What we've said about ourselves, (now this is deep!)?

grahamg

grahamg

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Our online presences obviously enables each and every one of us to be assessed, as to our shopping preferences would be one very good, simple example. .

However, in spite of any objections(?), I'm going to try to be "very deep" for a moment, I'd guess more or less, each and every one of us could equally be psychologically profiled, and a great deal else besides shopping preferences revealed by those wishing to know what we're all about.

Knowing this might be the case ain't worrying me too much, as a self confessed member of the awkward squad, anyone knowing that about me is hardly a surprise and as I'm unlikely to change much, whoever might wish to know stuff about me, my views, sense of humour, or whatever isn't really arming themselves too much I hope.

If an allegorythm is being used in a computer somewhere, and I'm being manipulated in some way as a result, I think I can live with the situation right now, (bring it on you virtual entities - sorry, slightly crazed moment there. ).:confused::giggle:
 

grahamg said:
Our online presences obviously enables each and every one of us to be assessed, as to our shopping preferences would be one very good, simple example. .

However, in spite of any objections(?), I'm going to try to be "very deep" for a moment, I'd guess more or less, each and every one of us could equally be psychologically profiled, and a great deal else besides shopping preferences revealed by those wishing to know what we're all about.

Knowing this might be the case ain't worrying me too much, as a self confessed member of the awkward squad, anyone knowing that about me is hardly a surprise and as I'm unlikely to change much, whoever might wish to know stuff about me, my views, sense of humour, or whatever isn't really arming themselves too much I hope.

If an allegorythm is being used in a computer somewhere, and I'm being manipulated in some way as a result, I think I can live with the situation right now, (bring it on you virtual entities - sorry, slightly crazed moment there. ).:confused::giggle:
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Was there a question in this post somewhere or just a random ramble?
 
Keesha said:
Was there a question in this post somewhere or just a random ramble?
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No question your honour, (or, "No more questions your honour" to quote a famous 1960s TV star!), so its either the second option, "or something deeper", you'll decide, if you haven't already! :rolleyes: .

What do they say about, " Never explain, never complain?"(is it?)? .
 
On a forum like this, we do give away a lot about ourselves. However, as we are all incognito, it doesn't really matter. If you keep deleting cookies so that Google isn't following you and discovering your true identity, it's not something to worry about.
 
‘each and every one of us could equally be psychologically profiled, and a great deal else besides shopping preferences revealed by those wishing to know what we're all about’

I would be very surprised if anybody could care less about ‘knowing stuff about me, my views, sense of humour, or whatever’...any more than I would them

In the unlikely event someone is ‘psychologically profiling’ me, I’d say get a life ! :rolleyes:
 
grahamg said:
No question your honour, (or, "No more questions your honour" to quote a famous 1960s TV star!), so its either the second option, "or something deeper", you'll decide, if you haven't already! :rolleyes: .

What do they say about, " Never explain, never complain?"(is it?)? .
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I also say never explain
 
evad said:
I also say never explain
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It appears you're following in some pretty big footsteps:
"Never complain; never explain. This pithy little maxim was first coined by the British politician and prime minister Benjamin Disraeli, and adopted as a motto by many other high-ranking Brits — from members of royalty, to navy admirals, to fellow prime ministers Stanley Baldwin and Winston Churchill. https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/never-complain-never-explain/

Never Explain “Never explain — your friends do not need it, and your enemies will not believe you anyway.” –Elbert Hubbard
 
More info on explaining (taken from the above link):
"Explaining gives power to another. When someone criticizes or insults you, gets offended by something you do or say, or questions your decisions and why you’ve chosen to do something a certain way, it’s natural to want to explain why you think they’re wrong — especially if said party has impinged on your integrity or honor. And some kind of response may indeed be in order.

If the person is someone you know and respect as an equal — someone you consider to be inside your “circle of honor” — and they have said something intelligent and interesting, you may want to explain yourself in order to invite further discussion.

If they’re your boss or a customer, you may need to offer an explanation to hold onto your job or their business.

If they’re someone you care about — a loved one or friend — and you’ve had a gross miscommunication, you may want to explain yourself in an effort to preserve the relationship.

But, if the critical/offended/skeptical party is someone you don’t know personally (like a stranger online or the public in general), don’t care about, and/or don’t respect as an
equal — someone who shouldn’t have any say or sway over your choices — then taking the time to explain why they’re wrong, or why you’ve made the decisions you have, is ill-advised.

To be concerned with what someone outside your circle of respect thinks, is to allow yourself to be pulled down to his or her level.

Explaining yourself is essentially an attempt to seek another’s approval. It shows you’re stung that they’ve withdrawn that approval, and desirous of getting it back. When you show that you care about an opinion that you, and any observers, know you really shouldn’t, you show weakness. In losing the fight between trying to ignore them and craving the catharsis of engagement, you demonstrate a failure of self-control.

Further, when a chucklehead elicits a response, you validate his importance. He’s made you do something against your better judgment. You’ve given to him two of your most precious resources – your time and attention. You’ve gone from the offensive to the defensive. His status goes up and yours goes down. "
 
Judycat said:
I have severed heads on a shelf but I doubt anyone would believe that's true.
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I believe you! ;)

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I must be simple as I don't get it? Am I being assessed? So what? Do you disagree with my views - so what?

I come here to participate in discussions I am interested in (not politics, thank God) and join in conversations I think I have an input. I love the fact that people are from different walks of life and live in different areas and to me it is interesting to read about it.

Am I assessing them - sure. Some I find upsetting and now no longer reply to. Most others are kind, considerate people and I like them.

End of discussion.
 
IrisSenior said:
I must be simple as I don't get it? Am I being assessed? So what? Do you disagree with my views - so what?

I come here to participate in discussions I am interested in (not politics, thank God) and join in conversations I think I have an input. I love the fact that people are from different walks of life and live in different areas and to me it is interesting to read about it.

Am I assessing them - sure. Some I find upsetting and now no longer reply to. Most others are kind, considerate people and I like them.

End of discussion.
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End of discussion, but thanks for your contribution in any event, (no thanks, you won't mind if others treat the thread as ongoing, or worth following?).

I'm going to have a stab in the dark, as a parting shot, you're not a fan of George Orwell books are you, (such as "1984" about a seveillance society gone badly wrong?)? :whistle: .
 
grahamg said:
End of discussion, but thanks for your contribution in any event, (no thanks, you won't mind if others treat the thread as ongoing, or worth following?).

I'm going to have a stab in the dark, as a parting shot, you're not a fan of George Orwell books are you, (such as "1984" about a seveillance society gone badly wrong?)? :whistle: .
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My End of discussion was the end of MY discussion, not yours. An no I don't like 1984.
 
RadishRose said:
Grahamg wrote:
Do you stock(/stick), to your rule in all circumstances?
RadishRose wrote:
@grahamg, never means never. "Never" would include all circumstances, so I don't understand your "unsure" emoticon.
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Was it your good self I was asking? (no didn't think so :rolleyes:!). Maybe they'd answer for themselves whether they mean they'd stick to their rule in these circumstances, quote:
"If the person is someone you know and respect as an equal — someone you consider to be inside your “circle of honor” — and they have said something intelligent and interesting, you may want to explain yourself in order to invite further discussion.
If they’re your boss or a customer, you may need to offer an explanation to hold onto your job or their business.
If they’re someone you care about — a loved one or friend — and you’ve had a gross miscommunication, you may want to explain yourself in an effort to preserve the relationship."
 
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