Type Me (New and Improved With Marmite Flavour!)

[Jen]

I understand NT's well as my Husband is an INTJ and I appreciate their honesty. I find most NF's either too gentle and worried about hurting my feelings or if they're hurt by something I've said to them (bluntly) in the past they seem to lash out spitefully when the opportunity presents itself. Somewhere in the middle is where I see myself.

The idea that I am a sensor makes me . It may also be a spite issue as well. I feel that some feelers don't forgive as easily as I do. I'm not one to hold grudges especially on a forum. I will respect members however if I feel someone is being treated unfairly I will say so. Champion of the downtrodden most certainly.

[SolitaryWalker]

So, Jen instead of asking us what your type is, why dont you make an argument for whatever type you think you are.

Will be easier for me to figure out what you are by listening to you do that. (Not to the end of informing you)Personally, I think telling you outright what you are is belittling to you as an autonomous mind.

[Jen]

That won't be necessary. I am more interested in how others perceive me. Sure typing me as a sensor would be insulting since I've clashed with them for as long as I can remember. It wasn't until discovering INTPc and later MBTIc that I finally realised why I've felt different to the general sensing population all my life. Different modes of operation and I don't like their rules and inability to see things from all angles.

[Jeffster]

"typing" people online is difficult, especially the E/I part, because anybody can appear introverted or extroverted online, regardless of how they behave in person. A few people on this forum have even asked me if I'm sure I'm an introvert because I "seem extroverted" on this forum. Those people would likely not have the same impressions if they knew me outside the computer.

I'm inclined to agree with BlueWing (*gasp*) as I tend to take people at face value and believe a person probably knows herself better than I do.

Your prejudices against sensors are funny, though, it's kinda like being prejudiced against right-handed people.

[SolitaryWalker]

Originally Posted by Jen

That won't be necessary. I am more interested in how others perceive me. Sure typing me as a sensor would be insulting since I've clashed with them for as long as I can remember. It wasn't until discovering INTPc and later MBTIc that I finally realised why I've felt different to the general sensing population all my life. Different modes of operation and I don't like their rules and inability to see things from all angles.

So you know your type. Inquiry concering your type is wholly irrelevant to your interests. You only use the question of 'type' as means to the end of finding out what other people think of you. Is that correct?

[Jen]

I've been mentally abused by sensors throughout my childhood and it continues to happen. it's difficult and painful for me to discuss so stop pouring salt on my wounds.

[Rajah]

You seem to me like an ENFJ with a moderate E.

[Jen]

Originally Posted by BlueWing

So you know your type. Inquiry concering your type is wholly irrelevant to your interests. You only use the question of 'type' as means to the end of finding out what other people think of you. Is that correct?

Nope, none of that is correct. Thank you for your vote.

Originally Posted by Rajah

You seem to me like an ENFJ with a moderate E.

I can see why you would think that and there are times (like yourself) when I am extroverted.

So when are we all getting together?

[Lethe]

Originally Posted by Jen

I understand NT's well as my Husband is an INTJ and I appreciate their honesty. I find most NF's either too gentle and worried about hurting my feelings or if they're hurt by something I've said to them (bluntly) in the past they seem to lash out spitefully when the opportunity presents itself. Somewhere in the middle is where I see myself.

The idea that I am a sensor makes me . It may also be a spite issue as well. I feel that some feelers don't forgive as easily as I do. I'm not one to hold grudges especially on a forum. I will respect members however if I feel someone is being treated unfairly I will say so. Champion of the downtrodden most certainly.

I would assume this is the reason why you are not sure about being in the NF camp?

I think this is because you acknowledge that in order to achieve an understanding, there will be some uncomfortable conflicts down the road. You can see importance of the bigger picture and usually do not get stuck in the minute details such as being offended about statements that could potentially serve a greater good.

The inflexibility in forgiving may lie beyond the thinking/feeling line. From my personal experience, this is a trend that occurs amongst the Js, especially the IXTJs. I know I can be one of these people because I once held a three-year grudge against a friend. The fact I didn't want to admit to myself that I felt ill-willed against her and that she truly hurt me probably gave it the long-lasting power. Underdeveloped Fi, I'd say.

[Jeffster]

Originally Posted by Jen

I've been mentally abused by sensors throughout my childhood and it continues to happen. it's difficult and painful for me to discuss so stop pouring salt on my wounds.

You know, I think I've felt some abuse from several "N" types, so I can sorta relate. I don't hold the actions of any person against any unrelated person, though, and I can assure you that will receive no abuse from me. I like to get to know and get along with as many people as I can, regardless of their information input sources.