Is Judging People Based on Their Interests, OK?

[Forti Mundus]

All over the internet, I see "furries" and "bronies" and the like going on about how people shouldn't judge them. I hear people say that people shouldn't judge them because of the book THEY CHOSE to read. But yet, people judge me because I read a bible. People judge me for being a hunter. People judge me for being interested in politics. But is it OK for them to judge me? I say yes! I CHOOSE what I am interested in, and I CHOOSE what I display in public! So does everyone else! Everyone has a right to judge anything that is based on choice! (Please don't make this a homosexuality topic) What does everyone in the NS community think?

[Earl of Sandwich IV]

No, we should judge people based on looks.

[Fortschritte]

Sometimes, I take into account people's interests when I'm deciding whether or not I want a closer relationship with the person. For instance, if someone likes cooking and reading, I'd probably seek a closer relationship with the person, since I share similar interests. In a sense, I'd be judging the person based on their interests and choices to determine whether or not I want to be friends.

However, in other cases, it's unfair to judge people based on their interests. For instance, if someone likes hunting, which I do not, it'd be unfair and stupid of me to dislike the person because of their interests and choices.

[Aethrys]

Sure, but it's ultimately pointless.

"My opinion of you because of your hobby is this!"

"I really don't care what you think of me or my hobby.

"But I'm JUDGING YOU!"

[MERIZoC]

No, we should judge people based on looks.

Hooooo, boy.

[MERIZoC]

Sometimes, I take into account people's interests when I'm deciding whether or not I want a closer relationship with the person. For instance, if someone likes cooking and reading, I'd probably seek a closer relationship with the person, since I share similar interests. In a sense, I'd be judging the person based on their interests and choices to determine whether or not I want to be friends.

However, in other cases, it's unfair to judge people based on their interests. For instance, if someone likes hunting, which I do not, it'd be unfair and stupid of me to dislike the person because of their interests and choices.

I feel like hunting is quite a different breed than the MLP fandom, for obvious reasons.

[-Shie-]

No, we should judge people based on looks.

I'm writing a phrenological book on skull shape and objective beauty; it's funny that you mention judging people based on their looks. There's something so pure about opinions from looks.

[Marelius]

Their interests can point out to their general personality. So yes, it is ok to judge someone based on their interests. All to an extent.

[Fortschritte]

Sometimes, I take into account people's interests when I'm deciding whether or not I want a closer relationship with the person. For instance, if someone likes cooking and reading, I'd probably seek a closer relationship with the person, since I share similar interests. In a sense, I'd be judging the person based on their interests and choices to determine whether or not I want to be friends.

However, in other cases, it's unfair to judge people based on their interests. For instance, if someone likes hunting, which I do not, it'd be unfair and stupid of me to dislike the person because of their interests and choices.

I feel like hunting is quite a different breed than the MLP fandom, for obvious reasons.

I'm just using hunting as an example. I don't like My Little Pony, but if someone does, who am I to look down on the person for having an interest in the fandom?

[Second Blazing]

Its what Martin Luther King Jr would have wanted, by the content of your character rather than the color of your skin.

[Saiwania]

Everyone does this to at least a minor degree, nothing wrong with it. While some people can be rude, it is possible to simply not be into a certain hobby and not hang out with someone in favor of doing something else.

[Pandeeria]

Yes, it is.

Judging people based on everything from their looks to interests to morals to religious and political beliefs to even the tone of their voice can reveal a lot about a person and we all judge people on every trivial thing to varying extents subconsciously.

A better question is, Is acting on your judgment of a person ok? The answer then is no.

[Pope Joan]

We are free to choose our interests, but should be mature enough (which is to say, non adolescent) to take some heat.

I suppose most of the heat would be unfair. So? That's life. get used to it.

[Sebastianbourg]

Generally, I'd like to be with people who share at least some of my interests so yes.

[Tyuin]

All over the internet, I see "furries" and "bronies" and the like going on about how people shouldn't judge them. I hear people say that people shouldn't judge them because of the book THEY CHOSE to read. But yet, people judge me because I read a bible. People judge me for being a hunter. People judge me for being interested in politics. But is it OK for them to judge me? I say yes! I CHOOSE what I am interested in, and I CHOOSE what I display in public! So does everyone else! Everyone has a right to judge anything that is based on choice! (Please don't make this a homosexuality topic) What does everyone in the NS community think?

I think it depends on whether those interests harm others or not, for example, if you use the bible as an excuse to harm people then they should judge you, but if you keep your religion to yourself them shame on whoever judges you.

[Conserative Morality]

I'm just using hunting as an example. I don't like My Little Pony, but if someone does, who am I to look down on the person for having an interest in the fandom?

A human being with opinions, views, and values?

[Forti Mundus]

We are free to choose our interests, but should be mature enough (which is to say, non adolescent) to take some heat.

I suppose most of the heat would be unfair. So? That's life. get used to it.

Well said.

[Ripoll]

of course, if it's not ok we do it naturally anway

[Fortschritte]

I'm just using hunting as an example. I don't like My Little Pony, but if someone does, who am I to look down on the person for having an interest in the fandom?

A human being with opinions, views, and values?

What do you mean? It'd be unfair of me to dislike the person who likes MLP because I don't like MLP.

[Tierra Prime]

Sometimes.

If your friend's main interest is genocide and raving about Jewish conspiracies you'd do well to stay away.

[Lalaki]

It's best not to. We'll only know someone when we actually sit down and have a conversation about the world. It can be hurtful to assume.

Though, it is a more objective standard than looks, or first encounters. That still doesn't make judgment right.

[Fortschritte]

It's best not to. We'll only know someone when we actually sit down and have a conversation about the world. It can be hurtful to assume.

Though, it is a more objective standard than looks, or first encounters. That still doesn't make judgment right.

To play devils advocate, why shouldn't I judge someone if one of their interests has a negative impact on society as a whole? If someone loves to rob banks, why shouldn't I judge them and try to avoid that person?

[Tubbsalot]

But yet, people judge me because I read a bible. People judge me for being a hunter. People judge me for being interested in politics

I don't think they judge you for those. I think they judge you because you read the bible, are a hunter, are interested in politics, and have a Confederate flag. That paints you as a particular type of person which most people don't think very highly of.

Anyway, it depends. If you mean "I like watching My Little Pony," who gives a fuck? They're not forcing you to watch it. If you mean "I like slaughtering humans and eating their still-warm corpses," that's maybe a little bit more concerning.

[Alcase]

Judging people because of anything is OK.

[Lalaki]

It's best not to. We'll only know someone when we actually sit down and have a conversation about the world. It can be hurtful to assume.

Though, it is a more objective standard than looks, or first encounters. That still doesn't make judgment right.

To play devils advocate, why shouldn't I judge someone if one of their interests has a negative impact on society as a whole? If someone loves to rob banks, why shouldn't I judge them and try to avoid that person?

If someone has committed an action against the law, we should give them a fair trial, have them compensate for the damage done, and then dedicate our resources to rehabilitating that person.

With rehabilitation comes reform.

Edit: Though, if someone does not change even after society has helped, what you are saying would be justified.