Would you consider yourself 'Eccentric'?

[G0R3Z]

And would you consider it a good or a bad thing?

I find myself being called 'eccentric' quite a bit; by strangers, clients and by family members alike. I consider it a good thing. I don't conform to most standards and display higher intelligence which manifests in creative activities and I very much dislike small talk. I enjoy deep meaningful conversation (probably one of the reasons I don't speak much with my own family, I dislike the dullness of genetic small talk) and find myself socially awkward. I never need reassurance from the rest of society, nor their acceptance when it comes to how I speak or present myself. I have a large number of 'odd' or 'pointless' hobbies.

Does anyone else display similar traits? Would you consider yourself 'different' or 'eccentric' by modern standards set by our societies?

 

[sarkwalvein]

Oh, so you are a high-functioning sociopath.

 

[Depravo]

You can only be considered 'eccentric' if you're rich. If you're poor you're just a weirdo.

 

[G0R3Z]

Oh, so you are a high-functioning sociopath.

Eccentricity and Sociopathic behaviours are very different.

Sociopaths lack a sense of shame, they have a very weak conscience and tend to be manipulative. I fortunately do not share any of those traits. Although I admit that i've been called a sociopath more than once.

You can only be considered 'eccentric' if you're rich. If you're poor you're just a weirdo.

What if I make a decent income~?

 

[mashers]

Oh, so you are a high-functioning sociopath.

You seem to be confused about the meaning of sociopathy.

 

[HaloEffect17]

I kind of sympathise with you [OP] because I also feel like I'm eccentric around others, albeit I do enjoy small talk. I definitely have a way of doing things that are seemingly different from the norm. For example, I naturally like to use so-called "big words" when talking with people, but I make sure that I fully understand the word first or else I risk being perceived as pretentious.

 

[TecXero]

Plenty of people consider me weird, even my own family and friends. I tinker with everything, I game on Mint (linux gaming probably requires a level of insanity to begin with), I favor my 3DS over getting a smartphone, and I don't really consider anything too personal to talk about. I actually enjoy embarrassing my friends in public by talking about things most would consider taboo. It's all in good humor.

 

[yuyuyup]

Yeah society is a bunch of worthless assholes, the only god damn thing you can do is try to make this shitty world a better place

 

[sarkwalvein]

Eccentricity and Sociopathic behaviours are very different.

Sociopaths lack a sense of shame, they have a very weak conscience and tend to be manipulative. I fortunately do not share any of those traits. Although I admit that i've been called a sociopath more than once.

I think my joke was so bad and that it just got lost in there, but meh. That's life.

 

[HaloEffect17]

I also don't see being eccentric as a bad thing. I put a quote in my profile status that I found to be greatly inspiring.

"Sometimes it is the people no one imagines anything of who do the things that no one can imagine." - The Imitation Game, 2014

I take this as it doesn't hurt to be different; besides, it is the driving force of people who strive to do great things.

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You seem to be confused about the meaning of sociopathy.

I would argue that being deemed a sociopath has a more negative connotation that being eccentric could ever be.

 

[Blaze163]

Quite frankly I'd describe myself as nuttier than a Nutter Butter nutter's buttery nuts. But given what passes for normal around here (the accepted social standard here in Coventry involves bat wings and a vestigial tail, dragging your knuckles along the floor and grunting at referees) I'll settle for being wierd, thanks.

 

[weiff]

Eccentric...no.
Eclectic...yes.

 

[HaloEffect17]

Quite frankly I'd describe myself as nuttier than a Nutter Butter nutter's buttery nuts. But given what passes for normal around here (the accepted social standard here in Coventry involves bat wings and a vestigial tail, dragging your knuckles along the floor and grunting at referees) I'll settle for being wierd, thanks.

Haha. Well phrased.

 

[Deleted User]

I wouldn't exactly describe myself as eccentric, but I do certainly enjoy my time talking to people, especially on here. I specifically signed up to this very site because I feel we are all like-minded; we all like to hack, we all like to game, we have the same interests etc. etc.

Trust me, I only turn into a complete psycho if I manage to hack and pirate on a console I've never hacked or pirated on before.

 

[mashers]

I also don't see being eccentric as a bad thing. I put a quote in my profile status that I found to be greatly inspiring.

"Sometimes it is the people no one imagines anything of who do the things that no one can imagine." - The Imitation Game, 2014

I take this as it doesn't hurt to be different; besides, it is the driving force of people who strive to do great things.

To paraphrase Temple Grandin, 'cure autism and nobody will ever invent anything again'

I would argue that being deemed a sociopath has a more negative connotation that being eccentric could ever be.

I completely agree Sociopathy is a personality disorder, whereas eccentricity is a usually harmless quirk

 

[VinsCool]

Most likely. Although, the word "weird" and "fucked-up" is what I ususally get

 

[HaloEffect17]

Most likely. Although, the word "weird" and "fucked-up" is what I ususally get

Try 'one of the greatest contributors on GBAtemp' in place of weird and fucked-up.

 

[sarkwalvein]

Most likely. Although, the word "weird" and "fucked-up" is what I ususally get

Well, at least you get some words. You are better than being plain out ignored and isolated.

 

[VinsCool]

Try 'one of the greatest contributors on GBAtemp' in place of weird and fucked-up.

Well, at least you get some words. You are better than being plain out ignored and isolated.

Haha, true XD

 

[The Catboy]

Eccentric?