Posted on 03 June 2012. Tags: average person, conformists, conformity, consumerism, diversity, fashion style, hipster, individuality, mainstream, mindset, music, stereotype
I’ve noticed that hipsters get a lot of hate directed toward them, but I for one, think it is ridiculous. First, I am going to clarify that I am NOT a hipster, but I still don’t agree with how people generalize them, and I am going to go through some of the main arguments against “hipsterism” and why they are invalid.
1. “Hipsters specifically reject the mainstream, but this is contradictory because they are then defined by the mainstream”
-The whole mindset of a hipster is to not conform so this is obviously going to be a trait of hipster. It is simply a boundary, or a border. That does not mean they are defined by it. There are so many alternatives to just mainstream, thus they aren’t defined by the mainstream at all. They have an infinite amount of room to have individuality, so as not to be defined by the narrow territory they cannot enter.
2. “Hipsters are against conformity, but they conform to a specific stereotype, so they don’t have individuality”
-This is probably the stupidest argument, but it has to be separated into different categories.
a. Clothing
It is true that most hipsters dress alike, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have individuality. To say that all hipsters are interchangeable and conform to a specific way just because of how they dress is not only absurd, but also a really superficial way to look at it. If you just take an average person, who doesn’t get labeled, they all pretty much dress alike as well, with as little diversity as hipsters, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have individuality. Hipsters conforming to a fashion style doesn’t make them conformists. Honestly most of them dress like this because they like the way it looks, and it will get them laid by fellow hipsters. If you are a hipster guy for example, you are probably in to hipster girls, so why wouldn’t you dress like this to help you get with them? I for one, think the way they dress is nice looking (some of them take it too far though) and it makes perfect sense for them to dress like this.
b. Music
People say that all hipsters listen to similar music. This is completely ridiculous. Hipsters all have unique tastes in music. Do they mostly listen to indie music? Yes. But all that means is an independent label. Saying all indie music is the same is equally as ridiculous as saying all corporate record label music is the same. Under the umbrella of independent bands, there is a great deal of diversity. Hipsters believe in niche consumerism, so they don’t like supporting the big guy thus they turn to indie music. This doesn’t mean they can’t have their own taste in music. All hipsters have unique preferences in the variety of sub-genres of indie music, and thus don’t conform to music taste, but only to consumerism. Also, I don’t know any hipsters who limit themselves to modern indie bands. They don’t listen to modern mainstream music, but they still like a lot of oldies and other types of non-pop music.
c. Political and Religious opinions
People always say that hipsters conform to being a liberal atheist. This is a logical fallacy. People who become hipsters don’t conform to these ideas because they are hipsters, they just tend to go hand in hand with the personality type that leads one to becoming a hipster. Obviously someone who is all about niche consumerism in the sense of not supporting big corporations is likely to be a liberal. And obviously someone who refuses conformity is going to be skeptical of religion.
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Posted on 25 May 2012. Tags: Access, application, average person, company databases, data entry clerk, data entry job, Home, home based data entry, information, internet knowledge, payment, refundable fee, reliable computer, time days, typing speed
I applied for a data entry job and then got this reply a few days later.
Dear Leilani,
Thank you for your application to M&A Services and interest for the role of a Home Based Data Entry Clerk. After reviewing your CV, you seem like an excellent candidate for the role. I would like to provide you with some more information so you are aware of the position before we take the process any further.
A Home Based Data Entry Clerk requires:
· A reliable computer
· Internet access
· A valid email account
· Typing speed 30wpm
· Access to either/or MS Word, MS Excel, Works, Notepad
Internet knowledge and previous Data Entry experience is useful but not necessary. Your main duties will be determining which emails/applications can be successfully processed. A step-by-step training manual will be provided which gives guidance and information on how to begin. This includes example emails, samples and a list of company Databases you will be working on. I will be here to assist you at any time should you require help with the role. The training manual can be completed in your own time and most applicants complete it within a day. As soon as you have completed the manual you can begin.
The hours of work are fully flexible giving you the choice to work part-time/full-time, days/evenings/weekends. However, the workload is constant so the more you work, the more you can earn. You will be paid £10.00 – £15.00 for each completed application with the average person completing 10 per day. For any queries relating to pay please do not hesitate ask.
To obtain the training manual there is a single non-refundable fee of £9.99. We must accept this fee to cover the training costs, processing fees as well as ensure only serious applicants are accepted. This cannot be deducted from your first pay and no other payment is required thereafter.
If this role is still something you are interested in and you meet all the requirements then please click the following link to make a payment.
Payment is made via PayPal or Credit/Debit Card. Once payment is received, the training manual will be sent to you via email and you can then proceed immediately to begin your new role as a Home Based Data Entry Clerk.
I will be open for contact via email at any point should you require further help after receiving your training pack and/or any queries you need answering.
Kind Regards,
M&A Services
Recruitment Team
PO Box 52711
Lewis Place
London
W8 9AF
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Posted on 07 November 2010. Tags: average person, b tech, career prospects, Citizen, college, permanent residency, pg diploma, post graduate diploma, private college, renowned university, residency, science subjects, technology, technology engineering, Want
Hi, I am interested in going to New Zealand as a student and settling down their as a citizen or getting my PR or permanent residency there ,currently I have completed my education and have done Bachelors in technology (Engineering) from a renowned university in India ,Kurukshetra University which is a government university but under an affiliated private college but I have the degree from Kurukshetra University. I have secured 60% aggregate in my engineering have 52% in my 12 th standard in science subjects and 74% in my class 10th, I aspire to go to AUT, Auckland University of Technology , please let me know what all courses of 1 year can i opt for there as a post graduate diploma in IT field which would make eligible for applying for a PR there and also seeing my performance please let me know that whether the Auckland university would accept me as a student or will I have to opt for some different college. Also i would like to know the career prospects in computers and IT there as per the PG diploma I do there.Please also give me an approximation of how much does an average person earn there in an year if one gets the PR. Please feel free to add your valuable suggestions if I have forgotten to ask some details. Like what all are the govt. people looking for in a student for the Visa and eventually for giving the PR.
Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 25 October 2010. Tags: 4 months, Affiliate, affiliated sites, average person, decent traffic, how much money, money, person, traffic, Website
i recently made a website and currently under construction but its going to have links to many affiliated sites. about 10. so how much income does the average person make by doing this? would i eventually be able to make a few hundred dollars a month within the next 3-4 months if i get decent traffic?
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