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VeggetaX 06/19/23 8:11:50 AM #1:	I've noticed that being intentionally obtuse or purposely dense has become a huge nerd trait. Basically playing dumb. Do you notice it too? --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>VeggetaX posted [p:974256237] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>I've noticed that being intentionally obtuse or purposely dense has become a huge nerd trait. Basically playing dumb. Do you notice it too?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Samurai_Man 06/19/23 8:23:42 AM #2:	It's more of a 'bit' they do than a trait. I think it makes them think they're smarter than whomever they are talking to. --- It's your friendly neighborhood Samurai Man. PS5/Series X/Switch/iPhone/Android/PC/Mac <cite>Samurai_Man posted [p:974256369] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>It's more of a 'bit' they do than a trait. I think it makes them think they're smarter than whomever they are talking to. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
famfam 06/19/23 8:24:07 AM #3:	umm wtf are you talking about? <cite>famfam posted [p:974256372] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>umm wtf are you talking about?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Avirosb 06/19/23 8:24:54 AM #4:	I don't play dumb I'm merely exaggerating --- "Fast X"??? Fast & Fur10us was right there, man PS Fandoms sucks lol <cite>Avirosb posted [p:974256377] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>I don't play dumb I'm merely exaggerating</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Billyionaire 06/19/23 8:25:03 AM #5:	Ban density --- The immutable bringer of righteousness and relentless changer of small minds. <cite>Billyionaire posted [p:974256383] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>Ban density</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VeggetaX 06/19/23 8:39:33 AM #6:	Samurai_Man posted... It's more of a 'bit' they do than a trait. I think it makes them think they're smarter than whomever they are talking to. Tbh, I don't think some of them are aware of it when they're doing it. --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>VeggetaX posted [p:974256578] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>Samurai_Man posted... </cite><quote>It's more of a 'bit' they do than a trait. I think it makes them think they're smarter than whomever they are talking to.</quote>Tbh, I don't think some of them are aware of it when they're doing it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Chicken 06/19/23 8:41:05 AM #7:	famfam posted... umm wtf are you talking about? Wow heres proof!!! --- May contain bones https://youtu.be/jGbI0P4hh3o <cite>Chicken posted [p:974256599] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>famfam posted... </cite><quote>umm wtf are you talking about?</quote>Wow heres proof!!!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WrkHrdPlayHrdr 06/19/23 8:44:11 AM #8:	What makes it a nerd trait? --- "No. I'm a man so theyll get me a full size McDouble." - DuncanWii https://i.imgur.com/cSxy3Od.png <cite>WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted [p:974256638] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>What makes it a nerd trait?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Samurai_Man 06/19/23 8:45:02 AM #9:	VeggetaX posted... Tbh, I don't think some of them are aware of it when they're doing it. That's all part of the bit! --- It's your friendly neighborhood Samurai Man. PS5/Series X/Switch/iPhone/Android/PC/Mac <cite>Samurai_Man posted [p:974256649] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>VeggetaX posted... </cite><quote>Tbh, I don't think some of them are aware of it when they're doing it.</quote>That's all part of the bit!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Pitlord_Special 06/19/23 8:47:26 AM #10:	Ive seen it but I just assume theyre on the spectrum and have a hard time reading between the lines or otherwise picking up on subtext. --- Posted from my iPhone 13 <cite>Pitlord_Special posted [p:974256674] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>Ive seen it but I just assume theyre on the spectrum and have a hard time reading between the lines or otherwise picking up on subtext.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Avirosb 06/19/23 8:48:36 AM #11:	WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted... What makes it a nerd trait? 8 INT and level 12 requirements --- "Fast X"??? Fast & Fur10us was right there, man PS Fandoms sucks lol <cite>Avirosb posted [p:974256688] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted... </cite><quote>What makes it a nerd trait?</quote>8 INT and level 12 requirements</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
googs19 06/19/23 8:52:26 AM #12:	Pitlord_Special posted... I just assume theyre on the spectrum and have a hard time reading between the lines or otherwise picking up on subtext. That would explain like 90% of the interactions in my D&D group... <cite>googs19 posted [p:974256726] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>Pitlord_Special posted... </cite><quote>I just assume theyre on the spectrum and have a hard time reading between the lines or otherwise picking up on subtext.</quote>That would explain like 90% of the interactions in my D&D group...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Notti 06/19/23 8:56:28 AM #13:	VeggetaX posted... Tbh, I don't think some of them are aware of it when they're doing it. Then it's not intentional or purposeful. It's probably not intentional in the majority of cases --- http://m.youtube.com/TheYoungTurks/videos Bernie>Biden>poo>Trump http://RightWingWatch.org http://reddit.com/r/BreadTube http://fb.me/OccupyDemocrats <cite>Notti posted [p:974256786] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>VeggetaX posted... </cite><quote>Tbh, I don't think some of them are aware of it when they're doing it.</quote>Then it's not intentional or purposeful. It's probably not intentional in the majority of cases</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VeggetaX 06/19/23 9:18:02 AM #14:	Thing is they're prolly aware that people does this but they're not aware when they're doing it. --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>VeggetaX posted [p:974257083] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>Thing is they're prolly aware that people does this but they're not aware when they're doing it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cjsdowg 06/19/23 9:22:44 AM #15:	I don't want to be seen as falling into this trope lol about, but can you give some examples.. Do you mean like when people say WHO... when someone post about a famous person? --- "Big Sweaty Otis" -Titus O'Neil <cite>cjsdowg posted [p:974257155] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>I don't want to be seen as falling into this trope lol about, but can you give some examples..Do you mean like when people say WHO... when someone post about a famous person? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VeggetaX 06/19/23 9:27:37 AM #16:	cjsdowg posted... I don't want to be seen as falling into this trope lol about, but can you give some examples.. Do you mean like when people say WHO... when someone post about a famous person? https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/0/6/AAAHH2AAElMK.jpg But instead of playing dumb to get out of trouble, they play stupid to be argumentative. --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>VeggetaX posted [p:974257213] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>cjsdowg posted... </cite><quote>I don't want to be seen as falling into this trope lol about, but can you give some examples..Do you mean like when people say WHO... when someone post about a famous person?</quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/0/6/AAAHH2AAElMK.jpg But instead of playing dumb to get out of trouble, they play stupid to be argumentative.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Avirosb 06/19/23 9:28:45 AM #17:	That's a terrible definition. Ignorant and stupid aren't synonymous. --- "Fast X"??? Fast & Fur10us was right there, man PS Fandoms sucks lol <cite>Avirosb posted [p:974257226] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>That's a terrible definition.Ignorant and stupid aren't synonymous.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VeggetaX 06/19/23 9:32:01 AM #18:	Avirosb posted... That's a terrible definition. Ignorant and stupid aren't synonymous. They can be. --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>VeggetaX posted [p:974257279] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>Avirosb posted... </cite><quote>That's a terrible definition.Ignorant and stupid aren't synonymous.</quote>They can be.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_____Cait 06/19/23 9:38:17 AM #19:	Just asking questions bro --- ORAS secret base: http://imgur.com/V9nAVrd 3DS friend code: 0173-1465-1236 <cite>_____Cait posted [p:974257379] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>Just asking questions bro</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Giant_Aspirin 06/19/23 9:44:55 AM #20:	this has been a cornerstone of internet trolling tactics since at least 1996 --- I hope something good happens to you today Playing: Octopath Traveler 2 <cite>Giant_Aspirin posted [p:974257503] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>this has been a cornerstone of internet trolling tactics since at least 1996</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dat_Cracka_Jax 06/19/23 9:46:31 AM #21:	famfam posted... umm wtf are you talking about? Lol good one --- http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/8131/flame201010170949481638.jpg http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5517/cateyes.gif Rams: 7-9 <cite>Dat_Cracka_Jax posted [p:974257542] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>famfam posted... </cite><quote>umm wtf are you talking about?</quote>Lol good one</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Thud 06/19/23 10:01:22 AM #22:	Yup. "iM sO cOnFuSeD!!!" Then log off and go back to school you shitwit. Hate that shit and not sure what the purpose is --- Happy birthday to the GROUND! <cite>Thud posted [p:974257787] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>Yup. "iM sO cOnFuSeD!!!" Then log off and go back to school you shitwit. Hate that shit and not sure what the purpose is</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Raikuro 06/19/23 10:09:26 AM #23:	Definitely a trolling tactic. They goad people to manually verbalize easily researchable topics then only respond to the ones that might have fumbled slightly in their grammar or whatnot, to draw out a pointless exchange so they can feel superior while looking like a dumbass to everyone else. <cite>Raikuro posted [p:974257920] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>Definitely a trolling tactic. They goad people to manually verbalize easily researchable topics then only respond to the ones that might have fumbled slightly in their grammar or whatnot, to draw out a pointless exchange so they can feel superior while looking like a dumbass to everyone else.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VeggetaX 06/19/23 10:09:44 AM #24:	Thud posted... Yup. "iM sO cOnFuSeD!!!" Then log off and go back to school you shitwit. Hate that shit and not sure what the purpose is Well as been discussed, some do it to troll. Some don't have the mental awareness that they're doing it regardless if they come off dumb or antagonizing. --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>VeggetaX posted [p:974257925] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>Thud posted... </cite><quote>Yup. "iM sO cOnFuSeD!!!" Then log off and go back to school you shitwit. Hate that shit and not sure what the purpose is</quote>Well as been discussed, some do it to troll. Some don't have the mental awareness that they're doing it regardless if they come off dumb or antagonizing.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rexcrk 06/19/23 10:10:42 AM #25:	Giant_Aspirin posted... this has been a cornerstone of internet trolling tactics since at least 1996 --- I've got better things to do tonight than die <cite>rexcrk posted [p:974257947] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>Giant_Aspirin posted... </cite><quote>this has been a cornerstone of internet trolling tactics since at least 1996</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
R1masher 06/19/23 10:11:20 AM #26:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/4/2/AAYZyTAAEiry.jpg --- R1R1R1R1R1R1 <cite>R1masher posted [p:974257962] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/4/2/AAYZyTAAEiry.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VeggetaX 06/19/23 10:17:15 AM #27:	Raikuro posted... They goad people to manually verbalize easily researchable topics then only respond to the ones that might have fumbled slightly in their grammar or whatnot, to draw out a pointless exchange so they can feel superior while looking like a dumbass to everyone else. TBF, I've seen a good fair share of people on the Internet who has shit social ques, who are hyper-technical/literal that takes everything at face value. So if you're speaking in generality, being sarcastic, using a hyperbole then these people will most likely not understand what you mean. So it's not always that they're trying to troll you, it's that they aren't capable of understanding you and when communication fails then some can be quite hostile. --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>VeggetaX posted [p:974258051] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>Raikuro posted... </cite><quote>They goad people to manually verbalize easily researchable topics then only respond to the ones that might have fumbled slightly in their grammar or whatnot, to draw out a pointless exchange so they can feel superior while looking like a dumbass to everyone else.</quote>TBF, I've seen a good fair share of people on the Internet who has shit social ques, who are hyper-technical/literal that takes everything at face value. So if you're speaking in generality, being sarcastic, using a hyperbole then these people will most likely not understand what you mean.So it's not always that they're trying to troll you, it's that they aren't capable of understanding you and when communication fails then some can be quite hostile.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rai_Jin 06/19/23 10:23:46 AM #28:	If I am slightly like that, I think it is a kind of defense mechanism. They don't take me seriously so why should I ? <cite>Rai_Jin posted [p:974258182] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>If I am slightly like that, I think it is a kind of defense mechanism. They don't take me seriously so why should I ?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Avirosb 06/19/23 10:25:14 AM #29:	VeggetaX posted... They can be. I wouldn't call someone stupid for simply being misinformed. That would be up to persistence. --- "Fast X"??? Fast & Fur10us was right there, man PS Fandoms sucks lol <cite>Avirosb posted [p:974258198] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>VeggetaX posted... </cite><quote>They can be.</quote>I wouldn't call someone stupid for simply being misinformed.That would be up to persistence.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 06/19/23 10:25:38 AM #30:	_____Cait posted... Just asking questions bro aka 'JAQing off' --- Putin delenda est <cite>brestugo posted [p:974258207] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>_____Cait posted... </cite><quote>Just asking questions bro</quote>aka 'JAQing off'</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Anteaterking 06/19/23 11:57:36 AM #32:	This is a big thing with first year grad students in math. They hear that math is rigorous and so they approach things with a pseudo-rigorous mentality where they go out of their way to interpret slight ambiguities as crippling misunderstandings. --- http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Anteaterking/scan00021.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Anteaterking/scan00021.jpg <cite>Anteaterking posted [p:974259891] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>This is a big thing with first year grad students in math. They hear that math is rigorous and so they approach things with a pseudo-rigorous mentality where they go out of their way to interpret slight ambiguities as crippling misunderstandings.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AlCalavicci 06/19/23 12:09:32 PM #33:	Like that one topic about gun control and the TC kept saying "I don't know why you keep bringing politics into this I'm just trying to have a discussion" lmao --- Steam wishlist- https://store.steampowered.com/wishlist/profiles/76561198354198646/#sort=order <cite>AlCalavicci posted [p:974260121] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>Like that one topic about gun control and the TC kept saying "I don't know why you keep bringing politics into this I'm just trying to have a discussion"lmao</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WarfireX 06/19/23 12:12:15 PM #34:	Become? It's been like that for as long as I can remember. It's also more of a pretentious asshole trait, just nerds tend to take on this form when they feel threatened. --- I've got the Oscar fever! Hope you've got it too! Pour me some bubbly now it's all you gotta do! <cite>WarfireX posted [p:974260170] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>Become? It's been like that for as long as I can remember. It's also more of a pretentious asshole trait, just nerds tend to take on this form when they feel threatened. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GuerrillaSoldier 06/19/23 12:14:26 PM #35:	are you blatantly telling us your gimmick --- Disclaimer: There's a good chance the above post could be sarcasm. Die-hard Oakland A's fan --- Keep the A's in Oakland! <cite>GuerrillaSoldier posted [p:974260204] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>are you blatantly telling us your gimmick</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VeggetaX 06/19/23 12:35:00 PM #36:	GuerrillaSoldier posted... are you blatantly telling us your gimmick Huh? --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>VeggetaX posted [p:974260596] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>GuerrillaSoldier posted... </cite><quote>are you blatantly telling us your gimmick</quote>Huh?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 06/19/23 12:39:00 PM #37:	AlCalavicci posted... Like that one topic about gun control and the TC kept saying "I don't know why you keep bringing politics into this I'm just trying to have a discussion" lmao That was....something. --- Putin delenda est <cite>brestugo posted [p:974260676] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>AlCalavicci posted... </cite><quote>Like that one topic about gun control and the TC kept saying "I don't know why you keep bringing politics into this I'm just trying to have a discussion"lmao</quote>That was....something.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dragon239 06/19/23 12:40:28 PM #38:	I mean people do sometimes legitimately want clarification so they don't assume the wrong things - that subtext/"reading between the lines" thing mentioned. When it comes to discussions (especially ""arguments""), that's even more important. Sometimes people just don't see things the same as you, so need you to actually expand your implications to get into the same mental frame. Other times sure I imagine people could be getting defensive so act that way or are literally just trolling. --- http://i.imgur.com/nkZgO.jpg <cite>Dragon239 posted [p:974260705] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>I mean people do sometimes legitimately want clarification so they don't assume the wrong things - that subtext/"reading between the lines" thing mentioned. When it comes to discussions (especially ""arguments""), that's even more important.Sometimes people just don't see things the same as you, so need you to actually expand your implications to get into the same mental frame.Other times sure I imagine people could be getting defensive so act that way or are literally just trolling.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VeggetaX 06/19/23 12:47:16 PM #39:	AlCalavicci posted... Like that one topic about gun control and the TC kept saying "I don't know why you keep bringing politics into this I'm just trying to have a discussion" lmao Link to topic please --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>VeggetaX posted [p:974260866] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>AlCalavicci posted... </cite><quote>Like that one topic about gun control and the TC kept saying "I don't know why you keep bringing politics into this I'm just trying to have a discussion"lmao</quote>Link to topic please </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rexcrk 06/19/23 12:48:04 PM #40:	GuerrillaSoldier posted... are you blatantly telling us your gimmick --- I've got better things to do tonight than die <cite>rexcrk posted [p:974260877] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>GuerrillaSoldier posted... </cite><quote>are you blatantly telling us your gimmick</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AlCalavicci 06/19/23 12:48:51 PM #41:	VeggetaX posted... Link to topic please https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/400-current-events/80481364 --- Steam wishlist- https://store.steampowered.com/wishlist/profiles/76561198354198646/#sort=order <cite>AlCalavicci posted [p:974260892] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>VeggetaX posted... </cite><quote>Link to topic please</quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/400-current-events/80481364</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VeggetaX 06/19/23 12:50:51 PM #42:	@Jx1010 --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>VeggetaX posted [p:974260928] in Being inte... [t:80482280]...</cite> <quote>@Jx1010 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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