What % of People on USMB are Losers?

[saveliberty]

...or needs someone to open the door or tuna can.

 

[Bonzi]

Well, MY estimation upon reading the question was around 70~75% but that wasn't an option... not sure if that makes you a loser, Bonzi... I don't think it does... you may just not understand statistics.

In any event, I think more people are losers than winners in general... probably about 60/40. But on a political message board among the "regular" posters, I would put that slightly higher. Losers tend to congregate around other losers in order to feel more adequate.

I'm reminded of a favorite quote:

People who think they know it all are particularly annoying to those of us who do!

No, I put other on there just to cover anything I miss.
I post things normally quickly before I forget or if I have to log off quickly.
People here (want to project an image of self importance and intelligence)
What a perfect venue to be able to expose yourself, warts and all - but people just won't / don't

Yeah, I know... I voted for "Other" but "Other" can mean anything that isn't listed... so, not very accurate from a statistics standpoint.... but like I said, maybe you just don't understand statistics. And another thing is, how are we defining what is a "loser" versus what is a "winner"? Doesn't really say... so I guess this is up to interpretation or opinions?

People here, as well as people EVERYWHERE, want to project an image of self-importance and intelligence. I have NEVER met someone who said... "You know, I'm a real idiot!" Or... "Hey, I am totally unimportant!" It's just like you never meet someone who says, "Don't trust a damn thing I say because I am a habitual liar!" Or, "You can't trust me because I'll cheat as soon as I get a chance!" ...Just doesn't ever happen like that but we all know there are liars and cheats everywhere.

Well just coming out with it like that - no - but if you are going to the establish a rapport with someone, and things are going in a direction and you are not sure if the other person is on the same page or whatever, this is great interface where you can just back off or be honest with NO repercussions.

There is a safety in an on line community in that way vs. a "real life" community.

I actually think the dishonesty is MORE pronounced on an anonymous message board than real life because you have anonymity and no one to call you out on your lies. Not speaking of you personally, but in general. It's funny how many people here claim to be "financially secure" and "generally happy" in life. They have friends and family, they are well-loved, good looking, sexual juggernauts, romantic, compassionate, benevolent... on and on. You never run across people who admit they are broke, don't know how they'll pay the light bill this month, have little dicks and no sex life, have terrible hygiene habits and body odor or are hated and loathed by their family and have no friends.

There's something in between.
I'm talking about what should be.
I feel I have to "act" in real life.
It's freeing to be yourself. Maybe I like myself.
Maybe those that lie here don't like their real selves.....

 

[saveliberty]

Pet doors people, get some.

 

[saveliberty]

There's something in between.
I'm talking about what should be.
I feel I have to "act" in real life.
It's freeing to be yourself. Maybe I like myself.
Maybe those that lie here don't like their real selves.....

Is society constraining you or fear of losing RL people?

 

[Bonzi]

There's something in between.
I'm talking about what should be.
I feel I have to "act" in real life.
It's freeing to be yourself. Maybe I like myself.
Maybe those that lie here don't like their real selves.....

Is society constraining you or fear of losing RL people?

I'm a different kind of person.
I don't like the commitment of friendship.
I'm an introvert. I like to talk on my own terms, I'm not by nature a selfless or giving person.
I want relationships where they are mutually beneficial with mutual and equal interest
Hard to find.

 

[Muhammed]

or, at a minimum, dysfunctional?

I don't know enough about most of them to make that judgement. And even the ones who do come off that way could simply be presenting themselves that way for shits and giggles.

A pastime known as trolling.

 

[Tilly]

I gotta cut down on the mud, you lick so much of that off your fur and you start pooping it.

Then it gets stuck I your furballs?

No, f'n vet has those...

He keeps em?
Ewwwww.

 

[Tilly]

Well, MY estimation upon reading the question was around 70~75% but that wasn't an option... not sure if that makes you a loser, Bonzi... I don't think it does... you may just not understand statistics.

In any event, I think more people are losers than winners in general... probably about 60/40. But on a political message board among the "regular" posters, I would put that slightly higher. Losers tend to congregate around other losers in order to feel more adequate.

I'm reminded of a favorite quote:

People who think they know it all are particularly annoying to those of us who do!

No, I put other on there just to cover anything I miss.
I post things normally quickly before I forget or if I have to log off quickly.
People here (want to project an image of self importance and intelligence)
What a perfect venue to be able to expose yourself, warts and all - but people just won't / don't

Yeah, I know... I voted for "Other" but "Other" can mean anything that isn't listed... so, not very accurate from a statistics standpoint.... but like I said, maybe you just don't understand statistics. And another thing is, how are we defining what is a "loser" versus what is a "winner"? Doesn't really say... so I guess this is up to interpretation or opinions?

People here, as well as people EVERYWHERE, want to project an image of self-importance and intelligence. I have NEVER met someone who said... "You know, I'm a real idiot!" Or... "Hey, I am totally unimportant!" It's just like you never meet someone who says, "Don't trust a damn thing I say because I am a habitual liar!" Or, "You can't trust me because I'll cheat as soon as I get a chance!" ...Just doesn't ever happen like that but we all know there are liars and cheats everywhere.

Well just coming out with it like that - no - but if you are going to the establish a rapport with someone, and things are going in a direction and you are not sure if the other person is on the same page or whatever, this is great interface where you can just back off or be honest with NO repercussions.

There is a safety in an on line community in that way vs. a "real life" community.

I actually think the dishonesty is MORE pronounced on an anonymous message board than real life because you have anonymity and no one to call you out on your lies. Not speaking of you personally, but in general. It's funny how many people here claim to be "financially secure" and "generally happy" in life. They have friends and family, they are well-loved, good looking, sexual juggernauts, romantic, compassionate, benevolent... on and on. You never run across people who admit they are broke, don't know how they'll pay the light bill this month, have little dicks and no sex life, have terrible hygiene habits and body odor or are hated and loathed by their family and have no friends.

You could be on to something there, Boss.
However, my life is just purrrrfect. Really.

 

[saveliberty]

I gotta cut down on the mud, you lick so much of that off your fur and you start pooping it.

Then it gets stuck I your furballs?

No, f'n vet has those...

He keeps em?
Ewwwww.

Have to be a sicko to take them to begin with.

 

[Tilly]

There's something in between.
I'm talking about what should be.
I feel I have to "act" in real life.
It's freeing to be yourself. Maybe I like myself.
Maybe those that lie here don't like their real selves.....

Is society constraining you or fear of losing RL people?

I'm a different kind of person.
I don't like the commitment of friendship.
I'm an introvert. I like to talk on my own terms, I'm not by nature a selfless or giving person.
I want relationships where they are mutually beneficial with mutual and equal interest
Hard to find.

I agree with you on the commitment of friendship. Friends always seem so damn needy, and even competitive for freaking attention! They can make you feel as thought there just isn't enough of you to go around. Just engineer some really bad arguments and lose the undesirables among them

 

[Tilly]

I gotta cut down on the mud, you lick so much of that off your fur and you start pooping it.

Then it gets stuck I your furballs?

No, f'n vet has those...

He keeps em?
Ewwwww.

Have to be a sicko to take them to begin with.

We are talking FURballs, right?

 

[mudwhistle]

My mother always said; "Life is like a box of chocolates........you never know what you're gonna get."

mud ... have I told you lately how awesome you are?

No.....YOU'RE Awesome.

High Five

 

[saveliberty]

We are talking FURballs, right?

In polite cat company we have cat cookies and furballs.

 

[Boss]

There's something in between.
I'm talking about what should be.
I feel I have to "act" in real life.
It's freeing to be yourself. Maybe I like myself.
Maybe those that lie here don't like their real selves....

I don't know, I can't really relate. I don't put on any act in real life, I'm just who I am. Now... I do have a LOT of friends who are hard core liberals... amazingly enough... and I don't strike up political conversations with them because I know that our views are widely different. I don't see that as putting on airs or not being myself... it's more like a respect thing and appreciating the beauty of our friendship in spite of our differences. I think that's a good thing and it makes me feel good. By the same token, I can usually spot a phony. Someone who is pretending to be something they're not. I can't stand fake people... I don't care if you're someone whom I may totally disagree with on a philosophical level or whatever... just don't be fake. I have respect for people who are passionate about their views but respectful of others. I may disagree with you but if you're cool with me, I'm cool with you.

I do admit, when I come here and discuss my political views, it's largely because I don't talk about my politics to my friends and I don't see my family enough to talk about politics. So I come here and argue with idiots on the Internet as a hobby. But much like real life, I don't much care if you like what I have to say or not... I am not here to be liked.

 

[Likkmee]

It takes but a simple equation.

Those who adore-declare their country as #1 with no equal.
Those who get mad about pissing on a flag. Any flag.
Those who hate socialism but enter the military.
Those who hate socialism but work for the govt.
Those who perform irrational tasks because someone said "it's your job-duty".
Those over 50 who have a mortgage.
Those over 25 who have a balance on a credit card after 30 days.
Those who finance a car.
Those who borrow money for a college degree that has no specific employment outcome.(history !-art !-political "science"-music-English)
Those who watch television for more than 30 minutes a day.
Those who can name more than one member of a sports team.Those who can name more than five sports teams.
Those who have Farcebook accounts and actually post personal photos and activities on there or any wanna be sites for the same ignorant idea.
Those who pay money to see a live concert, people driving in circles, giant negros beating the shit out of one another, people dressed like pimps chasing little white balls through the grass or a girl sucking off en equine in front of a cheering audience.
Those who buy a music disc because one song is cool !
Those who think tattoos are "stylish"
Those who buy jewelry with no collector or precious material value.

These are base guidelines for those dolts referred to as losers. Only one of the above is required to earn this prestigious title.

 

[Gracie]

If you are really in trouble, you should have REAL LIFE family and friends to go to.
If you are leaning on people here, you have issues in real life

Really. Tell that to the people who have no family or have nothing to do with them IF they have them, due to major disfunction or abuse. My real life friends live states away. Does emailing them or they emailing me to cry on shoulders mean the same thing as what you just stated? And you are saying those who lean on people here have issues in real life, yet....who is it that bombards us 24/7/365 with inane questions? That would be you, wouldn't it? So obviously, you have "real life issues".

 

[Gracie]

Hmmmm I don't want long extensive debates. I actually hate long posts.
I think people should share of themselves more.
I don't feel short changed.
I think a lot of unwarranted nastiness and bitterness happen, and, people are unwilling to talk about it.
They'd rather hammer you down and hope to chase you away.
I don't understand that.
I just want to understand. I want a valid reason, if not, an admission they have no good reason
Or an admission they just don't WANT to like you - but there is ALWAYS a reason.

Make up your mind. If they do, they have "real life issues". Well DUH. Everyone has real life issues. So everything you are saying is countering what you just said!

 

[Gracie]

In all honestly, "loser" is self defined ultimately.
What I view as a loser, has no bearing on the person I think is a loser if they are happy with themselves.
If someone wants to be homeless and is content in that (I mean by choice), they are not a loser. They make their choice, and live with it. Even if it's someone that lives in a shack. Or a mansion.

I am an underachiever. I have been called a loser, but, I am comfortable financially where I am. I don't want to have a high paying, prestigious job. I want a calm life, where I can do the few things I really enjoy, and keep my sanity.

Calling people losers on here is wrong and mean-spirited in retrospect.

And again.

 

[Arianrhod]

What percentage of the membership posts in huge, bolded, italicized, multi-color fonts? They're obviously acting out very strong emotions, none of them positive.

 

[Tilly]

What percentage of the membership posts in huge, bolded, italicized, multi-color fonts? They're obviously acting out very strong emotions, none of them positive.

Not many?