FabSwingers.com forum: The Mire of Mediocrity

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

How do YOU stand out from it?

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I don't think I do.

I'm just me I can't change that, some will think I'm missing boring average and some will think im something special

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't. I'm firmly slap bang in the middle of it. And it's reasonably comfortable and warm here right now ...

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

I don't. I would rather be quietly sure in my own self than make myself noticed. Internal rather than external acceptance.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How do YOU stand out from it?"

Cos I'm just fecking awesome

And modest too

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I thought this was about a new Bond film.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I challenge myself everyday, sometimes I Shine others I Burn. Either way I don't mind.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How do YOU stand out from it?

Cos I'm just fecking awesome

And modest too

I think your awesome

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always try to progress in all aspects of life.

“No sympathy for the devil; keep that in mind. Buy the ticket, take the ride...and if it occasionally gets a little heavier than what you had in mind, well...maybe chalk it off to forced conscious expansion: Tune in, freak out, get beaten.”

? Hunter S. Thompson

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't really try. If someone thinks I'm mediocre, it's because they're just shit and don't get me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I honestly like being average and mediocre in many ways.

-Courtney

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How do YOU stand out from it?"

By using polysyllabic vocabulary.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I challenge myself everyday, sometimes I Shine others I Burn. Either way I don't mind."

This.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I honestly like being average and mediocre in many ways.

-Courtney"

You'll be disappointed to learn that you've failed then Courtney

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Define mediocre?

It's all a matter of opinion really, what some see as mediocre others see as entertaining.

I'm just me, you don't like it change the channel

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How do YOU stand out from it?"

I just be myself...I dont think I am anything particularly special. .I am just very comfortable with myself. Its up to others to make up their minds about me

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

I just do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't think about it

I don't try to stand out

I just do my thing without worrying about what other people think

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am who I am, If people don't like me,

Fuckem, I'm not going to change to stand out

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

I prefer to hide my awesomeness in case others are jealous.

Only kidding. I'm a civil servant - you can't get much more mediocre than that!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I honestly like being average and mediocre in many ways.

-Courtney"

Ah hell no you're not!!

I stand out with my most excellent White Knighting talents

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By *iki cdTV/TS
over a year ago

Thessaloniki, Greece

By being in the minority. And therefore by getting very few hits and fabs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

By being practically perfect in every way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The mire of mediocrity!

Sounds like the new baddie from batman!.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I honestly like being average and mediocre in many ways.

-Courtney

Ah hell no you're not!!

I stand out with my most excellent White Knighting talents

Well thanks to you and SB.

But really everyone thinks they stand out, when in reality we are all mediocre in most ways. I embrace my averageness and enjoy it. I'm not saying it to get people telling me I'm not. I just say it because its how I see it.

No white nights necessary

-Courtney

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"By being practically perfect in every way

Honest answer though my talent lies in blending into the background. I'm like those middle achievers at school. I've spent my entire life trying not to be noticed. I don't want to start now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In real life I suffer from Mephobia. ..the fear of being so awesome that the human race cannot cope and I cause a mass extinction

Its only my level 1000 ninja status that barely keeps it in check

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By *ohnaronMan
over a year ago

london

Mediocrity is a height I aspire to. If I have split an infinitive I will accept my punishment provided it is at the hands of a young, pretty, shapely dominatrix.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Who's idea of mediocrity?

I don't think I or anybody elyse is mediocre.

But to answer, I don't do anything in life with the idea of distancing myself from mediocrity through my actions or thoughts, I just live a life that i see as interesting...

My combination of experiences are completely unique and amount to me and who I am...unique and interesting to some, mediocre and grey to others.

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By *oward1978Man
over a year ago

Rotherham

"How do YOU stand out from it?"

I'm quite happy to plod along in my own way. I have no desire to stand out from anything. Just happy being me and whatever that may bring.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh, SB! I think this is what I would entitle the thread, instead:

The Awesomeness of Averageness

-Courtney

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By *ohnaronMan
over a year ago

london

Mean machine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I honestly like being average and mediocre in many ways.

-Courtney

Ah hell no you're not!!

I stand out with my most excellent White Knighting talents

Well thanks to you and SB.

No white nights necessary

-Courtney "

The most anyone can aspire to in reality is to be an individual. By being yourself you set yourself apart. I find it sad when people want to be like someone they see and model themselves on that person. Its easy to see in the whole cult of celebrity where people are subsumed into an almost one dimensional plane of existence, with no original thoughts.

One of the things I like about the forums is that, even in this weird virtual community, it is possible to differentiate one from another just by their posts. Sometimes you almost know who has posted something without seeing their name. That is truly when your individuality shines through and you have broken through the barrier of mediocrity.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't think I do.

I'm just me I can't change that, some will think I'm missing boring average and some will think im something special"

Oh you're certainly special.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How do YOU stand out from it?

Cos I'm just fecking awesome

And modest too

I think your awesome

Right back at ya Knitter

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am who I am, and I'm playing my game.

I just don't think the same way you do SB.

I don't exist in a 'mire' of mediocrity or otherwise.

I am an optimist. By training, not nature.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am who I am, and I'm playing my game.

I just don't think the same way you do SB.

I don't exist in a 'mire' of mediocrity or otherwise.

I am an optimist. By training, not nature."

Cool. Think I need some new glasses

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"But really everyone thinks they stand out,

-Courtney "

I think most people feel they don't, and many don't want to. And many like the comfort of just blending in.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am awesome....it's that simple

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I look up to mediocrity as something to which I aspire

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Oh, SB! I think this is what I would entitle the thread, instead:

The Awesomeness of Averageness

-Courtney"

You used the 'ness' twice, as a result, you title lacks punch, you need to suggest something like

'The Mecca of Moderately Mundane Magnificence'

'Dr Normals formal cornball Mardi Gras of anatomically common wing-wang La-Di-Da'

...the latter of which makes no sense, it just sounds good when you say it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"But really everyone thinks they stand out,

-Courtney

I think most people feel they don't, and many don't want to. And many like the comfort of just blending in."

Not really. Its called illusory superiority. There have been plenty of news stories on it and articles published in academic journals.

You can look up an article from CBS news titled "Everyone thinks they are above average" for more on it (I don't know what I am allowed to post links to).

-Courtney

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I prefer to hide my awesomeness in case others are jealous.

Only kidding. I'm a civil servant - you can't get much more mediocre than that!"

Neigh, clip clop, clip clop ... Oh there's no way you're mediocre my lovely! Oh wait, hang on, a civil servant you say? Ok you win -

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im epic naturally just cant help it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I thought this was about a new Bond film.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I never bullshit.....ever....

....be terrible if my 12 inch ever hard cock and face like brad Pitt weren't actually real...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"But really everyone thinks they stand out,

-Courtney

I think most people feel they don't, and many don't want to. And many like the comfort of just blending in.

Not really. Its called illusory superiority. There have been plenty of news stories on it and articles published in academic journals.

You can look up an article from CBS news titled "Everyone thinks they are above average" for more on it (I don't know what I am allowed to post links to).

-Courtney"

"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt."

Bertrand Russell

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"But really everyone thinks they stand out,

-Courtney

I think most people feel they don't, and many don't want to. And many like the comfort of just blending in.

Not really. Its called illusory superiority. There have been plenty of news stories on it and articles published in academic journals.

You can look up an article from CBS news titled "Everyone thinks they are above average" for more on it (I don't know what I am allowed to post links to).

-Courtney"

Oh, I shall look

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By *ohnaronMan
over a year ago

london

"I look up to mediocrity as something to which I aspire "

Sin tax

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Oh wait, hang on, a civil servant you say? Ok you win -

So is James Bond

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

Just looked up 'illusory superiority'. I had no idea

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"I look up to mediocrity as something to which I aspire

Sin tax

Very good, as ever

*doffs bowler*

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

But, in answer to the question...

Meet me and find out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You can look up an article from CBS news titled "Everyone thinks they are above average" for more on it (I don't know what I am allowed to post links to).

-Courtney

Oh, I shall look

Loosely linked - check out 'depressive realism' - in a nutshell, there is a suggestion that people suffering from depressive illnesses seem to make more accurate self assessments with regards to their intelligence levels/how generous they feel they are etc... Non- sufferers appear to perceive themselves to be better than they actually are..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just looked up 'illusory superiority'. I had no idea

Interesting, isn't it?

It is evidenced every day in the forums, though....with each thread extolling a specific trait.

I'll still with being generally average

-Courtney

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By *ohnaronMan
over a year ago

london

"I look up to mediocrity as something to which I aspire

Sin tax

Very good, as ever

*doffs bowler*"

And you Diamond Geezer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You can look up an article from CBS news titled "Everyone thinks they are above average" for more on it (I don't know what I am allowed to post links to).

-Courtney

Oh, I shall look

Yes, it is the juxtaposition to illusory superiority. Apparently this illusion is good for our self-esteem. *shrugs*

-Courtney

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"I look up to mediocrity as something to which I aspire

Sin tax

Very good, as ever

*doffs bowler*

And you Diamond Geezer."

Careful, I'll get delusions of adequacy

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By *mokes n MirrorsCouple
over a year ago

Plymouth and Newcastle (sometimes)

"Who's idea of mediocrity?

I don't think I or anybody elyse is mediocre.

But to answer, I don't do anything in life with the idea of distancing myself from mediocrity through my actions or thoughts, I just live a life that i see as interesting...

My combination of experiences are completely unique and amount to me and who I am...unique and interesting to some, mediocre and grey to others.

So true

Accept yourself and embrace the differences.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, it is the juxtaposition to illusory superiority. Apparently this illusion is good for our self-esteem. *shrugs*

-Courtney"

Which is the chicken and which the egg..?

*joins in with shruggage*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"But really everyone thinks they stand out,

-Courtney

I think most people feel they don't, and many don't want to. And many like the comfort of just blending in.

Not really. Its called illusory superiority. There have been plenty of news stories on it and articles published in academic journals.

You can look up an article from CBS news titled "Everyone thinks they are above average" for more on it (I don't know what I am allowed to post links to).

-Courtney

"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt."

Bertrand Russell

Or,

The more I learn , the less I know.

That's mine, you iz welcome

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I stand next to pooch,and he pretends not to know me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm definitely in mediocrity

It seems I'm surrounded at times by right wing bigots or regressive leftists!

I'm happy being here in the middle with my leftish personality and my right wing rasionality

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"But really everyone thinks they stand out,

-Courtney

I think most people feel they don't, and many don't want to. And many like the comfort of just blending in.

Not really. Its called illusory superiority. There have been plenty of news stories on it and articles published in academic journals.

You can look up an article from CBS news titled "Everyone thinks they are above average" for more on it (I don't know what I am allowed to post links to).

-Courtney

"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt."

Bertrand Russell

Or,

The more I learn , the less I know.

That's mine, you iz welcome "

I like Socrates:

"The only thing I know is how little I really know."

Very clever man.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't. I would rather be quietly sure in my own self than make myself noticed. Internal rather than external acceptance."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The only thing I know is how little I really know."

Very clever man. "

The moment I discovered the truth of that statement, sorrow overcame me....

My limitations lay bare...exposed.

I've felt like a thick fraud ever since.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Most of us are generally average but nevertheless are unique. As long as you're standing out as yourself then others can determine if they like you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"But really everyone thinks they stand out,

-Courtney

I think most people feel they don't, and many don't want to. And many like the comfort of just blending in.

Not really. Its called illusory superiority. There have been plenty of news stories on it and articles published in academic journals.

You can look up an article from CBS news titled "Everyone thinks they are above average" for more on it (I don't know what I am allowed to post links to).

-Courtney

"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt."

Bertrand Russell

Or,

The more I learn , the less I know.

That's mine, you iz welcome

I like Socrates:

"The only thing I know is how little I really know."

Very clever man. "
.

There's very little evidence to suggest he even existed!.

How much of his quotes are Plato's or his are really unknown

There's very little evidence that Plato existed!

At least Pythagoras left a theorem.. Or did he

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Most of us are generally average but nevertheless are unique. As long as you're standing out as yourself then others can determine if they like you."

'people I find like grains of sand on the beach, the same, but something different about each'

Herbaliser lyric. Quite true.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ladies, gentlemen and guy who started this thread.

There is not a single one of you that is mediocre. We are talking on a swingers site you are already outside the scope of normal society and not conforming to the established order of things.

So congrats

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