I think online INFPs are actually one of the most popular types.
There are stupid stereotypes about every type anyways.
Sensors are probably "suffering" most because of them, not INFPs.

... also didnt you make a thread recently being upset about being an ENTP?
Now you're an INFP? Idk...

 

... also didnt you make a thread recently being upset about being an ENTP?
Now you're an INFP? Idk...

Because I always keep rethinking my type, and so tend constantly jumping from type to type, so at the end I've figured out that I'm an Fi dom actualy.

And before 2 weeks ago, I used to think I'm an ENTJ, which then some one told me that I'm not an ENTJ.

 

My oldest son is an infp, everybody loves him. He has this quiet kind of charisma that draws people to him, whether he likes it or not.

 

I'm not saying that you're wrong about the stereotypes being wrong, but your method of disproving them is a little off.

If I say that it's generally a good rule to stay away from bears because they are more likely to kill you than befriend you, posting this article Russian family sit down to dinner with a 300lb BEAR at the table | Daily Mail Online doesn't prove me wrong.

It just proves that there are exceptions which are already allowed for in statements like 'most likely...' and 'more likely...'

Is this to say that the stereotypes are therefore correct? Of course not, it just means that unless you have statistical evidence that more people break the stereotype than conform to it then you can't exactly argue against them in any meaningful way.

 

Honestly, the best way to deal with it is to just not associate with people who talk like that. Every type has awful stereotypes, and while it's annoying, it's not worth your time to fight. Find people online who want to understand you for more than just your mbti. Also, it sounds as if you might be taking the negative stereotypes too personally. I get it. I'm an ENFP, and I first fought tooth and nail against some of the more awful accusations, but I learned to let it go. It tied up my ego in ways that were unhealthy. Anyone who makes blanket statements about type usually doesn't know much about people anyway.

 

What does it matter? I'm not saying that INFPs aren't targeted more than certain other types, because I've definitely seen them receive a lot of flak. But why do you care? They're a bunch of strangers on the Internet making blanket statements about a hugely diverse group of people. They don't know you and if they rile you up that easily, it's probably not worth getting to know them, either.

 

Because I belive every sterotype, lie, bias, hate and whatever is on the internet, can spread out of the internet into real world, and at the end you will see people judging you based on your type even outside, which is why I consider those problematic.

this is interesting considering INFP seems to be a very popular type, even to mistype as since they seem so sweet and dreamy. I love INFPs. I also love xNTPs. every type has stereotypes, I don't think I see a type receive more flak than I see Fe doms get.

Looking at the MBTI database, INFP's and ISFP's have shit tons of really offensive and negative stereotypes that I simply cant count with my hands. I can't recall other types getting such massive amount of negative stereotypes, some dont even get any negative stereotypes completely.

 

this is interesting considering INFP seems to be a very popular type, even to mistype as since they seem so sweet and dreamy. I love INFPs. I also love xNTPs. every type has stereotypes, I don't think I see a type receive more flak than I see Fe doms get.

 

What does "intuitive bias"* even mean?

Like, thinking they are intuitives, but not really? If so, I kinda agree. Ni-Fe for example is far more intuitive than Fi-Ne. More 'special' too in my eyes. Guilty. But then, one should come to the same conclusion for INTx types, which, as an INTP, means I am shooting myself in the foot here.

*(I am struggling to find logic in the meme. If INFP comes last, then where sits ENFP, knowing ENTP comes in between INTJ and INTP. I don't see any formula that supports this display.)

 

The worst way to disprove the stereotype of being a weak and victim is to make this kind of thread, one where people will probably just think you are acting like a weak victim.

 

Thats the problem. You're not allowed to defend yourself, even if you use common sense people will still fuck you over.

Even if you point out valid facts and tell the truth you will still get antagonized, cause fuck thinking and using brains nowadays, just throw insults to show up your arrogance and stubborness.

 

And what about the Anti-ESTJ bias ? They have it even worse when it comes to bad stereotypes.
I believe INFP complain much more often about the ESTJ-driven world than the converse. This is expected, by design.

If I take your points one by one:

"Most depressed type" / "Most likely to suicide" - yeah there are correlations between introversion, intuition, feeling, perceiving and suicidal tendencies. The best known correlation is with introversion. Introverted people report less happiness than their extroverted counterparts. FP are more sensitive than their counterparts. IN feel more isolated and segregated than their counterparts... Add it all up, the stereotype makes sense.

"Doesnt do things in his life" - P, I and NP make it harder to achieve stuff

"Doesnt survive highschool" - I and FP make it harder to leave high school without some kind of emotional aftermath

"Most likely Emo/Goth" - Most hardcore emo/goth have elements of I and FP as well.

"Whiniest crybaby ever" - I makes you less happy, N lets you see alternatives, FP makes you sensitive... Of course you're more prone to whining !

My point is I believe all these stereotypes are true for what they're worth.
Put them against a high-functioning, well developed INFP, and they seem ridiculously wrong.
But think of it as a warning to all INFPs: you get these bad feelings about yourself from time to time, they're normal, you're bound to feel like that. But don't drown yourself in them, the world is not at fault, you'll get to see other perspectives if you power through...

 

I have an off-topic question (I didnt wanted to create a separate thread)

Can an INFP enjoy an In-the moment thrills and action?

 

I think the "overemotional" stereotype of INFPs has a lot to do with willingness to talk about it. As introverted types INFPs tend to be more private than most, but I have noticed that one thing they are very willing to come out with is their emotions. An INTJ can be depressed and morose too, but we prefer to hide that stuff away and deal with it in private.

Part of the problem I see with the concept fashionable today of "being emotionally open" is that if you actually follow through with it then you end up being defined as emotional, as compared to others who simply do not operate that way. The idea is to find acceptance as more of a complete human being, but ironically you become pigeonholed as a result. Nothing wrong with talking about emotions, but it is the kind of thing that has to be done in a controlled fashion, or else you end up being seen as depressed, whiny, or emo. INFPs seem to end up in this trap more than any other type.

 

it’s all fun and games until you read the anti ESFx threads.

 

I agree with most of your points

Seriously I do

Except one:
Whiny BItches
Does apply to INFPs by majority
That doesn’t mean all are, you guys confuse the times your passive or indecisive with when you complain or not pick and act like martyrs by majority

If you guys by collective group think something is unfair you whine a lot actually
So yeah that does apply

This thread is an example of that

But yes I do agree with the rest

(My daughter is INFP)

 

I agree with most of your points

Seriously I do

Except one:
Whiny BItches
Does apply to INFPs by majority
That doesn’t mean all are, you guys confuse the times your passive or indecisive with when you complain or not pick and act like martyrs by majority

If you guys by collective group think something is unfair you whine a lot actually
So yeah that does apply

This thread is an example of that

But yes I do agree with the rest

(My daughter is INFP)

Told you, your thread was gonna get this sooner or later.

Doing what you are trying to disprove doesn't work.

 

INFPs are frequently very misunderstood. People tend to take their questions very lightly as if they are just unhappy people that don't conform and are always complaining about the bad things others do to them. What people fail to understand is that they are very serious about the things they complain about and they don't complain very often.
People tend to take them as emotionally sensitive, but if we look more carefully, we will see that when they are serious about something they think is not right they don't swallow it like a lot of people do. And they can, in fact, be very brave sticking to their judgement while everyone is pressuring them saying they are wrong. If it wasn't for these "emotionally sensitive people", everyone would conform with what is wrong in society.
To the INFPs sick of being misunderstood, and others that don't notice the value these people bring to the table check this video. A tribute to the INFP bravery

And here is a good unbiased attempt to explaining Introverted Feeling by an INTP. It is easier for society to value someone like this INTP that is very serious with his theories. Not that easy to notice that INFPs do the same INTPs do but with Good/Evil.