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Jeysie · 01-26-2006, 08:33 AM

Mistah Lacey:

While I've never joined Mensa, I've been a part of a few "gifted people" programs locally. There were usually two main reasons to join.

One, the same general reason why geeks like to hang out with other geeks... it's nice to be around people who are less likely to suffer glazed eyes and/or start snoring when you talk. Or, if you're a kid, less likely to tease you and beat you up for your abilities/interests.

Two, bragging rights. Not my personal cup of tea, but history shows that many human beings like feeling they're superior than others. ;P

Peace & Luv, Liz

01-26-2006, 08:33 AM	#21
Jeysie Diva of Death Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 1,402	Mistah Lacey: While I've never joined Mensa, I've been a part of a few "gifted people" programs locally. There were usually two main reasons to join. One, the same general reason why geeks like to hang out with other geeks... it's nice to be around people who are less likely to suffer glazed eyes and/or start snoring when you talk. Or, if you're a kid, less likely to tease you and beat you up for your abilities/interests. Two, bragging rights. Not my personal cup of tea, but history shows that many human beings like feeling they're superior than others. ;P Peace & Luv, Liz __________________ Adventures in Roleplaying (Nov. 19): "Maybe it's still in the Elemental Plane of Candy." "Is the Elemental Plane of Candy anything like Willy Wonka's factory?" "If it is, would that mean Oompa Loompas are Candy Elementals?" "Actually, I'm thinking more like the Candyland board game. But, I like this idea better." "I like the idea of Oompa Loompa Elementals." Last edited by Jeysie; 01-26-2006 at 08:39 AM.