How Privileged Are You?

djchameleon · 04-14-2014, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I don't really get the public transportation question. I was dependent on public transportation for 14 years of my adult life and it doesn't mean I was underprivileged, it means I lived in cities where owning a car wasn't necessary.

You didn't have to rely on public transportation then. You chose to use it.

**Janszoon** · 04-14-2014, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

You didn't have to rely on public transportation then. You chose to use it.

That seems like a weird and illogical leap to make. If I needed to go somewhere, I was dependent on public transportation to take me there, I couldn't suddenly will a car into existence for myself. The fact is I couldn't have afforded to buy a car, pay insurance, pay for parking and still afford to pay my living expenses.

djchameleon · 04-14-2014, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

That seems like a weird and illogical leap to make. If I needed to go somewhere, I was dependent on public transportation to take me there, I couldn't suddenly will a car into existence for myself. The fact is I couldn't have afforded to buy a car, pay insurance, pay for parking and still afford to pay my living expenses.

This is what the question is geared towards gauging anyways. If you had the funds for a car and everything that goes along with it.

It's class status related.

**Janszoon** · 04-14-2014, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

This is what the question is geared towards gauging anyways. If you had the funds for a car and everything that goes along with it.

It's class status related.

And my point is that it's a poorly phrased question. Being dependent on public transportation and living in Chicago isn't the same as being dependent on public transportation and living in some small town somewhere.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 04-14-2014, 06:31 AM

I don't rely on public transport or have a car.
It's got nothing to do with status and everything to do with me being able to walk to most places in less than half an hour.

Carpe Mortem · 04-14-2014, 06:39 AM

I think we can all agree this quiz as bull**** as most are, and plenty of high privileged people score low while plenty of low privileged people score high.

So I'm gonna derail the thread for a minute because this is way more important to me, and everyone else who doesn't care how fortunate or unfortunate they are.

What Type of Dragon are you?

What Type of Dragon are you?
Your Result: Storm Dragon

85%

You are the turbulent and fierce Storm dragon. Oftentimes, the storm dragon can't make up it's mind, but luckily happens to be a good problem solver. Their friendships can be unsteady because of their ever-changing personalities, but a loyal friend will stay by their side. Storm dragons mainly live on high crags, and can fly in some of the most inclement weather conditions.

80%
Dark Dragon
78%
Light Dragon
77%
Ice Dragon
69%
Common Forest Dragon
59%
Fire Dragon
53%
Water Dragon
18%
Earth Dragon

djchameleon · 04-14-2014, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hat€monger ?

I don't rely on public transport or have a car.
It's got nothing to do with status and everything to do with me being able to walk to most places in less than half an hour.

Could you afford a car though? If you could then you don't rely on public transportation in the way that the question is phrased and for the purpose of this quiz.

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

And my point is that it's a poorly phrased question. Being dependent on public transportation and living in Chicago isn't the same as being dependent on public transportation and living in some small town somewhere.

Yes, having a better public transportation system is different in different areas but that doesn't matter when it comes to that question. It's easy to see that they were basically asking if you can afford a car but I guess you needed them to ask it directly.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 04-14-2014, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

Could you afford a car though? If you could then you don't rely on public transportation in the way that the question is phrased and for the purpose of this quiz.

And like Janzsoon pointed out the question is flawed because there is a huge difference between owning a car because you want one and owning a car because you need one.

djchameleon · 04-14-2014, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hat€monger ?

And like Janzsoon pointed out the question is flawed because there is a huge difference between owning a car because you want one and owning a car because you need one.

It isn't that terribly flawed because you would still own a car while others can't afford to even afford own one regardless of that minute detail.

Carpe Mortem · 04-14-2014, 06:49 AM

But what color dragon are you? Because whoever scores Common Forest Dragon is obviously the most truly underprivileged winner.

04-14-2014, 06:31 AM	#55 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	I don't rely on public transport or have a car. It's got nothing to do with status and everything to do with me being able to walk to most places in less than half an hour. __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

04-14-2014, 06:39 AM	#56 (permalink)
Carpe Mortem Crusher of tiny Nords Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Ugly Bag of Mostly Water Posts: 1,363	I think we can all agree this quiz as bull** as most are, and plenty of high privileged people score low while plenty of low privileged people score high. So I'm gonna derail the thread for a minute because this is way more important to me, and everyone else who doesn't care how fortunate or unfortunate they are. What Type of Dragon are you? What Type of Dragon are you? Your Result: Storm Dragon 85% You are the turbulent and fierce Storm dragon. Oftentimes, the storm dragon can't make up it's mind, but luckily happens to be a good problem solver. Their friendships can be unsteady because of their ever-changing personalities, but a loyal friend will stay by their side. Storm dragons mainly live on high crags, and can fly in some of the most inclement weather conditions. 80% Dark Dragon 78% Light Dragon 77% Ice Dragon 69% Common Forest Dragon 59% Fire Dragon 53% Water Dragon 18% Earth Dragon __________________ [SIG][/SIG] Mirth is King** Be Loving & Open With My Emotions

04-14-2014, 06:49 AM	#60 (permalink)
Carpe Mortem Crusher of tiny Nords Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Ugly Bag of Mostly Water Posts: 1,363	But what color dragon are you? Because whoever scores Common Forest Dragon is obviously the most truly underprivileged winner. __________________ [SIG][/SIG] Mirth is King Be Loving & Open With My Emotions