(12-06-2015, 08:06 AM)Khoure Wrote:(11-20-2015, 01:13 PM)Kismet Wrote: Everyone should just be like me and assume everyone just flat-out sucks from the get go. That way, when it turns out they're NOT shit, then I get to be pleasantly surprised! If not? Then I have nothing to be disappointed about because I already expected a lack of quality, so then I can be on my merry way.
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don't get me wrong, it's great that this method works for you, but it does not work for everyone
I know this might just be a joke, but you did use the term 'everyone' and I know that a lot of people IRL and on internet believe that pessimism is entirely more mature and smart than being optimistic or even ambivalent. It's one way of looking at things, is all. Personally, if I were to be so pessimistic regarding all new people I meet, it would be extremely draining seeing as I already become very stressed at times interacting socially
The post was largely meant to be facetious. While I do use that philosophy for not only my approach to RP, but most things in life, I do not actually think everyone (or anyone) needs to do what I do.
In regards to the topic, my point was that despite how critical I personally am of the people I encounter, I still at least give them a chance. Because how will I know if I'm right or wrong if I don't even RP with them?
