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Post by Hari Seldon on Sept 2, 2017 14:42:31 GMT
SunshineBoozer - I wish I worked with you! What a nice idea - my daughter and I both enjoy baking but we try not to have sweets in the house (mostly because of my lack of self discipline). I work in a small office but make a small batch and bring most of them to work! As the saying goes, I have plenty of willpower, it's won't power I don't have.
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Post by usmcbrat on Sept 15, 2017 21:57:28 GMT
Saw this today on the Huffington Post and thought it would share
Study: Facebook Trolls Are Just Narcissist Men With Internet Access
“Men’s more antisocial use of Facebook is explained in part by their greater narcissism.”
By Jenavieve Hatch
“When narcissists use Facebook, they tend to do so for self-promoting content.”
A recent study has linked narcissism with Facebook trolling, and found that, because men are more likely to be narcissists than women in the first place, they are also more likely than women to harass others online and engage in antisocial online behavior such as cyberbullying, aggressively retaliating against negative comments and attention-seeking.
The study, to be published in the December issue of Computers in Human Behavior, surveyed 573 Facebook users to test for traits of narcissism, and then monitored participants’ Facebook usage to see if there was a link between sex and antisocial online behavior.
The study’s authors found that men were more likely than women to possess narcissistic traits, and that those traits manifested in increased antisocial online behavior, including antisocial motivations for using Facebook.
“The link between narcissism and stronger antisocial motives for using Facebook may be situated within the general tendency of narcissists to hold extremely positive self-views that are reliant on external social feedback as well as their hostile and exploitative behavior,” the authors wrote. “When narcissists use Facebook, they tend to do so for self-promoting content, including frequent Facebook status updates, and brag about their achievements in their updates.” Men are also more likely to respond aggressively, or cyberbully, when they are disagreed with or when they see a negative comment.
Women, on the other hand, are found to have used Facebook for more “prosocial” reasons, like community building and connecting with others.
“Women are more likely to use Facebook to maintain existing relationships relative to men: they are more likely to use it to express emotional support, engage in more prosocial interactions, and to communicate,” the authors said.
The authors also point out that societal gender roles have a role to play in all of this: “One explanation may be that as the result of gender stereotyping, agentic characteristics such as competitiveness, need for achievement, and dominance tend to be encouraged in the socialization of men, and punished in women,” they wrote.
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Post by Hari Seldon on Sept 15, 2017 22:30:31 GMT
Saw this today on the Huffington Post and thought it would share
Study: Facebook Trolls Are Just Narcissist Men With Internet Access
“Men’s more antisocial use of Facebook is explained in part by their greater narcissism.”
By Jenavieve Hatch
“When narcissists use Facebook, they tend to do so for self-promoting content.”
A recent study has linked narcissism with Facebook trolling, and found that, because men are more likely to be narcissists than women in the first place, they are also more likely than women to harass others online and engage in antisocial online behavior such as cyberbullying, aggressively retaliating against negative comments and attention-seeking.
The study, to be published in the December issue of Computers in Human Behavior, surveyed 573 Facebook users to test for traits of narcissism, and then monitored participants’ Facebook usage to see if there was a link between sex and antisocial online behavior.
The study’s authors found that men were more likely than women to possess narcissistic traits, and that those traits manifested in increased antisocial online behavior, including antisocial motivations for using Facebook.
“The link between narcissism and stronger antisocial motives for using Facebook may be situated within the general tendency of narcissists to hold extremely positive self-views that are reliant on external social feedback as well as their hostile and exploitative behavior,” the authors wrote. “When narcissists use Facebook, they tend to do so for self-promoting content, including frequent Facebook status updates, and brag about their achievements in their updates.” Men are also more likely to respond aggressively, or cyberbully, when they are disagreed with or when they see a negative comment.
Women, on the other hand, are found to have used Facebook for more “prosocial” reasons, like community building and connecting with others.
“Women are more likely to use Facebook to maintain existing relationships relative to men: they are more likely to use it to express emotional support, engage in more prosocial interactions, and to communicate,” the authors said.
The authors also point out that societal gender roles have a role to play in all of this: “One explanation may be that as the result of gender stereotyping, agentic characteristics such as competitiveness, need for achievement, and dominance tend to be encouraged in the socialization of men, and punished in women,” they wrote. Naturally written by a female.
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Post by sukismom on Sept 17, 2017 17:10:21 GMT
I quit my Facebook page and won't open a Twit account because of what I consider to be increasingly offensive content (showing my age, I know 😁😈) Another site that I frequent has some areas that attract too much antisocial content but the contributors seem to be 60-40 male/female posters. Narcissists come in all persuasions and ages. Have to wonder if the author of that piece realizes how much of the conclusion shows gender bias to both sides.
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Post by terrij58 on Sept 17, 2017 18:18:15 GMT
I'm the same way. We have the right to our own opinions and also to choose what sites we enjoy. Agree with you 100% on Narcissists.
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Post by SunshineBoozer on Oct 9, 2017 11:10:00 GMT
Well, I may not survive to join you all for next season. My mother-in-law moves in today, staying with us while she looks for her own place. She's a lovely lady. But... we're both slobs and she is OCD, heads will butt.
Up until her stroke, 2 1/2 weeks ago, things were actually going pretty well.
We were very lucky, as far as stroke go, it was fairly mild. There is some lingering numbness in the left extremities and a short term memory deficit. She'll be coming home from Rehab tomorrow.
On the downside, this episode has brought to our attention that she cannot be relied upon for certain things (managing her diabetes).
For 26 years she has believed me to be her "good daughter-in-law", that will be changing.
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Post by usmcbrat on Oct 9, 2017 14:11:17 GMT
Oh Sunshine. I wish you the best in your next challenge. Just remember the serenity prayer, It isn't just for AA:
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
Sounds like her next place may be assisted living. Went through that challenge with my dad 20 years go - I don't wish that challenge on anyone!
Hugs!
- Brat
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Post by Hari Seldon on Oct 9, 2017 14:39:07 GMT
Oh Sunshine. I wish you the best in your next challenge. Just remember the serenity prayer, It isn't just for AA:
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
Sounds like her next place may be assisted living. Went through that challenge with my dad 20 years go - I don't wish that challenge on anyone!
Hugs!
- Brat Alternate version:![](http://i3.cpcache.com/product_zoom/62276150/tshirt_serenity_prayer_not_choke.jpg?color=AshGrey&height=460&width=460&padToSquare=true)
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Post by terrij58 on Oct 9, 2017 15:33:24 GMT
Oh Sunshine. I wish you the best in your next challenge. Just remember the serenity prayer, It isn't just for AA:
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
Sounds like her next place may be assisted living. Went through that challenge with my dad 20 years go - I don't wish that challenge on anyone!
Hugs!
- Brat Alternate version:![](http://i3.cpcache.com/product_zoom/62276150/tshirt_serenity_prayer_not_choke.jpg?color=AshGrey&height=460&width=460&padToSquare=true) Can relate.
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Post by sukismom on Oct 9, 2017 18:10:31 GMT
Oh Sunshine, I feel for you. I went through this with my Mom 10 years ago. Boy did we butt heads! She threw me out of her condo once, until she realized I had her car keys so she couldn't drive. ![fac34](//storage.proboards.com/6692675/images/UVKEYhfCrxnO9BHUgrC6.gif) Her issues were severe since she refused to behave and follow directions and impulse control was poor. Those last six months were a nightmare. The serenity prayer was a comfort - both versions. I hope things are easier for you. If you need to vent, just yell.
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Post by SunshineBoozer on Oct 10, 2017 15:47:08 GMT
until she realized I had her car keys so she couldn't drive.
Being the evil creature I am, her car is hidden at my sister's, about 30 miles away.
I know she'll say she's fine and want to go for a jaunt, while we're at work.
Just like she was fine laying on the bathroom floor and unable to get up.
Serenity prayer, both versions, will come in very handy.
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Post by usmcbrat on Oct 10, 2017 20:31:44 GMT
You are not evil - you are looking out for her. Bless you. And if you ever need to chat with someone who has been through this - PM me.
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Post by SunshineBoozer on Oct 26, 2017 16:49:55 GMT
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Post by SunshineBoozer on Nov 2, 2017 16:26:22 GMT
Adventures in Loo-Ville
A not quick visit to the ladies, having a sit down, overshare, I know.
From the next stall, <click> bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....
They were still buzzing away as I washed up and left.
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Post by SunshineBoozer on Nov 3, 2017 15:23:03 GMT
Both songs (btw, those ^ are youtube links) are on my "fun" playlist.
Lydia the Tattooed lady was playing as I was making an outgoing call.
Guess who answered the phone, yep, Lydia.
Poor dear has no idea why her greeting set off a wee giggle fit.
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