MalDuck
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Alright, so, my issue is with people who insist or offhandedly remark that I'm more of an INTP than an ENTP.
But I also want to make it very clear that I am fairly new to the whole typing system with this, so anything I say is subject to just my lesser (for now) knowledge in the matter.
As far as I can tell, from what I've read and researched, I align more with ENTP than I do with INTP, and I think I know why some of those who know me and are familiar with this system try to toss me in with the other type.
It all boils down to, I think, my sometimes unwillingness to get out of my house to go out and do things with friends. I firmly don't believe that is because I'm introverted. If what they're offering isn't interesting or exciting enough to me at the time, I'll always turn it down in favor of staying in. At least at home I can do whatever I want. I can jump from one project to the next, or from video game to video game, book to book, whatever. That always beats out having to sit around in the same place for several hours and trying to encourage the others to have some more fun with it or that we should totally go steal a port-o-potty (portable toilet; also, true story. It seemed like a pretty good idea at the time. We had a truck, enough people to push it into the back of the truck, and enough know-how to get rid of the evidence. Two of the friends with me at the time were INTP though, so I lost the round of voting. It was probably for the better. It wasn't my best idea.). As an addition to what I've said here, I'd like to also say that the larger the group is the better it is. Ideally, a group of 4-8 people is what I prefer to go out with. There are more people to listen to what I'm saying and to be entertained by me. In other words, there are more people around to stroke my ego for me with their laughter and compliments (if I were to be really honest as to why this is my preference). I'm not against smaller groups, per se, but I just am not fond of them as much. They tend to, in my experience, lean more towards emotions or closeness... and I'm not too crazy about that.
I'm also pretty crazily in love with starting projects with no hopes of finishing them. I couldn't begin to list the number of novels I've written halfway, three quarters of the way, and then dropped because I was bored of it or thought of something better. At the moment, I've been involved with one of my INTP friend's projects as their lead writer, and it is pretty difficult to try to stay on task. I just can't. I'll write solidly for a day or two, and then take two or three weeks for myself to explore other things or just avoid finishing the project.
I am wildly more of a "people person" than I am shy or quiet. I can't get enough of talking--about anything, to anyone, and especially if I've got a new idea or have thought of a question that I need to have an answer to immediately (the one instance that comes to mind is when I was trying to figure out if I could kill a person by forcing them to swallow those little capsules that when dropped into water become foam animals, or if their stomach acids were dissolve it before the water in their stomachs expanded it. It was an interesting train of thought). I also love to entertain any group I'm around, because it's gratifying to me. Laughter is nice. But then there come the debates... Oh, the debates. I could debate for hours over anything for the fun of it. I don't even care what side I'm on. What I mean is I always know what side I believe in, but I'm not restricted to defending just that side. I can't understand the whole situation if I only argue from one set of shoes.
And now I've found the "questionnaires" on the site, so I'll fill out a couple of those for you lot as well.
1-what makes you angry?
It depends on many factors. If you want a specific example I could name one, but it's too variable and subjective (I like to try to stay objective) for my tastes. Inequality, though, if an answer must be had. It really grinds my gears when someone isn't treated as an equal for their beliefs, gender, orientation, etc., because we're all humans. I don't see why certain things matter so much.
2-what do you like/dislike most about people?
I like humans because they are humans, and that response is worded strangely so I'll elaborate. Humans are amazing, wonderful creatures who are capable of so much. We can be compassionate, adventurous, mysterious... on the contrary, humans can also be destructive, cruel, and depressed. Humans are a conundrum at times, because emotions vary so much from one to the next, but in general they're okay. I would say they're my third or fourth favorite species.
3-do you like animals? why?
They're typically doing whatever it is they're meant to do, and would rather we leave them alone. That's pretty nice. For house animals/pets, I like them because they're companions. I've had my dog for 11 years, and I couldn't imagine being without him. He's helped me through a lot, even though he's been unable to speak to me as a human would. Animals are nice.
4-what do you like most about the favorite people in your life?
I like them because they like me. They like me enough to put up with me, laugh at my jokes... and most recently, I've acquired some who are invested enough with me to actually text me when I've not spoken to any of them for a few days. I tend to get lost in my own world and ideas, so not speaking to them for so long was something I hadn't even noticed. It was a pleasant surprise when I received a text that very blatantly asked "are you dead?".
5-what do you like/dislike most about yourself?
This one is tough, because I like me a lot. Of course, I have flaws, but that doesn't mean I'm going to make a list of them. I'd rather pretend they didn't exist.
6-do you care about being fashionable? why/why not?
I care about being comfortable in a fashionable way. I like to look good and feel good. Best of both worlds.
7-do you prefer to fit in or stand out?
I'd prefer to stand out if only to be a role model or example for those who are too afraid to stand up for themselves.
8-what activities do you enjoy?
Writing, gaming, talking, telling stories or jokes... the usual lineup.
9-what makes you feel secure?
I'm not entirely sure. Being in bed is pretty secure.
10-do you like being in a relationship? why/why not?
It has its perks and its downsides. I like it for intimacy and the ability to have someone at my disposal all the time for talking, running ideas by, or asking to do things I don't want to be bothered with. I dislike it because a lot of times I won't be given space I want to think about ideas or things, or they'll expect too much out of me. I like to be free to do things as I please. I'm a fan of things on the fly or on a whim.
11-what do you love and why? Could be people, things, places, etc...
I love making other people happy, because that improves my own mood. That sounds a bit selfish though.
12-what do you spend the most time thinking about?
The "could be" and "maybe one day" scenarios.
13-How much have you changed over the years? Who were you as a child?
I would say I was much quieter and reserved as a child. I had to take time to blossom.
And that is all I will do for now, because I've already written too much and it's gotten pretty late considering I have to work early in the morning. I probably won't be back online until the morning as well, so if anything is confusing I won't be able to explain myself until then.
Thanks in advance though to those who reply to this. I'll forget to thank you later.
But I also want to make it very clear that I am fairly new to the whole typing system with this, so anything I say is subject to just my lesser (for now) knowledge in the matter.
As far as I can tell, from what I've read and researched, I align more with ENTP than I do with INTP, and I think I know why some of those who know me and are familiar with this system try to toss me in with the other type.
It all boils down to, I think, my sometimes unwillingness to get out of my house to go out and do things with friends. I firmly don't believe that is because I'm introverted. If what they're offering isn't interesting or exciting enough to me at the time, I'll always turn it down in favor of staying in. At least at home I can do whatever I want. I can jump from one project to the next, or from video game to video game, book to book, whatever. That always beats out having to sit around in the same place for several hours and trying to encourage the others to have some more fun with it or that we should totally go steal a port-o-potty (portable toilet; also, true story. It seemed like a pretty good idea at the time. We had a truck, enough people to push it into the back of the truck, and enough know-how to get rid of the evidence. Two of the friends with me at the time were INTP though, so I lost the round of voting. It was probably for the better. It wasn't my best idea.). As an addition to what I've said here, I'd like to also say that the larger the group is the better it is. Ideally, a group of 4-8 people is what I prefer to go out with. There are more people to listen to what I'm saying and to be entertained by me. In other words, there are more people around to stroke my ego for me with their laughter and compliments (if I were to be really honest as to why this is my preference). I'm not against smaller groups, per se, but I just am not fond of them as much. They tend to, in my experience, lean more towards emotions or closeness... and I'm not too crazy about that.
I'm also pretty crazily in love with starting projects with no hopes of finishing them. I couldn't begin to list the number of novels I've written halfway, three quarters of the way, and then dropped because I was bored of it or thought of something better. At the moment, I've been involved with one of my INTP friend's projects as their lead writer, and it is pretty difficult to try to stay on task. I just can't. I'll write solidly for a day or two, and then take two or three weeks for myself to explore other things or just avoid finishing the project.
I am wildly more of a "people person" than I am shy or quiet. I can't get enough of talking--about anything, to anyone, and especially if I've got a new idea or have thought of a question that I need to have an answer to immediately (the one instance that comes to mind is when I was trying to figure out if I could kill a person by forcing them to swallow those little capsules that when dropped into water become foam animals, or if their stomach acids were dissolve it before the water in their stomachs expanded it. It was an interesting train of thought). I also love to entertain any group I'm around, because it's gratifying to me. Laughter is nice. But then there come the debates... Oh, the debates. I could debate for hours over anything for the fun of it. I don't even care what side I'm on. What I mean is I always know what side I believe in, but I'm not restricted to defending just that side. I can't understand the whole situation if I only argue from one set of shoes.
And now I've found the "questionnaires" on the site, so I'll fill out a couple of those for you lot as well.
1-what makes you angry?
It depends on many factors. If you want a specific example I could name one, but it's too variable and subjective (I like to try to stay objective) for my tastes. Inequality, though, if an answer must be had. It really grinds my gears when someone isn't treated as an equal for their beliefs, gender, orientation, etc., because we're all humans. I don't see why certain things matter so much.
2-what do you like/dislike most about people?
I like humans because they are humans, and that response is worded strangely so I'll elaborate. Humans are amazing, wonderful creatures who are capable of so much. We can be compassionate, adventurous, mysterious... on the contrary, humans can also be destructive, cruel, and depressed. Humans are a conundrum at times, because emotions vary so much from one to the next, but in general they're okay. I would say they're my third or fourth favorite species.
3-do you like animals? why?
They're typically doing whatever it is they're meant to do, and would rather we leave them alone. That's pretty nice. For house animals/pets, I like them because they're companions. I've had my dog for 11 years, and I couldn't imagine being without him. He's helped me through a lot, even though he's been unable to speak to me as a human would. Animals are nice.
4-what do you like most about the favorite people in your life?
I like them because they like me. They like me enough to put up with me, laugh at my jokes... and most recently, I've acquired some who are invested enough with me to actually text me when I've not spoken to any of them for a few days. I tend to get lost in my own world and ideas, so not speaking to them for so long was something I hadn't even noticed. It was a pleasant surprise when I received a text that very blatantly asked "are you dead?".
5-what do you like/dislike most about yourself?
This one is tough, because I like me a lot. Of course, I have flaws, but that doesn't mean I'm going to make a list of them. I'd rather pretend they didn't exist.
6-do you care about being fashionable? why/why not?
I care about being comfortable in a fashionable way. I like to look good and feel good. Best of both worlds.
7-do you prefer to fit in or stand out?
I'd prefer to stand out if only to be a role model or example for those who are too afraid to stand up for themselves.
8-what activities do you enjoy?
Writing, gaming, talking, telling stories or jokes... the usual lineup.
9-what makes you feel secure?
I'm not entirely sure. Being in bed is pretty secure.
10-do you like being in a relationship? why/why not?
It has its perks and its downsides. I like it for intimacy and the ability to have someone at my disposal all the time for talking, running ideas by, or asking to do things I don't want to be bothered with. I dislike it because a lot of times I won't be given space I want to think about ideas or things, or they'll expect too much out of me. I like to be free to do things as I please. I'm a fan of things on the fly or on a whim.
11-what do you love and why? Could be people, things, places, etc...
I love making other people happy, because that improves my own mood. That sounds a bit selfish though.
12-what do you spend the most time thinking about?
The "could be" and "maybe one day" scenarios.
13-How much have you changed over the years? Who were you as a child?
I would say I was much quieter and reserved as a child. I had to take time to blossom.
And that is all I will do for now, because I've already written too much and it's gotten pretty late considering I have to work early in the morning. I probably won't be back online until the morning as well, so if anything is confusing I won't be able to explain myself until then.
Thanks in advance though to those who reply to this. I'll forget to thank you later.