Author Topic: The internet is a godsend for introverts (Read 4782 times)

jasc15 · « **on:** October 24, 2011, 06:59:51 PM »

Socially Awkward Penguin

dethklok09 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 24, 2011, 07:00:50 PM »

I already

this thread

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 24, 2011, 07:01:13 PM »

I used to be very introverted. Now I can be social although still shy sometimes. I'd say that while it is a godsend for introverts, it also helps them (us) learn how to better interact with others and communicate properly and annoy admins.

jasc15 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 24, 2011, 07:03:21 PM »

Same here. I care less now. I suppose the don't-give-a-shit part of becoming comfortable with yourself allows you to be more extroverted.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #4 on:** October 24, 2011, 07:05:58 PM »

Quote from: Jamesman42 on October 24, 2011, 07:01:13 PM

I used to be very introverted.

Same here, when I was in High School especially. Now I'm of the most charming and outgoing people you'll ever meet.

bout to crash · « **Reply #5 on:** October 24, 2011, 07:08:42 PM »

Actually, shyness and introversion are not the same thing even though they might overlap in a lot of people. I'm an introvert but I'm not really shy at all.
But the internet can be good for both types of people

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 24, 2011, 08:14:03 PM »

Good point. I used to be very shy AND introverted. Shyness is mostly gone, introversion is still very much there but has more of a "switch" that I can turn on and off.

Fuzzboy · « **Reply #7 on:** October 24, 2011, 08:16:07 PM »

SAP pretty much describes exactly how I was 4 years ago or so

dethklok09 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 24, 2011, 08:18:16 PM »

Well I'd describe myself as much more introverted than shy

but whatever, I'm in high school and am supposed be emo and all that bullshit.

Liberation · « **Reply #9 on:** October 24, 2011, 08:21:30 PM »

I am a 100% introvert but I don't look at the Internet this way... I have actually improved socially _a lot_ the past year, but the internet never had anything to do with it. I see it as a place of a different kind of discussion rather than learning how to communicate, and unfortunately in some things I like discussing I'm limited to the internet (most of all, talking about music I love in detail).

Though one thing I like very much is the ability to sit back and think about my response without pressure. I've always been a slow thinker and when there's a dynamic conversation IRL I feel like I'm 50% dumber because I can't think properly about what I want to say. No such problems here, I can spend an hour on a post if I wish

wolfking · « **Reply #10 on:** October 24, 2011, 08:24:10 PM »

jcmistat · « **Reply #11 on:** October 24, 2011, 08:27:42 PM »

I'm an introvert at least 60/40 up to 70/30. Thank god for the internet.

dethklok09 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 24, 2011, 08:28:37 PM »

Almost painful to realize how true this is at times...

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #13 on:** October 24, 2011, 08:30:52 PM »

Liberation · « **Reply #14 on:** October 24, 2011, 08:32:28 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on October 24, 2011, 08:24:10 PM

Totally.

wolfking · « **Reply #15 on:** October 24, 2011, 08:42:55 PM »

I knew exactly how this penguin feels at school.

ResultsMayVary · « **Reply #16 on:** October 24, 2011, 08:50:03 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on October 24, 2011, 08:24:10 PM

I'm not an introvert (just extremely shy to people I don't know very well), but that exact thought pops into my mind when I need to partner up with someone, especially in a class of people I've never met. It's terrifying.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #17 on:** October 24, 2011, 09:20:43 PM »

Absolutely^^

I hate when that happens in class

blackngold29 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 24, 2011, 10:05:35 PM »

Quote from: dethklok09 on October 24, 2011, 08:28:37 PM

Almost painful to realize how true this is at times...

guilty

MasterShakezula · « **Reply #19 on:** October 24, 2011, 10:37:02 PM »

I'm no good at socially interacting with my peers, really; if I talk, I WILL make an ass of myself, mainly by making lame-ass jokes that aren't controversial enough. When I am controversial, it's because I got angry, got caught in some issue I'm passionate about, tried to make a controverical joke, or ranted without thinking, causing me to end up offending women/drug addicts/the urban poor.

So, I mainly am non-interactive with the normals. I leave them alone to their business, and they see no reason to bother me. It works out pretty well, I suppose. I will do "small talk" or whatever, if I have to, and act civilly and respectful to my peers; it's mainly that anything beyond acquaintanceship really won't work, reallly.

The only people I really interact with much are my few close friends. I'm just glad I'm not in some of their situations (some of them have Aspergers, hence the REALLY have trouble socially interacting). So, at any rate, I'm not particularity good, socially, amongst my peers, but I am thankful to at least have what I've got. (My dumbass grandfather says I may have Aspergers to an extent, but I don't believe it; if I did, I'd of been sent to a doctor or something about that many many years ago. I've never been sent to a psychiatrist, and don't believe that they'd find any development issues, if I did go to one.)

obscure · « **Reply #20 on:** October 25, 2011, 12:43:13 AM »

I'm an introvert who is extremely shy.....

anyone buy that?

seriously though one of the personality tests revealed that I have some introvert parts in me... which explains why I am extremely sensitive to evil people and cannot cope....

MBTI is the best personality test I've come across for those who are interested;

Here's my results: I am an ENFP, which translates to:

Quote

With Extraverted Intuitive personality types, words, ideas and possibilities spew effortlessly from them. Words are their best friends. They dance around ideas, the more, the merrier. Imaginative, spontaneous, original and enthusiastic, they have a knack for seeing other possibilities, other dreams and options. The world is never as it is but as it could be, as if it were but an artists sketch begging for colour. They initiate change and often are prone to trespassing a few known boundaries to take themselves and others where no one has been before. The status quo tends to lack inspiration.

When inspired, they are fearless and tireless. Their energy will know no limits unless red tape takes over. Routine drags them down. Their faith in possibilities and belief in the benefit of change often inspire others to follow. They are challenging, ingenious and innovative. They will give their best to what appears to be an impossible challenge, a place unknown to man or beast.

They use metaphors, stories, images and analogies to make their point.They love theories and often shape their own. They see patterns emerging. Keen improvisers, they are rarely caught off guard, there is always something up their sleeve. The sky is the only limit.

They are sometimes entertainers, artists or otherwise engaged in public demonstrations that allow their ideas to bloom. Their greatest difficulty is not in initiating projects but in choosing among so many possibilities, setting realistic boundaries, establishing priorities and correctly assessing resources.

this couldn't be more true....
it hardly ever says anything bad about anyone... it just reveals who you are... and kind of steers you to the right career choices... I wish I'd taken this before I started to work at public organisations....

Nigerius Rex · « **Reply #21 on:** October 25, 2011, 02:20:13 AM »

Introvert ≠ Shy or otherwise socially out of touch. I think what you will find is that because introverts occupy themselves and prefer to be alone, it naturally fosters an underdeveloped set of social skills if no conscious effort is made.

soundgarden · « **Reply #22 on:** October 25, 2011, 04:54:11 AM »

Quote from: bout to crash on October 24, 2011, 07:08:42 PM

Actually, shyness and introversion are not the same thing even though they might overlap in a lot of people. I'm an introvert but I'm not really shy at all.
But the internet can be good for both types of people

Hey Jackie, I think me chasing after you in the dark streets of New York City at night is proof that I am over my introversion. Agree?

jsem · « **Reply #23 on:** October 25, 2011, 04:56:05 AM »

INTP here.

FTW.

Super Dude · « **Reply #24 on:** October 25, 2011, 05:54:33 AM »

Quote from: jasc15 on October 24, 2011, 06:59:51 PM

Yep, that nailed it. Even happens with some people that I know as more than acquaintances, but not quite as close friends.

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #25 on:** October 25, 2011, 10:22:44 AM »

I'm an INTJ, so I tend to get easily annoyed during a social event (Holidays with the family are fucking unbearable). However, I've learned to really overcome the shyness aspect, and I tend to either be normal or completely over the edge when interacting with new people. I'll act normal if I want the person to continue talking to me, or I'll go bonkers if I want them to go away (though that can sometimes backfire).

Orbert · « **Reply #26 on:** October 25, 2011, 12:22:38 PM »

I've never figured out whether I'm partly introverted or partly shy. I know I'm not fully either, because I actually enjoy showing off sometimes. I'll jump on a chance to play music for people, or just speak about something I think I know about. In school, I liked reading out loud from the book because I was good at it.

But in a group, I'm the one who never says anything. I'm much better letting the others decide what needs to be done, and I'll help. I'm a much better follower than I am a leader, though I don't know how that enters into the mix either. At parties, I'm fine just hanging out on the couch, listening to the tunes and watching people be idiots. It can be quite entertaining.

The great thing about message boards is that you can edit what you're saying as much as you want, or just delete the whole damned thing if it's not working out, and no one knows. Discussions consist of (mostly) thought-out contributions. That doesn't happen in real life.

Podaar · « **Reply #27 on:** October 25, 2011, 12:27:29 PM »

Quote from: obscure on October 25, 2011, 12:43:13 AM

seriously though one of the personality tests revealed that I have some introvert parts in me...

Yeah, I have some introvert parts in me too, but I'm always willing to whip them out and show everyone!

obscure · « **Reply #28 on:** October 25, 2011, 01:55:38 PM »

Quote from: Podaar on October 25, 2011, 12:27:29 PM

Quote from: obscure on October 25, 2011, 12:43:13 AM
seriously though one of the personality tests revealed that I have some introvert parts in me...

Yeah, I have some introvert parts in me too, but I'm always willing to whip them out and show everyone!

I have to learn how to do it too....

Lynxo · « **Reply #29 on:** October 25, 2011, 01:59:59 PM »

Quote from: Podaar on October 25, 2011, 12:27:29 PM

Quote from: obscure on October 25, 2011, 12:43:13 AM
seriously though one of the personality tests revealed that I have some introvert parts in me...

Yeah, I have some introvert parts in me too, but I'm always willing to whip them out and show everyone!

Sometimes, I have parts of me inside an introvert.

obscure · « **Reply #30 on:** October 25, 2011, 02:05:11 PM »

Phantasmatron · « **Reply #31 on:** October 25, 2011, 05:04:49 PM »

Quote from: Lynxo on October 25, 2011, 01:59:59 PM

Quote from: Podaar on October 25, 2011, 12:27:29 PM
Quote from: obscure on October 25, 2011, 12:43:13 AM
seriously though one of the personality tests revealed that I have some introvert parts in me...

Yeah, I have some introvert parts in me too, but I'm always willing to whip them out and show everyone!
Sometimes, I have parts of me inside an introvert.

Do you taste good with some fava beans and a nice--

Oh wait. You were making a sex joke, not a cannibalism joke. My mistake.

WindMaster · « **Reply #32 on:** October 25, 2011, 06:15:06 PM »

Quote from: Orbert on October 25, 2011, 12:22:38 PM

I've never figured out whether I'm partly introverted or partly shy. I know I'm not fully either, because I actually enjoy showing off sometimes. I'll jump on a chance to play music for people, or just speak about something I think I know about. In school, I liked reading out loud from the book because I was good at it.

At parties, I'm fine just hanging out on the couch, listening to the tunes and watching people be idiots. It can be quite entertaining.

Dude. You just nailed my EXACT personality. Whoa.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 25, 2011, 06:20:16 PM »

Oh yeah, I am an INTJ. Just like UMH, actually. But older and less metal as fuck.

Super Dude · « **Reply #34 on:** October 25, 2011, 07:25:23 PM »

And 50% less masturbation.

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Author Topic: The internet is a godsend for introverts (Read 4782 times)