tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368011523815898908.post4516521049304759836..comments2023-03-28T03:26:17.091-06:00Comments on Life in Daba Town: Pondering on Trendssnugglebughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10242904580937301938noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368011523815898908.post-45454125062849835142010-01-23T14:35:15.997-07:002010-01-23T14:35:15.997-07:00This is quite interesting. I personally have alwa...This is quite interesting. I personally have always strived to be as authentic as possible. Mostly this would make me against trends, but sometimes they align with views that I have or things that I am already doing (such as conservation and eco-friendly living, etc). <br /><br />I feel as though this puts me in a bit of a third category. Heh, it just reminded me of being a teenager and HATING it when a band that I liked became popular. :)<br /><br />Anyhow, in the end, I'd say that I am very anti-trendy since I seek authenticity on a daily basis, but I have no problem with others' inclinations and I can deal with it if something that I like/do happens to be trendy.Jodi Andersonhttp://sonotcool.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368011523815898908.post-2532360694632669842010-01-23T14:29:30.224-07:002010-01-23T14:29:30.224-07:00Oh, I'd say I was a 7-8 when I was a kid and t...Oh, I'd say I was a 7-8 when I was a kid and teenager, a 2 past the age of 25, and now I'm about a 4-5. My own trend has changed as I matured!psychomomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242418367861213811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368011523815898908.post-13504366328108342762010-01-23T14:26:19.703-07:002010-01-23T14:26:19.703-07:00Well, I started a really long comment, then lost i...Well, I started a really long comment, then lost it...sorry. What I will say is this...human beings have a basic need for love and acceptance, and this is mixed with your basic personality. You're either naturally more of a leader or a follower or independent. Your personality determines whether you want to be like other people or not, or you just don't care. I do believe this is world-wide, no matter what culture and economic status you belong to.<br /><br />Personally, the older I get the less I care what the trends are and just go for what I like. If it's trendy but I love it, I go for it! If it's trendy and I think it's stupid, I say so. For many years I went against the trends just because I wanted to be different and not be a sheep. I do think the "younger" generation is more prone to following trends, because they're still trying to decide who they are and it's easier to fit in with a group than fight against it...unless you have a very strong support group of your own.psychomomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242418367861213811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368011523815898908.post-33358914281697720732010-01-23T14:06:26.815-07:002010-01-23T14:06:26.815-07:00I'm probably an 8 when I like something, but, ...I'm probably an 8 when I like something, but, if it ends up being really trendy, I seem to change to a rebellious attitude and don't want much to do with it! <br />I think that it just depends on what it is. If it's something I really like, then, I don't care and I become a 5! haha! Does this count as 'type 3'?!!!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596504316149757200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368011523815898908.post-66263846605871652662010-01-23T13:28:52.883-07:002010-01-23T13:28:52.883-07:00I'm going to answer you first question. Yes, I...I'm going to answer you first question. Yes, I do believe people can be outside of trends and pop culture. They are mountain folk or hermits. <br /><br />Anyway, it's a really interesting topic, and for myself I'm going to lean towards "I don't care either way." If I happen to be into something trendy, it's either because it's something I enjoy for myself (not because it's popular) or because I just happened to be doing it (not that I'd be saying, "I was here first!").<br /><br />And I guess I'll answer one more: Yes, I do believe there's a third attitude. But those people don't count. ;)Christopher J. Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14748125199226851940noreply@blogger.com