Black_Flag wrote on Oct 17
th, 2014 at 10:08pm:
Guys, just to confirm. I am no other person, if you need an intro to me I'm 17 from Brisbane, by not means an intellectual, just an underachieving kid with above average intelligence but struggle to show this intelligence because of modern education processes who reward kids who can regurgitate information, who think that because they can memorize what other people have recorded and said, that it makes them smart. I am very opinionated and strong willed in my beliefs. However, lately I realized that many of my previous views are unrefined and I have gone about refining them through reading certain influential autobiographies on both sides of politics, as well as other famous literary works such as Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" etc. My joining of this forum is an extension of that and to be honest, I am extremely happy with the communications and discussions that are on this website. I am not Jasin, or whoever else seems to be infamous on here.
Welcome to the forum.
To explain, there is a certain individual in here who likes to come in under different nicknames and pretend to be a different person each time though it is obvious that it's the same person. I perceived you to be this person from your first post but I think otherwise now, so I apologise for that.
It's great that you're showing an interest in such matters. A lot of people, particularly of your age group wouldn't. I'm quite young myself, aged 23. Most people my age prefer getting drunk or drugged and posting selfies on Facebook.
Yours wouldn't be much different.
The people on this forum are great. They are very intelligent and informative. Of course you get people who try to insult you and what not but let's face it, it's human nature to do that. Just try not to get roped into the tit-for-tat game and you'll have a good experience here. There is a lot of diversity amongst the people here; religious beliefs, political views, opinions, etc.
Also, keep reading the stuff you are reading. Look for various sources, don't just stick to one. Expand your views, be willing to change your mind if something really sticks out for you and don't let pride and prejudice get in the way. It's okay to be wrong and ignorant, there is much to learn. People only use 10 per cent of their brains, after all (supposedly).
Seconded. Welcome to OzPolitic enjoy your time here