Poll: What makes you worth saving?

[UnusualStranger]

High IQ, mechanically inclined, diplomatic, cool headed, and startegic.

With a lack of spelling.

The thing is, everyone has had emotions as real as yours, experiences as mindblowing or amazing as any you've experienced. They've lived a life as rich as as yours (provided they're the same age). There is nothing about me that says that my life's experiences are more important than theirs. The only reason I should live over them is the possible benefit I could provide in the future.

I'm not as selfless as I sound though. If it were up to me, I'd save myself almost every time, because I really want to stay alive. But I cannot with a straight face say that I'm worth more than another man.

I think you're looking deeper than you really need to look. Everyone is a clone of everyone else with different faces attached to the body. It was more about what do you know you have that some people don't.

I'm Irish of course I'm worth saving

All Irish people are immediately redeemable because they're Irish

I would disagree with you, but your Irish, so I guess your right!

I'm pretty sure I'm a Hero (not "An Hero" but "A Hero") I'm extremely kind, tall, strong, pretty good looking, great with kids, kinda smart (not "genius" but "pretty damn smart") and when the situation asks for it I can find courage I never knew I had, I could probably save people from a burning building. And I know I can save people from drowning in under 2 minutes (took a lifeguard test). But I don't know if that makes me special enough to save...
(also, I'm extremely humble)

Ah ha! A Hero! You raise an interesting point though....would the one doing the saving be saved by the people he saved?

I have some language skills. Nothing really fancy but I speak fluent Finnish, English and Japanese. If a lot of people die then it is good if those who survive are able to communicate with each other, right?

But being a high school student I don`t really have that much knowledge which would help humankind. Still I don`t have any allergies or sicknesses and I`m pretty fit so I probably won`t pass away too soon even if we went back a few decades or even centuries in medical care.

Youth, and multilingual? I'm pretty sure you have a set spot. Your skills can be developed as needed.

"I might not be worth saving."

- I hate pretty much everything and my only real skills lie on my determination and endurance when it comes to things I find interesting.

Just keep thinking about it. Perhaps there is something you are missing. But if you want to flip coins with someone else who isn't sure they will make it....

I have no redeemable or significant positive qualities, so I think I'd be left behind, I'd just slow them down.

Give me a gun, and I'll take out as many as I can before dying.

Perhaps a second Hero? Once again, the point is made...Is the Hero going to be saved by those who he saved? Perhaps....

Ah, but in this case it is society that is deciding if I live or die is it not, by your scenario? If the world was ending and indeed there was only enough time to save a handful of people, I doubt I would be chosen. I mean this not as a "pity me" response.
I just believe that even with my skill set, there are better choices than I out there.

I'm sure they would only be saving the creme de la creme and not the rest of us mildly talented folks with good intent.

Perhaps...Its just that you are here to vouch for yourself, and this isn't one of those "We got time to sift through everyone" things. This is a "We have a few minutes, and I can't save the world, why should I take you?" thing. Here, perhaps being a good guy, with a few skills, is enough to keep you alive.

Pah, I'm expendable.
Not worth saving. Others must be saved.
I exist to serve, so I should not be saved.

Existing to serve huh? Sounds...robotic, of you. I exist to serve
Anyway, perhaps willing to always help your fellow humans is enough to keep you going. You never know who you may get stuck with...

Meh...When I feel like it I can really be a pick-me-up for some people, but I just don't think I'm all that worth saving.

Morale is always important. Picking people up from the ashes is going to be especially big once this is all over. Perhaps you will be fine.

I'm well equipped.
Can I go?

Ready to go? Lets go!

Other than the fact I'm too damned hot to die, if this is an apocalypse type of thing and we're looking at continuing the race, I've got some great genes that'll want passing on.

Also, for some reason, people generallt feel like they have to protect me and would always try and save me, so no matter what I think of myself, I wouldn't get much say in the matter.

Perhaps I should have put an option "People force me to be saved, whether I want to or not!" Welcome aboard.

 

[TheScarecrow]

Humanity will not be saved, that's why i cut a deal with C'thulhu.

So, he promised to eat you first?

On topic however. I'm not exceptionally intelligent or fit. I am ethically flexible, and to probably misquote Paul Redeker "The first causualty in the Zombie War must be our own humanity".
Also I'm imaginative.

I wouldn't mind being left behind. I live on Earth so it would be more poetic to die on it.

Edit: If one person is getting saved because he's Irish then I deserve it too.

 

[Contun]

I don't have many useful skills but....

TAEK MEH WIT U!!!!!111

 

[JanatUrlich]

Surely my womb makes me somewhat valuable?

Other than that, I got nothing haha

 

[TheGreatDirectorWatanbe]

I'm not Awesome but, I'll be saved. Simply because I can be used to distract stuff.

 

[Wolvaroo]

Well... I'm an outdoorsman. I have military training and dicipline. Level 3 first-aid and all sorts of hazardous enviroment training. Licensed "pleasure craft" operator and navigator. Ameture Rally navigator. Computer techy. Trendy motorcyclist.

But I think my defining feature is my realist pessimism. The world wont run off sunshine and happiness after all.

 

[SmartIdiot]

Well I'm good at anything I turn my hand to so... yeah, save me. Also I'm good looking.

 

[UnusualStranger]

Spoiler: Wall of Responses

I´m not worth it.Because I don´t want to be worth it.It gives me no conformation.

If you are sure....Then very well. Stay behind if it is your choice.

Um....I'm smart.

Am I worth saving now?

Smart? Smart enough to sure about it? Welcome!

Well.. Uh.. This TV I looted from the chaos; It's for you! Even in times of peril I'm thinking of you, Superman!

Now that is impressive! You brought a gift for the hero going to save you! Nice.

I'm not the princess if your wondering. I'm a man that's still worth saving.

A man who knows he's worth saving should know his worth. Sounds like you got a spot.

I'd say I'm not worth it... I don't really get along with most people...

No attempt to even show your skills? Very well....If you wish to stay.

Depends of the apocalypse.
I have an abillity to look positively on just about everything.
In case of zombies:
Im not stupid, im big and knows how to use knifes, swords and guns, and have acces to it.

In case of everything else:
I hate children and I eat too much...

So...Unless its the zombie apocalypse, your toast? Well, lets hope the disaster is one of those.

Student doctor... so half worth saving... if only I hadn't intercalated!

Incidentally though, it is my life goal to be one of the people in a white coat who briefly gets the line "No! But I created you! No! No! Nooooo!" as a silouhette looms closer, so that probably flies in the face of the whole 'saving' thing.

So.....chances are, you will be needing saving from your own creations? Sounds like it could be possible, since you express regret at your decision...

Where's the option "I got skills that means I don't need saving."?

It's really a "let's play god and select a certain type of humanity to live on" kind of thing in my view. I wouldn't save any of the politicians, actors...etc. I'd save people who I knew would be able to cope on the new environment whatever it was and had the best abilities to rebuild society - possibly including professors, doctors, and hunters (soldiers or otherwise).

Though I didn't put the choice up there, I probably should have....Oh well. Since it sounds like you are the one doing the saving, perhaps you won't need to worry about this whole mess huh?

My mad skills in games will grant me a seat on the ark.

Someone needs to pass on the art of the zerg rush to future generations.

A different kind of artist? Welcome aboard! Teach your art to all that will listen!

Eagle Scout = Mad Survival Skillz.

I can hunt, fish, gather, start a fire in at least 5 different ways, good at tracking and have a slightly eidetic memory.

I'll be saved.

Safe, good sir. For all the skills you got.

Well, give me 9-12 more years and I should have a PhD in evolutionary biology if everything goes according to plan

Until then I am a worthless undergrad

Sucks, don't it? But then again, you have a basis for having advanced skills, so maybe you'll be fine in 5 years!

I'm worth saving because I know the location of an ancient, alien super weapon, but it's very well hidden and only I know where it is.

As long as you don't tell the villain about it...The hero should let you come. Unless you have Plot Armor. Then it doesn't matter.

So I could use different strategies to show you guys I AM worth saving.
1. My skill tree
I do often score high on IQ tests, but I really don't think that's something really important(I could be lying you know). But I have some relatively good programming skills. If 99% of the world would perish you would need someone to make more games *wink*. + I'm a fast learner. Oh, oh, and did I mention I have a vast amount of knowledge in physics and maths?!
2. My looks
I'm by far not a stud, but I ain't no freaking monster. + I am willing to help procreate with just about anyone.
3. My life etics
I'm a really tolerant person. I can easily put aside any cultural, religious, or racial differences and give my best while working with anyone.
I consider that our sole purpose is to help mankind progress while in complete harmony with nature. In the end we must achieve FTL-travelling technology and explore other worlds.
The list could go on, but I'm bored at the time being and need to go places.
Btw: Why does the dude who started the thread, leave the impression he's planning on committing a mass murder kind of thing in which only the "worthy" will be spared?

Why do I seem to leave the impression I'm going on a killing spree no matter what I do?
Regardless, your perception alone seems to have gotten you a spot, and the skill tree is a nice touch on top of it.

I've read the book "How To Win Friends and Influence People", so I'm a shoe in.

Very sneaky of you...planning on making one of these people give up a spot?

It is exceptionally arrogant to believe that one can place a value on a human life. What makes you think that one person is innately superior to another? Though every person is a unique individual, we are all created equal; we are all people. This post is possibly the most sadistic thing I have ever heard. Asking someone to justify their own existence is beyond horrible.
Spoken not in anger, but in understanding.

It is not a price I seek to put on a life, good sir, but self worth. If people don't think they are worth saving, and they have a choice, would they choose to be saved? It is their choice. Yes, this is somewhat sadistic, but then again, I'm a little off. So, no harm, no foul.

The end of the world is nothing compared to what I'll do the the "hero" should he not rescue me. Let him consider that into his options before deciding I should be left behind.

Perhaps you will be joining with our local villain to plot the hero's downfall? Plot Armor is more protection than any hero can offer.

When did I ever imply that I needed saving?

Easy man.....If you don't need saving, then you should have the skills necessary to make it. Good on you man.

I have excellent reproductive abilities.

YARR!

Pirates? I don't think we have any of those yet....Welcome aboard!

I'm very intelligent, can fix computers, and run a heck of a D&D game.

Not too many people can run a successful D&D game. That is a skill that will be useful for a long time. Welcome!

 

[Shoggoth2588]

While I see myself as being a bit smarter than the average bear with a bit of wit to boot, I don't really have any good skills which would be applicable in a post-apocalyptic setting. I don't even really see myself as being the comic relief either so, I guess I'll start wearing red shirts from now till 2013

 

[UnusualStranger]

Spoiler: More responses?

I don't have many useful skills but....

TAEK MEH WIT U!!!!!111

Sometimes, being saved is just as simple as asking to be. Hello, and welcome.

Surely my womb makes me somewhat valuable?

Other than that, I got nothing haha

First to hear that reason! Guess you make it. Lucky you!

The question then becomes: Do I want to be saved?
Chance are that upon being saved, we're just going to be put in a new fail society with big brother watching our everystep because People are Stupid enough to accept it. That and Society doesn't really WANT to change itself for the better because if it wanted that, we would already had been out in space by now.

If I would been saved and society would remain largely as it is now, I would most likely go out of my way to find people with the same viewset as me and attempt to overthrow the rulers and insert a functional dictatorship based on one ruler, one vice ruler, 13 advisors with a lot of freedom for the civilians in a society that aims for technological & health advancements primarily and a school system that aims to educate you rather than push in useless knowledge.

That is the reason behind this thread. Wanting to be saved is sometimes enough to be saved in the first place....By the way. All societies eventually fail. People are not perfect, and need a reboot every now and then. And since you seem to have the plan....I'm certain you'll make it.

Well... I'm an outdoorsman. I have military training and dicipline. Level 3 first-aid and all sorts of hazardous enviroment training. Licensed "pleasure craft" operator and navigator. Ameture Rally navigator. Computer techy. Trendy motorcyclist.

But I think my defining feature is my realist pessimism. The world wont run off sunshine and happiness after all.

Sometimes, you need a cloud to appreciate the sun for what it is worth. Welcome!

Well I'm good at anything I turn my hand to so... yeah, save me. Also I'm good looking.

Being able to master things with no more than a will to is a nice skill to have. Tossing looks on top is a bonus.

While I see myself as being a bit smarter than the average bear with a bit of wit to boot, I don't really have any good skills which would be applicable in a post-apocalyptic setting. I don't even really see myself as being the comic relief either so, I guess I'll start wearing red shirts from now till 2013

Red shirts make you a target! I wouldn't recommend it!

 

[xxnightlawxx]

Ehh, leave me If humanity was destroyed I would want to sit and be able to say "I'm alone."

 

[Blindswordmaster]

In direct response to you UnusualStranger,

Begone, demon! Do you think yourself noble? Bah, away with you! Your wish is to tear Us asunder. To separate the weak from the strong is to make all weak. We are to be united! We shall survive; We are eternal. Humanity has not needed one such as you and We have no use of you now. Let those great fools leave; we are better to be rid of them. There is but one life to live, and We shall prevail as One, or die in shallow separate graves, unable to see through the fog of ignorance to even glimpse Truth. Escape is the coward's whore; unreal, never to be, but always sought. This place is the Temple of Man, and here We shall be. Go. Go and take the coward's whom betray their own self! Let them be as Judas and Brutus, frozen in a lake of fire. The end is not. It is the test, the beginning. Shall We overcome? Yes! Shall the trials be of such magnitude as to destroy Us? To time go that. Let you, oh lame saint, and you rotted flock go to sleep in your mire and believe themselves saved. Let those who revel in their arrogance leave paradise to Us. We stay. For that is the true trial. Do you flee as the fetid rats from the ship that has not yet sunk? In your heart be it. Go, oh draconian devil! Leave Us, oh false prophet! You and your flock are banished from this great Eden. This forest of plenty. To be, to truly be, one must be worthy in the eyes of his fellow man, not in the eyes of this coward! Flee and you shall find no safe haven, only the one you seek to flee from. Begone, oh devil of devils! Take your sheep of vanity and run. We need you not. We shall stay. To all who wish to stay and weather the Storm of Ending: you are true. To those rancid cowards: We are better off without. To men free of mind and strong of soul: We are the true One, We are the path. To you who take only the "worthy", thou art a villain, wearing the mask only seen by those who convince themselves they see it. Take them and begone! Those who see Truth, the resplendent maiden, will say such as I. And from your ashes, the One people will arise, and We shall be as we were always meant to be: living as One, with truth as Our mistress, courage as Our home, and honor as Our bread. Begone, and take your worthy fools, cowards all. We have seen truth, and by it we shall save Ourselves.

 

[teisjm]

I'm intelegent, not ugly, naturaly unable to become fat or uber skinny, and generally healthy and i'm willing to spend the rest of my lifes passing those genes on by the help of as many women as possible, for the sake of our races survival, so please flying hero, take me and i shall start on the reproduction as soon as i see a female.

 

[UnusualStranger]

In direct response to you UnusualStranger,

That was nice....was it stolen, or is it an original work? And it is a little contradictory in there....

"To separate the weak from the strong is to make all weak. We are to be united!"

and

"Let those great fools leave; we are better to be rid of them."

Saying that everyone should be together, but then saying you are better because some people are taken? I think someone didn't think someone was paying attention!

I'm all for people saving themselves, but sometimes, some help is needed. Humanity is far from perfect, and our imperfection means we cannot make it unless we have a yin to our yang.

 

[Blindswordmaster]

In direct response to you UnusualStranger,

That was nice....was it stolen, or is it an original work? And it is a little contradictory in there....

"To separate the weak from the strong is to make all weak. We are to be united!"

and

"Let those great fools leave; we are better to be rid of them."

Saying that everyone should be together, but then saying you are better because some people are taken? I think someone didn't think someone was paying attention!


I'm all for people saving themselves, but sometimes, some help is needed. Humanity is far from perfect, and our imperfection means we cannot make it unless we have a yin to our yang.

This is my own intellectual property, I didn't steal it, and yes I essentially pulled it out of my ass. I knew that I would have to clarify this post, so here it goes:

You can take everyone who thinks that they are worth being saved, because they aren't. Anyone with skills really needed would see that they need to stay behind and help people. Those who believe that they're superior to everyone can go and continue to believe that they still are. Humanity needs unity to survive, his obviously won't happen if all the doctors, mechanics, intellectuals, and scientists leave. What I'm trying to say is that everyone who wants to be saved are betraying everyone they have left behind(hence, the Inferno reference). We shouldn't run, we should try to help other people who are in need. Bob Dylan asked,"How many times can a man turn his head, and pretend that he just doesn't see?" I can't do that. I have skills that would make me one of your "worthy", but I see the need to stay and try to help others. In the event of such a disaster we can't afford to be selfish, we need to unite. There are billions of people that are suffering, how can you turn your back to them if you can help? So take your cowards and your "worthy". If you can't be bothered to lift one finger to help another person then you can go fuck yourself. I will never turn my back on those in need. I can't turn my head and only think of myself. If I'm needed, then I will try. All I can do is try, and ask those around me do do the same.

 

[UnusualStranger]

Huh.

Well, like I said before. Little bit hypocritical on your part to say humanity should stand together, but if you want to save yourself, you don't deserve to stand with us.

Anyway, on to your finer points before I head home.

As nothing more than little humans, sometimes all we can do is run. Perhaps we can save the world, and all that inhabit it. Perhaps the world does have the supplies to sustain us all, and keep us all safe. And perhaps, humanity will never have to choose the needs of the many or the needs of the few. Perhaps. Perhaps not.

I am more than willing to help people, but I felt this was just a light discussion on what makes you special, or to use my example in this thread "What makes you better than a tree?" I am by no means damning most of humanity, (which was what I was trying to avoid, by the way) I just am curious as to what people think of themselves in a simple situation.

I am sorry to say this, but it sounds as if your a little bit overtly zealous to save everyone. As someone made a point of saying earlier, what if they don't want to be saved? What if they would rather die? Sometimes, people don't want your help, they want their own choice, and they choose to be self destructive sometimes.

I turned my back on no one, sir, and I am a little offended that you felt I was doing so in this thread. Actually, I'm kind of confused what made you take this so seriously. However, I have a home to return to, and they are expecting me.

 

[Chrono180]

Since my sanity is dependent on my daily medications, saving me in a disaster would be counterproductive.