Why are you people so negative?
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For everyone who bitches and moans about their life, there are at least two people who cry that they are "too negative". Since we know that two negatives make a positive I would argue that the Escapist isn't particularly negative, but rather is full of self-righteous pricks.
This person has said stuff that I took years to learn. Thankfully, it's better to late than never, right?Golan Trevize said:Really, that's all it takes? Okey, now seriously.gabe12301 said:This is the Internet, for everything you love, there are like 10 people who hate it with a passion. I've come to terms with the fact that gaming (just like most things unfortunately) is a business first and art or whatever later, at least for AAA tittles and just enjoy what I like, and don't care much for what I don't.
Yes, the Internet and the people in it will always try to make you feel bad about something you like, this is the reason why I dislike going into community's or social networks, because there will always be one douchebag who will make the experience sour for you.
Personally, I don't care what people think or how they act; simply because they are all online. And I know that if I were to meet many of these pessimistic people, I would keep walking and then go to the pub with some mates. And drink. Soooo muuuch.
I also like to consider myself an optimist. I prefer to see the good in as much as possible, and refuse to give up on things, irrelevant of how shit they may be (Hence why I get pissed off when I see people kill themselves in post-apocalyptic movies/tv series).
I also like to consider myself an optimist. I prefer to see the good in as much as possible, and refuse to give up on things, irrelevant of how shit they may be (Hence why I get pissed off when I see people kill themselves in post-apocalyptic movies/tv series).
Dammit, I saw this from further from my screen than usual. I thought it said titties. I was all "Damn! Those must be some small titties! But I like titties in any shape and size!"Golan Trevize said:
Alright, basically what is happening in our society is a mass overcoming wave of cynicism. People have the internet almost everywhere we go. the internet is an amazing invention but comes with this little ability to learn about almost anything and have whatever you want people to see open in seconds. The news is utilizing this as well, so are victims or war crimes and civilians in distress.
Now, this doesn't exactly justify people whining for no good reason but there is a reason it is becoming more accepted. people are becoming bitter as a race because of everything we are seeing because of the internet. I love the internet don't get me wrong but it is hard to be ignorant when the world is so easy to see now and as we all know ignorance is bliss, and bliss is happiness. Without ignorance you are pessimistic because reality sadly is a shithole (why is shithole spelled checked to shibboleth?) .
Example of this theory.
You go through life being abused and molested, dark i know but hear me out. You'll see the world in a darker light then everyone else. Sure after years the would will heal for the most part but it's always there. It will transcend into your personality even if you aren't consciously aware of it. Your pessimism or bitterness (insecurity's or whatever develops from the events) will reflect in the way you live. People that interact with you will get this slightly, then if they learn your story they will see a bit more of the dark side of people and therefore have their faith in humanity be drowned out just a little more.
So there you go, a hopefully in depth and psychological reasoning for why people are becoming more negative. hope it helps.
Now, this doesn't exactly justify people whining for no good reason but there is a reason it is becoming more accepted. people are becoming bitter as a race because of everything we are seeing because of the internet. I love the internet don't get me wrong but it is hard to be ignorant when the world is so easy to see now and as we all know ignorance is bliss, and bliss is happiness. Without ignorance you are pessimistic because reality sadly is a shithole (why is shithole spelled checked to shibboleth?) .
Example of this theory.
You go through life being abused and molested, dark i know but hear me out. You'll see the world in a darker light then everyone else. Sure after years the would will heal for the most part but it's always there. It will transcend into your personality even if you aren't consciously aware of it. Your pessimism or bitterness (insecurity's or whatever develops from the events) will reflect in the way you live. People that interact with you will get this slightly, then if they learn your story they will see a bit more of the dark side of people and therefore have their faith in humanity be drowned out just a little more.
So there you go, a hopefully in depth and psychological reasoning for why people are becoming more negative. hope it helps.
If I remember correctly, he said before that he pretty much neglects himself. And if that's indeed the case, his poor health is his own fault and nothing to feel sorry for. It also means that he could fix it. But instead of doing that he seems to spend more time self-flaggelation himself over the internet and blaming other people.KoalaKid said:
And honestly, I don't see why pointing that out is asshole-ish behavior. RAK needs some drastic stuff to snap out of the state he's in. He deserves it, because he's a damn smart young man who could do tremendously good things if he would set his mind to it. Do I still sound like an asshole now?
Look up the Wikipedia link. He's a US Navy Vice Admiral. While imprisoned in Vietnam, he said that it was always the optimists that died first, simply by running out of hope. They would try to lift everyone's spirits by claiming they'l be out of there by Christmas. Then Easter. Then Thanksgiving. And it didn't work.gabe12301 said:
Stockdale, on the other hand, believed that they would eventually get out, but was realistic about the scenario, so he didn't expect to be out soon. Instead of passing false hope around, he used the time to make life just a little more bearable.
That's what I do. I'm not negative, I'm realistic. Why concentrate on the good things when it's the bad things that need to be looked at and improved?
And I think humanity is awesome. We've landed ON THE MOON! That's pretty bloody amazing to me.
I have a chemical inbalance in my brain and with out my anti depresents i can't help but be sad all the time, is that a good enough excuse?
"You people"?
Let's give a big toast for generalisation!
The reason you think almost everyone on the site is negative is because you're selectively remembering what posts were negative and such, forgetting the ones that weren't; that's at least what it would seem like.
Let's give a big toast for generalisation!
The reason you think almost everyone on the site is negative is because you're selectively remembering what posts were negative and such, forgetting the ones that weren't; that's at least what it would seem like.
