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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MonkeyDragon" data-source="post: 4546832" data-attributes="member: 23929">The thing that gets to me about social discussions like these is that for some reason gaming gets set apart from other hobbies as if there is something fundamentally different about us as people because of what we spend our time doing. Can we take just a tiny step back and look at the OP's most excellent post as Advice for PEOPLE in society, rather than gamers?A person...1. ...should not babble endlessly on about their hobbies to people who are not into said hobbies or interested in hearing about them.  Being obsessive is a sure way to shoot a relationship or friendship in the foot.2. ...should not solely talk about their favorite hobby.  A person should know that a conversation is a fluid, dynamic thing that requires the participation of all parties.  Trying to dominate a conversation is rude.3. ...should talk about ALL aspects of themselves.  Their different hobbies and passtimes, experiences, opinions, etc.  A person is the sum of thier experiences.  It benefits anyone to be well-rounded.  No one likes being with someone completely one-dimensional.4. ...needs to maintain personal hygiene! This is the worst of the stereotypes. Unfortunately there is truth to it.   (There's just no refuting this one.  It applies to everyone, though, and not just gamers.  For the sake of humanity, people, BATHE.)5. ...should not gawk at members of the opposite sex.  Or members of the same sex.  Can't we all just be courteous to each other?  Don't be a creepy jerk.  Don't be rude.  6. ...should realize that if you're going to go out in public and present yourself in a way that's intended to provoke a reaction....you're GOING TO GET A REACTION.  Either present yourself in a way that invites a good reaction, or be prepared to deal with the consequences. 7. (This is the one I have a problem with, for reasons others have mentioned above.  But I can definitely see the intended wisdom.)  A person knows when it is appropriate to debate issues that are important to them, and when to walk away.  It's not wrong to stand up for yourself, especially if someone is impunging your character based on misinformation.  It's not wrong to try to educate.   But there is a time and place for the soap box.  Confrontation is not always productive.  Quite frankly, most people who are willing to have a confrontation with you have already made up their minds and are not going to be convinced of anything, no matter what you have to say.  All you have to gain from a fight with them is feelings of agitation and an elevated heart rate.So that's my take on the whole thing.  Well, those are the seven that I can think of at the moment. Feel free to post your own and discuss.</blockquote>

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