The opinions of others

[BrokenQuill92]

You often hear from society "don't worry just be yourself" I say that this statement is dishonest. I think there something about the human condition that makes us worry about the opinions of others be they negative or positive. Just think those who truly don't worry about the opinions of others are usually subject to massive ridicule and encouraged to conform.

[KichigaiNeko]

No matter what you do or don't do someone somewhere will judge you as being in adequate. Society will damn you for being alive and there is no appeasing it.

Hence....FUCK 'EM ...just be who you are and if society can't handle that....tough titties.

[c172]

I think it's good to try to fit in somewhere. But it needs to be in a way that brings out who you are as a person.

Societal standards are a good thing. But so is having fun in life.

[EgoRaptor]

I think it's good to try to fit in somewhere. But it needs to be in a way that brings out who you are as a person.

Societal standards are a good thing. But so is having fun in life.

No, they crush individuality. A society should have only basic & minimalist standards, like no killing or stealing. Anything beyond the basic morality that holds society together works against individuality & should be abolished.

[c172]

I think it's good to try to fit in somewhere. But it needs to be in a way that brings out who you are as a person.

Societal standards are a good thing. But so is having fun in life.

No, they crush individuality. A society should have only basic & minimalist standards, like no killing or stealing.

Basic and minimalist standards are still standards. So we are in agreement there. I never said we need complete conformity. That would take away the individuality that makes society thrive.

[Whateverist]

Thorny topic. No man is an island, true. We are a highly social lot and going against the herd can cause some psychic discomfort. Of course, if you can pull a small group off with you that can help relieve the stress. Personally I have a great need for solitude and, no coincidence, so does my wife.

On the other side, if one always flocks with the main herd one can lose their sense of being an individual. I like to think I have a center, that there is someone that I am independent of what the herd may do. In fact, I know that is true. You can't please all the people all the time. But in the end you can be happy if you win the respect of those you respect.

We certainly are a complicated animal. Must be why I like people so much. (I'd like them more if there weren't so damn many of us.)

[xr34p3rx]

You often hear from society "don't worry just be yourself" I say that this statement is dishonest. I think there something about the human condition that makes us worry about the opinions of others be they negative or positive. Just think those who truly don't worry about the opinions of others are usually subject to massive ridicule and encouraged to conform.

what i see in this world, especially when it comes to morals, is opinion.
we are soooo moved by opinion for the most part that we even disagree with each other, that pretty much supports my argument. So wondering what others think about you is actually just how we are grown to act and feel. if we were to grow up naked, we would still be naked and for the guy part, a bunch of pervs.

so i would say on my behalf, that yes dress the way you want and yes others will see you a different way, but you should also abide by the standards of places like church or public places, simply because its the world we live in and today's society. so i would say, be what you want at home and obey standards in restricted areas.

[ShaMan]

Well informed opinions fade fast into fact. When opinions are more reflections of fact, then they are less opinion.