Yo.

[.Starrk]

No, this is not an introduction thread, so you may chill.

 

 

I want to discuss life's changes and growing up. As I have grown older, I have become more cynical, irascible, and apathetic towards the people of my generation.

 

Personally I feel like all the "i hert h8trz <3323", "#yolo #snapback #swag", "fuck da system i aint gon get an edyookayshun dawg" kind of teenagers need to be slapped; but I know that is not my job, being that McDonalds will do that for me.

 

I hate for me saying such a thing because it makes me sound like a choleric elderly person ranting about how things were "better in my time". Don't get me wrong, there are a vast numbers of my generation that are ambitious, willing to learn, and enjoy life and fulfilling their dreams of wanting to be something. 

 

I don't know, maybe I'm just being prejudiced towards the group I hate without fully understanding their motives or goals in life.

 

Anyway, back to what I was going to ask YCM:

 

Do you ever feel like you're growing more cynical as you grow up? Do you feel like the prejudice towards people who don't act according to societal expectations can stem from age as well?

 

 

 

 

 

inb4 tl;dr

 

[Kyng's Old Account]

Of course. This is one of those more accurate generalisations that happens to people.

As we mature, the veil of ignorance and bliss of childhood reveals a world that isn't as good as we once thought it out to be.

Heck, some don't even have a veil to begin with.

It is completely natural to do this, but I find it too depressing to have such an attitude and, thus, try to think optimistically about things. Of course everyone has a degree of tolerance they can sustain.

[swag swag swag swag swag s]

tl;dr

[.Starrk]

Of course. This is one of those more accurate generalisations that happens to people.

As we mature, the veil of ignorance and bliss of childhood reveals a world that isn't as good as we once thought it out to be.

Heck, some don't even have a veil to begin with.

It is completely natural to do this, but I find it too depressing to have such an attitude and, thus, try to think optimistically about things. Of course everyone has a degree of tolerance they can sustain.

 

I think I just need a break from people, because I hate almost everyone.

 

tl;dr

 

[Kyng's Old Account]

I think I just need a break from people, because I hate almost everyone.

Is it possible that you focus far too much on a person's flaws that you fail to recognise any of their merits?

[.Starrk]

Is it possible that you focus far too much on a person's flaws that you fail to recognise any of their merits?

 

No, first I usually look for the good qualities first. The problem is I keep finding out that most of the people I try to find the good, the bad things that they project outweighs the good.

 

I'm not a big fan of pointing out people's flaws. I don't have the heart or demeanor to do such a thing.

[Kyng's Old Account]

No, first I usually look for the good qualities first. The problem is I keep finding out that most of the people I try to find the good, the bad things that they project outweighs the good.
 
I'm not a big fan of pointing out people's flaws. I don't have the heart or demeanor to do such a thing.

There's a sad thing about subjectivity and pluralism, and it is that what people see as good can be seen by another as bad.

You could do with a holiday sometime, though, if that is a possibility. You sound like you're exhausted or just plain tired.

[.Starrk]

There's a sad thing about subjectivity and pluralism, and it is that what people see as good can be seen by another as bad.

You could do with a holiday sometime, though, if that is a possibility. You sound like you're exhausted or just plain tired.

 

 

I am, I really am.

[Blake]

Hi Starrk. Been ages.

 

As I got older, I learned my dad is a thieving asshole who used God as an excuse, that my faith wasn't AS strong as I thought, that I'm bi, have grown more cynical and less openly trusting, and have just had a lot of changes, especially in the last 2 years.

[Kyng's Old Account]

...I learned my dad is a thieving asshole who used God as an excuse...

Welcome to the House of Fun.

[Death Metal]

I don't feel anything towards other people, I have accepted that people are different and I can't do anything about it. So why worry about it and let it affect me?

[Βyakuya]

It's been a while Stark. Think you don't remember me by now. :O

 

And yes I feel like I myself is growing up aging more quicker in terms of personality and attitude than my physical body. Since I experience stupidity in one of the worst places on Earth (aka the traditionial American HS system) and that I begin to relate to ranters and actual people with intelligence so that I too can join and carress with them hope for humanity. But I too fear that I would get too cynical and become an indifferent geezer towards most things. Still, optimism is more of a better approach to escape the s**tstorm of humanity, but then to be honest it would be amusing to explain someone's faults in front of their faces.

[BehindTheMask]

No, this is not an introduction thread, so you may chill.

 

 

I want to discuss life's changes and growing up. As I have grown older, I have become more cynical, irascible, and apathetic towards the people of my generation.

 

Personally I feel like all the "i hert h8trz <3323", "#yolo #snapback #swag", "fuck da system i aint gon get an edyookayshun dawg" kind of teenagers need to be slapped; but I know that is not my job, being that McDonalds will do that for me.

 

I hate for me saying such a thing because it makes me sound like a choleric elderly person ranting about how things were "better in my time". Don't get me wrong, there are a vast numbers of my generation that are ambitious, willing to learn, and enjoy life and fulfilling their dreams of wanting to be something. 

 

I don't know, maybe I'm just being prejudiced towards the group I hate without fully understanding their motives or goals in life.

 

Anyway, back to what I was going to ask YCM:

 

Do you ever feel like you're growing more cynical as you grow up? Do you feel like the prejudice towards people who don't act according to societal expectations can stem from age as well?

 

 

 

 

 

inb4 tl;dr

 

"oh hey guys, I'm older now. So i realize people are stupid. I'm so revolutionary. No one has ever thought of this before ever. "

 

Hi Starrk. Been ages.

 

As I got older, I learned my dad is a thieving asshole who used God as an excuse, that my faith wasn't AS strong as I thought, that I'm bi, have grown more cynical and less openly trusting, and have just had a lot of changes, especially in the last 2 years.

 

"Pouvre moi, I have been through struggles. Look at how I deserve pity because life is hard. also im bi, so that makes me cool. I've changed a lot, and I'm more grown up. "

 

It's been a while Stark. Think you don't remember me by now. :o

 

And yes I feel like I myself is growing up aging more quicker in terms of personality and attitude than my physical body. Since I experience stupidity in one of the worst places on Earth (aka the traditionial American HS system) and that I begin to relate to ranters and actual people with intelligence so that I too can join and carress with them hope for humanity. But I too fear that I would get too cynical and become an indifferent geezer towards most things. Still, optimism is more of a better approach to escape the s**tstorm of humanity, but then to be honest it would be amusing to explain someone's faults in front of their faces.

 

"Look guys, I'm not like any other High schooler. I hate the popular people, because they are popular and are enjoying their youth. I'm so hip and edgy. I want to be cool and show that I'm a beacon of light, because I'm so smart and not like those people. "

 

Did I nail it or did I nail it?

[Legend Zero]

You nailed the warn for flaming, now get off the high horse.

[.Starrk]

"oh hey guys, I'm older now. So i realize people are stupid. I'm so revolutionary. No one has ever thought of this before ever. "

 

 

"Pouvre moi, I have been through struggles. Look at how I deserve pity because life is hard. also im bi, so that makes me cool. I've changed a lot, and I'm more grown up. "

 

 

"Look guys, I'm not like any other High schooler. I hate the popular people, because they are popular and are enjoying their youth. I'm so hip and edgy. I want to be cool and show that I'm a beacon of light, because I'm so smart and not like those people. "

 

Did I nail it or did I nail it?

 

 

"oh hey guys, I'm older now. So i realize people are stupid. I'm so revolutionary. No one has ever thought of this before ever. "

 

 

"Pouvre moi, I have been through struggles. Look at how I deserve pity because life is hard. also im bi, so that makes me cool. I've changed a lot, and I'm more grown up. "

 

 

"Look guys, I'm not like any other High schooler. I hate the popular people, because they are popular and are enjoying their youth. I'm so hip and edgy. I want to be cool and show that I'm a beacon of light, because I'm so smart and not like those people. "

 

Did I nail it or did I nail it?

 

You nailed it at not providing anything of merit to a thread. Good for you.

[Kazooie]

"oh hey guys, I'm older now. So i realize people are stupid. I'm so revolutionary. No one has ever thought of this before ever. "

 

 

"Pouvre moi, I have been through struggles. Look at how I deserve pity because life is hard. also im bi, so that makes me cool. I've changed a lot, and I'm more grown up. "

 

 

"Look guys, I'm not like any other High schooler. I hate the popular people, because they are popular and are enjoying their youth. I'm so hip and edgy. I want to be cool and show that I'm a beacon of light, because I'm so smart and not like those people. "

 

Did I nail it or did I nail it?

 

"look guys i can be a jerk on the internet when other people are honest about what's happened in their life, plus by being a complete asshole, i can feel better about my own shortcomings"

 

did i do it right LZ
 

Seriously, what was the point? Aside from making yourself look like an utter asshole, which isn't a compliment like most of the internet seems to think nowadays.

 

OT: I have to say, I still want to believe that there's good in the world because there IS, it's just... None of it gets the attention it really deserves, instead we get crap thrown at us day after day which has really kinda made me a bit more cold. I dunno, I try to tune the more negative stuff out, but it's hard, it really is.

 

I've changed, it would be wrong for pretty much anyone to say they haven't.

[Lunar Origins]

On Topic:

 

Well.  I've always been a cynical motherfucker.  Moreso as I grow older.  At seventeen years old, I already look down upon my generation as a generation of fools.

 

However, they're not.  

 

Or, rather, we're not.

 

We're young and stupid, for the most part.  Yes, we hate each other- for the most part.  Yes, we don't care.

 

And you know what?

 

I'm fine with it.  My generation isn't bad.  The music can be bad, but then again, there's so much more to our culture than just that.

 

So yeah.  I'm a cynical fucker, but I know I'm nothing special.  Just another leaf in the wind, I guess.

[Kyng's Old Account]

OT: I have to say, I still want to believe that there's good in the world because there IS, it's just... None of it gets the attention it really deserves, instead we get crap thrown at us day after day which has really kinda made me a bit more cold. I dunno, I try to tune the more negative stuff out, but it's hard, it really is.
 
I've changed, it would be wrong for pretty much anyone to say they haven't.

Oh, believe me, some good gets attention in this world, there's no doubt about that. The issue is that the attention will always, always go to the people in power, and it will often ignore the wonderful efforts made by less powerful people, but who wield bigger hearts.
 
I find a nice number of these goods in the world broadcasted on Russell Howard's Good News, in the section called "Its not all Doom & Gloom" If you want to see some good in the world, why don't you check it out some time?
 

On Topic:
 
Well.  I've always been a cynical motherfucker.  Moreso as I grow older.  At seventeen years old, I already look down upon my generation as a generation of fools.
 
However, they're not.  
 
Or, rather, we're not.
 
We're young and stupid, for the most part.  Yes, we hate each other- for the most part.  Yes, we don't care.
 
And you know what?
 
I'm fine with it.  My generation isn't bad.  The music can be bad, but then again, there's so much more to our culture than just that.
 
So yeah.  I'm a cynical fucker, but I know I'm nothing special.  Just another leaf in the wind, I guess.

 

You're not another leaf in the wind, because you've affected a number of lives for the better. Sure, you won't be as remembered as those with fame, but in the end, does being remembered really matter?

 

I think being happy with yourself and your life is what matters most. It is your own life, after all, and as we speak we know not if we'll ever get another.

 

OT: On the above point, and back to the topic of growing up with changes in life, I have to say that you should live your life as you want to. Not to the fullest, some people don't like being wildcards, but just to the extent that you'll be happy in the end with it.

 

That's what I've grown up to believe, and in all honesty, I could not be happier with who I am and where I am going. Sure, it ain't a bed of roses, but it is a life that I can proudly call my own.