Hello world

[why]

Being a long time lurker around here, I have finally decided to register today. Reason? Can't tell exactly why, but lately I have been trying to make a better connection with outside world, so I figured a forum full of like-minded people would be a good start
I am an self-diagnosed INTP (meaning I have never been profesionally tested), but I am quite certain of my INTPness, because I have been searching for what's wrong with me for quite some time before running across this [intp.org] and going like: "I don't recall writing so extensively about myself" Also, a lot of posts on this forum caused a similar reaction.
Well, that would be enough for an introduction, hope to get to know you all better in the future.
This is my first thread ever, anywhere... So I guess I am going to hide under a rock for some time now

 

[asmit127]

Hello why, and welcome home

That profile was the one that convinced me too - it's so perfect! What's important is being happy with who you are and accepting that you'll probably never connect with much of what goes on in society because it is mad, not you. That's not to say you shouldn't try and connect but don't go acting as someone else to do so, you and the world deserve better than that - the real you. If we can help you develop that (which I'm sure we can) I for one will be happy but if you don't post we can't help so no point hiding under a rock

 

[Anthile]

Dobro došao. Also, freebsd... why?

 

[why]

Hello why, and welcome home

That profile was the one that convinced me too - it's so perfect! What's important is being happy with who you are and accepting that you'll probably never connect with much of what goes on in society because it is mad, not you. That's not to say you shouldn't try and connect but don't go acting as someone else to do so, you and the world deserve better than that - the real you. If we can help you develop that (which I'm sure we can) I for one will be happy but if you don't post we can't help so no point hiding under a rock

Thank you for your kind words and encourage, asmit. I know I will always be somewhat disconnected, but I am sure there are people worth knowing, and those are the ones I want to connect with.
You are right about pretending, that's why I want to learn to communicate my thoughts better. I have noticed it troubles me, I need a lot of time to put my thoughts into words and collect courage to speak them out when I am talking with someone I don't know well. That is the aspect of communication I want to improve, because I have found out that it's difficult to get to know someone if you don't speak at all . Once I get to know them, it is much easier to speak.
So, I decided to practice, and it is much easier anonymously
As of hiding under a rock, I feel like I am talking in front of an huge audience when posting, but I hope that anxiety will eventually wear off.

@Anthile:
Hvala.
Well, FreeBSD... Why not?
I am interested in computers (studying computer science) and FreeBSD is a good OS to learn some fundamental concepts of computing.
I have been using Linux for some time, but I like FreeBSD better. It just feels more consistent and simpler. Great documentation also.
BTW, how comes you [speak / know at least one phrase in] Croatian? With proper spelling and everything...

 

[Crazythinker1]

Welcome fellow traveler and seeker of knowledge. enjoy the ride

 

[BigApplePi]

Being a long time lurker around here, I have finally decided to register today. Reason? Can't tell exactly why, but lately I have been trying to make a better connection with outside world, so I figured a forum full of like-minded people would be a good start
I am an self-diagnosed INTP (meaning I have never been profesionally tested), but I am quite certain of my INTPness, because I have been searching for what's wrong with me for quite some time before running across this [intp.org] and going like: "I don't recall writing so extensively about myself" Also, a lot of posts on this forum caused a similar reaction.
Well, that would be enough for an introduction, hope to get to know you all better in the future.
This is my first thread ever, anywhere... So I guess I am going to hide under a rock for some time now

why hello why. Welcome to the INTP board. I think you have come to a good starting place to try contact.

INTPs are supposed to be mainly in their head. But thinking about that, they need content. So that is where the outside world comes in. Some people love the outside world, but no reason why one has to be that way. The outside world is good for an INTP because of the content it supplies. When one gets an adequate piece of it, one can form an attitude. Then one can wonder about that attitude. Is it right/wrong/good/ bad/satisfying/unsatisfying?

If one stays under a rock, that is like watching television. One gets filled with something, but one doesn't change any actions one does. I'd say try something. You already have! By posting a message, reactions come. Unlike when you are totally into yourself, you can't predict what will happen. Some things may be bad/good/right /wrong/satisfying/unsatisfying. But whatever, you won't be the same as you were before.

You can always withdraw and return. Why not why?

 

[LaudaGirl]

Hi there and welcome! I just joined a couple of days ago myself and its already starting to feel like my home away from home. We're all in the same boat and we all deal with the same issues that you do more or less. That has to be a comfort of some sorts, right? I think that asmit127 really said it best, its all about learning to accept yourself with a great deal of humor and patience. Self-acceptance and the confidence that comes with it is a process and a long journey but its worth fighting for. I really believe that just because you may not think or act or fit in just like everybody else, it doesn't mean that your life is meant to be some long lonely road or that its impossible to find your niche in the grand scheme of things. There is a great deal of fulfillment in simply just enjoying your uniqueness. Who wants to be 'normal' anyways? Its boring.

 

[Melllvar]

Hi why (it rhymes!). The Paul James article is great, if it wasn't for that I'd probably have been too skeptical of MBTI to believe any of it, but that article goes into so much detail, accurately, that its almost irrefutable. The Kiersey one on rational architects, by contrast, seems too flattery of us ("enjoy the greatest precision of thought and speed"... I mean who wouldn't want to think that describes them?). Anyhow, I think a lot of us owe that guy some gratitude, not for showing us that we "fit in" somewhere, but just for helping to eliminate the self-doubt that comes with not understanding why you think so differently from most everyone else.

Anyway, welcome!