I mention I have aspergers in a relevant conversation=people start assuming I'm trying to lay the blame on that. I mention, even jokingly, my distaste at my permanent lack of a girlfriend, I'm supposedly suddenly blaming it on every female who ever lived. I complain about the job market, and of course, people instantly say I'm looking for an excuse not to improve my employability.

The opposite is true. I am the first person I look to blame. Only when I can't possibly fathom why it could be my fault do I look elsewhere for the cause. I'm not a pitiful excuse for a human being because I'm mildly autistic, I'm a pitiful excuse for a human being because I'm a pitiful excuse for a human being. I am not blaming women for not being attracted to me, they'd have to be both insane and blind to be attracted to me. I don't have a job because I am s*** at most things.

But I suppose that would be the self pitying response, huh? I can never. F***ing. Win. I have no pity for myself, every time I make a mistake, I punish myself for it. If I make a mistake while working, I don't sleep or eat until I fix the error. I make a mistake involving a girl, I don't get to see her anymore (I make a mistake, she won't want to see me. She's happy, and I get the punishment I deserve) any other mistakes, I bite myself, in the arm, as hard as I feel I deserve.

I blame myself, I punish myself. I do not blame others, because I may be a just plain "wrong" person in every way, but I am not enough of a coward to blame others for my s*** and allow my mistakes to be unpunished. It is the only way I will learn. I know the world around me has alot wrong with it, but if I don't force myself to become a better person, then I'm just a hypocrit.

So I'd be lying if I said I blamed others, but I'd be "emo" if I told people the truth. So I just sit there silent. Gritting my teeth, not sure who I'm more angry at, the assum-er or myself. There you have it. You read through that, have a cookie, if you hate me now, well, I've been trying to suppress that rant for three days, so, sorry, I guess.

Took the words right out of my mouth and I applaud you good sir.

 

[Agent Cross]

It's a less serious one, but when people assume everyone from Texas owns a ranch and rides horses to school.

Because that's west Texas you're talking about. The other directions are very normal cities. Especially Austin, which is like a smaller New York but with less angry people.

Just left Austin the other day. 6th street, good times. I live in east Texas, smaller town. Still though...

As a fellow Texan, I approve of this message.

 

[Woodsey]

The ultimate retard assumption that floats around this very forum:

"This person said something on a subject that's clearly subjective, yet they didn't signpost it several times over with phrases like "in my opinion". Therefore, they are claiming their statement of "XYZ is shit" is actually a fact."

Just... fuck up. OK?

 

[Agent Cross]

I have (x) amount of posts! Therefore I must be either a noobie or a sarcastic old user!

Or you love the shit out of forum games... Nah, you're a nOob.

 

[CM156_v1legacy]

That if you don't support "something" you are against the very people that "something" falls under. People try to often enough insinuate that you are an intolerant fellow, despite the fact that you are infact, doing nothing intolerant. By allowing to rightfully co-exist with the others, smiling at them, bonding with them, and treating them as your fellow man you are therefore being tolerant. It holds no political viewpoint or perspective. It's an opinionated, subjective perspective as to what that really means. It's person to person.

However, people enjoy blurring the lines for their own sake. And guess what? They are the intolerant ones. There is no such thing as "automatic [x]".

The [x] equals:

- Racism
- Sexism
- Bigotry
- Religious hated/slander/etc
- Beliefs of LGBT discrimination
- Anything else

Don't wish to accept this as a valid, logical, coherent argument? Guess how much right I, likewise from your opinion, have the right to believe the person opposing me is the "intolerant one"?

Subjectivity folks.

- Also, people who assume that the other political party is evil. Guess what? You're "evil" in their eyes. Might as well try to learn why, come to some sort of understanding, and try to rationalize that both sides have their argumentative merits.
- People who believe loving your country is blind. EVERYONE has a good reason.
- That if something is unprovable it means it doesn't exist/has no arguing point. All that says is "there is nothing here currently".
- That if someone sides with "this guy" or "that side" throughout historical warfare...they hate the opposing side. This is not true. Many people who have these controversial opinions, do in fact, respect both sides.
- Rich people, the upper class, and the celebs in our lifetime don't go through pain on our level. Trust me. Having to be in the spotlight has it's psychological effects on you, whether or not you agree with the person or their fame.

Took the words out of my mouth.

Just because I do not support your movement doesn't mean I hate you/are intollerant of your movement.

OT: Not an assumption, but I hate Friedrich Nietzsche's sock puppets that dwell here.

 

[Corsion]

I 'm into metal and a lot of heavy music which includes screaming so I'm obviously a devil-worshipping emo who doesn't know what 'real' music is.

 

[lucario719]

I don't enjoy people assuming that just because I enjoy animation, that I am an immature person who needs to grow up and stop watching Disney. I like a variety of animation, including some films that deal with more mature themes such as Grave of the Fireflies.


Quick tip: If anyone you know thinks that animation (excluding porn) is only for kids show them Grave of the Fireflies. It will really open their eyes.