[perfectcircle]

Hm. I doubt that's really a good idea. xNFx, sure, but not INFP.

I am sure there are many infps with discernment, wisdom, and ability to hold back xD Let's not picky ANY old infp. Also an infp who can take some heat!

 

[perfectcircle]

I don't know about you guys, I do not need a strong order to the forum. I don't mind when threads get revived, stack up, or cycle through. I figure things naturally work accoridng to what peopel want; when it is no longer interesting, it dies, when it is of interest, someone will revive it, in that nature it does not need to be stickied. I think trying to organzie things too much sounds pointless and exhausting... nature will take care of it...

does anyone doubt my infp-ness???

 

[perfectcircle]

Well ^^

1) INFP's tend to decide through personal values (Fi). In the case of situations when 'unpopular' decisions need to be made, I doubt INFP's can/dare/will make a decision that is just, in a neutral, socially validated sense.
2) INFP's will be able to relate so well to other INFP's, to the point of being torn up between possibilities considering modding a forum. This makes decision making difficult and not a fun job. In general, anyone who performs a job they don't like will get tired of it. It's a turn off, rather than a stimulant.

I don't think that's true. I think some infps would be great moderators. That said, I think the moderators we already have are great. I just mean, anyone can utilize their cognition to be a healthy, discering type and any type can be a leader, it's all about how someone uses their functions, just as there are immature and selfish people of any type who would not have the discernment to be a good moderator.

 

[wisdom]

I suggest changing the "Sticky Threads" text to a bright color so that people pay more attention.

 

[Stephen]

The request for an INFP moderator has already been passed along to Happy.

 

[chip]

I have seen a lot of infps become offended when a different personality type comments on say for example; 'things infps say' and posting something that doesn't seem that way, only projecting like considering an infp the emo of the 16 types. Like they're mocking. The infps only thread seems logical to me. That would create less fuss and less people feeling offended and more of an escape place to visit. After all, most of us are here to escape some of the harshness of reality, right?

 

[chip]

I don't know about you guys, I do not need a strong order to the forum. I don't mind when threads get revived, stack up, or cycle through. I figure things naturally work accoridng to what peopel want; when it is no longer interesting, it dies, when it is of interest, someone will revive it, in that nature it does not need to be stickied. I think trying to organzie things too much sounds pointless and exhausting... nature will take care of it...

does anyone doubt my infp-ness???

The only reason I wouldn't want the threads to stack or just sit there, dead is because it could bog the site down unless that really isn't a problem. I wouldn't want the site to become too laggy.

 

[perfectcircle]

I have seen a lot of infps become offended when a different personality type comments on say for example; 'things infps say' and posting something that doesn't seem that way, only projecting like considering an infp the emo of the 16 types. Like they're mocking. The infps only thread seems logical to me. That would create less fuss and less people feeling offended and more of an escape place to visit. After all, most of us are here to escape some of the harshness of reality, right?

Well let them get offended. It's ok for people to state their opinion, be it an unpopular one, and it's ok for people to state their reaction, be it an offended one. It's probably good for them. As long as the statement isn't typist, sexist, racist, insulting, ad hominem, spam, trolling, ect. At the point it's typist, it doesn't matter what type is saying it, they just shouldn't be saying typist things.

 

[ethylester]

Well let them get offended. It's ok for people to state their opinion, be it an unpopular one, and it's ok for people to state their reaction, be it an offended one. It's probably good for them. As long as the statement isn't typist, sexist, racist, insulting, ad hominem, spam, trolling, ect. At the point it's typist, it doesn't matter what type is saying it, they just shouldn't be saying typist things.

I agree. I think it's important and refreshing to hear what other people think about INFPs, flattering or unflattering. It helps you see yourself from different angles.

 

[chip]

Well let them get offended. It's ok for people to state their opinion, be it an unpopular one, and it's ok for people to state their reaction, be it an offended one. It's probably good for them. As long as the statement isn't typist, sexist, racist, insulting, ad hominem, spam, trolling, ect. At the point it's typist, it doesn't matter what type is saying it, they just shouldn't be saying typist things.

I don't think it's nice to let people feel hurt when it can be avoided all together. There needs to not be bullying, period no matter what kind it is. This isn't about breaking the rules imo, it's about being considerate of a person who could feel suicidal, or many infinite problems they could be experiencing. They wouldn't need someone butting into their private space. These are called boundaries and they shouldn't be crossed.

 

[chip]

My point is: There should be a section for Infps where no other type is allowed so we can relate fully without any outside distractions, where we feel very welcome and in a bubble if you will. Give into our fantasy world and have a camp fire with like minded individuals. That would be lovely.

Edited:

Which is why I love the tiny chat for perc so much. With the exception of an Intp there, (He's awesome, too) it's a really peaceful environment. I just love it but to rule out such a place seems not thought out very well.

 

[kaleidoscope]

@chip

You cannot isolate from everyone else to avoid criticism. People will criticize, and people will mock and make unflattering judgments about INFP's. That's just the way it is, and you cannot protect yourself from it indefinitely. It's not healthy, it's not realistic - I know, as an INFP, I'm the last person to tell you that, but I happen to disagree with you.

I think PerC is one of the rare places on the internet where you don't get bashed every five minutes for posting your own opinion, and is by far the most welcoming website I've ever been on, especially the INFP subforum. So if someone happens to criticize, I'm perfectly fine with that, and you should be too. Like @ethylester said, it's very refreshing.

Why us, of all subforums on this website, should have a section JUST for INFP's? Are we really THAT sensitive and reclusive? Do you realize how that can be perceived? We'd come off as xenophobic - someone from the NT forums already mentioned we can be that way, because apparently, we're not very welcoming of strangers and people who aren't from our personality type. I don't know about you, but that perception of us bothers me, and I wouldn't want to reinforce it by creating a subsection specific for us.

 

[chip]

@chip

You cannot isolate from everyone else to avoid criticism. People will criticize, and people will mock and make unflattering judgments about INFP's. That's just the way it is, and you cannot protect yourself from it indefinitely. It starts on the internet, and your avoidance of criticism will expand to everything else.

I think PerC is one of the rare places on the internet where you don't get bashed every five minutes for posting your own opinion, and is by far the most welcoming website I've ever been on, especially the INFP subforum. So if someone happens to criticize, I'm perfectly fine with that, and you should be too. Why us, of all subforums on this website, should have a section JUST for INFP's? Are we really THAT sensitive? Do you realize how that can be perceived? We'd come off as xenophobic - someone from the NT forums already mentioned we can be that way, because we're not very welcoming of strangers and people who aren't from our personality type. Do you really wanna give that impression and come off as unwelcoming?

I don't. I love all the other personality types, and I don't mind at all if they come post here provided they're respectful.

I think you're reading too much into what I'm getting at. It's not like I'm asking to have the whole infp section turned into this. Only a small section. It's an option, not mandatory.

 

[kaleidoscope]

@chip

I knew you'd say that, haha. It's the exact same thing IMO, and I doubt everyone else would say "Oh, it's juuust a small portion, not the entire forum, so they're not that bad".

I agree with @Stephen when he says that inclusiveness is an important aspect of PerC, and yes, just one little private section would ruin that.

 

[chip]

@kaleidoscope

you should be too

You are giving off the impression that there is only one set way of feeling, when there is not. Perhaps you can expand your mind a little more and realize how permanent you're making things seem.

 

[chip]

@chip

I knew you'd say that, haha. It's the exact same thing IMO, and I doubt everyone else would say "Oh, it's juuust a small portion, not the entire forum, so they're not that bad".

I agree with @Stephen when he says that inclusiveness is an important aspect of PerC, and yes, just one little private section would ruin that.

How is it the same thing, exactly? How would one private section ruin a forum? How can you assume such a thing without even allowing it to happen, first? Why jump to such a conclusion? You won't know until you try first.

 

[kaleidoscope]

@chip

I'm the one who needs to expand my mind a little? If I'm not mistaken, you're the one rooting in favor of isolating this subforum from others, just so we could be in our little bubble. I think you should follow your own advice.

If I came off as harsh, it wasn't my intention, it's just how my tone is when I discuss an issue, but don't turn this into a fight

 

[chip]

@chip

I'm the one who needs to expand my mind a little? If I'm not mistaken, you're the one rooting in favor of isolating this subforum from others, just so we could be in our little bubble. I think you should follow your own advice.

I'm not suggesting isolating every infp in the forum. I'm suggesting making an option for those who want to even get away from the Infp section and be in their own space if need be. They would choose to isolate if they want but most infps eventually come out anyway. This is the internet, it's a place to escape and it's not a permanent option, either. Also, it's not singled down to infps. Other types on the forum can also choose this if they want, more power to them. I don't understand why you would knock this before experiencing it first. I would like this change. =) You talk as if I'm saying do it or else! No one has to go into this particular area.

 

[Calvaire]

Isn't this already our own INFP section? Hardly any other types even post here already,Personally I wish they did but I shouldn't talk since I hardly expand myself to the other types,which I think I finally might do,anyway It is nice sometimes to be able to see ourselves in other types eyes and my expierence is that most of the time the critisicm is never in a vicious fashion and when it is it's taken care of.

 

[wisdom]

People who want their threads or posts in INFP Forum to only receive INFP feedback should get their wish. The issue is how to communicate that. It's fine with me if the same principle applies to other types in their forums.