Assumptions you hate.

[Mandalore_15]

I am the first person I look to blame. Only when I can't possibly fathom why it could be my fault do I look elsewhere for the cause. I'm not a pitiful excuse for a human being because I'm mildly autistic, I'm a pitiful excuse for a human being because I'm a pitiful excuse for a human being. I am not blaming women for not being attracted to me, they'd have to be both insane and blind to be attracted to me. I don't have a job because I am s*** at most things.

But I suppose that would be the self pitying response, huh? I can never. F***ing. Win. I have no pity for myself, every time I make a mistake, I punish myself for it. If I make a mistake while working, I don't sleep or eat until I fix the error. I make a mistake involving a girl, I don't get to see her anymore (I make a mistake, she won't want to see me. She's happy, and I get the punishment I deserve) any other mistakes, I bite myself, in the arm, as hard as I feel I deserve.

I blame myself, I punish myself. I do not blame others, because I may be a just plain "wrong" person in every way, but I am not enough of a coward to blame others for my s*** and allow my mistakes to be unpunished. It is the only way I will learn. I know the world around me has alot wrong with it, but if I don't force myself to become a better person, then I'm just a hypocrit.

To be honest dude, blaming/punishing yourself to that degree is kinda self pitying as well... Look, making mistakes is part of being human. Don't try to apportion blame or punish anyone for them, just accept them and move one. If you learn from the mistake, it wasn't a completely bad thing!

 

[Griffolion]

I dislike assumptions people make about me (based on their own experiences with people who are very much NOT ME) when I talk about my faith.

I've never shoved what I believe down anyone's throat and I've only ever talked about my faith when in an open conversation or specifically invited to do so. I'm a peaceful person, I try my best to be loving and kind to all people regardless of who they are, no I don't have all the answers and yes I do accept evolution and the big bang. I honestly don't mind if you're of another faith, atheist or agnostic, I'll treat you with respect, just please do the same to me; because I do have feelings.

And please don't associate me with these rather right-wing groups who do all this crazy stuff in the name of God, which is often anything but in the name of God. Many people have used God, the Bible, Qu'Ran, Torah (etc) to justify their imperial impulses, their need to dominate others and pushing their own agendas. For instance, this group trying to get games banned in AUS because of what happened in Oslo. The guy is part of a 'Christian' organisation who clearly has his own agenda when it comes to this stuff. It doesn't mean that because I may fall under the same moniker as him, I automatically agree with him; I'll fight against what he's pushing as fiercely as anyone else, because I believe banning a medium which is essentially freedom of speech is wrong.

Anyway, I'm rambling but I hope my point has been made.

I 'm into metal and a lot of heavy music which includes screaming so I'm obviously a devil-worshipping emo who doesn't know what 'real' music is.

I'm quite into The Devil Wears Prada, one of their albums is titled "Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord"; it means that they are giving this 'noise' as worship to the God they believe in (they are a Christian band). Anyone who calls you a devil worshipper based on the heaviness of the music are very misguided. It's not about the "niceness" of the music, it's about the heart inside the music maker. But yeah, I don't for one minute think you are a devil worshipper.

Since I'm a Christian, it is a supposed fact that I'm stupid, have no interest in science (I really enjoy Human Biology) and I'm just generally out of touch. I also sympathise with atheists that are assumed to be inherently evil or just close-minded.

 

[haloman13]

Let's see. Personally, a few assumptions I've come across that annoy me:

1) If I make some vague mention of being female, I must be trying to get special treatment for playing video games and being a girl.

2) Following up on number 1, if I am female and play video games, I must either a) play only "casual" games, or b) be godawfully ugly. I just... don't get how those stereotypes/assumptions came about.

3) If you are atheist, you automatically hate all religion. Excuse me, no! I quite respect religious people and never try to force my beliefs on anyone.

LiberalSquirrel, you took the words right out of my mouth. On all three counts! Spooky =)

I'd also extend the first two to cover 'Girl who does science'. I know being a female graduate student in Physics/Chemistry isn't the most comfortable road you can take, gender politics-wise (even today) but jeez...


I *really* hate the assumption that some people make that because I'm a woman, the science I do must be 'easier', and that I must be looking for special treatment. Augh! The whole reason people formed 'Women in Science' groups etc was to effing *protect* themselves from bullshit like that...

*can't...contain...rage...* *BOOM*

*cough* sorry, Rant over ;-)

Wait you can study chemistry in the kitchen?

 

[Goldeneye103X2]

Never assume something, because when you assume, you make an ASS of U and ME!
Had to get that out of my system, sorry.

OT: I hate the assumption that because i?m slightly chubby, I?m also mentally deficient. Pretty stupid. Also, I like videogames, DEAL WITH IT!

 

[DefinitelyPsychotic]

People who think all Americans are fat, uneducated, gun-toting, ignorant, arrogant, xenophobic morons.

But arent they!?

Kidding, kidding. My boyfriend is american and most of my friends are too and they are alright. But you gotta admit there is some ground in truth for that stereotype.

Then I guess, according to your statement, that all Britons have horrible dental and can't cook for shit. As well as all Blacks are criminals and love fried chicken and watermelon.

 

[Sebenko]

I hate it when people assume that us Brits are all top hat wearing, scone eating, tea drinking toffs who all live in castles and worship the Queen.

Wait, you're not?

Well you're clearly not doing it right.

 

[Zantos]

That when atheists question the beliefs of others, they take it too far. A small minority do, but I think most are just trying to strike a good balance between politeness/honesty.

This goes hand in hand with "All religious people are stupid and only believe in it because they don't understand science". Can the overzealous fucktards please go over there while the other 99% of people with opinions on the matter continue to operate like normal friendly civilized people?

Also I hate the "You do physics, that makes you a nerd!" No, gaming and sci-fi obsession make me a nerd. That just makes me employable.

 

[Chris Barber]

The vast majority of my family is deeply religious and I am not. Mind you; I have no inherent dislike of, shall we say, People of Faith. But my family took my rejection of their system of belief as a sign that I was completely morally bankrupt and possibly homosexual. Because they can't think of any other reason I might not want to go along with the things they believe in.

Like some of the other posters in this thread, I hate when people make sweeping generalizations about other people based on where they stand in the realm of their personal beliefs. I'm not an evil person because I don't believe in God. And I don't think that believing in God automatically means you look down your nose at people who don't. I think those are the assumptions that sadden me most.

I do tend to backlash hard against the people who do attempt to belittle me for my lack of Faith though. Which I'm not exactly proud of; but it's something I grew up having to defend near constantly.

 

[Zantos]

People think I'm stupid becuase I'm overweight, I hate that. Seriously. I like fiddling with technology, drawing and reading books. I spend most of my time in my head and not at a gym, so sue me.

ugh.

That one's always a ***** to live with. I find going completely over their head with something makes me feel better. Especially when it's not true, but they don't understand what you say enough to question it.

Also, racial/gender humour makes you racist/sexist. I wouldn't say any of it to strangers on the street, but with someone I'm close enough to for us to know that it's just banter and not in any way said with serious intent then there's nothing wrong with a few non-pc in jokes.

 

[Evaheist666]

I hate the assumption that Video Games are for little kids and are something I have to "grow out of" if I want to have a successful life.

 

[Insideout Ink Demon]

Soon I'm going to start talking like HK-47 to get past this.
"Opinion: Final Fantasy IX is the best game ever."

That would be awesome.

i hate the assumption by generations above me that gaming is for kids n i shouldnt be doing it (i'm in my early 30's) yet there is nothing wrong with them or me, staring at a tv show like a zombie, not interacting with the media at all

 

[Cockney_Jesus]

Being straight edge makes me boring and anti-social. I don't drink alcohol, do drugs, have promiscuous sex etc. and I'm the bad one.

 

[Patrick Dare]

I don't get offended by much but it really offends me when people assume you have no morals or they are morally superior to you just because they are religious/spiritual and you are not and are an atheist.

 

[Straitjacketeering]

I dislike the belief that if you're from the City you can't survive in the Country, Never went into the woods in my life and beat everyone the first time I took a survival course when I moved.

 

[Phasmal]

I dislike the assumption that opinionated men are just being themselves, but opinionated women are bitches.
Also the assumption that women cant play games as well as men.
Pretty much all the stupid sexist stereotypes we have yet to remove from the gaming community.

 

[Esotera]

That when atheists question the beliefs of others, they take it too far. A small minority do, but I think most are just trying to strike a good balance between politeness/honesty.

This goes hand in hand with "All religious people are stupid and only believe in it because they don't understand science". Can the overzealous fucktards please go over there while the other 99% of people with opinions on the matter continue to operate like normal friendly civilized people?

Absolutely. There are loads of religious scientists out there (although by percentage, less than the general population), and many other theists with a good grounding in science. Just because some theists suck at science doesn't mean everyone does; and some atheists I've met definitely don't understand science. I think this stereotype only exists because scientists are far more likely not to believe in any deity (especially biologists).

To clarify my post, taking it too far would be going out of your way to have an argument. Something which a vocal minority are unfortunately prone to do.

 

[siahsargus]

It really bugs me when people see two sides arguing and automatically assume that "the truth" lies somewhere right between the two sides.

People coming into a long standing debate with no real understanding of the issue and believing that they can show off they're superior intellect by "seeing both sides" and "agreeing with both". Neutrality doesn't automatically make you right.

And the smugness with which this is usually done is unbearable to me.

The Golden Mean fallacy? Yes that bugs me to no end.
Assumptions I really dislike?
*Flame suit on*
Assuming God exists. (belief in God is okay, because that's your own philosophy.)
Assuming God exists as meticulously laid out by your religious dogma.
Assuming you are correct when you assume an opinion.
Assuming I'm flamingly camp because I'm gay.
Assuming I'm a total super-macho phalic-gun toting retard because I want to go into the Marines.
Assuming that is all I dislike because I don't feel like listing the other ones.
Assuming I'm lazy for not meticulously listing them.
I'm Assuming you got the idea.

 

[Lenvoran]

The assumption that because you have [x] symptom you automatically have [y] disorder or unique psychological trait.

More specifically... DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY THINGS CAUSE A LOW SEX DRIVE?! ASEXUALITY IS NOT THE ONLY ONE! RAAAAAAGE! BEHOLD!
-Stress
-Environmental agitation (light, sound, smell, etc.) - Like say... Looking at a computer in a dark room for an extended duration?
-Past trauma
-Being neglected
-Hormone imbalance
-Prescription medication
-Contraceptive medication
-Being underweight (malnourished)
-Smoking
-Alcohol abuse
-Drug abuse
-Depression
-Etc.

Ahem. Not to say that there aren't actual asexual people out there, but I really doubt that the number is as high as people on the internet claim.

Same with self-diagnosed depressives, sociopaths, etc.

All of these types of people exist. They probably aren't as common as people claim they are and the people that pretend or self-diagnose these things are insulting those that actually have to live through it.

Additionally, the assumption that with age comes wisdom and intelligence or even experience. Age -can- bring experience, but how you learn from your own and the experiences of others is what shows wisdom and intelligence.

 

[Exterminas]

I dislike when people assume something to be an assumtion, even though it already is a conclusion.