Getting Discouraged Forum
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Getting Discouraged
So, I recently got into a T10 school. I'm happy about that, or at least I thought I would be.
But I'm getting discouraged. Not about job prospects, not about debt. I know I want to be a lawyer. I'm discouraged by what I read on TLS. Specifically, I'm discouraged to think that I will be spending three years with you douchebags.
I think you guys are probably nice, harmless people. But who the hell sits down and makes line graphs of the decision dates at a law school? Who the hell gets on the internet to plug a STRANGER'S numbers into law school predictor for them? SO many of the things said on this site land somewhere between pointless, idiotic, and redundant. Originality is the diamond in the rough.
I've been reading these forums for several months, and yes, they have helped me with the application process. But that's not the same as wanting to spend time with the people that created them.
My question is this: Are you guys really the anal retentive, petty, witless cretins that you sound like on this website? Are there a load of readers who never post that are actually solid people?
Discuss.
But I'm getting discouraged. Not about job prospects, not about debt. I know I want to be a lawyer. I'm discouraged by what I read on TLS. Specifically, I'm discouraged to think that I will be spending three years with you douchebags.
I think you guys are probably nice, harmless people. But who the hell sits down and makes line graphs of the decision dates at a law school? Who the hell gets on the internet to plug a STRANGER'S numbers into law school predictor for them? SO many of the things said on this site land somewhere between pointless, idiotic, and redundant. Originality is the diamond in the rough.
I've been reading these forums for several months, and yes, they have helped me with the application process. But that's not the same as wanting to spend time with the people that created them.
My question is this: Are you guys really the anal retentive, petty, witless cretins that you sound like on this website? Are there a load of readers who never post that are actually solid people?
Discuss.
- Bildungsroman
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No.Marmaduke8 wrote: Discuss.
- Teoeo
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You will fit in nicely *smiles wickedly*
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I don't know, they don't post.Are there a load of readers who never post that are actually solid people?
I suppose that doesn't include you neither.
- glewz
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I personally get a thrill from having analyzed certain aspects of the application process (e.g. my lsat performance), and I actually think graphing out when people are accepted into diff schools is helpful information. Perhaps you aren't used to this type of work because you haven't work in fields that exercise these analytical tools pretty frequently. You see, thinking in these respects might be analogous to your skills/knowledge in other areas.Marmaduke8 wrote:So, I recently got into a T10 school. I'm happy about that, or at least I thought I would be.
But I'm getting discouraged. Not about job prospects, not about debt. I know I want to be a lawyer. I'm discouraged by what I read on TLS. Specifically, I'm discouraged to think that I will be spending three years with you douchebags.
I think you guys are probably nice, harmless people. But who the hell sits down and makes line graphs of the decision dates at a law school? Who the hell gets on the internet to plug a STRANGER'S numbers into law school predictor for them? SO many of the things said on this site land somewhere between pointless, idiotic, and redundant. Originality is the diamond in the rough.
I've been reading these forums for several months, and yes, they have helped me with the application process. But that's not the same as wanting to spend time with the people that created them.
My question is this: Are you guys really the anal retentive, petty, witless cretins that you sound like on this website? Are there a load of readers who never post that are actually solid people?
Discuss.
So at least on that note, I'd implore you to be more compassionate.
But I think each of your other points are worthy of concern. I rarely post on this website because there are so many negative comments, many which are based on unsound reason and just plain, bad manners.
Have some faith in people - I'm sure there are masses of decent personalities.
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- 2Serious4Numbers
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"Originality is the diamond in the rough"
amazing. i would venture to guess your perspective has been posted previously as well
amazing. i would venture to guess your perspective has been posted previously as well
- ahduth
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Well played, well played. It takes one petty, witless cretin to know one, amirite?Teoeo wrote:You will fit in nicely *smiles wickedly*
But more seriously, I'd worry less about law school, and more the legal profession. My impression is it's filled with venal, petty assholes. An endless bureaucratic nightmare whose objective is the creation of more bureaucracy. The idea that you'd be put off by what you see on this site means one of two things:
a) you live in some weird candyland of the imagination, or
b) you're a pretty decent troll.
I'm voting for option b.
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Hate to break it to you, OP, but you're no Aladdin.Marmaduke8 wrote:So, I recently got into a T10 school. I'm happy about that, or at least I thought I would be.
But I'm getting discouraged. Not about job prospects, not about debt. I know I want to be a lawyer. I'm discouraged by what I read on TLS. Specifically, I'm discouraged to think that I will be spending three years with you douchebags.
I think you guys are probably nice, harmless people. But who the hell sits down and makes line graphs of the decision dates at a law school? Who the hell gets on the internet to plug a STRANGER'S numbers into law school predictor for them? SO many of the things said on this site land somewhere between pointless, idiotic, and redundant. Originality is the diamond in the rough.
I've been reading these forums for several months, and yes, they have helped me with the application process. But that's not the same as wanting to spend time with the people that created them.
My question is this: Are you guys really the anal retentive, petty, witless cretins that you sound like on this website? Are there a load of readers who never post that are actually solid people?
Discuss.
- beachbum
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BAM! Curveball. This line honestly made me lol.Marmaduke8 wrote:Specifically, I'm discouraged to think that I will be spending three years with you douchebags.
But seriously, if you're discouraged by the types of personalities you find on TLS, you're fucked.
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Well if you actually looked at the graphs instead of just being a hater, you would probably see that TLS and lsn actually represent less than 10% of the applicant pool. So there is a good chance you won't have to spend the next three years of your life with a bunch of "anal douchebags."
Honestly I came here mainly for ps help and though some of the critism has been harsh and negative, it was nice to hear because that's what I came for - impartial people that will tell me what they really felt.
But with that being said, congrats on t10 doode! Huge accomplishment and mad props
I'm still waiting on my first acceptance and its killing me Larry!
Honestly I came here mainly for ps help and though some of the critism has been harsh and negative, it was nice to hear because that's what I came for - impartial people that will tell me what they really felt.
But with that being said, congrats on t10 doode! Huge accomplishment and mad props

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- DukeCornell
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I love the graphing also. IMO it’s a time/money saver. By this I mean, if you know the probability of your being admitted into school X is “not likely”- based on overwhelming statistical data…you probably shouldn’t spend money submitting an app.I personally get a thrill from having analyzed certain aspects of the application process (e.g. my lsat performance), and I actually think graphing out when people are accepted into diff schools is helpful information.
To OP’s larger point: I think it’s a fair assessment to say that there are quite a few “socially deprived/ awkward” individuals on TLS. I think some of them genuinely get a kick out of lashing out at the “cool kid” (maybe because they were beat-up in high school, or didn’t get bids during rush week, hell IDK.) Shit dude…treat it like HS- make friends with the cool kids and cheat off the nerds.

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Here's a nice graph I thought you'd enjoy.

Looking forward to being your classmate.

Looking forward to being your classmate.
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don't worry OP, most of the people on this site are months away from the truth, that being a bad person only gets you far on the internet. They will be just as lonely in law school as they were in HS. The only difference is that they won't have the other dozen or so Dbags that they are conected to the hip with on TLS. In the real world these people get exposed fast.
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Oh man. It's such a relief to finally have someone just cut the shit and see right through me. You're right! Oh, god, you're so right! I'm just so miserable and lonely and nobody likes me ever and I totally miss the loser lunch table at high school. Thank goodness you came along to point out my glaring problems. Thanks to you, I will finally leave my mother's basement and check out this real world you speak of!kwais wrote:don't worry OP, most of the people on this site are months away from the truth, that being a bad person only gets you far on the internet. They will be just as lonely in law school as they were in HS. The only difference is that they won't have the other dozen or so Dbags that they are conected to the hip with on TLS. In the real world these people get exposed fast.
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- kwais
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you're welcomeparatactical wrote:Oh man. It's such a relief to finally have someone just cut the shit and see right through me. You're right! Oh, god, you're so right! I'm just so miserable and lonely and nobody likes me ever and I totally miss the loser lunch table at high school. Thank goodness you came along to point out my glaring problems. Thanks to you, I will finally leave my mother's basement and check out this real world you speak of!kwais wrote:don't worry OP, most of the people on this site are months away from the truth, that being a bad person only gets you far on the internet. They will be just as lonely in law school as they were in HS. The only difference is that they won't have the other dozen or so Dbags that they are conected to the hip with on TLS. In the real world these people get exposed fast.
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I'm much nicer IRL though. But I'm sure most people are.
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I like how you threw in "I got into a Top 10 school." Not that it's relevant in any way to your post - just to let us know. And then accuse others of douchiness.Marmaduke8 wrote:So, I recently got into a T10 school. I'm happy about that, or at least I thought I would be.
But I'm getting discouraged. Not about job prospects, not about debt. I know I want to be a lawyer. I'm discouraged by what I read on TLS. Specifically, I'm discouraged to think that I will be spending three years with you douchebags.
I think you guys are probably nice, harmless people. But who the hell sits down and makes line graphs of the decision dates at a law school? Who the hell gets on the internet to plug a STRANGER'S numbers into law school predictor for them? SO many of the things said on this site land somewhere between pointless, idiotic, and redundant. Originality is the diamond in the rough.
I've been reading these forums for several months, and yes, they have helped me with the application process. But that's not the same as wanting to spend time with the people that created them.
My question is this: Are you guys really the anal retentive, petty, witless cretins that you sound like on this website? Are there a load of readers who never post that are actually solid people?
Discuss.
Speaking of douchiness, accusing TLS'ers are being "redundant" and pointing out the lack of originality... For some one who's been on this site for months, haven't you noticed that posts of your exact type "this site sucks, douches and no originality" - is redundant itself? I mean, you're not saying anything that hasn't been said a thousand times over.
Just want to point out why it's humorous for you to call others douches
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why are you nicer IRL?whymeohgodno wrote:I'm much nicer IRL though. But I'm sure most people are.
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- beachbum
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Based on your recent posts, I'm not sure why you're still here.kwais wrote:don't worry OP, most of the people on this site are months away from the truth, that being a bad person only gets you far on the internet. They will be just as lonely in law school as they were in HS. The only difference is that they won't have the other dozen or so Dbags that they are conected to the hip with on TLS. In the real world these people get exposed fast.
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Because on the internet I like to be brutally honest. In social circles courtesy dictates lying.kwais wrote:why are you nicer IRL?whymeohgodno wrote:I'm much nicer IRL though. But I'm sure most people are.
- mrmangs
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I actually think I am nicer over the internet.
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Unsubtle flame is nevertheless successful.
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