how generous are you with your knowledge? - Page 3

Anja · 10-10-2008, 12:42 AM

I think that idea of seeking equal relationships with others is a good one, substitute. Perhaps that would be where the majority of people feel comfortable in sharing knowledge. There is a deal of sensitivity about oneupmanship in our society.

substitute · 10-10-2008, 12:57 AM

Yeah. I'm pig sick of being accused of it when it was the furthest thing from my mind. Yeah I do it, but when I do it I know I'm doing it and it's with a smile and tongue in cheek, I'm not being an asshole - making fun of myself more like, when I do it. Really hate it when I get accused of it when I'm just trying to be useful.

bluemonday · 10-10-2008, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ThatGirl

How likley are you to sit down and explain or teach?

I don't mind when folk keep up but I hate having to repeat myself or describe the same thing in 5 different ways.

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Originally Posted by ThatGirl

Are there certain parts of your knowledge that you gaurd from others?

The profitable parts. Other people's ignorance is how I make a living.

Thursday · 10-10-2008, 01:04 AM

i will only share what i know with those who can do something constructive with it.
once that happens-yeah

but if its something like calculus or how to disappear completely.....i'm your huckleberry
although the ninja banish is more of a watch and learn tactic than a 101

ThatGirl · 10-10-2008, 02:00 AM

Who does knowledge belong to that we should decide who gets it and who doesn't?

Is knowledge personal?

If you express your knowledge have you somehow shown someone your soul? Like a tracking device of where you have been or where you are going?

Why hide knowledge?

How did you gain yours?

Magic Poriferan · 10-10-2008, 02:12 AM

My generousity with knowledge creates a level of output that apparently exceeds demand.

IlyaK1986 · 10-10-2008, 02:38 AM

If someone asks for my help in explaining something, I'll very much oblige in most cases--because if you can teach it, you also better understand it yourself.

Trinity · 10-10-2008, 02:39 AM

I'll share knowledge willingly with anyone who actually wants to listen, learn or take-on-board a new perspective than do something with it.

I will not waste my time trying to help or teach those who are not interested in helping themselves.

Mercurial · 10-10-2008, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ThatGirl

See a lot of NTs are stingy with their knowledge.I wonder what the motivation is?

I don't learn much when my mouth is open and enough people take "being generous with knowledge" as being a 'know-it-all' to quell wanting to share.

ThatGirl · 10-10-2008, 03:15 AM

I find it interesting that most of the responses classified the sharing of knowledge as "helping" someone.

10-10-2008, 12:42 AM	#21 (permalink)
Anja Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Type: INFP Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 3,005	I think that idea of seeking equal relationships with others is a good one, substitute. Perhaps that would be where the majority of people feel comfortable in sharing knowledge. There is a deal of sensitivity about oneupmanship in our society. __________________ "No ray of sunshine is ever lost, but the green which it awakes into existence needs time to sprout, and it is not always granted to the sower to see the harvest. All work that is worth anything is done in faith." - Albert Schweitzer

10-10-2008, 12:57 AM	#22 (permalink)
substitute Closet ENTJ Join Date: May 2007 Type: ENTP Location: Europe Posts: 4,471	Yeah. I'm pig sick of being accused of it when it was the furthest thing from my mind. Yeah I do it, but when I do it I know I'm doing it and it's with a smile and tongue in cheek, I'm not being an asshole - making fun of myself more like, when I do it. Really hate it when I get accused of it when I'm just trying to be useful. __________________ Ils se démerdent, les mecs: trop bon, trop con..................................MY BLOG! And even though it all went wrong, I'll stand before the Lord of Song With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen

10-10-2008, 01:04 AM	#24 (permalink)
Thursday Purple-People Sage Join Date: Mar 2008 Type: INFP Location: Beyond the Pale Posts: 2,770	i will only share what i know with those who can do something constructive with it. once that happens-yeah but if its something like calculus or how to disappear completely.....i'm your huckleberry although the ninja banish is more of a watch and learn tactic than a 101 __________________ She's chasing tornadoes I'm just waiting, calmly Tori Amos www.myspace.com/averydenamusic

10-10-2008, 02:12 AM	#26 (permalink)
Magic Poriferan ^ He pronks, too! Join Date: Nov 2007 Type: INTP Location: In my sleep. Posts: 4,276	My generousity with knowledge creates a level of output that apparently exceeds demand. __________________ Go to sleep, iguana. _________________________________ INTP. Type 1>6>5. I-P-S. http://www.typologycentral.com/forum...onge-evan.html Please do answer these. I'm curious. MP's Johari window MP's Nohari window

10-10-2008, 02:39 AM	#28 (permalink)
Trinity Trouble Join Date: May 2008 Type: Ante Location: La-La Land Posts: 4,884	I'll share knowledge willingly with anyone who actually wants to listen, learn or take-on-board a new perspective than do something with it. I will not waste my time trying to help or teach those who are not interested in helping themselves. __________________

10-10-2008, 02:00 AM	#25 (permalink)
ThatGirl #5 Join Date: Jun 2008 Type: ENTP Posts: 1,849	Who does knowledge belong to that we should decide who gets it and who doesn't? Is knowledge personal? If you express your knowledge have you somehow shown someone your soul? Like a tracking device of where you have been or where you are going? Why hide knowledge? How did you gain yours?

10-10-2008, 02:38 AM	#27 (permalink)
IlyaK1986 Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Type: ENTJ Posts: 394	If someone asks for my help in explaining something, I'll very much oblige in most cases--because if you can teach it, you also better understand it yourself.

10-10-2008, 03:15 AM	#30 (permalink)
ThatGirl #5 Join Date: Jun 2008 Type: ENTP Posts: 1,849	I find it interesting that most of the responses classified the sharing of knowledge as "helping" someone.

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