Extroverted or Introverted; the great discussion.

[Debased]

I would consider myself to be slightly, maybe even moderately introverted. I enjoy being by myself from time to time or reading a book in absolute silence. I usually don't turn on the radio on short car rides or make absurd comments to strangers while waiting in line. It's not to say I am anti-social, I love being with people - just not constantly, and I'm certainly not very shy. I enjoy group work and most people say my eye contact is very strong.

It seems like our society is extremely extroverted, which is a terrible thing in my eyes. Introversion allows for a higher respect for one's self and a deeper understanding of one's soul. Our society mistakes introversion for shyness or social awkwardness, which is really unfortunate. Just because I don't laugh at every dirty joke or publicly announce a bowl movement doesn't mean I'm a freak.

Not to say extroversion is bad, my closest friends are extroverted, as well as much of my family. There's much to be said on the subject, and it's not often talked about.

[icedwarrior]

Personally, I'm very much introverted.

That said, I think that you're over-analyzed this a bit. "Introversion allows for a higher respect for one's self and a deeper understanding of one's soul"? I understand what you're saying, but...deeper understanding of one's soul? I simply enjoy being by myself, and not having to deal with everyone's bullshit.

[Brewski]

In high school I was an extrovert. Now that I'm in college I'm a bit of both, it depends on the situation. Sometimes I'll be an introvert but most of the time I'm still an extrovert.

[Adam Jensen]

Like George Carlin once said, I like people in short bursts.

[Coffer]

This is MMO-Champion. Of course most people here are going to be introverts.

INFP, 100% introverted here.

[icedwarrior]

This is MMO-Champion. Of course most people here are going to be introverts.

Pretty much what I'm thinking. Asking on a gaming website is going to slightly alter the vote. I'm not surprised at all that it is currently 15 to 1 Introverted.

[vizzle]

This is MMO-Champion. Of course most people here are going to be introverts.

Exactly. You go on an internet gaming forum, you're going to get introverts. Some won't be, but most will.

[brown]

Exactly. You go on an internet gaming forum, you're going to get introverts. Some won't be, but most will.

Yeah, it likely will be quite one sided. I'm an INTJ though in response to OP.

[Deleted]

I'm an extrovert, for the most part. While lately my patience for bullshit has gone down, I'm still outspoken about what and how I feel and enjoy the company of people. I'm fairly straightforward in my day-to-day interactions and don't particularly try to hide anything from onlookers because I simply don't care what most people think.

There are however things and feelings that I prefer to keep myself, either because they're random bursts of emotion that only last for a few seconds/minutes once in a blue moon, or because they're not something I feel the need to share. If something's bothering me over a long period of time however, I will open up about it to my close friends though.

[Debased]

Haha, true true. I think I confused RPG gamers with FPS gamers, who of which are usually more extroverted for obvious reasons.

[Arlor]

Exactly. You go on an internet gaming forum, you're going to get introverts. Some won't be, but most will.

You'd think true introverts wouldn't want to socialize online, either.

[vizzle]

You'd think true introverts wouldn't want to socialize online, either.

I think you people are stretching the definition of introvert to extreme lengths. Introverts are not people who are afraid of the sun and afraid of human interaction. Socializing online doesn't stop you from being an introvert.

[Arlor]

No doubt. But if the point is to avoid dealing with people's bullshit, as somebody said above, I for one have encountered WAY more bullshit in my online interactions than in my offline ones.

[Debased]

You'd think true introverts wouldn't want to socialize online, either.

See, a common misconception. Introverts aren't against social interaction, they enjoy it as much as anyone. They just generally prefer smaller groups and calmer environments. It quite hard to have a good discussion when some dumb@ss extrovert is blurting out every absurdity that crosses their mind.

The last statement is not a personal attack.

[BananaInsane]

I would say I'm an introvert, but sometimes it just feels like I'm shy.

[Creotor]

According to Wikipedia, being an introvert is not the same as being shy. Chances are, a lot of people here thought the opposite (just like me up until a few minutes ago) so the result is going to be largely incorrect. Unless that is the definition the OP had in mind.

[Angella]

INTJ here. They're only supposed to represent 4% of the population but seem to pop up a lot in MMOs.

[Adam Jensen]

ISTP here, since we're listing Myers-Briggs scores

[Garnier Fructis]

See, a common misconception. Introverts aren't against social interaction, they enjoy it as much as anyone. They just generally prefer smaller groups and calmer environments. It quite hard to have a good discussion when some dumb@ss extrovert is blurting out every absurdity that crosses their mind.

The last statement is not a personal attack.

I agree with this. But to add, I also really hate it when people ignore me mid sentence or talk over me. I can't really be talked over on a forum.

[Grinderofl]

I like being on my own every now and then, helps with thoughts. Mostly it's with music though, but on my own no less. Now, that is not to say that I'm not social. I can be. I have no issues being with people. In fact, you'd be surprised how well I can talk in public, how I can talk people into doing various things.