Are you a Cynic or a Realist?

[panthers55]

The problem isn't really "what is the right attitude or worldview to have". A real moderate would say that there isn't an all encompassing truth to that question.

The problem is that the OP listed cynic and realist as opposites. What is the middle truth in that equation? They're not even in the same class.

Read the article again they are not opposites they actually are listed as different but not polar opposites.The difference for me is that realists allow the world to inform their opinion, cynics filter the world through their already formed opinion. Realists are flexible while cynics typically are not. On the other hand, realists in the extreme are gullible, cynics in the extreme are cruel.  The reason they are contrasted is that when people on this board are called out for being negative and cynical they simply say they are being realists. I was simply pointing out how one articles portrays them and that cynics are not realists, far from it.

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http://www.michaelteachings.com/cynic_attitude.html

 

Many people on this board when accused of negative attitudes say they are a cynic or a realist.  Here is an article which discusses both and where they differ. Yeah it is a little esoteric and touchy feely but it describes the categories well. 

 

In a nutshell Cynics are negative, argumentative and believe that like Murphy, whatever can go wrong will go wrong.  They focus on the attitude that :if you are going to do it at least do it in the way that you can least screw it up.

In its best form cynics are the devil's advocate always pointing to the exception to the rule. They love to bicker and argue and contradict everything.  They enjoy causing friction and going against the rule.  In its negative form they can be destructive sadistic and hurtful.  They have few friends and often enjoy that since they sneer at popularity. Their biggest fear is being led along the primrose path.

 

The complement of the  cynic is the realist. Realist don't try to interpret things or find fault they accept things as they appear for what they are. Cynics are quick to point out the flaws in others while realists aren't. Realists are innovative and creative while cynics aren't. They go along with others, living life as it occurs without extreme comment or interpretation. Realists are more likely to say it is what it is. (I put that in there)

 

If a cynic and realist are discussing something the cynic will be brief and negative, the realist will be verbose and positive. Where cynics see what is  wrong with the world, realists simply see what is there.

 

How does this relate to the huddle and football?  Most of the negative posters here are cynics who  see the negative and enjoy the bickering and fighting. Contrary to what they believe, they are not realists who are typically positive and accepting.  A  cynic says the offense sucks  and it is Shula's fault, the players fault, Rivera's fault and it won't get better. A realist says we scored 7 points, ran the ball for 100 yards but made mistakes and turnovers. They don't place blame or overly evaluate. They tend to see things from many sides and perspectives. They remain open to the idea that things will change and invite it. Cynics are liked primarily by other cynics but not by most  other posters here. They are often called trolls.  Realists tend to stick with facts and form opinions based on facts according to an evolving point of view.  Cynics have an agenda, realist's don't.  Cynics view the world through their negatively colored lenses. Realists allow the world to color their perspective. 

 

 

While no one is 100% one way or the other, which side do you fall on most of the time??  Btw, if you argue with the definitions or try to find exceptions to these, you are a cynic. 

 

 

As I said at the end of the postnmost folks are not 100% one way or the other butthey tend to be more one than the other. Questioning the validity of the article makes you a cynic. On the other hand being cynically at times keeps you from being gullible. The realnissue is do you question everything and enjoy pointing out the negatives or are you generally an accepting person who sometimes goes contrarian

 

 

No you are not a realist by the definition above. You by the very nature of what you wrote you are a cynic.

 

 

Says one of the biggest cynics and negative posters on this site.

 

 

There is no psychological analysis there. Everything I say here is a personal opinion to be rejected or accepted as you wish.  it doesn't make it less true just not a professional assessment. Okay, Don Rickles?

 

 

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Is the golden standard of hypocrisy on this board trying to give us "lessons" in impartiality?

 

 

lol

[panthers55]

Is the golden standard of hypocrisy on this board trying to give us "lessons" in impartiality?

 

 

lol

No the golden standard of hypocrisy is when posters use personal attacks and negative comments to ridicule posts of others meant to inform and create hopefully intelligent conversation.  

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No the golden standard of hypocrisy is when posters use personal attacks and negative comments to ridicule posts of others meant to inform and create hopefully intelligent conversation.  

 

So the answer is yes, then.

[CPcavedweller]

And that my friend is a realist point of view. Questioning yet open to see what happens. I hope playing 3 3-4 teams in the preseason gave us practice handling that.

Optimist. Realist is just oh it is what it is. If its good great, if it's not, it's not surprising. I think Cam has stepped up his preperstion efforts though. His attitude was never the problem but I do believe he may be the type of person that lives in the past which can affect your game prep.

[Cat]

ok wtf is this thread actually about? 

[pstall]

This thread is sub conciously about how a winning football team cures everything. But a losing one....