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[California]

rem'd.

Edited by California, 02 November 2011 - 10:46 AM.

[Scot]

lol slave to a plant

[California]

lol slave to a plant

Your sig inspired this thread about MBS.

[Nymh]

You should tell him that squares are representations of spheres. That'll blow his mind.

[Coilvect]

You know what really pisses off people that are like that? Just ignore them. If they don't get the attention that they want they get quite upset.

[California]

You should tell him that squares are representations of spheres. That'll blow his mind.

Bahahahaha. Why didn't I think of this?

[ShadowLink64]

I've met a couple people like this. It depends on how they treat me during the ordeal, mostly.

For instance, if the person is talking out of their ass, but they're still treating my opinion with some validity, then I'll likely just take the passive route and go "hmm, you could be right", and you know, wishy-wash compromise a bit to avoid confrontation. I'll still stick to my own opinion on the matter if theirs makes no sense to me, but I won't be confrontational.

If the person is talking about of their ass, and just outright rejects what I say (which usually is backed up with something), I go into some "logical kill" mode and start poking holes in everything they throw at me if I know a decent amount about the subject. They probably think I'm unpleasant to be around when I'm like this, but they usually ask for it.

[California]

I've met a couple people like this. It depends on how they treat me during the ordeal, mostly.

For instance, if the person is talking out of their ass, but they're still treating my opinion with some validity, then I'll likely just take the passive route and go "hmm, you could be right", and you know, wishy-wash compromise a bit to avoid confrontation. I'll still stick to my own opinion on the matter if theirs makes no sense to me, but I won't be confrontational.

If the person is talking about of their ass, and just outright rejects what I say (which usually is backed up with something), I go into some "logical kill" mode and start poking holes in everything they throw at me if I know a decent amount about the subject. They probably think I'm unpleasant to be around when I'm like this, but they usually ask for it.

Hahaha. I go into that kill mode too. It's worse when it's a subject I'm passionate about. Like a hungry pitbull.

Yeah this guy is one of those "I'm right and that's the end of it" types, even if what I'm saying to him is common sense or basic knowledge. It's just a never-ending circle of "what the fuck".

[Shampoo]

you sound like you'd fit right in at reddit

[California]

you sound like you'd fit right in at reddit

I don't know what that is.

[Junsu]

Just go up and tell him the truth and how you think hes totally full of BS and you would not like to talk to him and ask him to leave you alone

[California]

Just go up and tell him the truth and how you think hes totally full of BS and you would not like to talk to him and ask him to leave you alone

Haha. I still have to attend class with this bloke. Don't want to make it any more awkward than it already is.

[Kyle]

You should just kill him.

[California]

You should just kill him.

I'll put a hit out on him. 20million nps.

[baby0firefly]

I'll put a hit out on him. 20million nps.

Haha Awesome!

[Noitidart]

No I don't call people bs until it gets out of hand at which point i bring it up. You can call ppls crap in the workplace all the time you'll get fired LOL

[California]

No I don't call people bs until it gets out of hand at which point i bring it up. You can call ppls crap in the workplace all the time you'll get fired LOL

This is different from the work place. This is college. Where minds are impressionable. He shouldn't be spreading ignorance.

[Noitidart]

I have no idea what you're talking about. I'm answering the poll.

[Frizzle]

Remind him that weed is illegal and spout some shit that its dangerous and will kill him.

Wait for reaction.

Wait for him to go batshit crazy and start major rant

Walk off, not giving a fuck.

[Pilot]

But spheres and circles are the same!

[jaredennisclark]

- Do you know anyone like this? How do you deal with them?

I have a coworker who is almost exactly like this. I thought I was alone! I usually take Boggart's tact and diffuse the less-ridiculous bull-shit in a non-confrontational way. Every so often we touch on a subject that cannot be handled in this way. Eugenics for example. My 'look at me, I'm amazing'-person argues that anyone without a perfect family medical history should be forcibly sterilized. Yeah. I don't argue with these sorts of things. I just stay quiet and stare him in the eyes until he changes the subject. *shrugs*

- Are you overly opinionated / like to be right about things?

I would say I'm not opinionated enough. Being outspoken and opinionated on some subject usually leads the way for confrontation senseless anger. I try and avoid those things.

I do like to be right about things though. Well, except for those times when my being right would mean I'm having sex with my mother or something. In those situations, I prefer to be wrong.

- Do you call people out on their dumb bullshit?

As I mentioned above - not really. It is really dependent on the person though. There are a few people with whom I have no problems being outspoken towards. They're usually semi-intelligent.

- Know any stoners that really fit the mold?

Only when it comes to debating Marijuana. Otherwise, no.

Edited by jaredennisclark, 26 October 2011 - 07:10 AM.

[California]

But spheres and circles are the same!

[Abradix]

I love calling people on their shit... But a geometry argument?

[Musician]

I don't know anyone who fits the mold perfectly, but there are quite a few people I know who fit some points.
I will argue harshly with them if it's for something I strongly believe in.
I'm not talking about religion (I'm an Atheist), but instead I'm talking about human rights, abortion, controversial opinions etc.

Nonetheless, I will respect the other person's arguments (as long as they are valid and backed up with support) if they are respectful of mine.
If our argument amounts to mere shouting and screaming, then I'll just let the topic die - I'm not the "fight to the death" type.

[California]

I love calling people on their shit... But a geometry argument?

I only know what I learned in perspective.