But first, let me take a selfie...

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Trust me when I say I know narcissism, as I have a parent who has been one their entire life. For the majority of people posting, or posing, could indeed be a way of looking for positive reinforcement, feeling good about themselves, etc. Or, in some ways, as could be the case of an online community, engaging with the community and interacting. However to unilaterally call it narcissism is not only unfair, it's likely highly inaccurate.

The definition of a narcissist is someone who believes they are "special and superior". One can't assume anyone/everyone who posts selfies of themselves online does so because they consider themselves superior, or even special. Could it make them feel that way with positive comments? Suppose so, and what's the harm in that? Even a person with a really healthy ego can fall WAY short of being a narcissist.

And the only reason I'm offering this up is because you've insisted twice that you know what a narcissist is, when I don't think you do.

No, narcissist's DO NOT believe they are "special and superior", which is why they create a facade to get others to think that they are. They actually have a poor self-image. That is what causes them to need the constant attention and validation. Your statement is incorrect and a common misunderstanding of the mental disorder.
 
No, narcissist's DO NOT believe they are "special and superior", which is why they create a facade to get others to think that they are. They actually have a poor self-image. That is what causes them to need the constant attention and validation. Your statement is incorrect and a common misunderstanding of the mental disorder.

I'm a little confused - if you are so sensitive towards narcissists why are you perusing a thread that you define as inherently narcissistic??? There are a few hundred other threads for you to enjoy. Why poop on other people's simple pleasures with your pop psychology?
 
Nothing. And this thread has turned into narcissistic Psycho Chic''s personal adoration show. It's kind of pathetic. I swear you'd think some men never saw a naked boob. Acting like idiots.

My Mother used to say...
 
I'm a little confused - if you are so sensitive towards narcissists why are you perusing a thread that you define as inherently narcissistic??? There are a few hundred other threads for you to enjoy. Why poop on other people's simple pleasures with your pop psychology?

Well, I'm confused also, since I never said this was an inherently narcissistic thread. I simply made a comment in response to another posters question about why the thread had seemingly gone dead. I enjoy seeing the the posts here and always admire beautiful women. I am not 'pooping" on other's pleasure. There is more than enough available eye candy on this site for everyone. Just heaven forbid anyone who makes a less than ingratiating comment.

Pop psychology? No. A 4 year long learning curve trying to understand someone who seemed completely insane. I learned much, got my heart completely broken and am still not 100% past the whole mess.
 
Well, I'm confused also, since I never said this was an inherently narcissistic thread. I simply made a comment in response to another posters question about why the thread had seemingly gone dead. I enjoy seeing the the posts here and always admire beautiful women. I am not 'pooping" on other's pleasure. There is more than enough available eye candy on this site for everyone. Just heaven forbid anyone who makes a less than ingratiating comment.

Pop psychology? No. A 4 year long learning curve trying to understand someone who seemed completely insane. I learned much, got my heart completely broken and am still not 100% past the whole mess.

Clearly, you have selective memory.

Nothing. And this thread has turned into narcissistic Psycho Chic''s personal adoration show. It's kind of pathetic. I swear you'd think some men never saw a naked boob. Acting like idiots.

Posting pictures of yourself online isn't exhibitionistic. It's narcisistic. It's not done for the thrill and arousal of revealing oneself in a public setting, where others may see you posing the possibility of some interaction or nonverbal communication between the exhibitionist and the voyeur. It's done to ellicit (hopefully) positive ego reinforcing attention and praise. That's narcissism.
 
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The most hilarious selfie I ever saw and guaranteed that guy wasn't getting laid was that of the guy with a tattoo of a cat on his stomach.

Strike one.

The cat was rathre large and tattooed with intense detail to the point of being a full size stomach tattoo.

Strike two.

Then the tattoo was done so that the cat's butthole was right where the guy's navel was and also tinted a dark brown :eek:

Strike three.

I want to shake the woman's hand who would find that hot :D


http://news.bme.com/2007/05/08/cat-ass-navel-tattoo/

Ewwww. LOL!!!!
 
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