Are You A Narcissist?

[Natalia]

Posted by Pris (here)
I appreciate your entire comment, Amethyst! In particular, I like what you said here:

Posted by Amethyst (here)

Some common examples of misconceptions:

Someone could have 200 photos up of themselves on face book, and another can have 5...the person who has 5 thinks that anyone who has over 50 photos is a narcissist...this shows their lack of empathy...the person who has 200 rarely puts any one down and has lots of empathy for other people...unlike the one who has only 5 photos up, who often talks badly about others, usually in passive ways...

You said this very well -- it's about judgement. It's all very subjective, isn't it? It's surprising how often we judge others based on our own yardstick. So often, things are not as they appear on the surface.

Yeah...and what's behind the judgement?

[Pris]

Posted by Orph (here)
I'll let you poor folks waste your time taking tests. I'm above all that.




EDIT: I'll be sure to check this thread every five minutes for the rest of the day to see how many people "thanked" me.

Posted by Orph (here)

Posted by Sstarss (here)

Thank you Orph....I was below that...he he!
........like 'crosby' I scored 4 .


Edit. 5 minutes...Thank you Orph!

People who thank me will not be acknowledged!

I find your comments interesting, Orph. You're either just thinking you're being funny because this is a thread about narcissists, or you've got a hang up with the whole 'thanking system' here on Avalon (and with people you perceive to be wallowing in the 'thank yous' they get). If it's the latter, it's interesting because you yourself 'hand out' many thank yous and are thus feeding the beast.

[Pris]

Posted by Amethyst (here)

Posted by Pris (here)
I appreciate your entire comment, Amethyst! In particular, I like what you said here:

Posted by Amethyst (here)

Some common examples of misconceptions:

Someone could have 200 photos up of themselves on face book, and another can have 5...the person who has 5 thinks that anyone who has over 50 photos is a narcissist...this shows their lack of empathy...the person who has 200 rarely puts any one down and has lots of empathy for other people...unlike the one who has only 5 photos up, who often talks badly about others, usually in passive ways...

You said this very well -- it's about judgement. It's all very subjective, isn't it? It's surprising how often we judge others based on our own yardstick. So often, things are not as they appear on the surface.

Yeah...and what's behind the judgement?

Insecurity perhaps? Isn't judgement about feeling a lack of something inside ourselves that makes us feel so insecure, that instead of acknowledging it and dealing with it, we recognize and point out that 'weakness' in someone else so that we get a momentary 'high'? It makes us feel better about ourselves when someone else feels worse than we do?

For example, Orph's comments come across that way to me. I may be mistaken, but that's how it seems.

I find taking personality tests like this very helpful, and I thought others might find it helpful as well. Everyone has challenges. I like to discover where my challenges might stem from and how I may be able to improve myself.

Nothing we do is a waste of time.

Of course, I realize that starting a thread like this might be misinterpreted to mean, 'It's all about meeeeee!'

[Orph]

Posted by Pris (here)

I find your comments interesting, Orph. You're either just thinking you're being funny because this is a thread about narcissists, or ........

It's all about perception. I see something as funny, but other people don't. I admit, I have a bit of an odd-ball sense of humor. And of course, some will say I don't have a sense of humor at all, I'm just an odd-ball. Hmmmmm. Perception.

(when I said I don't take tests, that was also a joke).

Now, as far as narcissists go, to me that's the same as any other label or judgement that people throw around. Who am I to judge or label anybody for being who they are? Anyway, sorry for disturbing your thread.

[GoodETxSG]

Note: This transplanted & edited from my thread on Narcissistic, Sociopathic Trolls etc (Full Description found on that Thread)... So it may seem a little out of context here:


Don't Feed The Narcissistic, Psychopathic, and Sadistic TROLL'S!!!
https://projectavalon.net/forum4/show...tic-TROLL-S---

As one who worked with many "Psychopaths" and "Sociopaths" in Government Work (As well as being a Psychology Major) I learned to identify them quite easily through not only their behavior in writting and socially among peers but through looking in their eyes (Ask any seasoned Detective if they have developed this ability).

Once you develop this ability it is shocking and un-nerving the number of them you observe in everyday life. I would assert you rub shouders with more Psychopaths and Sociopaths than you know ("Egotist's"/Narcissistic Personalities are a Sub-Type of Psychopath) There are Types and Sub-types of each.

The media focuses on the ones like Dexter (Serial Kilers) or your average Criminal. It breaks down a lot further than what most people would commonly think.

The "Tactics of Masters of Manipulation" are just Tools of the "Jerks", "Narcissist's" and "Anti-Social's". They are not exclusively tools used by Psychopaths and "Troll's" but anyone that consistently uses them absolutely has an "Anti-Social" Personality Disorder. Of course THEY would disagree, rationalize etc... But that doesn't erase the Zebra's Stripes. This sure won't stop them from debating the issue and getting in a circular arguement even with a seasoned Behavioral Psychologist.

So the word "Troll" is just a label for a certain online behavior that is relatively new and can be widely applied. The Anti-Social Narcissistic, Psychopathic, Sociopathic and Sadistic Behaviors that people display are far darker and more difficult to deny no matter how good of a "Debater" they are. It just is what it is... At everyone elses expense.

Much of the time these people go much of their lives not knowing what they are and are shocked when confronted with the truth, then spend the rest of their life in denial and in hiding.

Though this behavior is compulsive and they cannot help but expose theirselves.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=5utnf-8tehs

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=t4d4euAOq7s

[RunningDeer]

Posted by Pris (here)
Of course, I realize that starting a thread like this might be misinterpreted to mean, 'It's all about meeeeee!'

Not by me. Your thread was timely, which included ah-ha's and confirmations. So thanks, Pris.

[Pris]

Posted by Orph (here)

Posted by Pris (here)

I find your comments interesting, Orph. You're either just thinking you're being funny because this is a thread about narcissists, or ........

It's all about perception. I see something as funny, but other people don't. I admit, I have a bit of an odd-ball sense of humor. And of course, some will say I don't have a sense of humor at all, I'm just an odd-ball. Hmmmmm. Perception.

(when I said I don't take tests, that was also a joke).

Now, as far as narcissists go, to me that's the same as any other label or judgement that people throw around. Who am I to judge or label anybody for being who they are? Anyway, sorry for disturbing your thread.

Thanks for clearing that up. Needless to say, I am very curious what kind of a score you'd get on that test.

I am also not fond of labels and don't take them to mean the word of God. And, no one is maliciously labeling/judging any of us here. I willingly took the test myself for sh!ts and giggles. This 'labeling' thing helps with self analysis IMO -- it's like a signpost on the road that lets you know if you're going in the right direction. It is also very insightful for everyone to see where everyone else is coming from.

This test, combined with the Myers-Briggs test, adds a whole new dimension I hadn't considered.

I'm open to trying out new things. If something resonates with me, I'll say so.

You are welcome to continue disturbing my thread.

[Stephanie]

Thanking you Pris, for starting and sharing this thread and test.

Orph, I understood your humour, that's why I acknowledged it.

Very informative GoodeTXSG.

Posted by GoodeTXSG (here)
Note: This transplanted & edited from my thread on Narcissistic, Sociopathic Trolls etc (Full Description found on that Thread)... So it may seem a little out of context here:


Don't Feed The Narcissistic, Psychopathic, and Sadistic TROLL'S!!!
https://projectavalon.net/forum4/show...tic-TROLL-S---

As one who worked with many "Psychopaths" and "Sociopaths" in Government Work (As well as being a Psychology Major) I learned to identify them quite easily through not only their behavior in writting and socially among peers but through looking in their eyes (Ask any seasoned Detective if they have developed this ability).

Once you develop this ability it is shocking and un-nerving the number of them you observe in everyday life. I would assert you rub shouders with more Psychopaths and Sociopaths than you know ("Egotist's"/Narcissistic Personalities are a Sub-Type of Psychopath) There are Types and Sub-types of each.

The media focuses on the ones like Dexter (Serial Kilers) or your average Criminal. It breaks down a lot further than what most people would commonly think.

The "Tactics of Masters of Manipulation" are just Tools of the "Jerks", "Narcissist's" and "Anti-Social's". They are not exclusively tools used by Psychopaths and "Troll's" but anyone that consistently uses them absolutely has an "Anti-Social" Personality Disorder. Of course THEY would disagree, rationalize etc... But that doesn't erase the Zebra's Stripes. This sure won't stop them from debating the issue and getting in a circular arguement even with a seasoned Behavioral Psychologist.

So the word "Troll" is just a label for a certain online behavior that is relatively new and can be widely applied. The Anti-Social Narcissistic, Psychopathic, Sociopathic and Sadistic Behaviors that people display are far darker and more difficult to deny no matter how good of a "Debater" they are. It just is what it is... At everyone elses expense.

Much of the time these people go much of their lives not knowing what they are and are shocked when confronted with the truth, then spend the rest of their life in denial and in hiding.

Though this behavior is compulsive and they cannot help but expose theirselves.

[sirdipswitch]

Hey Orph!!! I'm with you Bud!! chuckle chuckle

I did however break down and take the test, but sompthin musta happened with my computer cuz it wouldn't give me a score. Nope! It just told me that I should seek a good councilor. ccc.

[Orph]

Posted by Pris (here)


Needless to say, I am very curious what kind of a score you'd get on that test.

And, no one is maliciously labeling/judging any of us here.

It's sometimes tough to understand a persons intent when interacting on a message board. Especially if you don't know the person. And no, there isn't any mudslinging going on here.

So, since you asked, I decided to take the test, which took less than 40 seconds. I scored a 2. I'm not sure what that means other than to say that I don't take life seriously. But then, you may have gathered that by now.

[Pris]

Posted by sirdipswitch (here)
Hey Orph!!! I'm with you Bud!! chuckle chuckle

I did however break down and take the test, but sompthin musta happened with my computer cuz it wouldn't give me a score. Nope! It just told me that I should seek a good councilor. ccc.

Lol?! Another jokester (sorry for the label lol)? If you're not joking, the link I provided in the original post is for a test that does provide a score.

Btw, one of my best friends in the whole world is a jokester. It took me quite a long time to figure him out, but he was worth it. And, he learned to be more gentle with me and not so cryptic. Why? Because I kept telling him to stop being an arse.

[Pris]

Posted by Orph (here)

Posted by Pris (here)


Needless to say, I am very curious what kind of a score you'd get on that test.

And, no one is maliciously labeling/judging any of us here.

It's sometimes tough to understand a persons intent when interacting on a message board. Especially if you don't know the person. And no, there isn't any mudslinging going on here.

So, since you asked, I decided to take the test, which took less than 40 seconds. I scored a 2. I'm not sure what that means other than to say that I don't take life seriously. But then, you may have gathered that by now.

Yes, you're right that it's tough to figure people out on a message board. Some people like to make it even tougher.

Hey, thanks for taking the test and sharing your results. I think a 2 means you're about as far away from being a narcissist as you can get. As for taking life seriously or not, that doesn't seem to affect the results of the test. For what it's worth, my boyfriend also got a 2, and he generally takes life VERY seriously.

[Natalia]

Ok, I finally looked at and took the quiz, and got

Results of your
Narcissistic Personality Quiz

Mirror mirror
Your Total: 6

Between 12 and 15 is average.
Celebrities often score closer to 18.
Narcissists score over 20.

Here's how you rated on the seven component traits of narcissism:
Narcissistic Trait Strength of Trait
Authority: 1.00
Self-Sufficiency: 0.00
Superiority: 2.00
Exhibitionism: 0.00
Exploitativeness: 1.00
Vanity: 2.00
Entitlement: 0.00

[Pris]

Altogether, I'm becoming very intrigued by everyone's test results. There's been no one here who's even come close to my score yet. It's as if the ones who might score highly are deliberately avoiding this thread...

Don't be afraid, little narcissists. Come out, come out, wherever you are.

[Natalia]

Posted by Pris (here)
Altogether, I'm becoming very intrigued by everyone's test results. There's been no one here who's even come close to my score yet. It's as if the ones who might score highly are deliberately avoiding this thread...

I don't care about your high-ish score, I like you.

And, the test, so you scored quite high...to me, having now seen the questions, there is a difference between healthy and unhealthy ego...and someone being pretty independent in nature and being arrogant in nature...the test like all tests is rather limited, but it does give some idea about personality...

Some people probably think that I lied in the test and I find that funny! lol

Sociology and psychology are interesting to me...

[Natalia]

Some people think that this guy is a "narcissist" I really don't think so, to me he had a big kind heart, and I love him, always (not a perfect man, I'm not saying that).

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=BWf-eARnf6U

Another artist, Jarvis Cocker, stormed on stage to mock Michael Jackson's performance because "He was pretending to be Jesus - I'm not religious but I think, as a performer myself, the idea of someone pretending to have the power of healing is just not right," Cocker said.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=M9UrQOYOnWo

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/pe...h-1730407.html

[Pris]

Posted by Amethyst (here)

Posted by Pris (here)
Altogether, I'm becoming very intrigued by everyone's test results. There's been no one here who's even come close to my score yet. It's as if the ones who might score highly are deliberately avoiding this thread...

I don't care about your high-ish score, I like you.

And, the test, so you scored quite high...to me, having now seen the questions, there is a difference between healthy and unhealthy ego...and someone being pretty independent in nature and being arrogant in nature...the test like all tests is rather limited, but it does give some idea about personality...

Some people probably think that I lied in the test and I find that funny! lol

Sociology and psychology are interesting to me...

Haha thank you, Amethyst! I like you, too.

You lie?! Impossible.

Posted by Amethyst (here)
Some people think that this guy is a "narcissist" I really don't think so, to me he had a big kind heart, and I love him, always (not a perfect man, I'm not saying that).

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=BWf-eARnf6U

Another artist, Jarvis Cocker, stormed on stage to mock Michael Jackson's performance because "He was pretending to be Jesus - I'm not religious but I think, as a performer myself, the idea of someone pretending to have the power of healing is just not right," Cocker said.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=M9UrQOYOnWo

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/pe...h-1730407.html

People are certainly too quick to cheer and jump on the bandwagon. It's quite distasteful.

I've always enjoyed Michael Jackson, too.

With all the 'flaws'... like all of us, he was precious.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=7Y3dsAY_a_I

[Natalia]

Posted by Pris (here)

You lie?! Impossible.

haha!

Of course I have lied at rare times (as you know!) as we all have...but it is a case of how often and when and why and with who and etc...a lie can save a life...just as a lie can destroy it...

[chocolate]

Posted by Orph (here)

Posted by Pris (here)

I find your comments interesting, Orph. You're either just thinking you're being funny because this is a thread about narcissists, or ........

It's all about perception. I see something as funny, but other people don't. I admit, I have a bit of an odd-ball sense of humor. And of course, some will say I don't have a sense of humor at all, I'm just an odd-ball. Hmmmmm. Perception.

(when I said I don't take tests, that was also a joke).

Now, as far as narcissists go, to me that's the same as any other label or judgement that people throw around. Who am I to judge or label anybody for being who they are? Anyway, sorry for disturbing your thread.

I usually don't participate in threads where people put the emphasis on the degree of using and believing in labels, for pretty much the same reasons as you, Orph.
May be narcissistic me is too large to fit into any one label or description ( odd sense of humor here , too ) ?

BTW, I have very few photos of myself ( somewhere around the number 5 will be correct ). And at the same time I don't put anybody down, if I can help it, neither openly nor in a passive way.
But, many have, and still are, miss-placing me based on their own labeling system.

I see this thread timely appearing together here and as an article in my FB feed. Interesting.

Another Sorry! for disturbing the thread.

[Natalia]

(I don't have either but this is a good video on the subject and sociological aspects)

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=LpKHDBj7Spo