Also, the answers in this specific one are pretty general IMO. So most people will see themselves in many of the results.
This is mostly why I ignore anything related to online personality "test" deals. The results are so invariably generalised that you might as well have gone to a psychic and had your future read for all the good it does you.
Additionally, I have an unbridled hatred of any system that deposits people into distinct and bounded categories without regard for any sense of individuality at all. I hold most Zodiac stuff in disfavor for this reason, and doubly so because both systems base personality based on static and repeatable factors, and totally ignore environment and upbringing and initial inclinations (thought that last one is a bit of a tricksy one to me, and I'm not entirely sure how to work with it just yet).
I do realise, of course, that the reason such tests are taken are more for fun than anything else (i.e., "OMG we're the same TYPE SQUEEE"), but it ultimately is pointless as it's invariably forgotten within a week. Besides, you can't understand anyone else based on a preset template. You can generalise, sure, but that's for a general populace and the tendencies involved thereof, not an individual and an individual's tendencies.
No yeah, I took an Enneagram test a while ago, but it was much more sophisticated in that it said "You are #, leaning toward #" or something like that. It was rather impressive, but I find the Myers-Brigg/Jung Typology tests better (at least for me, lol).
Vagrant AI (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 01/26/10 | Reply
I knew someone would complain about the Ennegram test sooner or later. XP I did start to notice how general the answers were, but it helps if you also google your results. It'll lead to more detailed descriptions.
Anyway, I've already taken that test (or one similar to it; the Myers Briggs one) years ago; apparently I'm an ISTJ.
Music Fairy (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 01/26/10 | Reply
Lol, small world... I took the test and turned out to be an INTJ too...:3
It's good to hear your knee is slightly better, hopefully it will completely heal soon!
ShadowLight
Otaku Eternal | Posted 01/29/10 | Reply
Apparently I'm ISFJ. I cannot escape being a protector kind of person no matter how hard I try, lol.
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The crazy bubbly shadow
Driffter
Absentminded One (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 01/27/10 | Reply
OH HAI INTJ, MY NAME IS INTP! the fact that we are so much alike in our personality quiz answer is hilarious.
Miracle Star19
Otaku Eternal | Posted 01/26/10 | Reply
lol I took Enneagram test and I got ISTP (The Mechanics) XD
AnimeArchAngel
Tveiter Tot (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 01/26/10 | Reply
haha, I think this one is pretty accurate. I got "INFJ" or "The Protector"
It is apparently the most rare of the types. :O
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RedJ
Otaku Eternal | Posted 01/26/10 | Reply
So apparently, I'm an INTJ, a "Mastermind".
...Yeahokaysurelol
I'm supposed to be taking a real test like this soon, so I'll wait for that >_>
Allamorph
Spiritus Memorae (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 01/26/10 | Reply
@Miss Anonymous:
I already griped about the whole personality test thing on a post of my own, so I figured if people didn't care then they wouldn't care now.
Doesn't diminish the eye-roll factor, though.
Allamorph
Spiritus Memorae (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 01/26/10 | Reply
Also, the answers in this specific one are pretty general IMO. So most people will see themselves in many of the results.
This is mostly why I ignore anything related to online personality "test" deals. The results are so invariably generalised that you might as well have gone to a psychic and had your future read for all the good it does you.
Additionally, I have an unbridled hatred of any system that deposits people into distinct and bounded categories without regard for any sense of individuality at all. I hold most Zodiac stuff in disfavor for this reason, and doubly so because both systems base personality based on static and repeatable factors, and totally ignore environment and upbringing and initial inclinations (thought that last one is a bit of a tricksy one to me, and I'm not entirely sure how to work with it just yet).
I do realise, of course, that the reason such tests are taken are more for fun than anything else (i.e., "OMG we're the same TYPE SQUEEE"), but it ultimately is pointless as it's invariably forgotten within a week. Besides, you can't understand anyone else based on a preset template. You can generalise, sure, but that's for a general populace and the tendencies involved thereof, not an individual and an individual's tendencies.
Kastom
Otaku Princess | Posted 01/26/10 | Reply
@Miss Anonymous:
No yeah, I took an Enneagram test a while ago, but it was much more sophisticated in that it said "You are #, leaning toward #" or something like that. It was rather impressive, but I find the Myers-Brigg/Jung Typology tests better (at least for me, lol).
I'd rather see in shades of gray.
Miss Anonymous
Vagrant AI (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 01/26/10 | Reply
I knew someone would complain about the Ennegram test sooner or later. XP I did start to notice how general the answers were, but it helps if you also google your results. It'll lead to more detailed descriptions.
Anyway, I've already taken that test (or one similar to it; the Myers Briggs one) years ago; apparently I'm an ISTJ.
SaxGirl
Music Fairy (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 01/26/10 | Reply
Lol, small world... I took the test and turned out to be an INTJ too...:3
It's good to hear your knee is slightly better, hopefully it will completely heal soon!
Take care!^^
~S.G~