Gifted People.

[Fat Unicorn]

I'd just like to agree with gamzee here.

Sorry if this post sounds rude but...
I feel slightly offended. Sorry to say, but you guys sound a bit narcissistic. Just because you're a bit smarter doesn't make you more of a person. As Steve Jobs [Rest in peace.] cleverly stated once,

"I don't want to be the richest person in the graveyard."

In the end does it really count?

I take my hat off to you, my friend. You have guts and my respect for that. <3

In my honest opinion, there was no need to tell gamzee she had stuck her nose in a place it didn't need to be. It is a public thread, and it is a place for people to contribute and share their own opinions, while gaining insight from other people to see how you see it.

"Gifted" people are like any other person.
They laugh, be sad, feel guilty, etc. Does your IQ really prove anything in life? does it really prove you are above others just because you're just that little bit better at something? I do not believe in "Gifted" people. We are all the same. We can be better at something than others, but they are too, in turn, better than us at something else. People like you, me, or that random person behind their screen reading this, all deserve to be treated equally and not be labelled with "Gifted", "Dumb", "Stupid", "Above Average".

:D this world isn't as overrun with idiots like I thought it was!

Excuse me?
There is no need to insult people based on their level of intelligence. People deserve to be treated equally. You may be a touch bit smarter, but that does not mean -in any way- the rest of us are idiots. I am a "normal" person who achieves normal grades in every subject. It does not mean you can label me and others as 'boring' or 'stupid'. I take great offence to this topic.

Yes, I could leave and just ignore this topic, but to look in a topic and seeing people badmouth their peers? I will not stand for it.



*No bad feelings are meant towards anyone, and nor is the intent of my post to cause anyone offence.
And that is my say.

[varoujan]

Wow.
I'm actually pretty offended by this thread.
If you want to know my reasons, just read the two posts above me.

[Noctilida]

I'm not offended so much as amused beyond words. It's just so funny to read posts of people proclaiming they're intelligent, justifying it, and then proceeding to talk condescendingly about others.

Carry on.

[pikachu]

I'm not offended so much as amused beyond words. It's just so funny to read people proclaiming they're intelligent, justifying it, and then proceeding to talk condescendingly about others.

Carry on.

It's funny how the "intelligent" people are comparing ego sizes much like how male hooded seals compare balloon sizes.
Really, who's acting more civilly than who?

[WazzinGator]

I'm not going to lie. I believe 'gifted' to be a rather idle word. Everyone is gifted in one way or another. You just happen to be more intelligent. There are many people out there like you. I myself am quite talented at art, music, literature. I think at a higher level than people my age.
Doesn't mean I'm 'gifted'.
Not trying to offend anyone, simply popping in to state an opinion.
Oh, and also, I disagree with a post made a few pages back. Normal people are not 'boring'. There are non 'gifted' people that are crazy and weird. You don't have to be a 'genius' to have fun my friend.

Very well said. I totally agree with you; everyone is 'gifted' in their own way.

I'd just like to agree with gamzee here.

Sorry if this post sounds rude but...
I feel slightly offended. Sorry to say, but you guys sound a bit narcissistic. Just because you're a bit smarter doesn't make you more of a person. As Steve Jobs [Rest in peace.] cleverly stated once,

"I don't want to be the richest person in the graveyard."

In the end does it really count?

I take my hat off to you, my friend. You have guts and my respect for that. <3

Pureh, there was no need to tell gamzee she had stuck her nose in a place it didn't need to be. It is a public thread, and it is a place for people to contribute and share their own opinions, while gaining insight from other people to see how you see it.

"Gifted" people are like any other person.
They laugh, be sad, feel guilty, etc. Does your IQ really prove anything in life? does it really prove you are above others just because you're just that little bit better at something? I do not believe in "Gifted" people. We are all the same. We can be better at something than others, but they are too, in turn, better than us at something else. People like you, me, or that random person behind their screen reading this, all deserve to be treated equally and not be labelled with "Gifted", "Dumb", "Stupid", "Above Average".

:D this world isn't as overrun with idiots like I thought it was!

Excuse me?
There is no need to insult people based on their level of intelligence. People deserve to be treated equally. You may be a touch bit smarter, but that does not mean -in any way- the rest of us are idiots. I am a "normal" person who achieves normal grades in every subject. It does not mean you can label me and others as 'boring' or 'stupid'. I take great offence to this topic.

Yes, I could leave and just ignore this topic, but to look in a topic and seeing people badmouth their peers? I will not stand for it.



*No bad feelings are meant towards anyone, and nor is the intent of my post to cause anyone offence.
And that is my say.

I just want to give this post an applause! It's politely said, straight up, and makes so much sense. This is why I love CS: considerate, kind, thoughtful people opening people's perspectives and having a good time. Sorry about the spam. It's just so awesome. <33

[Smoogiepie]

Just because you're smart, doesn't make you any better than anyone else. I admit I am not the smartest person; I wear tank tops on rainy days and one time I tried to sharpen my pinkie finger. But that doesnt mean I'm not gifted. Everyone is gifted. That's what makes us human C:

[honeydukes]

I'm not going to lie. I believe 'gifted' to be a rather idle word. Everyone is gifted in one way or another. You just happen to be more intelligent. There are many people out there like you. I myself am quite talented at art, music, literature. I think at a higher level than people my age.
Doesn't mean I'm 'gifted'.
Not trying to offend anyone, simply popping in to state an opinion.
Oh, and also, I disagree with a post made a few pages back. Normal people are not 'boring'. There are non 'gifted' people that are crazy and weird. You don't have to be a 'genius' to have fun my friend.

;A;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_ ... elligences

[Fat Unicorn]

I'm not going to lie. I believe 'gifted' to be a rather idle word. Everyone is gifted in one way or another. You just happen to be more intelligent. There are many people out there like you. I myself am quite talented at art, music, literature. I think at a higher level than people my age.
Doesn't mean I'm 'gifted'.
Not trying to offend anyone, simply popping in to state an opinion.
Oh, and also, I disagree with a post made a few pages back. Normal people are not 'boring'. There are non 'gifted' people that are crazy and weird. You don't have to be a 'genius' to have fun my friend.

;A;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_ ... elligences

I personally can't see what your point is through the link, sorry. Dx
Would you mind explaining it in a little more depth to Kyles and I?

[Kyles]

I'm not going to lie. I believe 'gifted' to be a rather idle word. Everyone is gifted in one way or another. You just happen to be more intelligent. There are many people out there like you. I myself am quite talented at art, music, literature. I think at a higher level than people my age.
Doesn't mean I'm 'gifted'.
Not trying to offend anyone, simply popping in to state an opinion.
Oh, and also, I disagree with a post made a few pages back. Normal people are not 'boring'. There are non 'gifted' people that are crazy and weird. You don't have to be a 'genius' to have fun my friend.

;A;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_ ... elligences

I understand the theory of 'multiple intelligences'.
But, catch on to the phrase multiple. Everyone Possesses their own intelligence. Which means nobody is smarter than anybody here.. In all honesty you are just being very.. cocky about knowing things.
Calm it down a bit, maybe? C:

[עורב לבן]

Let me say, for the record, that there is nothing fabulous about being intelligent. I am a 4.0 student, about to finish my senior year as a biochem major. I breeze through my classes, I can skip classes and still get perfect scores, and I tend to be "teacher's pet." Do people envy me? Sure.

Now let me let you in on a little secret. I would love to be average. I find it very hard to make friends. I feel awkward when I speak over people's heads and have to bring my vocabulary down to an average level. I feel pressure constantly to not let my GPA slip. I stress out so badly over my grades that I make myself sick sometimes. Classes are so easy for me that I feel that I am not getting the education that I need, which puts me into a complete panic because I want to go on to get a PhD in genetics. I am scared witless that I do not have the skills I need. I can tell you how to sequence a gene, but I cannot find my way home without a GPS if there is a detour. I taught myself PHP, but I fall to pieces when I get into an everyday crisis that most people can handle without a problem. I can read a textbook and practically have it memorized the first run through, but I can never remember where I put my glasses (and I am too blind without them to be able to see them!). I am actually seeing a counselor because my self-esteem is so terribly low that I doubt every move I make. I seek approval and feel torn up when it is not given. I am a right mess, and no amount of genius will get me out of that.

We all have our own strengths and weaknesses. I am intelligent. I thrive in a school setting. All of the amazing artists on this site make me green with envy sometimes. I would love to be able to draw like that. I am very creative with prose and poetry, but I am purely average with artistic skills. To be able to paint the pictures that course through my mind would be a dream come true. Rather than tearing people apart, we should be embracing each other's differences. I may be able to someday find a cure for a devastating disease, but I can never make something as beautiful and soul-touching as van Gogh. We all have our place in this world, and we are all equally important. It is fine to seek out others like you, but that should not mean that you shun those who are not carbon copies of yourself. Your life will be much richer for learning to not only tolerate but to enjoy the company of those who are unique. Those people can bring a new and wonderful perspective to your life.