Cliche survey
I've managed to locate Eric Mena's blog. He has a fondness for surveys, so I thought I'd give it a try. I ended up taking the Famous Dating Quiz. Here's how I ended up as follows:
Your dating personality profile:
Intellectual - You consider your mind amongst your assets. Learning is not a chore but a constant search after wisdom and knowledge. You value education and rationality.
Practical - You are a down-to-earth individual who is not impressed with material excess. You care about the stuff of like that really matters.
Adventurous - Just sitting around the house is not something that appeals to you. You love to be out trying new things and really experiencing life.Your date match profile:
Shy - You are put off by people who are open books. You are drawn to someone who is a bit more mysterious. You want to draw her out of her shell and get to know what she is all about.
Practical - You are drawn to people who are sensible and smart. Flashy, materialistic people turn you off. You appreciate the simpler side of living.
Intellectual - You seek out intelligence. Idle chit-chat is not what you are after. You prefer your date who can stimulate your mind.
Your Top Ten Traits
1. Intellectual
2. Practical
3. Adventurous
4. Conservative
5. Wealthy/Ambitious
6. Big-Hearted
7. Religious
8. Sensual
9. Stylish
10. Shy
1. Shy
2. Practical
3. Intellectual
4. Religious
5. Adventurous
6. Conservative
7. Traditional
8. Funny
9. Big-Hearted
10. Stylish
Take the Online Dating Personality Quiz at Dating Diversions
I'm primarily Intellectual, Practical, and Adventurous. I suppose that fits, though I'd stop short of calling myself an intellectual though, as I dislike immoderate behaviour. I seek a woman who is shy, practical, and intellectual. Sounds good I suppose, given that I do not enjoy the company of boorish types. I don't think that the mark of a liberated woman is uncivilised behaviour. Indeed, I think that a truly liberated woman would have self-confidence and lacking the need to be boisterous. Of course, what I consider to be a liberated woman is sorely at odds with what I see on a daily basis. Let's examine a list of traits I believe to be desirable in a woman:
1)Independence. A woman who lives as a slave of fashion or passion is as much a slave as the much-maligned "house-slave" so looked down upon by contemporaries. In truth, I believe modern women to be far more enslaved than their progenitors. Though in previous generations women were physically, legally, and morally restricted, modern women are subject to a much more insidious influence. As if descended directly from one of Tocqueville's visions, modern women are bent very much to the desires of popular opinion. Rather than wearing the restrictive clothing, they restrict themselves in order to better fit into revealing modern wear. There is a national obsession with dieting, and tomes promising a quick-fix rocket to #1.
2)Non-trendy. As you've probably figured, I hate trendy people. They follow ridiculous fads with the sole justification that many of their peers are pursuing the same ends. The trend in modern times seems to be "individuality", though it's interesting to note that this "self-expression" has led to a uniformity of clothing style that is unmatched even in military units. Furthermore, even people class themselves as "non-trendy" end up following a slightly different trend. It's amazing to see those who thoroughly trash the "shallow commercialist establishment" spending hours accessorising entirely unnecessary bits of personal decoration they picked up at a store that is specifically designed to cater to their needs.
3)Studious. No social event is worse than sitting across the table and staring at them because they know nothing except the latest gossip and drivel produced on television. It's impossible to communicate with these people, as nothing they say has any weight. Their communication is akin to a low-quality internet, dependent on a few movers and shakers who engage in amusing antics to keep the system going. In the end, it's all the same trite garbage. Nobody cares how much liquor Cooter consumed at the last social event.
What makes it worse is that there's no exchange of ideas. I've found the most profitable friendships come when both parties have new ideas to offer. For example, one might take a person who is interested in philosophy and another who is interested in biology. They can combine their respective fields of knowledge and perhaps hatch new and bold ideas.
This discourse, of course, is entirely dependent on both parties having something to give. I've found that many people have nothing to offer intellectually, and any communication ends up being dead space. Is it any wonder so many married couples stop speaking?
4)Inculcated with Western Civilisation. Seeing as how western civilisation is the dominant civilisation, and the one I prefer, it is always a plus for anyone to be conversant in its basics. Sadly, this is another rare quality, as modernistic multi-culturalism denies that people of many races can participate in one tradition of civilisation. It's an interesting aside that this was based on old Victorian racist theories which denied that people of African descent were capable of participating in civilised life. The Western Tradition, founded on Hellenism and Roman Culture, is the opposite: people of many races, creeds, and backgrounds participated in one common culture. That's the reason the Roman Empire was so successful- its culture, laws, and way of life promised people around the world a better way.
5)Spiritual. To me, denying the human spirit is like denying the heliocentric solar system. One can manage with a geocentric model, but it is less elegant. So it is with so-called "scientific monism", which holds man to be a sum of chemical reactions. With this view, all of man's actions have no significance save those which contribute to reproduction. That's not how I live, and it's not what I want to see in others.
6)Libertarian or Conservative. Yes, ideology is part of a successful relationship, any relationship. If there is a fundamental disagreement between both parties about the basis of human nature, there is little common ground.
7)Self-sufficient. Damsels in distress get annoying. A grand rescue every once in a while may be romantic and proof of how far one party will go for the sake of the other. Constant bail-outs are tiresome on the nerves and put great strain, as it banishes the sense of equality from the relationship.
This also relates to control issues. As we learned from the Wife of Bath's Tale, what women really want is control (" 'My liege lady, generally,' said he,/'Women desire to have the sovereignty/As well upon their husband as their love,/And to have mastery their man above'"). Women who seek to change their man generally embark on a fruitless quest that embitters both parties.
8)Not Blonde. Society has had an obsession with women who have yellow-coloured hair, but for the life of me I can't see why. Perhaps I might clarify here, and state "not fake blonde. Women who are so obsessed with social conventions that they bleach their hair and erase its natural beauty are not worth keeping.
9)No tanning booth. Ever. Another one of my numerous quirks is I hate tanning beds or booths. The Good Lord was considerate enough to provide great natural beauty to women of all skin colours. Beauty indeed can be seen to exist in nature, or at least as I see it. When women radically alter their natural state of being, ugliness occurs. A woman who weighs 600 pounds is obviously not in a natural state for a human, hence the consideration of ugliness. The same goes for a girl who fries herself with ultraviolet radiation so that she might look more like her comrades. Little Miss Cracker's skin was not built with enough melanocytes to withstand long-term exposure to ultra-violet radiation. Attempting to jump-start them with a hefty dose ends up giving the most un-natural and hideous skin tone. Furthermore, it makes the participant look like a damned lobster fresh out of the pot. When social conventions over-rule common sense, one cannot expect reasonable behaviour.
10)No weird fetishes. In the internet age, man has experienced a great liberation and has seen the ability to express himself multiply. Sadly, this is a double-edged sword. Some things better kept underground have been exposed to the light of day. I'm referring specifically to the twin plagues of furries and the so-called "big babies" (note: this is not a reference to nine pound infants). If you get off by dressing in a fur suit, or a diaper, you need to stay away from me and other civilised company.
Well, that's it. As you can see, I have pretty high standards, and honestly I don't think it's worth a trade-off. This is why I don't intend to get married or have children. With my fortune, I'd get a daughter who would bleach her hair blonde and a son who would be a "fur-son". Besides, as Tocqueville pointed out, the influence of the tyranny of the majority (especially regarding fashion) is nearly totalitarian in our society, and as a result those who would meet this sort of qualification are exceedingly rare.
Your dating personality profile:
Intellectual - You consider your mind amongst your assets. Learning is not a chore but a constant search after wisdom and knowledge. You value education and rationality.
Practical - You are a down-to-earth individual who is not impressed with material excess. You care about the stuff of like that really matters.
Adventurous - Just sitting around the house is not something that appeals to you. You love to be out trying new things and really experiencing life.
Shy - You are put off by people who are open books. You are drawn to someone who is a bit more mysterious. You want to draw her out of her shell and get to know what she is all about.
Practical - You are drawn to people who are sensible and smart. Flashy, materialistic people turn you off. You appreciate the simpler side of living.
Intellectual - You seek out intelligence. Idle chit-chat is not what you are after. You prefer your date who can stimulate your mind.
Your Top Ten Traits
1. Intellectual
2. Practical
3. Adventurous
4. Conservative
5. Wealthy/Ambitious
6. Big-Hearted
7. Religious
8. Sensual
9. Stylish
10. Shy
1. Shy
2. Practical
3. Intellectual
4. Religious
5. Adventurous
6. Conservative
7. Traditional
8. Funny
9. Big-Hearted
10. Stylish
Take the Online Dating Personality Quiz at Dating Diversions
I'm primarily Intellectual, Practical, and Adventurous. I suppose that fits, though I'd stop short of calling myself an intellectual though, as I dislike immoderate behaviour. I seek a woman who is shy, practical, and intellectual. Sounds good I suppose, given that I do not enjoy the company of boorish types. I don't think that the mark of a liberated woman is uncivilised behaviour. Indeed, I think that a truly liberated woman would have self-confidence and lacking the need to be boisterous. Of course, what I consider to be a liberated woman is sorely at odds with what I see on a daily basis. Let's examine a list of traits I believe to be desirable in a woman:
1)Independence. A woman who lives as a slave of fashion or passion is as much a slave as the much-maligned "house-slave" so looked down upon by contemporaries. In truth, I believe modern women to be far more enslaved than their progenitors. Though in previous generations women were physically, legally, and morally restricted, modern women are subject to a much more insidious influence. As if descended directly from one of Tocqueville's visions, modern women are bent very much to the desires of popular opinion. Rather than wearing the restrictive clothing, they restrict themselves in order to better fit into revealing modern wear. There is a national obsession with dieting, and tomes promising a quick-fix rocket to #1.
2)Non-trendy. As you've probably figured, I hate trendy people. They follow ridiculous fads with the sole justification that many of their peers are pursuing the same ends. The trend in modern times seems to be "individuality", though it's interesting to note that this "self-expression" has led to a uniformity of clothing style that is unmatched even in military units. Furthermore, even people class themselves as "non-trendy" end up following a slightly different trend. It's amazing to see those who thoroughly trash the "shallow commercialist establishment" spending hours accessorising entirely unnecessary bits of personal decoration they picked up at a store that is specifically designed to cater to their needs.
3)Studious. No social event is worse than sitting across the table and staring at them because they know nothing except the latest gossip and drivel produced on television. It's impossible to communicate with these people, as nothing they say has any weight. Their communication is akin to a low-quality internet, dependent on a few movers and shakers who engage in amusing antics to keep the system going. In the end, it's all the same trite garbage. Nobody cares how much liquor Cooter consumed at the last social event.
What makes it worse is that there's no exchange of ideas. I've found the most profitable friendships come when both parties have new ideas to offer. For example, one might take a person who is interested in philosophy and another who is interested in biology. They can combine their respective fields of knowledge and perhaps hatch new and bold ideas.
This discourse, of course, is entirely dependent on both parties having something to give. I've found that many people have nothing to offer intellectually, and any communication ends up being dead space. Is it any wonder so many married couples stop speaking?
4)Inculcated with Western Civilisation. Seeing as how western civilisation is the dominant civilisation, and the one I prefer, it is always a plus for anyone to be conversant in its basics. Sadly, this is another rare quality, as modernistic multi-culturalism denies that people of many races can participate in one tradition of civilisation. It's an interesting aside that this was based on old Victorian racist theories which denied that people of African descent were capable of participating in civilised life. The Western Tradition, founded on Hellenism and Roman Culture, is the opposite: people of many races, creeds, and backgrounds participated in one common culture. That's the reason the Roman Empire was so successful- its culture, laws, and way of life promised people around the world a better way.
5)Spiritual. To me, denying the human spirit is like denying the heliocentric solar system. One can manage with a geocentric model, but it is less elegant. So it is with so-called "scientific monism", which holds man to be a sum of chemical reactions. With this view, all of man's actions have no significance save those which contribute to reproduction. That's not how I live, and it's not what I want to see in others.
6)Libertarian or Conservative. Yes, ideology is part of a successful relationship, any relationship. If there is a fundamental disagreement between both parties about the basis of human nature, there is little common ground.
7)Self-sufficient. Damsels in distress get annoying. A grand rescue every once in a while may be romantic and proof of how far one party will go for the sake of the other. Constant bail-outs are tiresome on the nerves and put great strain, as it banishes the sense of equality from the relationship.
This also relates to control issues. As we learned from the Wife of Bath's Tale, what women really want is control (" 'My liege lady, generally,' said he,/'Women desire to have the sovereignty/As well upon their husband as their love,/And to have mastery their man above'"). Women who seek to change their man generally embark on a fruitless quest that embitters both parties.
8)Not Blonde. Society has had an obsession with women who have yellow-coloured hair, but for the life of me I can't see why. Perhaps I might clarify here, and state "not fake blonde. Women who are so obsessed with social conventions that they bleach their hair and erase its natural beauty are not worth keeping.
9)No tanning booth. Ever. Another one of my numerous quirks is I hate tanning beds or booths. The Good Lord was considerate enough to provide great natural beauty to women of all skin colours. Beauty indeed can be seen to exist in nature, or at least as I see it. When women radically alter their natural state of being, ugliness occurs. A woman who weighs 600 pounds is obviously not in a natural state for a human, hence the consideration of ugliness. The same goes for a girl who fries herself with ultraviolet radiation so that she might look more like her comrades. Little Miss Cracker's skin was not built with enough melanocytes to withstand long-term exposure to ultra-violet radiation. Attempting to jump-start them with a hefty dose ends up giving the most un-natural and hideous skin tone. Furthermore, it makes the participant look like a damned lobster fresh out of the pot. When social conventions over-rule common sense, one cannot expect reasonable behaviour.
10)No weird fetishes. In the internet age, man has experienced a great liberation and has seen the ability to express himself multiply. Sadly, this is a double-edged sword. Some things better kept underground have been exposed to the light of day. I'm referring specifically to the twin plagues of furries and the so-called "big babies" (note: this is not a reference to nine pound infants). If you get off by dressing in a fur suit, or a diaper, you need to stay away from me and other civilised company.
Well, that's it. As you can see, I have pretty high standards, and honestly I don't think it's worth a trade-off. This is why I don't intend to get married or have children. With my fortune, I'd get a daughter who would bleach her hair blonde and a son who would be a "fur-son". Besides, as Tocqueville pointed out, the influence of the tyranny of the majority (especially regarding fashion) is nearly totalitarian in our society, and as a result those who would meet this sort of qualification are exceedingly rare.
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