Revealing Self-Test!! (Fun, too.)

For everyone defending C if your wife/girlfriend was on a night out didnt have enough money for a taxi home and her phone's battery was dead, guess it would be ok to sleep with a taxi driver for a lift home then. D is getting some serious stick but I would have done the same thing. Her course of action should have been a last resort.

my order was

E
A
B
D
C

Before anyone gets too upset at me about my comparison of scenario's its just how I originally viewed it.

WOW! I think I'm the only one here with morals! So many people have sex ranked higher!

I reckon this test is a microcosm of the publics attitude towards sex. It's treated too casually in my opinion.

Here are my results -

Morality
Intelligence
Love
Power
Sex

Don't get me wrong, I love sex just as much as the next guy but you have to draw the line at infedility.

This was an interesting little test.

I think it might be surprising to some that I rated Love first, but it doesn't surprise me. This is my order.

Love
Intelligence.
Morality
Sex
Power

Thanks Lady, for this very insightful little test.

My Break downnn

E - Right now, we're trying to survive. E is able to establish a good relationship with at least one person on the island. That's an extra pair of hands to help with gathering resources and creating shelter. He is also obviously able to survive on his own with some surplus. Whether he has a kind heart or not cannot be determined, but at least he is kind enough to take someone in a time of need. Whether he is smart can be questionable too, he may be taking her in not by any motive, but ti does pave a nice survival for both and at least he is level enough to be collecting resources on the onset.
B - Obviously resourceful if able to build a raft. Although manipulative, does not back down from word. In a survival setting, this type of I'll do my part if you do yours will be useful. He may be the one with leverage, but in a future setting, you may have something he may want, and can be sure there can be setting for exchanging resources
A - Not the greatest with establishing a relationship, tried to take it solo. Could have asked C to help and then help build a raft later, but pretty much just shoo'd her away. Definitely has some resourcefulness, but how long can you survive without other resources?
D - Had a camp set up! That's a plus for me!. However, it seems that he was the type to react too quickly and let his emotions overtake him. Doesn't seem to be good with relationships since, E and D has two different camps. Why?! Its more logical to work together. He doesn't have this mindset
C - Way too emotional. Not saying thats bad, but couple it with irrationality and thats bad. There could have been better ways to get what she wanted and better times to do it too. Also, it seems that she just mooches off of peoples resources and goes to the people who can do something for her. Of course she wanted C's love and affection, but just as quickly as she agreed to B's ultimatum, she ran off from C after his anger pushed her away and went to the next person, E. Not saying this type of person will betray you, but in a survival setting, someone who doesn't have her priorities set and just lives in a single instance is very unreliable.

E B A D C

E - is the most liked for me as he took C in when she was essentially stranded. He looked after her and had nothing to gain.

D - He acted the way he did beacuase he was hurt by what he saw and would want anything more to do with her, as would i.

C - If she truly loved D then she wouldn't have slept with B regardless of what he had promised her.

B - Complete and utter douch, he profited from her misfortune probably know full well she loved D but still exploited her for sex

A - He is the instigator for me, we don't actual know if he was really repairing the radio or if he just couldn't be bothered. Going by the way he spoke to C i'm going to say he couldn't be bothered to help C. If he had have helped C then she wouldn't have slept with B to get over the otherside to D.

For what it's worth, my sequence was (A = E) > D > (B = C).

But I reject the key for being about general principles and not taking into account the uniqueness of a survival situation on a pair of islands in the middle of nowhere. The principles are really not what I was thinking about at all.

Except maybe the principle of productivity, which wasn't on the list, and maybe teamwork, which was woefully lacking everywhere in this story.

Maybe I'm just practical-minded like that.

Taking that into account, B and C are just ridiculous. B is probably most egregious because he is obviously quite skilled but is using his skills to build a raft that is completely useless in light of the facts that 1.) these islands are the only pieces of land in sight, and 2.) the islands are close enough together for swimming. That wood could have been used for a fire or shelter.

In general B and C remind me of airheaded, useless party animals. They haven't figured out that if they can't all work together for survival they're probably all going to die. They act like it's Camp Night with the frat.

A is working hard, and presumably E has his s# together as well or he wouldn't have had the resources to take on such dead weight.

Why isn't anybody working together? Clearly D and E are not working and living together otherwise C would be living with both of them and D would be unable to kick her out without E's involvement. And on the other island, B and C are too busy partying to help out A, who is working all by himself.

Ideally D and E would have rested up, then swam back to the other island, and the five of them would work together for survival.

The hormone situation could get awkward with four males and one female. Probably the most productive scenario in this regard would be for C and the most dominant male to get together with the rest of the guys contenting themselves with hands and fantasies. This is what nature's hormones would be pushing toward in such an extreme situation anyway.

E - He was kind and shared his resources with C.

A - He had his priorities straight in trying to get them off the island.

D - He felt cheated on and his emotions are understandable.

C - Although she was un-loyal to D, it was to see D. However, she could've built the raft herself rather than sucumb to B's wishes.

B - Used C, and ultimately ruined her relationship with D

reply to post by ladyinwaiting

D was having trouble sleeping. He had gotten up from his camp during
the night, to go for a walk on the beach.

He saw C on the beach with B.

...if D is close enough that he goes for midnight strolls where B has her sex...why does B need a boat to see him?

If she would rather sell her body for a boat than walk as far as D does just to help himself sleep...wouldn't her "virtue" by laziness rather than love?

EDIT:
On second reading, I also question her actions afterward. If her reaction to being rejected was to immediately go find somebody else to take her in to "feed and shelter" her...I'm skeptical that her interest in D was love. It's clear that she whored herself out to C. It's a reasonable interpretation that she whored herself out to E. And she showed no sense of remorse or loss when D rejected her. She simply moved on to the next guy.

It is such a stretch to guess that her sole motivation for wanting to go to D in the first place was to whore herself out to him too?

What action does she take at any point that leads one to conclude that she is in any way motivated by love?

I'm just going to answer, THEN read this thread...

From Least Liked to Most Liked.....

B - This creep extorted the girl for sex...pretty slimy
C - She whored herself out
D - He obviously didn't appreciate that although B is kind of a whore, she did do it to be with him
A - He could have been a bit nicer in his refusal, but is trying to help everyone get rescued
E - Seems like the only nice one of the bunch....(and the most like me). Helped her out with no expectations...


EDIT: After looking at key, I rank my values as: (first to last)

LOVE (E)
INTELLIGENCE (A)
MORALITY (D)
SEX (C)
POWER (B)

That's actually extremely accurate. (although sex and morality are often jockeying for position)...

reply to post by ladyinwaiting


Ill rank starting from worst to best.

Worst is B. Reason. For offering his help with greed.
Next up is C. For giving herself as she did and for not respecting herself.
Next would be D. For not building himself a raft to go to the other island for C. Although we don't know if D loved C.
Next would be A. For the way he responded to C when she asked for help.
Then it's E. Only because the only information we had on him was that he welcomed C without something in return.

Theres not much information to work with here, so I did my best.

E. Took immediate care of someone in need without judging.
A. Working to benefit the whole party, can't love wait?
C. True love can be an inspiration to others to persevere.
D. Hurt, but not vengeful. Possible he may come around.
B. Not part of the group.

A: Because he was trying to get off the island and did not lack focus.
E: For helping C even though he didn't gain anything.
D: Because he was just a bystander
B: For demanding sex for labor
C: For not being able to build the raft herself, for being stupid enough to trade sex. In essence for being a stereotypical woman.


Which means I value

Intelligence
Love
Morality
Power
Sex.

Haha. Nice....

Without looking at the replies to this thread:

My first without any doubts is person A: Because he can see the bigger picture and if everyone is patient he can probably solve their predicament making their problems (particularly C's) null and void.

The second is tougher as it is a toss up between D and E, I do feel sorry for D and understand why he was angry and I appreciate E's generosity but why can't C fend for herself anyway or try to talk with D again (she gave up her body so easily, why is she giving up again for the thing she apparently did it for?). My initial choice was E, but further thought makes me lean towards D... arrgh. We'll go with E as it was most reactionary.

My third is D, then. It is also worth noting that I "like" the first three characters (D is a bit more difficult as we don't know much about his personality) but I "dislike" the final two.

The final two is also a little difficult as both characters are morally reprehensible and lazy in my eyes. They both should be helping A to repair the equipment and not being selfish, C is extremely lazy and is willing to do anything to avoid doing any actual work, especially for the collective. B is also only thinking of the self, and uses his perceived power over C to get his way which I can only liken to rape (but C seemed willing enough, so no sympathy for her fate there). If C was not so willing what else would B do to get his way? For that reason I'll have to rank B the lowest as I think he is pure scum I'd "hate" and C for only getting my "dislike".

So to recap in order (top being my preference):

A
E
D
C
B

Right, I'm going to have to look through this thread and see what all that rambling means.

*EDIT*
Oh I see, so I value:

Intelligence
Love
Morality
Sex
Power

Interesting. I would say that in this case the power was corrupt... maybe that's almost always universal? Also, this is about "valuing" - valuing it in what, other people, perspective partners, ourselves? More information would good. Another thing of note is that one reply from one of my ATS friends who's posts I usually relate to has answered in the same order for similar reasons, kewlies! I'll have to see if any others replied now...

I would rank them as follows.

A, E, D, B, C

Here is my reasoning

A - He is the only one trying to do something productive that the story reveals to get them rescued. I don't fault him for not building C a raft for two reasons. 1) She could do it herself and 2) If you truly love someone, and you can SEE that they are ok...being seperated for a few days shouldn't be that bad.

E - He gets ranked high for putting aside all the drama that C and D are stirring up and still provided food and shelter for C. He isn't doing much to help the group it seems...but he isn't doing any harm.

D - He gets a middle of the road ranking...the only thing he did was watch his girlfriend/wife/whatever do the deed with B and then cry about it. He isn't doing anything to help the situation...he didn't try to build a raft to get over to the other island. Maybe if C saw him starting to build a raft, she wouldn't of done the deal with B.

C and B...I would like to rank them both at the bottom evenly...but I'll rank them in order.

B - He took advantage of the situation for his own gain. If he had the skill to build a raft in the first place and wasn't helping A with the radio...he should of built a raft as a backup plan to the radio...or at least to go get D and E so they can all be together (strength in numbers). But instead he took advantage of the situation for his own needs. Although...it doesn't seem like C cared much about it.

C - I went back and forth as to if I should rank C on the bottom or 2nd to the bottom. I don't like C...because it seems like she is playing the helpless female victim. She is the ONLY person that went to EVERY OTHER MEMBER to ask for assistance or to get something from them. She went to A to build her a raft even though he was busy on the radio, she went to B to build her a raft, she NEEDED to get to D because apparently she is helpless without him, and then when all else failed...she went to E for comfort. Plus on top of that...she was willing to trade sex for a raft...to get to someone she supposedly LOVES??? Like I said above...if you love someone and you can SEE that they are ok...you should be fine being seperated for a little while. And if D doesn't love her enough to build his own raft to come to her...then why should she pay for a raft with sex? And another thing member C....MAKE YOUR OWN RAFT. Like I said...I don't like C. She seems like she is worthless...and is causing drama.


EDIT:
Ok...I see the key now...so I am.

A - Intelligence
E - Love
D - Morality
B - Power
C - Sex


Although I kind of disagree that C symbolizes sex...I have a hard time seeing that one. She only used sex one time...and it wasn't even her idea. If anything..I think she represents "Need" or "Dependence" instead of "Sex". But that is just my take on it

EDACB.

Edit: Which gives me (Key):
Love, Morality, Intelligence, Sex, Power...

A. He was trying to save everyone
E. He helped C out when she needed it.
D. He didn't giver her a chance to explain.
C. She would do anything for her own selfish gain.
B. This guy is just filth.

Mine was-

Love
Sex
Intelligence
Morality
Power.

Kinda Weird...
Thanks though!

Originally posted by ladyinwaiting

B, C, D, E, A

B - Not helping in a rescue effort, Exploited the situation to get laid (his idea)
C - Woman..pre-oocupied with Romance over survival and willing to trade sex (agreed to it).
D - Kind of Nuetral, but has some issues to work out..in love with a woman who slept with another man...whatever the reason.
E - Sheltered and helped another stranded passenger, didn't really judge. Decent guy.
A - The only one that seems to be working hard toward rescue rather thanpre-occupied with lust or emotions. I like him the most.

EDIT REVERSE ORDER..I misread instructions.

A: A git, self minded, too busy to help others. Seems like an arrogant prick too just dismissing one of the few people that have survived to concentrate on what he hopes is salvation. How does he know that there isn't more radio equipment washed ashore on the other island? Has he thought that maybe someone overthere might be able to help him with the radio? No. He just wants to be left alone and doesn't give a #.

B: He's an asshole. I like him but # is he an asshole. # though he seems like the only one that knows what he's doing, like how to build a raft for one whilst all the others seem to just piss about. That he tries to get some pussy whilst in such a dire situation as being trapped on a island seems heroic in retrospect, it might just even be the last pussy he ever gets.

C: It's obvious from her actions that she's as scared as # and needs her love to anchor her. Whilst A tinkers with some electronics and B supposedly leer's on from the bushes she's #ting herself trying to think how to get to her lover. And the best she comes up with is begging. She is the main character in this short tale, all the other react to her actions, but she takes on the role of damsel in distress rather that heroine. She runs from survivor pleading for a raft to be built to reunite her with lover D but at no point does she think of, #, signalling him? # he could see her having sex! At night! Maybe shouting would have done. Get loverboy to build a raft.

D: Ok. The not-so-in-love bird. The guy that, being seperated from the woman whose willing to go down on some stranger to see him quicker finds the best use of his time is a stroll and a nap. Maybe he wrote some poetry too. The thing that gets me about this tit is that after seeing his girl # the other guy, presumably, he saw the same guy with a big grin on his face building a raft, then his woman paddle across in desperation to come find him. Even if he didn't that happen what exactly did he infer when she turned up infront of him arms (and legs probably) akimbo? "Get out of my sight you slut! I saw what you did!" I'm just saying - even if he was angry and was madly in love with her - he's still has to be a some sort of retarded tit# to spur his precious D and the only fun he was going to see in he doesn't know how long, and not even consider for a second why.

E: Now, the moral of the tale. D comes crying upon this jewel, the last of the shipwrecked, the paper-thin good samaritan. Yeah, no chance it's any other way; this guys a douchebag and he wins the island.

E can be taken in a very black or white way. Either he's a normal guy and upon having a random chick come to him in a moment of great big weakness telling him how she's #ed one fifth of the population in order to be able to # another and decides to take his chance (or turn) and say's "sure, come here, eat, drink and rest! .... sleeeep..." Or he could be the #ing Angel of the Lord. Wait, no he couldn't.

He could have spoken to her and said something along the lines of "Don't be sad, listen, go back to you boy and calm him down, explain the situation, say you wanted to see him desperately, say what you feel about him, say anything, just talk to him." But no. instead it's come 'ere me lovely and lets play hide the sausage.



Now to place them in order of like to hate. # I don't know if I can do it. They all seem to embody some failure, sin or weakness in mankind. A ignores the cry for help, B takes advantage, C does nothing to help herself and relies on others instantly, and breaks her bonds and trust with her man (even if he hadn't seen it, she still did it) in her unthinking rush and desperation. D is guilty of ignorance and stupidity, and E is as guilty as B, but does it on the same #ing island as her lover (and he doesn't have any apparent traits like raftcrafting.)

Placing these guys in numerical order seems arbitrary now. But here goes:

1:B

2:A

3:E

4:C

5

Oh I did the test and didnt read the other replies-

here is mine:

1- E- aaw.
2- D- very understandable his reaction.
3- A-
4- C- small brain woman, very stupid decision. I feel sorry for her. so 4th position is fine.
5- B- typical jerk

-------- pft just found out the answers had been given- so

1-love
2-morality
3-intelligence
4-sex
5-power

nice.