Eh. That's just Zarathustra making broad, sweeping generalizations about all INTJs again. For cereal, that's the entire thread.
Apparently, that's the type of INTJ that he is... "I am this way, therefore everyone must also be this way too!"
It's an interesting flaw, one that I get the sense that more than a few INTJs likely struggle with. I know I have in the past.
See now, [MENTION=4945]EJCC[/MENTION], this is an excellent example to demonstrate how to properly interpret an INTJ.
The reason is because it's a rather simple one, with only two likely possibilities:
1. Engineer is an idiot.
2. Engineer is trolling.
I give Engineer the benefit of the doubt, therefore I'll (tentatively) go with trolling.
With more advanced INTJs, however, you will usually have to deal with more than just two layers.
I play video games and workout. I guess those count as hobbies? I'm rather boring.
Mundane hobbies...
Boring...
An I
NTJ these do not make...
Hehe, well I didn't notice anyone except [MENTION=10757]Nicodemus[/MENTION] exactly rolling out the red carpet for us, or running to start the resulting "INTJ/INFP Fetishists Thread" man.
If you hadn't noticed, it was the ENFPs who have always started the epic INTJ-ENFP threads.
You might want to ponder that one for a while.
As a general rule of thumb, I usually stay away from Zarathustra threads because:
a) He talks about really high-concept portions of typology that aren't really practical in day to day life, or, to me, help out with being a better person.
b) He usually ignores the majority of the stuff I post in reply unless he finds it wrong or it meshes with his previous points.
c) His threads attract Kalach. Kalach gives me headaches.
Difficulty with "high concepts"...
Compulsion towards day-to-day practicality...
Strong concern with being a "good person"...
Too much Ni gives him a headache...
http://personalitypage.com/ISTJ.html
Many will rage against me for saying this, but I hate Nintendo...
My best friend is an INTJ. I enjoy extrapolating what his Ni+Te provides, and sorting it with my Fi. I have a lot of rapport with my particular INTJ and we share a lot of common interests. As for the type as a whole, you're very admirable. You all seem so put-together, and exemplify the traits that I wish I had. Personally I think INTJ and INFP partnerships can be particularly beneficial on each end, with the INFP providing understanding and a competent ear/interactive idea bounce-board.
What you seem to be describing here is keenly (albeit too briefly) dealt with at
TypeLogic.
They typify INTJ-INFP relationships as "Advisor" relationships, meaning "each has an area of insight the other lacks".
I have one INFP friend in particular (the only one I've spent much time with for a while) for whom this description fits pretty well.
[MENTION=4945]EJCC[/MENTION],
I think INTJs are trickier than INTPs because they tend to mix ''trolling'' with a high dose of seriousness. They are usually making a point indirectly. I call that semi trolling. When done right, it is beautiful. There's no easy way to tell - you need to understand the other person well.
INTPs do that too, but we are usually more blatant. Among other reasons, I guess our tolerance for interpretive deviation is significantly smaller.
This is pretty good.
Although, I would say we tend to mix a high dose of seriousness with "trolling".
I also think INTJs troll far less than INTPs do. Sometimes I'll see an NF laugh at what an INTJ posted, not realizing the INTJ was serious, the INTJ actually believes the crazy stance they are taking.
And don't worry about not knowing whether INTJs are trolling, [MENTION=4945]EJCC[/MENTION].
Apparently, MacGuffin has difficulty with it too.