Caring what others think.

Originally posted by KharmaDog
I agree, I believe that there is a big difference in not caring what a certain individual thinks about you as opposed to people or society in general. There are many people whose opinons I have litttle respect for and care not of their opinons of me, however I don't think that anyone can approach the rest of humanity (with any self honesty) maintaining that approach.

To add to my point however, I couldn't care less what a particular person thinks. There are people like Whob and Sithsabre who have a tangible difference in opinion as to how I lead my life. But, I couldn't care less what they think, personally. It has less to do with what they think and more to do with what they say in front of others that leads me to interact with them as I do.

As for maintaining my approach, it's served me pretty well over the last few years. It's never people who know me and have a differing opinion based on a face to face interaction with which I have a problem. It's only people from teh back seat of a moving car or on an internet forum that have the balls to condemn me. People loose their resolve when standing toe to toe with another human being.

But, all that being said, I still buy certain clothes and have product in my hair when I leave the house.

I think it depends who is giving the shit or not. If your best friend or brother thinks you´ve become an utter prick then im sure you´d take notice.

Originally posted by KharmaDog
More than one person on this forum has proclaimed that they don't care what others think about them.

I believe that to be complete bullsh*t.

As social beings we can't help to care how we are percieved by others. Some may fret about it more than others, some may go out of their way to change the perception of themselves by others and some may care about it somewhat less then others but I believe, that to a degree, it is only human to care how others perceive you.

In fact, I believe that those who proclaim loudest that they don't care how other's percieve them, in fact, are those that care the most and desire the greatest levels of acceptance.

Anyone care to agree, disagree or comment?

Agree. People like to throw that little tidbit out there as a little protective net before they go into their rant.

Originally posted by KharmaDog
More than one person on this forum has proclaimed that they don't care what others think about them.

I believe that to be complete bullsh*t.

As social beings we can't help to care how we are percieved by others. Some may fret about it more than others, some may go out of their way to change the perception of themselves by others and some may care about it somewhat less then others but I believe, that to a degree, it is only human to care how others perceive you.

In fact, I believe that those who proclaim loudest that they don't care how other's percieve them, in fact, are those that care the most and desire the greatest levels of acceptance.

Anyone care to agree, disagree or comment?

I don't disagree that a lot of people who say it probably don't mean it, but I disagree that anyone who says it is talking bullshit. I generally do not care what people think of me, because I generally do not give a shit about people.

Even right down to family and friends. Sure, I'll listen to what they are saying closer than I would a random human, but ultimately other people's opinions of me don't matter to me. I don't need praise to keep me going, nor does critique slow me down.

There may be times in life where humans have to act a certain way to apply to a certain situation, but that doesn't equate to caring what people think of you. E.g: You act civilly in a meeting with co-workers you don't particularly like, because doing otherwise would get you fired. That's not necessarily caring what others think. You aren't doing it to make them like you, you're holding back to benefit yourself. If you went into the room with them and purposefully acted in a way that would result in them liking you, with that being the goal, then that would be caring what others thought.

Personally I dislike it when people say "Bullshit, you do care, everyone does.". It reminds me of that patronising parental comment/convo:

Person: I'm never having kids. I know that for a fact, I truly do not want them.
Parent: Nah, you're saying that cos you're young. When you get older it'll change, it changes for everyone.

I don't particularly agree with that whole "I want acceptance from my family" either. I love my family, which is exactly why I'd be disgusted if they didn't accept me for who I am and what I am. I'd never change to suit them, because I shouldn't have to. My parents have openly expressed dislike for things I've done or ways I've acted, it doesn't bother me. The reason being that I don't do things unless I believe I should do them, or say them unless I want to say them.

It's never a question of "Should I be saying/doing this?", because by that time I've decided that I want to. I always go by the rule, you're only undecided if you've not made a decision. Once you do something, you've done it for a reason and shouldn't care what anyone else thinks.

-AC

Originally posted by KharmaDog
More than one person on this forum has proclaimed that they don't care what others think about them.

I believe that to be complete bullsh*t.

For example here on KMC, Kai Lein even went so far as to make a YouTube video of himself smoking and telling us he doesn't give a shit about what we think about him. Needless to say, he got banned. Pathetic thing was, he kept making socks, wanting to be accepted back into the fold.

As for me, I do "give a shit" about what people think about me. But that's only for people I respect.

Saying something like that is more of a last resort to save face, really.

I only care what two people in this world think of me:

My momma
Debbiejo

...The rest can go to hell!

Originally posted by botankus
I only care what two people in this world think of me:

My momma
Debbiejo

...The rest can go to hell!

Woah, hold it there, nigga. What about the Bardster?

I respect your opinion Bardock, and to show my appreciation, I'd like to group you and Osaka in the same category of importance in my life. I'm proud of the both of ya.

Originally posted by botankus
I respect your opinion Bardock, and to show my appreciation, I'd like to group you and Osaka in the same category of importance in my life. I'm proud of the both of ya.

I will go and kill myself now.

I'd prefer if the two of you took her inner tube out to sea and popped it in shark-infested waters.

Originally posted by botankus
I'd prefer if the two of you took her inner tube out to sea and popped it in shark-infested waters.

But, but....oh....

Originally posted by botankus
I'd prefer if the two of you took her inner tube out to sea and popped it in shark-infested waters.

Typical American response just attack Osaka for her views. Besides shark infested doesn't mean attacks are going to happen, lets not play the odds here, chum while tubbing as well in shark infested waters.

In that case, Sol, I'd prefer if you were dipped in the following vats in this order: Butter, Flour, Red Meat, Leopard Cage.

Good morning everyone!

Originally posted by botankus
In that case, Sol, I'd prefer if you were dipped in the following vats in this order: Butter, Flour, Red Meat, Leopard Cage.

Good morning everyone!

Did someone ejaculate on your toast today?

Floo elaborated on my keyboard when I arrived. I know he's a sexy man, but I elaborated him to get him to leave.

Originally posted by KharmaDog
More than one person on this forum has proclaimed that they don't care what others think about them.

I believe that to be complete bullsh*t.

As social beings we can't help to care how we are percieved by others. Some may fret about it more than others, some may go out of their way to change the perception of themselves by others and some may care about it somewhat less then others but I believe, that to a degree, it is only human to care how others perceive you.

In fact, I believe that those who proclaim loudest that they don't care how other's percieve them, in fact, are those that care the most and desire the greatest levels of acceptance.

Anyone care to agree, disagree or comment?

I agree, even on these boards I care about how i'm perceived, which is why I am such an ass kisser....lol...

Originally posted by Bardock42
I will go and kill myself now.

Originally posted by Bardock42
Did someone ejaculate on your toast today?

I'm just going through Debbiejo withdrawals. *calls Debs* Debbiejo, get your ass on the board and save me!!

Originally posted by botankus
Floo elaborated on my keyboard when I arrived. I know he's a sexy man, but I elaborated him to get him to leave.

Originally posted by Fëanor
*gives Bardock loaded water pistol*

Thanks, now I'm wet.

Originally posted by botankus
I'm just going through Debbiejo withdrawals. *calls Debs* Debbiejo, get your ass on the board and save me!!

Hmm, I find it easy to overdose on debbie actually....but it is possible to miss her, I agree.

Originally posted by botankus
In that case, Sol, I'd prefer if you were dipped in the following vats in this order: Butter, Flour, Red Meat, Leopard Cage.

Good morning everyone!

I would like to just make one suggestion, change Sol, to Osaka and that sounds like a winner!