Posts by Brandon Anderson542

rowdytiger said:"I can't be sincere because I don't know you?" 🤔 Seriously? How on earth are you supposed to get to know me if you're busy being fake? If you're just going to build up these massive walls and hide behind all these high-brow intellectual concepts?

My goal isn't to beat you down or win some argument; I actually want to reach you, to really get to know who you are. Why do you have to take this as a direct assault on your ego? These ego-defense mechanisms are incredibly thick—they basically live off doubt and projected fears... and honestly, I was just looking for some actual conversation. Just relax and let me get to know you. 😉 I'll even throw in a free massage. 😉

Regarding that response—which some might call pointless—I already tried explaining in your DMs that I was being benevolently ironic. I was referring to your tendency to try to "prove" you're smarter than anyone who disagrees with you.
But seeing as you've decided to keep this performative vibe going here (a free massage, seriously?!?!), here's the answer you didn't ask for: go outside and try "acting" (aka having actual social contact) with women your own age. Try to grasp the fact that people seeing things differently than you doesn't mean they're being fake or "acting"; it means they are individual human beings with their own unique experiences and values. It's on you to learn their story and share yours. Who knows, you might actually learn something or teach someone else along the way. 🙂 If your inability to successfully "act" is what drove you to start this thread, maybe analyze your mistakes and move on. Or at least move on from my insignificance. 😳 Good luck!

rowdytiger said:Meta, X, those online forums... don't you see what's actually happening here? The whole point of these social gatherings is to alienate people. They just want to dump a bunch of pseudo-intellectual psychology and sociology definitions on your head to make you feel small. It's all a setup to push everyone apart.

What kind of interest rate are you even looking at here? Seriously, what’s the play?

Look, let’s be real here—some things in life just aren't free. You want the good stuff? You gotta pay the price. Period.

How do people actually go about broadening their horizons and stacking up new experiences? Honestly, I feel like most people just stay stuck in their little bubbles, scrolling through the same three apps and talking to the same group of people they’ve known since high school. It’s easy to get comfortable, sure, but comfort is where growth goes to die. If you really want to shake things up, you can't just sit around waiting for life to happen to you. You have to go out there and grab it. For me, it’s about getting uncomfortable. Travel is the obvious answer—not just sitting in a resort sipping a drink, but actually getting lost in a new city, trying food you can't pronounce, and realizing the world is way bigger than your hometown. And don't even get me started on reading. People act like books are some chore, but if you aren't reading stuff that challenges your worldview, you’re basically choosing to stay ignorant. You need to dive into perspectives that make you scratch your head or even make you a little angry. That’s how you learn. It takes guts to step outside what you know. Most people are terrified of looking stupid or being wrong, so they just stick to the status quo. But if you want to actually *live*, you’ve gotta be willing to fail, be a beginner at something, and embrace the chaos. Otherwise, what's the point?

Is it because of some great acting? 🤷

If I were going to go full ad hominem on you, I’d tell you that even asking a question like that proves you’re just part of the unwashed masses. Honestly, that kind of "logic" is exactly what I’d expect from someone at your stage of life. You’ll either eventually grow up and actually wrap your head around how things work, or you won’t—and then you’ll just spend the rest of your life stuck in that category of people who are fundamentally incapable of grasping reality. But hey, let's not stoop to ad hominem attacks. That's not how a real debate works.

Look, I’m telling you right now—keep those spicy takes coming. Honestly, you’re way more fun when you’re actually being real with me than when you're sitting there giving me those empty, hollow lectures on how we're "supposed" to have a polite little debate. Just be yourself. 🙄

My goal was just to show how out of line that approach is; it wasn't about being "honest." I can't really be "honest" since I don't know you at all—I've barely read a few posts here. Totally intimidated by your massive intellect, so I surrender and I'm heading out with my tail between my legs. 😉

rowdytiger said:Oh, give me a break. That’s just straight-up acting. What’s even the point of hanging out socially if you're just going to put on a performance? For what? Profit? If I wanted to pay for an interest, I'd buy a subscription.

Are you one of those perfect little sociology or psychology majors who can't interact with actual humans without checking a textbook first?

What do you think is actually the point of socializing?
What kind of "angle" are you paying for?
How else do you think people broaden their horizons and get new experiences?

(If I were going to go ad hominem, I'd tell you that your question proves you're just a total amateur and that this kind of "thinking" is pretty standard for someone your age. You'll either grow up and get it, or you won't, and then you'll just be one of those idiots. But let's not go ad hominem; that's not how you have a real debate.)

rowdytiger said:Alright, let's rephrase the whole thing: Why on earth do people feel this massive need to control how others see them?

I don't see what the big deal is here. 🤷 Maybe give me a specific example of when you felt like this was out of line.

Look, we manage impressions because we’re social creatures living in different environments. It’s totally normal to want to navigate those spaces effectively. Obviously, everyone defines "success" differently, so they act accordingly. Plus, sometimes it’s just more polite to fake a mood rather than dumping your baggage on people you aren't close with. It’s basically just basic tact and respecting privacy.