Are computer "geeks" generally more depressed/unhappy/cynical than "average?"

[LeadMagnet]

in general - the more inteligent someone is the less happy they are

 

[Polish3d]

Originally posted by: LostWanderer

Originally posted by: Frackal
It seems to me that the level of cynicism and bitterness on these forums is extremely high compared to other (different) hobbiest forums I've visited.

Thoughts?

(unleash the sarcasm)

You have a hobby other than computers?!? Do tell of this strange custom, I'm honestly intrigued. What is it and where can I get one?

(Not joking, I"m serious)

I bodybuild as a hobby, I'm pretty successful with that, 6' 220lbs ~ 8%bf... I read, date, go to school... computers I love more than most other things though, admittedly. I am aroused by fast and top end hardware

 

[OrganizedChaos]

your just hanging around us to much. for some reason people lilke me tend to migrate here.

 

[Slacker]

average age of the forums being compared?

 

[Polish3d]

Other forums, average age 20-30, more or less

 

[The Batt?sai]

i wouldn't say they are more depressed than average. just that there are alot of varying viewpoints that come together quickly that would not be possible without the communication and technology of the internet.

 

[Saint Nick]

I agree with SofaMoka. The more that people know, the more depressed or sad they are. I think that the social classes of "geeks" and "nerds" pay more attention to detail. And like he said as well, ignorance is bliss.

And personally, my life is generally the same week to week. I go through periods of unhappiness then through periods of happiness. Its weird, but I simply accept it as part of my life.

 

[UncleWai]

I am the typical atoter, 20ish, male, without a gf, having too much free time. When I come here to waste time, of course I am a little bitter and a little angry at the world. When you have a bunch of people like this in an anonymous (compare to the real world) posting forum, you bound to have some smart ass bitter comments.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

Depressed? No, or at least, they hide it on the forums. Angry/paranoid/anti-social? Hell yes, and proud of it.

 

[OdiN]

Originally posted by: HamburgerBoy
Depressed? No, or at least, they hide it on the forums. Angry/paranoid/anti-social? Hell yes, and proud of it.

Obviously.

 

[CKent]

Originally posted by: HamburgerBoy
Depressed? No, or at least, they hide it on the forums. Angry/paranoid/anti-social? Hell yes, and proud of it.

I suffer from severe chronic depression and resulting insomnia. Which explains why I'm posting after 4am. I ain't got nothin' to hide 🙂

 

[Ricemarine]

Those who post on xangas are more depressed/unhappy/cynical...

Cmon, even the names are horrible.

UglyDarkness
SwallowedCinderella

WTH.

 

[tweakmm]

Since when is cynicism grouped together with depressed and unhappy?
I'm extremely cynical but also extremely happy and extremely not depressed.

I love life, and my cynical outlook is part of that reason.

 

[Pepsi90919]

just ask the comic book store guy

 

[1sikbITCH]

Originally posted by: tweakmm
Since when is cynicism grouped together with depressed and unhappy?
I'm extremely cynical but also extremely happy and extremely not depressed.

I love life, and my cynical outlook is part of that reason.

I'll cop to that. I know the world is fvcked and I really just don't care 🙂

 

[Evadman]

I am most certainly more cynical than average.

 

[tweakmm]

Originally posted by: 1sikbITCH

Originally posted by: tweakmm
Since when is cynicism grouped together with depressed and unhappy?
I'm extremely cynical but also extremely happy and extremely not depressed.

I love life, and my cynical outlook is part of that reason.

I'll cop to that. I know the world is fvcked and I really just don't care 🙂

Part of the beauty is the ugliness.

 

[TheShiz]

you can't compare a specialized forum with an "off topic" one

people come to off topic to post nonsense. people go to a specific forum looking for specific information, and they usually share some common ground.

try comparing the processor forum with other forums and I think you'll see that they are about the same. OT is a different kind of monster.

 

[Quasmo]

I saw a video of some dude masturbating to WoW, if that doesn't tell you something, I don't know what will.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

Originally posted by: Quasmo
I saw a video of some dude masturbating to WoW, if that doesn't tell you something, I don't know what will.

It tells me that geeks like to watch men fap.