JeffCa 0 #1 May 31, 2014 CNN's reader questionnaire, written by a couple of academics. Check question #5. http://edition.cnn.com/2014/05/29/business/psychopath-test-infographic/index.html?hpt=hp_c1 Apparently if skydiving and roller coasters appeal to you, it pushes you closer towards psychopathy. It's given equal weight in the survey to the questions about not being bothered by animals in pain and thinking people deserve to get conned. "So many fatalities and injuries are caused by decisions jumpers make before even getting into the aircraft. Skydiving can be safe AND fun at the same time...Honest." - Bill Booth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quagmirian 40 #2 May 31, 2014 What I find most interesting is how skydiving is thrown in as a generic 'thrill-seeking' activity. How many skydivers go out and do other extreme sports or risky activities? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #3 May 31, 2014 BASE Ground Launch Motorcycle Flying Paragliding SCUBA---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #4 May 31, 2014 diablopilot BASE Ground Launch Motorcycle Flying Paragliding SCUBA Pffftt...I married a REDHEAD! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukasz_Se 2 #5 May 31, 2014 YOU WIN SIR!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #6 June 1, 2014 airtwardo ***BASE Ground Launch Motorcycle Flying Paragliding SCUBA Pffftt...I married a REDHEAD! Hey!! We're talking about "thrillseeking" behavior. Not "Death Seeking" behavior. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimjumper 25 #7 June 1, 2014 The generosity of some women never ceases to amaze me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #8 June 1, 2014 JeffCaCNN's reader questionnaire, written by a couple of academics. Check question #5. http://edition.cnn.com/2014/05/29/business/psychopath-test-infographic/index.html?hpt=hp_c1 Apparently if skydiving and roller coasters appeal to you, it pushes you closer towards psychopathy. It's given equal weight in the survey to the questions about not being bothered by animals in pain and thinking people deserve to get conned.I was working const. at a new casino a few yrs. back. The safety guy heard me talking about my skydiving. The company was Perrini out of Vegas. (new day mobsters) He threatened to have me removed from the job for my (off work) risky behavior. Turned out they needed me. Funny. I was the last one on the job. (other than my bosses) WTF?I hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Backintothesky 0 #9 June 1, 2014 And how many people skydive because it is risky? Speaking for myself and others I know, if there was NO risk we would STILL do it. QuagmirianWhat I find most interesting is how skydiving is thrown in as a generic 'thrill-seeking' activity. How many skydivers go out and do other extreme sports or risky activities? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #10 June 1, 2014 Backintothesky And how many people skydive because it is risky? Speaking for myself and others I know, if there was NO risk we would STILL do it. ***What I find most interesting is how skydiving is thrown in as a generic 'thrill-seeking' activity. How many skydivers go out and do other extreme sports or risky activities? Interesting question ~ I surely would, heck compared to when I started jumping in the 70's - there IS no risk now. After a certain amount of time / experience, I think one does their all to mitigate what risk there is...would someone not yet at that 'threshold' still jump if it was 100% guaranteed? I wonder... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #11 June 1, 2014 airtwardo ***And how many people skydive because it is risky? Speaking for myself and others I know, if there was NO risk we would STILL do it. ***What I find most interesting is how skydiving is thrown in as a generic 'thrill-seeking' activity. How many skydivers go out and do other extreme sports or risky activities? Interesting question ~ I surely would, heck compared to when I started jumping in the 70's - there IS no risk now. After a certain amount of time / experience, I think one does their all to mitigate what risk there is...would someone not yet at that 'threshold' still jump if it was 100% guaranteed? I wonder...While not "Zero Risk", a tunnel is certainly much lower risk than actually jumping. They are pretty popular. Human flight has had appeal since before recorded history (maybe even since before you were a kid ). I don't jump for the rush from "cheating death," I do it for the rush of human flight."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #12 June 1, 2014 I agree that the questionnaire is pretty simplistic/forward even as online personality tests go. That said, the undue negative connotation around being any degree of "psychopathic" outweighs the misunderstanding the authors may have regarding why skydivers skydive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffCa 0 #13 June 1, 2014 I must admit that I'm often attracted to things because they're unusual. If skydiving was zero risk and it became mainstream to go to a dropzone on weekends, I might feel differently than I do now. It's hard to say though, because it's an impossible hypothetical situation. "So many fatalities and injuries are caused by decisions jumpers make before even getting into the aircraft. Skydiving can be safe AND fun at the same time...Honest." - Bill Booth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #14 June 2, 2014 Jumping is not zero risk. But it has become more mainstream than it used to be. Due to tandems and aff.One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
potatoman 0 #15 June 2, 2014 Jumping is like PshycoTherapy for me, and it sure beats chess and bowling. Who want's to do 2 dimensional when you can do 3 dimensional, and at high speed. You have the right to your opinion, and I have the right to tell you how Fu***** stupid it is. Davelepka - "This isn't an x-box, or a Chevy truck forum" Whatever you do, don't listen to ChrisD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unkulunkulu 0 #16 June 2, 2014 I think the minor point you're missing is that this question is mostly directed to non-skydivers. I don't know about you, but my first jump was made because of thrill seeking, curiosity or something. It's only when I saw what is there, I started jumping for different reasons, of course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Backintothesky 0 #17 June 2, 2014 Yeah I think first jumps are a thrill seeking/personal challenge thing. I know my first jump was because I wanted to see if "I had the balls". A bit like young men who want to go to war to see if how they would react under fire. Of course it all changes once you've experienced it for real! unkulunkuluI think the minor point you're missing is that this question is mostly directed to non-skydivers. I don't know about you, but my first jump was made because of thrill seeking, curiosity or something. It's only when I saw what is there, I started jumping for different reasons, of course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joelgibson 0 #18 June 7, 2014 airtwardo ***BASE Ground Launch Motorcycle Flying Paragliding SCUBA Pffftt...I married a REDHEAD! me too, these things are child's playSCR 15113 USPA Coach-C Hellfish 1004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
