[NT] Will you let me play here?

[Ruthie]

A few days ago, I had a bunch of people trying to type me over in the Greetings forum based on a list I put together about myself. Seems that the consensus is that I'm most likely an INTJ. Anyway, I thought I'd come over, introduce myself, and see if you'll accept me as one of your own in spite of my list of reasons I may be unacceptable on an NT forum:

-I watch Lifetime movies and various TV miniseries

-I'm a die-hard Baltimore Orioles fan (I'm sure there are plenty of NT baseball fans, but it's hard to claim "rationality" and get psyched up for an Orioles game).

-I don't hate tourists, and usually wave back when the Duck Tour people "quack" at me.

-I love Christmas. I'm actually the one who starts playing Christmas music in September (I understand this may be a deal-breaker in being accepted on the NT forum). Oh, and on decorations? The tackier, the better. One of these days, I'll get one of those blow-up reindeer for the yard.

Assuming those (and other) quirks can be overcome, I look forward to hanging out here from time to time.

 

[Lady_X]

that's a silly list ya got there.

 

[Ruthie]

It was the blow-up reindeer part, right? I knew I should've kept that part to myself...

 

[Grungemouse]

Get out now.

Seriously, though. Type only points out the schematics of your personality. Having counter-type quirks just adds a 3-D image.

...unless this thread isn't serious? A product of the famous INTJ deadpan that is almost indistinguishable from genuine seriousness?

 

[Ruthie]

Yeah, it was meant to be facetious. The list is 100% true though... I just jotted down all the things about myself that I generally have to take grief about from my NT friends.

 

[jenocyde]

You sound very ENFJ. This quote alone (from your intro) can potentially rule out any NT:
I always side with my friends and family, even if it's irrational

But feel free to play around in this, or any, area.


(and why is baseball irrational???)

 

[Sentura]

^ there is no reason to side with one team over another?

 

[nozflubber]

baseball isn't irrational, its an extreme LAZY sport due to the conventions of it, therefor quite NT (nothing makes an NT happier than doing things as easiest as possible so we have free time!). I vote it acceptable.

 

[jenocyde]

baseball isn't irrational, its extremely LAZY, therefor quite NT. I vote it acceptable.

It is not lazy. Maybe your mind is too lazy to understand it?

 

[Ruthie]

You sound very ENFJ. This quote alone (from your intro) can potentially rule out any NT:
I always side with my friends and family, even if it's irrational

Maybe. Way I see it though, my reason for that is that I have internalized a near-mafia sense of loyalty (closer to resembling SJ than NF in some ways). It isn't based on instinctive empathy, which I struggle with. My type isn't set in stone, but I have some very serious doubts about believing I have extroverted feeling. A sense of dread comes over me when a friend/family member starts to tell me about a problem they're having. I just KNOW I'll have the wrong reaction and make everything worse.

(and why is baseball irrational???)

You obviously aren't an Orioles fan.

 

[jenocyde]

All types can have passionate loyalty - I know I am loyal to the grave. I would never disagree with my sisters in public. No matter what, I am on their side. But at home, I'll let them know how wrong they were.

Fe isn't about being sensitive - it's more like:
Extraverted Feeling

 

[stigmatica]

Loyalty is fine, as long as your loyalties are well placed. Without loyalty to some degree, I don't see how any close relationship could ever be maintained.

 

[Ruthie]

All types can have passionate loyalty - I know I am loyal to the grave. I would never disagree with my sisters in public. No matter what, I am on their side. But at home, I'll let them know how wrong they were

This is me to a T. I can be uncomfortably direct with my family if I believe they've made/are making a mistake. But if one of them committed murder, I'd probably be the one to help bury the body. Objectivity and rationality go right out the window without a second thought.

 

[Misty_Mountain_Rose]

I like you already

Only thing I'm wondering though is would an INTJ think to be polite and considerate enough to ask to be allowed in a group... /ponder. Sounds suspiciously F to me.

 

[Ruthie]

I like you already

Only thing I'm wondering though is would an INTJ think to be polite and considerate enough to ask to be allowed in a group... /ponder. Sounds suspiciously F to me.

We're master strategists, I suppose. When you're plotting to take over the world, a little diplomacy never hurts.

 

[avolkiteshvara]

I think the Lifetime Channel is a deal breaker.

You've got some F in you. But whatever, hangout anywher you want.

 

[jenocyde]

We're master strategists, I suppose. When you're plotting to take over the world, a little diplomacy never hurts.

spoken like a true master manipulator.

(ENFJ) *coughs*

 

[Little_Ancient_One]

We're master strategists, I suppose. When you're plotting to take over the world, a little diplomacy never hurts.

Indeed. I'd say this is actually a rather common trait among NTJ (well, INTJs who have figured out that a wholly arrogant and antisocial persona is not very effective at winning the support of others).

 

[Ruthie]

You've got some F in you.

I should hope so. I should hope everyone does.

 

[avolkiteshvara]

I should hope so. I should hope everyone does.

You're more Feeling dominant. You're too warm for an NTJ.