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Yesterday, 19:29

Thank you Jirashimosu. :)

Then I guess your question is answered. Your posts will be deleted if they continue to be that way, please make sure your posts follow the rules.

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Yesterday, 11:59

I am not sure why that's happening, does your post count change after you post? I will look into it but if it happens again let me know and tell me in which topic it happened.

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Feb 02, 2012 - 19:16

Problem Solved.

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Jan 20, 2012 - 06:15

View PostEmskyBizz, on Jan 19, 2012 - 23:51, said:

Hi, I am in the middle of revising an I.A., and I was wondering if it's possible to be TOO anal about the I.A.? Like, do I need to go crazy with grammar and sig figs?
Also, while on the topic of sig figs and uncertainties, if I have a number like 128.53 ± .01, should I have 3 sig figs, or should I go two places past the decimal?

If you are able to make it error-free in terms of grammar, why not? There is no criteria specifying that the grammar needs to be this and that, or sig figures need to be this or that (have to check about the latter), not from what I recall at least. That being said, our teachers always insisted that our values need to be to 3 sig fig, unless it's like an apparatus measurement, in that case, it needs to be to the same decimal places/sig figures as the error. For example the table on pg. 1, see how all the values are to the same decimal places as the error stated at the top? So for the example you gave up, you go with 2 decimal places.

In Topic: Are you an introvert? Do you think it's related to depression and anti-so...

Jan 09, 2012 - 19:46

View PostCapt'n Marth, on Jan 08, 2012 - 17:49, said:

You have to consider the true validity of the test and the definition. Who knows, it could be wrong! What you are saying is true; there are people that. But bringing my argument to a more personal level, you've said you're introverted, as almost every single thing in that list and definition applies to you. I'm going to assert my point on you (no pressure, lol) because drawing from the definition, introverts are, well introspective, and that is there trademark feature. Because they are so concerned in the with the mind, thoughts and feelings, they sacrifice their potential social relationships just to recharge and get their energy back. That is why I think they tend to be alone.
See, if you are looking at it from the outside, the last part may sound right. But when I read it I thought "I am not sacrificing anything", in other words, I don't feel that way. I don't know how to explain it, but I don't feel that I am missing out of anything by being the way I am.

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I think we have to agree on something first though, and that is our definition of antisocial. I believe mine was not being as socially active as other people, and I think yours was not being socially active when put under a social situation. That is respectable, but we need some universal definition, because this is why we are disagreeing with each other. That being said, I think your points are valid for your own definition. ;)
Yes, the difference in our definition to change things. I just searched about introversion and apparently, it's a term developed by Carl Jung and then improved by Myers Brigg. They developed a set of questions; yes or no answers as personality type test. The results are calculated according to a specific criteria. I got curious when you said, it could be wrong, so decided to take that too:

"You are:

  • very expressed introvert
  • slightly expressed intuitive personality
  • slightly expressed thinking personality
  • moderately expressed judging personality"

Here's the link: http://www.humanmetr...win/JTypes1.htm

Try that one.


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Time to find some common ground...

I'd also like to point out how depression may be linked into introversion. Yes, they are not directly related I agree, and according to the definition, being introverted does not mean they are depressed in itself. That is true, but no one is just introverted. We are so complicated that it'd take about a million definition to describe who we are. That being said, if we are introverted and more, then we would already have some starting point as a lead to depression, as being introverted couples with our other unique qualities. That is why they might tend to be depressed too, and that is the reality of the ideas under considered; we are not just introverted; we are so many other things and introverted. And people might just second guess us being they see just because we are introverted, we do have those stereotypical roles they see of us. And in part they are right.

In my opinion, depression could be a result of excessive exaggerated introversion, so I guess we agree on that. Since you seem to feel the same way as I did, I am going to try and express my opinion. For me, I am an introvert in general, so the characteristics and descriptions almost always apply. However, staying too long in extreme introversion, does get me really down and blue and close to 'depression', and in that situation, I totally understand why people may think introversion is directly related to depression. I don't know if I am going to say this the correct way, but in introversion, you do switch from one mood to another, and it's different with introverts. We tend to sometimes be alone in a calm place thinking, doing something, watching something..etc and having the time of our lives (not really, but you get what I mean), really content and don't think/fee; we're missing on anything at all. Other times, we feel so worn out (not physically), down and "sad"..(I cant find the right word) and sort of..just want to sit there alone without anyone asking you "are you okay?", "what's wrong? Why are you mad?"..it's like "urgh..im not mad! Just leave me alone..I'll go back to the other mood on my own".

The fact that the society doesn't understand the whole "I am not mad..I just wanna remain quiet for a while" thing really really wares me out. Like..so much I feel like crying. This happens to me a lot, I would be sitting with my close friends..joking, laughing, having so much fun..then I suddenly fall silent and my mood changes 180 degrees. Did someone make my angry? No. Did I remember something? No..not at all. Then why am I suddenly all grumpy? I am not grumpy. Why am I like this then? I have got no idea. I really don't know why, it's like I suddenly feel so tired and exhausted I don't feel like talking any more, and I get so annoyed when someone keeps asking if I am okay and why I am acting this way. Often, I am obliged to lie and say something like "Oh I just remembered X"..or.. "I am just worried about exams", what's worst is..it doesn't end there! They'll try to make me feel better and get you to stop worrying about exams (which I am not the least worried about).

Okay, just realized I have been talking too much about myself. But you get my point yeah? If anyone thinks this is not introversion at all..please say.. I want your opinion. If this happens to you often, let me know I am not the only one.

You know, I truly believe introverts could be so happy with their lives, satisfied and not the least bit tending towards depression. The people around them will determine if they remain that way. You said you're introvert, imagine if you were in my place and that was happening to you..how would you feel? Wouldn't you feel if that goes on day after day, you'll eventually become 'depressed' (or a better word I can't find) the whole time?

The world needs to understand how introverts think! Pretty touch since they're intro-verts..but really, it makes things so much harder! At least I know it does for me.