[debem1@aol.com]

He's being VERY RUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

5% seems awfully high

Seems way to low IMO

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Glowfromminnesota

I live on a pond and the area around the pond doesn't belong to me so I am cool with people exploring the pond and exploring nature. Most people that walk around the pond have homes around the pond. A large portion of our trails are multi modal paths namely El Camino Real. I have been yelled at, finger pointing, and head shaking when I walk on the trail even though it is a multipurpose trail (carts, walkers, joggers, bikes, etc.). I am very respectful and mindful too and walk on the grass when a cart comes by. It doesn't stop people from being angry with me. Just saying...

That 5% thing somebody was talking about.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Kgcetm

You folks need to take your meds and chill.

Thank you, I forgot to take my lithium this morning

[Susan1717]

No matter where you live, no matter what your race, religion, or political views, there are always going to be pleasant people, crabby people, and snobby people. Before you jump to conclusions on anyone you have no idea what is going on in their private life. For example if you honk at someone and they don’t respond, what if they can’t hear you and are deaf? What if someone is not paying attention because that morning they lost someone dearly to them and their mind is preoccupied? Before you are quick to judge others, just try to enjoy life.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by GizmoWhiskers

The guy walking his dog... set back property lines make the area around ponds no homeowner's concern relative to people chosing where to walk. At least its not an RV garage 5' away from your property line. Perhaps that is what the lady in the cart path was photographing (?) as no one had control over that being built in between two houses. If she was in the roundabout first it was her right to stop and take a picture and cart obligation to either wait or safely pass. On person's right's end where another's begins. Things are not always what they seem; but ToTV is a very good place to vent.

So I’m walking across highway and I want to take picture, so I stop and expect the world to wait on me?
Prefect example of entitled, no consideration for others.

[MartinSE]

Originally Posted by PennBF

Some data on the posting that 5% of the population are Sociopaths. Actually there is a book written by Martha Stout, ph.d who studied Sociopaths and Psychopaths for over 25 years at Harvard and her conclusion is that 1 in 25 are Sociopaths. Her book is titled "The Sociopath Next Door" and it is great reading. The definition being that 1 in 25 ordinary Americans secretly has no conscience and can do anything at all without feeling guilty. Given this as a base line it would estimate that if the Villages has approximately 130,000 residents then it has approximately 520 Sociopaths walking among us. One way it was suggested to determine a "Sociopath/Psychopath is they mostly start with believing they are classic "Victim's". This does not mean all who think of themselves as victim's are Sociopaths or Psychopaths but it is a potential indicator. Given the cases where someone actually experiences a situation where they feel they
have been offended by anothers act and someone feels that person has no right to complain and who considers themselves the true victim for being exposed to a valid complaint? Who is the potential "Sociopath". As an aside I understand there is little difference in a Sociopath and Psychopath other than the cause definition??

You slipped a decimal point I think: (I do that all the time) 130,000 / 25 = 5,200.

My brother has a Phd in that stuff and we discuss it occasionally. According to him the main difference between a sociopath and a p psychopath psychopath is the sociopath may feel some remorse (ie. know he did something wrong, but doesn't care) if his actions kill someone a psychopath feels no remorse (doesn't care if it kills someone). Other than that they are basically the same.

[MartinSE]

Originally Posted by PennBF

Regarding the question raised on Narcissism, Dr. Stout points out "Narcissism is a failure not of conscience but of empathy, which is the capacity to perceive emotions in others and so react to them appropriately."

True, but that is NPD (Narcissistic Personality Disorder), I think you are referring to me (or the other poster about a book) and I was referring to Sociopath. Narcissism is one aspect of sociopath. There are others, like reduced conscience. And moving further a psychopath is much like a sociopath except they have no conscience.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

If only it was rent free. There is a significant toll.

Nah, that's the new guy...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

I have to remind myself from time to time that the world doesn't revolve around me.

Bingo!

I've found most problems result from a lack of self awareness...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by GizmoWhiskers

The guy walking his dog... set back property lines make the area around ponds no homeowner's concern relative to people chosing where to walk. At least its not an RV garage 5' away from your property line. Perhaps that is what the lady in the cart path was photographing (?) as no one had control over that being built in between two houses. If she was in the roundabout first it was her right to stop and take a picture and cart obligation to either wait or safely pass. On person's right's end where another's begins. Things are not always what they seem; but ToTV is a very good place to vent.

Just like the people who stop in public doorways, or sidewalks, staring at their phones, or chatting with their friends, blocking traffic. It's most certainly their right. But it's the lack of a sense of their surroundings that make their actions unacceptable...

[fcgiii]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

5% seems awfully high

It is estimated that 1% of the population are psychopaths and 4% are sociopaths.
I'd rather have 5% sociopaths and no psychopaths. Just saying

https://psychologia.co/psychopath-vs-sociopath/

[Taurus510]

Originally Posted by Proveone

I agree! Someone needs to pass that onto our previous fake president and his followers.

And there it is.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Taurus510

And there it is.

He can't help himself... Much like a sociopath... Or so I've heard...

[Geodyssey]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

2) There is a guy in Hawkins that walks his dog daily around a pond where houses are . Most of these houses are occupied. I happen to be in my yard one day and asked him why he felt walking there was his choice over walking around the preserve less then a 1/4 of a mile away. He said because he wants to.

How dare he assert his rights instead of bending to your obviously enlightened query / subtle demand. Probably supports Putin.

You should have thrown a sturdy net over the madman until help arrived.