Who's your role model?
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Law Bringer
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 15:15
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quote:Hawthorne, fyi, is a well-known author. I didn't read any books by him, however, and I can only remember the title of one ("The Scarlet Letter" - *hopes he is right*). [ Wednesday, August 03, 2005 15:16: Message edited by: Aranfoolcaytar ] -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 16:11
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Oh okay. It was just that the name Hawthrone is more common in the field of sociology as the guy who brought the idea of observant behavior. His theory was that people work and react differently when they are being watched and they know it. The author himself is a first for me, as I tend to not read a lot of books, rather I read research articles on human behavior and social well being. -------------------- "Truly, if there is evil in this world, it lies in the heart of mankind." -Edward D. Morrison Posts: 220 | Registered: Monday, July 11 2005 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 16:17
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Maybe you've heard of Elton Mayo then. What I meant earlier was you don't offer a level playing field when you state your opinion, you favour one side and are therefore slanted. [ Wednesday, August 03, 2005 16:18: Message edited by: stranger ] -------------------- I'm tired of the strain and the pain ___ ___ ___ I feel the same, I feel nothing Nothing is important to me ___ ___ ___ ___ __ And nobody nowhere understands anything About me and all my dreams lost at sea ___ __ But we’re not the same, we’re different tonight We’ll make things right, we’ll feel it all tonight _ The indescribable moments of your life tonight The impossible is possible tonight ___ ____ ___ Believe in me as I believe in you, tonight Go All Blacks xtraMSN Rugby _ MuggleNet Posts: 1112 | Registered: Friday, July 19 2002 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 17:32
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Yeah, now that I've took some time to read my past posts, I'm starting to realize that. Isn't it common though for people to have biases on a lot of things? Like, for example, an employer could choose to hire certain people over others. I work at a Hallmark and my boss has this habit of always hiring people who "look" the job rather than do the job. A person covered in nose piercings and tattoos can do the same quality job, but is rejected because it isn't commonly accepted among people. Wouldn't that be a bias? -------------------- "Truly, if there is evil in this world, it lies in the heart of mankind." -Edward D. Morrison Posts: 220 | Registered: Monday, July 11 2005 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 17:38
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Robert Smith is my role model. Not really, but it sounds funny. I would suppose I don't really have any role models. I find most people to round out to the same basic features. And then I don't like them. -------------------- The critics agree! Demonslayer is "a five star hit!" raves TIMES Weekly! "I've never heard such thoughtful comments. This man is a genious!" says two-time Nobel Prize winning physicist Erwin Rasputin! Posts: 1582 | Registered: Wednesday, November 13 2002 08:00 |
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Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire!
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 19:14
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Yes, Aran, Nathaniel Hawthorne. He also wrote The House of the Seven Gables, which is almost as famous as The Scarlet Letter. That kind of role model applies in my daily life, too, by the way. If I have a friend with a certain favorable characteristic and a bunch of unfavorable ones, I'll discriminate and adopt some traits while rejecting others. That's what positive peer pressure is all about, I say: take what's best, leave the rest. EDIT: Typo. [ Wednesday, August 03, 2005 19:16: Message edited by: Lady Davida ] -------------------- And though the musicians would die, the music would live on in the imaginations of all who heard it. -The Last Pendragon Polaris = joy. In case of emergency, break glass. Posts: 3351 | Registered: Saturday, April 6 2002 08:00 |
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? Man, ? Amazing
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 19:32
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Actually, a lot of books from the Hawthorne era (1800's) offer a lot of insight into sociology. Some of the historical stuff shows the biases of the author and society, and there was a lot of social commentary written as well. The Great Gatsby is an interesting look at a portion of society, as is the aforementioned Scarlet Letter. I've found that the books that stand the test of time are usually those that provide insight into society and still demonstrate the quirks as they exist today. I'm not sure I have a role model, but I do hold myself to a standard that is pretty high. I guess I don't bother trying to compare myself against other people, and I couldn't care less about the acclaim they may receive. So there. :P *this message sponsored by sammy clemens* Posts: 4114 | Registered: Monday, April 25 2005 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 23:43
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quote:He also disowned his son for having the same illness and, far less related to that comment, left his wife to marry his cousin. My role models would have to be my friend who pretty much influenced me into being who I am today and my dad. My dads just a classic, laid back, funny guy and is incredibly easy to get along with. Posts: 776 | Registered: Friday, July 4 2003 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Thursday, August 4 2005 08:10
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I don't really have a single role model, but to pick one I'll say one of my teachers. I have been studying with him for over three years now, and I am very grateful for all he has done for me. -------------------- Nena Posts: 2032 | Registered: Wednesday, January 26 2005 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Thursday, August 4 2005 15:51
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Lord Voldemort.Just kidding. My real role model is much more evil.I'd tell you,but it's more fun to havepeople guess. HINT: It's not Bush. -------------------- If anyone ever asks you why you did something, say "Because I could". Posts: 834 | Registered: Thursday, July 8 2004 07:00 |
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Mongolian Barbeque
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written Thursday, August 4 2005 18:12
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My role model is Pickman's Model. [ Thursday, August 04, 2005 18:13: Message edited by: Icshi ] -------------------- The A.E. van Vogt Information Site My Tribute to the Greatest Writer of the Science Fiction Golden Age Posts: 907 | Registered: Monday, July 15 2002 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Thursday, August 4 2005 20:09
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In my younger years I used to idolize some of my more self-assured friends. In those years, I was constantly dogged by low self-confidence, physical and emotional vulnerability, and a cowardly mind. A growth spurt and some facial hair took care of much of the problem, and I no longer look to real people for inspiration. At times I believe I attempt to conform to what I find the ideal type of male, the charming rogue with the heart of gold. I'd really love to be that sort of man, but I'm still a ways away from possessing the necessary confidence. -------------------- Stughalf "Delusion arises from anger. The mind is bewildered by delusion. Reasoning is destroyed when the mind is bewildered. One falls down when reasoning is destroyed."- The Bhagavad Gita. Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Thursday, August 4 2005 21:54
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quote:I can identify with that. :P -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "I single Aran out due to his nasty temperament, and his superior intellect." --- SupaNik Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Thursday, August 4 2005 23:03
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I don't really have a role-model. I look up to people, sure, but no role-models for me. -------------------- I'll put a Spring in your step. Polaris Posts: 2396 | Registered: Saturday, January 29 2005 08:00 |
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Master
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written Friday, August 5 2005 00:24
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I mainly see my parents as role models. At scripting however, I prefer to have Kalendon as a sort of role model. -------------------- Thralni's almighty Avernum pages: My webpage, containing scenario's and graphics made by me (And maybe someday the homepage of the almighty chicken gods). Click here for more information on Olga's fortune teller kiosk Olga's fortune teller kiosk has been temporarily closed down, but you can contact the prophet with a PM - Was signed by the prophet of the almighty chicken gods, gods of everything that is a chicken. Work has begun on the Nephilian grammar and vocabulary guide! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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Master
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written Friday, August 5 2005 00:25
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I mainly see my parents as role models. At scripting however, I prefer to have Kelandon as a sort of role model. EDIT: Two of the same post? Strange... [ Friday, August 05, 2005 00:26: Message edited by: Marvin, the paranoid android ] -------------------- Thralni's almighty Avernum pages: My webpage, containing scenario's and graphics made by me (And maybe someday the homepage of the almighty chicken gods). Click here for more information on Olga's fortune teller kiosk Olga's fortune teller kiosk has been temporarily closed down, but you can contact the prophet with a PM - Was signed by the prophet of the almighty chicken gods, gods of everything that is a chicken. Work has begun on the Nephilian grammar and vocabulary guide! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Friday, August 5 2005 16:59
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quote:Aye, except I doubt that girls regularly cross to the other side of the street when they see you walking down the sidewalk at night in the winter-time. :P -------------------- Stughalf "Delusion arises from anger. The mind is bewildered by delusion. Reasoning is destroyed when the mind is bewildered. One falls down when reasoning is destroyed."- The Bhagavad Gita. Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00 |
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