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Speaking as someone who's known diagnosed sociopaths, I wouldn't describe Tiffanys thus.

Sociopaths, despite of the consensus here, actually do have problems living normal lives, as they lack the capacity to observe structure and retain attention on what's in front of them. This is why many famous sociopaths have been on ADHD medication as children. They also have massive impulse control issues, which are problematical in general. A sociopath would be among the worst people in the world to handle money well or work in a technically complicated field.

somelager · « **Reply #110 on:** July 15, 2013, 10:16:17 PM »

Quote from: Nikkoru on July 15, 2013, 07:53:50 PM

Speaking as someone who's known diagnosed sociopaths, I wouldn't describe Tiffanys thus.

Sociopaths, despite of the consensus here, actually do have problems living normal lives, as they lack the capacity to observe structure and retain attention on what's in front of them. This is why many famous sociopaths have been on ADHD medication as children. They also have massive impulse control issues, which are problematical in general. A sociopath would be among the worst people in the world to handle money well or work in a technically complicated field.

I'm not sure about technical fields being the wrong place. I've worked with a programmer who fit that profile. He did well if he understood the desired end result and you stood out of his way. And didn't distract him. And made sure to recognize his talent. And remembered to always listen when he had something to say. He's a great coder. Not so much a system architect, but man, he sure could make his chunk dance.

Tiffanys · « **Reply #111 on:** July 15, 2013, 11:52:37 PM »

Quote from: Freedom Kira on July 15, 2013, 04:56:46 AM

ThePlaneJet, you might want to read the forum rules. In particular, the very first one.

lol read the 3rd one...

megido-rev.M · « **Reply #112 on:** July 16, 2013, 12:24:36 AM »

As long as no one goes non sequitur for too long I think we're good.

I still don't think 'sociopath' is right term.

Freedom Kira · « **Reply #113 on:** July 16, 2013, 04:47:38 PM »

Quote from: Tiffanys on July 15, 2013, 11:52:37 PM

lol read the 3rd one...

Sometimes I feel like more than half of the threads here should be locked because of that rule. Meh. I don't mind off-topicness. I do kinda miss psyren though.

Tiffanys · « **Reply #114 on:** July 16, 2013, 11:10:42 PM »

Yes, I don't agree with the sociopath term either. It tends to imply being anti-social and bad with people.

ThePlaneJet · « **Reply #115 on:** July 17, 2013, 12:51:35 AM »

What term would you prefer?

metro. · « **Reply #116 on:** July 17, 2013, 01:09:28 AM »

Perhaps having APD is more likening to what she is/feels/wants to hear.

Tiffanys · « **Reply #117 on:** July 17, 2013, 02:20:04 AM »

Quote from: metro. on July 17, 2013, 01:09:28 AM

Perhaps having APD is more likening to what she is/feels/wants to hear.

Antisocial personality disorder...? Sometimes I wonder if you even read my posts. >_>

Nikkoru · « **Reply #118 on:** July 17, 2013, 03:01:05 AM »

Quote from: Tiffanys on July 16, 2013, 11:10:42 PM

Yes, I don't agree with the sociopath term either. It tends to imply being anti-social and bad with people.

It doesn't, sociopaths can seem to be perfectly well adjusted and even charismatic. In many ways it's the inversion of Aspergers, so it takes a certain degree of time and professional observational skills to recognize sociopathic tendencies. For my study - which wasn't strictly on antisocial disorders - the information was volunteered to me by the participants.

megido-rev.M · « **Reply #119 on:** July 17, 2013, 03:30:52 AM »

So I'm reading this.
The impression I'm getting seems to be consistent with the ideas here of sociopathy, but I'm still not quite convinced the term entirely fits concerning this thread.