Personality Types

[GhostPony750 959]

Also a little side note, that totals to 172% for me though... Who divided this thing? :/

 

In this personality test, the results are divided this way:

Introvert (I) or Extravert (E)

Intuitive (N) or Sensing (S)

Thinking (T) or Feeling (F)

Judging (J) or Perceiving (P)

giving Derpy a classification may be a little too much for a pony that barely appears.

Yea, it's true that she didn't appear often. But in these few scenes where we see interacting, she has a stable personality, she reacts the same way everytimes. And she seems to fit this personality well. But ofc they could have found someone better.

 

Another thing is... well, INTP in any fiction are quite difficult to make, since they literally never do anything. But the producers somehow managed to find a use for a character who almost never moves from its house. And it's Zecora, she never jumps into action. Meanwhile, Twilight tends to panic all the time, so she can't be INTP. So this chart above is the most accurate.

Edited April 27, 2014 by GhostPony750

[Night Shine 767]

(BUMP! Can more ponies please vote in the poll? :3)

 

Actually, I do have quite a few relevant things to say. First of all, the 2013 Brony Census showed these types as the top 5 most common in the brony fandom:

1) INTJ 25%

2) ISTJ 12%

3) INFJ 10%

4) INTP 9%

5) INFP 6%

(Source: http://herdcensus.com/2013%20STATE%20OF%20THE%20HERD%20REPORT.pdf)

 

Now here's something interesting. Compare that distribution with the average proportions of those types in the United States population:

INTJ: 2.1%

ISTJ: 11.3%

INFJ: 1.5%

INTP: 3.3%

INFP: 4.4%

(Source:

http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/my-mbti-results/how-frequent-is-my-type.asp)

 

The Herd Census organizer responded to the biggest outlier, the INTJs: "It would be hard to overstate just how unusual this result is. Although we have been unable to get specific metrics for the test we used, INTJ (introversion, intuitive, thinking, judgment) is thought to occur in perhaps 1-3 % of the population, while it seems to occur at something like 10-20 times that rate in the Herd. One way this group has been described is as follows:

'INTJs apply (often ruthlessly) the criterion "Does it work?" to everything from their own research efforts to the prevailing social norms. This in turn produces an unusual independence of mind, freeing the INTJ from the constraints of authority, convention, or sentiment for its own sake ... INTJs are known as the "Systems Builders" of the types, perhaps in part because they possess the unusual trait of combining imagination and reliability.

Whatever system an INTJ happens to be working on is for them the equivalent of a moral cause to an INFJ; both perfectionism and disregard for authority come into play. Personal relationships, particularly romantic ones, can be the INTJ's Achilles heel ... This happens in part because many INTJs do not readily grasp the social rituals ... Perhaps the most fundamental problem, however, is that INTJs really want people to make sense. - Marina Margaret Heiss'

"

 

Second, allow me to attempt to 'correct' the chart with ponies' MBTI types, since I feel like it mistyped several characters.

 

Fluttershy is an INFP, not ISFP:

 

"ISFPs live in the here and now. Their impulses yearn to be free, and are often loosed when others least expect it. The ISFP who continually represses these impulses feels 'dead inside' and may eventually cut and run...Some ISFP males are fiercely competitive, especially in sport or table games, and may have great difficulty losing. This competitive nature, also seen in other SP types, sometimes fosters 'lucky,' 'gut' feelings and a willingness to take risks. ISFPs can and do perform admirably in the spotlight" (Source: www.typelogic.com/isfp.html )

 

 

Rarity is ESFJ, not ENFJ:

 

 

"ENFJs are, by definition, Js, with whom we associate organization and decisiveness. But they don't resemble the SJs or even the NTJs in organization of the environment nor occasional recalcitrance. ENFJs are organized in the arena of interpersonal affairs. Their offices may or may not be cluttered, but their conclusions (reached through feelings) about people and motives are drawn much more quickly and are more resilient than those of their NFP counterparts...The dynamic nature of their intuition moves ENFJs from one project to another with the assurance that the next one will be perfect, or much more nearly so than the last" ( www.typelogic.com/enfj.html )

 

Now look at the ESFJ description:

"Guardians of birthdays, holidays and celebrations, ESFJs are generous entertainers. They enjoy and joyfully observe traditions and are liberal in giving, especially where custom prescribes.

 

All else being equal, ESFJs enjoy being in charge. They see problems clearly and delegate easily, work hard and play with zest. ESFJs, as do most SJs, bear strong allegiance to rights of seniority. They willingly provide service (which embodies life's meaning) and expect the same from others.

 

ESFJs are easily wounded. And when wounded, their emotions will not be contained. They by nature "wear their hearts on their sleeves," often exuding warmth and bonhomie, but not infrequently boiling over with the vexation of their souls. Some ESFJs channel these vibrant emotions into moving dramatic performances on stage and screen.

 

Strong, contradictory forces consume the ESFJ. Their sense of right and wrong wrestles with an overwhelming rescuing, 'mothering' drive. This sometimes results in swift, immediate action taken upon a transgressor, followed by stern reprimand; ultimately, however, the prodigal is wrested from the gallows of their folly, just as the noose tightens and all hope is lost, by the very executioner!

 

An ESFJ at odds with self is a remarkable sight. When a decision must be made, especially one involving the risk of conflict (abhorrent to ESFJs), there ensues an in-house wrestling match between the aforementioned black-and-white Values and the Nemesis of Discord. The contender pits self against self, once firmly deciding with the Right, then switching to Prudence to forestall hostilities, countered by unswerving Values, ad exhaustium, winner take all.

 

As caretakers, ESFJs sense danger all around--germs within, the elements without, unscrupulous malefactors, insidious character flaws. The world is a dangerous place, not to be trusted. Not that the ESFJ is paranoid; 'hyper-vigilant' would be more precise" (Source: www.typelogic.com/esfj.html )

 

 

I'm pretty sure also that

-Twilight is an INTJ, due to her hardcore J organization of everything in her life and implied aversion to laziness as well as her cynicism and lack of eccentricity that NPs commonly exhibit

-Celestia is an INFP, due to her mischievous benevolence, eccentricity, belief in the power of Friendship, and innate faith in literally everyone

-Luna is an INFJ, due to the way she forced her values onto everyone during the Nightmare Moon affair (I actually related to that as an INFJ), her excellent understanding of the mind (Introverted Intuition), and her incredible counseling skills (INFJs make great counselors).

-Pinkie is an ESFP, due to her distinctive S trait of failing to recognize others' emotions and her SP crazy fun-seeking mentality as well as an implied aversion to arbitrary intellectualism

-Scootaloo is an ESTP, due to her "tough" mentality and dislike of "sappy" stuff as displayed in Cutie Mark Chronicles, as well as her lack of ability to understand emotions, hers and others'

-Apple Bloom is an N, due to her nearly annoying level of curiosity that was one her defining traits in earlier seasons

-Cheerilee seems more like an ENFJ than an ESFJ to me, as she understands how her students think (Ni: Introverted Intuition, secondary ENFJ function) as opposed to how they SHOULD think (Si: Introverted Sensing, secondary ESFJ function). That may not have been the best way to phrase it, but hopefully you get the point.

 

...I think that's it for the chart. Here are a few more pony MBTI types from the list I keep in my phone:

-Chrysalis: ENTJ

-Flim/Flam: ENTP

-Gilda: ESTJ (P?)

-Discord: ENTP

-Iron Will: ESTJ

-Twist: ENFP

-Maud Pie: ISTJ

-Flash Sentry: ISTP

-Shining Armor: ISFJ

-Cadance: ENFJ

 

Dang it, can't think of any more. Ah well...I spent too much time on this post anyway. xD I hope that somepony finds this interesting.

 

EDIT:

 

I think this probably holds true for a lot of self-reported INTJs on this forum. Many INTJs are probably too serious for bronyism, whereas INTPs are more open. Also, I have brought up the theory that bronies are likely lazier than other people before, which would better describe INTPs than INTJs (there are lazy INTJs and hard-working INTPs, too). I won't go into detail about that because the last time it did, it became extremely controversial. Nonetheless, I am almost confident that I'm an INTJ.

 

Well...not really. Still, both are very common in the fandom, though if we're talking relative to the U.S. population, INTJs are more common in the fandom by a landslide.

Edited April 30, 2014 by The Late Night Shine

[GhostPony750 959]

Well, I did it again:

INFP

 

Introvert(100%) iNtuitive(38%) Feeling(50%) Perceiving(44%)

•You have strong preference of Introversion over Extraversion (100%)

•You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (38%)

•You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (50%)

•You have moderate preference of Perceiving over Judging (44%)

And wew, the results are strong.

[DDV 36]

So I got INTP. Wow, that's pretty accurate.

[Forlanceabice 4]

There is no bad results for this test, so it's good!

 

Found this also:

 

 

 

In this personality test, the results are divided this way:

Introvert (I) or Extravert (E)

Intuitive (N) or Sensing (S)

Thinking (T) or Feeling (F)

Judging (J) or Perceiving (P)

Yea, it's true that she didn't appear often. But in these few scenes where we see interacting, she has a stable personality, she reacts the same way everytimes. And she seems to fit this personality well. But ofc they could have found someone better.

 

Another thing is... well, INTP in any fiction are quite difficult to make, since they literally never do anything. But the producers somehow managed to find a use for a character who almost never moves from its house. And it's Zecora, she never jumps into action. Meanwhile, Twilight tends to panic all the time, so she can't be INTP. So this chart above is the most accurate.

 

 

(BUMP! Can more ponies please vote in the poll? :3)

 

Actually, I do have quite a few relevant things to say. First of all, the 2013 Brony Census showed these types as the top 5 most common in the brony fandom:

1) INTJ 25%

2) ISTJ 12%

3) INFJ 10%

4) INTP 9%

5) INFP 6%

(Source: http://herdcensus.com/2013%20STATE%20OF%20THE%20HERD%20REPORT.pdf)

 

Now here's something interesting. Compare that distribution with the average proportions of those types in the United States population:

INTJ: 2.1%

ISTJ: 11.3%

INFJ: 1.5%

INTP: 3.3%

INFP: 4.4%

(Source:

http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/my-mbti-results/how-frequent-is-my-type.asp)

 

The Herd Census organizer responded to the biggest outlier, the INTJs: "It would be hard to overstate just how unusual this result is. Although we have been unable to get specific metrics for the test we used, INTJ (introversion, intuitive, thinking, judgment) is thought to occur in perhaps 1-3 % of the population, while it seems to occur at something like 10-20 times that rate in the Herd. One way this group has been described is as follows:

'INTJs apply (often ruthlessly) the criterion "Does it work?" to everything from their own research efforts to the prevailing social norms. This in turn produces an unusual independence of mind, freeing the INTJ from the constraints of authority, convention, or sentiment for its own sake ... INTJs are known as the "Systems Builders" of the types, perhaps in part because they possess the unusual trait of combining imagination and reliability.

Whatever system an INTJ happens to be working on is for them the equivalent of a moral cause to an INFJ; both perfectionism and disregard for authority come into play. Personal relationships, particularly romantic ones, can be the INTJ's Achilles heel ... This happens in part because many INTJs do not readily grasp the social rituals ... Perhaps the most fundamental problem, however, is that INTJs really want people to make sense. - Marina Margaret Heiss'

"

 

Second, allow me to attempt to 'correct' the chart with ponies' MBTI types, since I feel like it mistyped several characters.

 

Fluttershy is an INFP, not ISFP:

 

"ISFPs live in the here and now. Their impulses yearn to be free, and are often loosed when others least expect it. The ISFP who continually represses these impulses feels 'dead inside' and may eventually cut and run...Some ISFP males are fiercely competitive, especially in sport or table games, and may have great difficulty losing. This competitive nature, also seen in other SP types, sometimes fosters 'lucky,' 'gut' feelings and a willingness to take risks. ISFPs can and do perform admirably in the spotlight" (Source: www.typelogic.com/isfp.html )

 

 

Rarity is ESFJ, not ENFJ:

 

 

"ENFJs are, by definition, Js, with whom we associate organization and decisiveness. But they don't resemble the SJs or even the NTJs in organization of the environment nor occasional recalcitrance. ENFJs are organized in the arena of interpersonal affairs. Their offices may or may not be cluttered, but their conclusions (reached through feelings) about people and motives are drawn much more quickly and are more resilient than those of their NFP counterparts...The dynamic nature of their intuition moves ENFJs from one project to another with the assurance that the next one will be perfect, or much more nearly so than the last" ( www.typelogic.com/enfj.html )

 

Now look at the ESFJ description:

"Guardians of birthdays, holidays and celebrations, ESFJs are generous entertainers. They enjoy and joyfully observe traditions and are liberal in giving, especially where custom prescribes.

 

All else being equal, ESFJs enjoy being in charge. They see problems clearly and delegate easily, work hard and play with zest. ESFJs, as do most SJs, bear strong allegiance to rights of seniority. They willingly provide service (which embodies life's meaning) and expect the same from others.

 

ESFJs are easily wounded. And when wounded, their emotions will not be contained. They by nature "wear their hearts on their sleeves," often exuding warmth and bonhomie, but not infrequently boiling over with the vexation of their souls. Some ESFJs channel these vibrant emotions into moving dramatic performances on stage and screen.

 

Strong, contradictory forces consume the ESFJ. Their sense of right and wrong wrestles with an overwhelming rescuing, 'mothering' drive. This sometimes results in swift, immediate action taken upon a transgressor, followed by stern reprimand; ultimately, however, the prodigal is wrested from the gallows of their folly, just as the noose tightens and all hope is lost, by the very executioner!

 

An ESFJ at odds with self is a remarkable sight. When a decision must be made, especially one involving the risk of conflict (abhorrent to ESFJs), there ensues an in-house wrestling match between the aforementioned black-and-white Values and the Nemesis of Discord. The contender pits self against self, once firmly deciding with the Right, then switching to Prudence to forestall hostilities, countered by unswerving Values, ad exhaustium, winner take all.

 

As caretakers, ESFJs sense danger all around--germs within, the elements without, unscrupulous malefactors, insidious character flaws. The world is a dangerous place, not to be trusted. Not that the ESFJ is paranoid; 'hyper-vigilant' would be more precise" (Source: www.typelogic.com/esfj.html )

 

 

I'm pretty sure also that

-Twilight is an INTJ, due to her hardcore J organization of everything in her life and implied aversion to laziness as well as her cynicism and lack of eccentricity that NPs commonly exhibit

-Celestia is an INFP, due to her mischievous benevolence, eccentricity, belief in the power of Friendship, and innate faith in literally everyone

-Luna is an INFJ, due to the way she forced her values onto everyone during the Nightmare Moon affair (I actually related to that as an INFJ), her excellent understanding of the mind (Introverted Intuition), and her incredible counseling skills (INFJs make great counselors).

-Pinkie is an ESFP, due to her distinctive S trait of failing to recognize others' emotions and her SP crazy fun-seeking mentality as well as an implied aversion to arbitrary intellectualism

-Scootaloo is an ESTP, due to her "tough" mentality and dislike of "sappy" stuff as displayed in Cutie Mark Chronicles, as well as her lack of ability to understand emotions, hers and others'

-Apple Bloom is an N, due to her nearly annoying level of curiosity that was one her defining traits in earlier seasons

-Cheerilee seems more like an ENFJ than an ESFJ to me, as she understands how her students think (Ni: Introverted Intuition, secondary ENFJ function) as opposed to how they SHOULD think (Si: Introverted Sensing, secondary ESFJ function). That may not have been the best way to phrase it, but hopefully you get the point.

 

...I think that's it for the chart. Here are a few more pony MBTI types from the list I keep in my phone:

-Chrysalis: ENTJ

-Flim/Flam: ENTP

-Gilda: ESTJ (P?)

-Discord: ENTP

-Iron Will: ESTJ

-Twist: ENFP

-Maud Pie: ISTJ

-Flash Sentry: ISTP

-Shining Armor: ISFJ

-Cadance: ENFJ

 

Dang it, can't think of any more. Ah well...I spent too much time on this post anyway. xD I hope that somepony finds this interesting.

 

EDIT:

 

 

Well...not really. Still, both are very common in the fandom, though if we're talking relative to the U.S. population, INTJs are more common in the fandom by a landslide.

 

 

I myself come into form as an INTP.

First off, let me clarify a few things with my own two cents.

 

The MBTI, while not completely without merit, does have its own flaws to boot.

I.E: The fact that the sixteen types here are not "true" personality types per say, rather they list the order order of your preferred congitive processes. An example would be for the INTP is that they utilize their intuition, thinking, and perciving functions more often than their tertiary ones. In other words, they are means of processing information. It shoudl also be stated that every individual has their own quirks about them that makes it difiicult to completely pin anyone under some said personality type, fictional characters especially so.

 

To me, personality is composed of elements of one's character where both static and dynamic traits exists.

Though I do find myself without fail to be an INTP, I most certainly exhibit traits from the INTJ Luna, with her description also fitting me to a point. Ex: As a gamer in multiplayer games such as Red Orchestra, I usually take the helm of being the leader, making quick and decisive descisions in the heat of battle. I also display an excess of both cynicism and pessimissm, as users on FimFiction can attest to in spades. Outside of gaming, I usually go back to a more INTP mode of operating. It usually depends on the situational circumstances at any given moment.

 

Overall, it is my opinion that in the MBTI system, we each have a "main" so called personality type, such as with me mainly operating as an INTP. Similarly to the Ennegramn Personality Sorter however, I also sometimes shift into "sub types", exhibiting both functions and traits both active and passive from both the INTJ and the ISTP.

 

Fictional characters are especially prone to shifting their personality types if one is to use the MBTI to type them, due to them being character's whose personality may shift according to the whims of the writers and requirements of an episode. Twilight Sparkle is a mix of being an INTP, INTJ, and ISTJ, with the closest thing that could be called a "main primarily type" being that of the ISTJ. In season 1, she displayed a mostly prominent INTP type of function. Season 2 and onward would be a mixture of INTJ/ISTJ.

 

My apologies for the ramblings. I myself have difficulty in wording my ideas coherently most of the time.

Hopefully this adds a littl eto the discussion. I may have more to elaborate on as time goes by, so stay tuned for further updates.

[Night Shine 767]

I myself come into form as an INTP.

 

First off, let me clarify a few things with my own two cents...The MBTI, while not completely without merit, does have its own flaws to boot.

I.E: The fact that the sixteen types here are not "true" personality types per say, rather they list the order order of your preferred congitive processes. An example would be for the INTP is that they utilize their intuition, thinking, and perciving functions more often than their tertiary ones. In other words, they are means of processing information. It shou[ld] also be stated that every individual has their own quirks about them that makes it difiicult to completely pin anyone under some said personality type, fictional characters especially so. To me, personality is composed of elements of one's character where both static and dynamic traits exists...

 

Though I do find myself without fail to be an INTP, Ex: As a gamer in multiplayer games such as Red Orchestra, I usually take the helm of being the leader, making quick and decisive descisions in the heat of battle. I also display an excess of both cynicism and pessimissm, as users on FimFiction can attest to in spades. Outside of gaming, I usually go back to a more INTP mode of operating. It usually depends on the situational circumstances at any given moment.

 

Overall, it is my opinion that in the MBTI system, we each have a "main" so called personality type, such as with me mainly operating as an INTP. Similarly to the Ennegramn Personality Sorter however, I also sometimes shift into "sub types", exhibiting both functions and traits both active and passive from both the INTJ and the ISTP.

 

I apologize if this comes off as blunt, but I unfortunately have less patience than usual when dealing with those who point out ostensible flaws in the MBTI system in order to discredit its validity. This is because the MBTI theory simply confirmed something that I already knew,¹ before I even looked into psychology or knew what "MBTI" meant. It is, of course, an imperfect system--as with all human systems--but I have known for probably my entire life that its core concept is true, as I based my philosophical archetypes² off of previously known vague concepts, and I eventually realized³ that those archetypes were based on MBTI theory.

 

That's a subjective/anecdotal defense of MBTI, but here's an objective/theoretical one: MBTI does not measure absolutes. It measures preferences. That's why I love MBTI tests that give you percentages of your preferences towards each letter, such as HumanMetrics' free online one.⁴ If, hypothetically, you had a 20% preference to Perceiving over Judging, then of course you would act similarly to an INTJ type. You would just act 20% more similarly to an INTP type. :3

 

If that makes no sense, then...welp, this is my third edit of this post (compulsively editing and re-editing after posting is a bad habit of my type, INFJ^{5 why do I use citations; this is a pony forum}), so ask me later or look it up. xD

 

You made a good point: People can't be completely pigeonholed. The MBTI takes that into account by measuring percentage of preferences. If someone had a 0% preference on every dimension, they would be considered unpigeonholeable (that is my new favorite nonexistent word) in a completely legitimate and measurable way that is consistent with the MBTI system.

 

And, to be fair, I also am sensitive about MBTI's veracity due to the a concept which is explained well by the following excerpt from "Top 10 Things Every INFJ Wants You to Know"⁶:

 

4. Our label means a lot to us

 

While every person can be pinpointed as a specific Myers-Briggs Personality Type, INFJs tend to cling to our label as soon as we discover it. As we are the rarest personality type, making up an approximate 2% of the population, we spend most of our lives feeling lost and misunderstood. Once we learn that we are not alone and that there is an explanation as to why we have always felt different, we feel overjoyed and almost "normal."

Even if the description of an INFJ does not fit us 100%, it still usually offers us a lot of information for which we have spent the majority of our lives searching. Those four little letters [can] be life-changing to an INFJ.

 

 

 

I most certainly exhibit traits from the INTJ Luna, with her description also fitting me to a point. 

 

Waitwaitwait, Luna's a T? Whaaaaaaat? Now I'm curious--why do you think she's a T? I don't think she has a tendency to base her decisions on an objective standpoint. For example, Nightmare Moon's plan was illogical and impractical. Eternal night would have screwed over everyone--plants would have withered and died, causing a chain reaction to wreak havoc on the natural food chain. Instead of taking an objective standpoint, Luna made the decision based on her own feelings.

 

Also, Luna appears from the show to be

1) a warmhearted natural counselor who loves to share wisdom to help others (S3:E6; S4:E19),

2) idealistic instead of cynical (S1:E1-2, S3:E13, and S4:E1-2), and

3) symbolic and melodramatic instead of cold and ruthless when she gets angry (S1:E1-2; S4:E1-2),

 

which seem to me to be clear signs of an F-type, namely INFJ.⁷

 

 

Fictional characters are especially prone to shifting their personality types if one is to use the MBTI to type them, due to them being character's whose personality may shift according to the whims of the writers and requirements of an episode. Twilight Sparkle is a mix of being an INTP, INTJ, and ISTJ, with the closest thing that could be called a "main primarily type" being that of the ISTJ. In season 1, she displayed a mostly prominent INTP type of function. Season 2 and onward would be a mixture of INTJ/ISTJ.

 

Now that I can agree with. For example, I feel like Pinkie Pie is constantly flip-flopping between ENFP and ESFP, depending on how the show creators want to portray her. Pinkie seems to have the romantic, yet personable, head-in-the-clouds outlook of an NFP at times, rarely speaking directly (concisely; clearly; in a straightforward manner) to others (S3:E3; S4:E12). However, at other times, she seems to have the bluntness of an SP, not realizing how her words and actions can hurt others (e.g. Zecora, Luna, and Flutters) despite her good intentions (S1:E9, S2:E4, and S4:E14).

 

Interestingly enough, though, I had thought that Twilight started off the show as an INTJ, due primarily to her cynicism in Season 1 (best example is S1E1) that gradually faded away over later seasons, and became an INTP, or maybe even an INFP, around the time of her ascention. I never considered her being an ISTJ, but I suppose that does kinda make sense too. She generally has a higher preference towards iNtuition, though, given her love of the theoretical, abstract concepts and knowledge. Example: she loves reading.

Edited May 30, 2014 by The Late Night Shine

[Clockwork Chaos 219]

ENTJ:

Extravert 33%

iNtuitive 75%

Thinking 12%

Judging 11%

 

apparently i'm a leader, makes sense being the president of a uni society

[Ryzu 984]

INFP

Introvert(22%)  iNtuitive(31%)  Feeling(25%)  Perceiving(44%)

• You have slight preference of Introversion over Extraversion (22%)
• You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (31%)
• You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (25%)
• You have moderate preference of Perceiving over Judging (44%)

I'm princess luna... that personally doesn't surprise me too much.

[Lateon 589]

Results from the above HumanMetrics indicate that I'm (again) an ISTJ, but with only 1% preference of Sensing over iNtuition.

 

Introvert(78%) Sensing(1%) Thinking(50%) Judging(67%)

 

So...I'm both, I guess?

 

- Present me with facts and you'll instantly get me on your side. Arguments that also make sense to me win me over as well. I'm usually wary of whether someone is only telling me one side of the story though.

- Does whatever you're telling me actually work? If not, then why should I care?

- If it ain't broke, don't fix it...unless the current method can't be sustained or the new method is just eleventy-billion times better. Otherwise, make the current method as good as possible.

- I prefer not to share my opinion if I feel it is uninformed. If it is informed, and you want it, you get it, no questions asked, and no filters in place.

- I don't understand how people can just not go to class or not do their assigned work, especially if a group is involved. What do you stand to gain? How can you even stand letting the others in your group down like that?

[HeroSparks 232]

ISTP

Introvert(56%)  Sensing(12%)  Thinking(62%)  Perceiving(22%)

Ya, that fits

[Forlanceabice 4]

 

Waitwaitwait, Luna's a T? Whaaaaaaat? Now I'm curious--why do you think she's a T? I don't think she has a tendency to base her decisions on an objective standpoint. For example, Nightmare Moon's plan was illogical and impractical. Eternal night would have screwed over everyone--plants would have withered and died, causing a chain reaction to wreak havoc on the natural food chain. Instead of taking an objective standpoint, Luna made the decision based on her own feelings.

 

Also, Luna appears from the show to be

1) a warmhearted natural counselor who loves to share wisdom to help others (S3:E6; S4:E19),

2) idealistic instead of cynical (S1:E1-2, S3:E13, and S4:E1-2), and

3) symbolic and melodramatic instead of cold and ruthless when she gets angry (S1:E1-2; S4:E1-2),

 

which seem to me to be clear signs of an F-type, namely INFJ.⁷

 

I was basing that off the second MBTI chart made for the show's character that I quoted in my original comment. Also, I am mostly basing this off the various depictions of Luna made by the fandom in fanfiction, so my apologies for any confusions that may have been made during the process here. I happen to have more of an attraction to fan made contnet due to taking value of the amount of diversity to be had in people's various interpretations of the show, its lore, and characters. That is until the show itself promptly josses whatever head canon/fanon to be had, in which case I am a very sad burrowing owl.

 

 

Now that I can agree with. For example, I feel like Pinkie Pie is constantly flip-flopping between ENFP and ESFP, depending on how the show creators want to portray her. Pinkie seems to have the romantic, yet personable, head-in-the-clouds outlook of an NFP at times, rarely speaking directly (concisely; clearly; in a straightforward manner) to others (S3:E3; S4:E12). However, at other times, she seems to have the bluntness of an SP, not realizing how her words and actions can hurt others (e.g. Zecora, Luna, and Flutters) despite her good intentions (S1:E9, S2:E4, and S4:E14).

 

Interestingly enough, though, I had thought that Twilight started off the show as an INTJ, due primarily to her cynicism in Season 1 (best example is S1E1) that gradually faded away over later seasons, and became an INTP, or maybe even an INFP, around the time of her ascention. I never considered her being an ISTJ, but I suppose that does kinda make sense too. She generally has a higher preference towards iNtuition, though, given her love of the theoretical, abstract concepts and knowledge. Example: she loves reading.

Each to their own I suppose. By the way, I mean no offense in implying that the MBTI is completely without merit. Otherwise I wouldn't be here in the first place. Though it should be known that the current system is a little dated, as well as there is an updated MBTI called the MBTI Step II, which as the name suggest is an MBTI updated with the current knowledge we have about psychology.

 

In the meantime, I am hoping for another updated MBTI chart to be put up, specifically something with a character listing off INTP characteristics. Perhaps even an Enneagram while we're at it. INTPs never get to be the main character in fiction for reasons, though somewhat justified, does not mean one cannot pull the plot and conflict to the INTP to force them into action.

 

And no, I take no offense by your bluntness. Matter of fact, I myself usually like to be blunt but honest in my comments. Though naturally I try to keep a tactful demeanor when confronting others on topics similar to this.

By the way, I suggest you refer to that chart mentioned in a quote that is in my original comment. There are currently two charts of this nature circulating on the Internet at the moment, the one which I have referred to being the most up to date at the present.

Edited May 30, 2014 by Forlanceabice

[GhostPony750 959]

@@The Late Night Shine,

This was friggin glorious.

 

But also, Twilight simply can't be INTP, as this personality tend to do nothing at all, but think; they live in their bubble. But she often jumps into action to solve the problem, which doesn't fit this personality type. Zecora is a better candidate for INTP.

 

Also, any idea of who could be the INFP in the show?

[Night Shine 767]

@@The Late Night Shine,This was friggin glorious.But also, Twilight simply can't be INTP, as this personality tend to do nothing at all, but think; they live in their bubble. But she often jumps into action to solve the problem, which doesn't fit this personality type. Zecora is a better candidate for INTP. :)Also, any idea of who could be the INFP in the show?

Hey, thanks! That's a good point. I didn't think of that.

 

As for who's INFP (my fav type <3), I think Celestia might be one, but I'm not hugely confident about that. Still, I can't think of any others :S Flutters acts like one sometimes, though she's more likely an ISFJ.

Edited May 30, 2014 by The Late Night Shine

[DukeofCanterlot 158]

I have no clue why since Derpy is simply a background pony on the show.. but I love the idea of Derpy being an INFP

 

My thoughts

[Note: My type is INTJ.]

 

Twilight Sparkle: INTJ

Applejack: ESTJ
Rainbow Dash: ESTP
Rarity: ESFJ
Pinkie Pie: ENFP
Fluttershy: INFP
Trixie: ENFJ
Celestia: INFJ
Luna: INFP
Spike: ESFP
Apple Bloom: ENTP
Sweetie Belle: INFP
Scootaloo: ESFP
Diamond Tiara: ESTJ
Silver Spoon: ISFJ
Chrysalis: ENTJ
Discord: ENTP
Octavia: ISTJ
Vinyl Scratch: ESFP
Zecora: ISTP
Lightning Dust: ESTP
Cadence: ESFJ
Shining Armor: ESTJ
Bon-Bon (per my fanfics): INTJ
Lyra (per my fanfics): INFP
Maud Pie: ISTJ
Tirek: ENTJ
Cheese Sandwich: ENFP
Ms. Harshwhinny: ISTJ
Big McIntosh: ISFJ
Granny Smith: ENFP
Flim and Flam: ENTP
Iron Will: ESTP
Cranky Doodle Donkey: ISTJ

 

That's it for now,

 

If anyone wants me to elaborate on any of these, lemme know and I'll do it,
 

Edited May 31, 2014 by DukeofCanterlot

[Rhythmic Tempo 49]

I think one could call this a close call:

 

Introvert(78%)  iNtuitive(50%)  Thinking(50%)  Perceiving(61%)

• You have strong preference of Introversion over Extraversion (78%)
• You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (50%)
• You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (50%)
• You have distinct preference of Perceiving over Judging (61%)

 

2 50-50's

[IridscentNionios 1,420]

ISFP

Introvert(11%)  Sensing(25%)  Feeling(12%)  Perceiving(33%)

• You have slight preference of Introversion over Extraversion (11%)
  
• You have moderate preference of Sensing over Intuition (25%)
  
• You have slight preference of Feeling over Thinking (12%)
  
• You have moderate preference of Perceiving over Judging (33%)
  

Edited May 31, 2014 by nioniosbbbb

[Admiral Regulus 2,769]

Why are there so many INs on the internet, when I can hardly find any in real life? INTJ and INFJ are supposed to be the least common in the general population, but they're pretty abundant here. I wanna feel special, dammit!

[Farik 7]

Introvert (78%), Intuition (100%), Thinking (75%), Judging (67%).

[Frosty Nerd 833]

INFJ and INFP

 

Introvert(11%)  iNtuitive(25%)  Feeling(12%)  Judging(1%)

• You have slight preference of Introversion over Extraversion (11%)
• You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (25%)
• You have slight preference of Feeling over Thinking (12%)
• You have marginal or no preference of Judging over Perceiving (1%)

Because you appear to have marginal or no (1%) preference of Judging over Perceiving, characteristics of more than one personality type may apply to you:
INFJ and INFP.

Edited May 31, 2014 by Frosty Nerd

[DukeofCanterlot 158]

Hey, thanks! That's a good point. I didn't think of that.

 

As for who's INFP (my fav type <3), I think Celestia might be one, but I'm not hugely confident about that. Still, I can't think of any others :S Flutters acts like one sometimes, though she's more likely an ISFJ.

 

 

I actually wonder if Fluttershy is an INFP who has a better developed Si than Ne. She seems very much like an Fi-dom to me rather than an Si-dom. She's very motivated by how she feels about things from inside and that plays a big role in many of the actions she has taken.

 

I'm leaning towards INFJ for Celestia.. her approach with Twilight is very Ni/Fe like. Celestia sees the potential in Twilight and knows the right things to say/do to build up that potential in Twilight. I see her as Twilight's counselor/mentor.

 

Why are there so many INs on the internet, when I can hardly find any in real life? INTJ and INFJ are supposed to be the least common in the general population, but they're pretty abundant here. I wanna feel special, dammit!

 

 

 

We're too busy on the internet and not in the real world,

But no yea.. similar interests, I guess.

 

INXX types make about ~10% of the world in total. There are approximately 7,000,000,000 people in the world, meaning there would be approximately 700,000,000 INXX types.

It's possible that you meet plenty on the MLP Forums but not in real life.

 

The missing types seem to be ESXXs from the internet. I see plenty of ISXX and ENXX peeps.

[Umbral Noir 1,556]

It says I'm ESFJ (22:1:38:33). Interesting... Well that was fun! Always knew I'd be an extrovert, but I wonder if the rest is accurate...?

 

 

"As caretakers, ESFJs sense danger all around--germs within, the elements without, unscrupulous malefactors, insidious character flaws. The world is a dangerous place, not to be trusted. Not that the ESFJ is paranoid; 'hyper-vigilant' would be more precise. And thus they serve excellently as protectors, outstanding in fields such as medical care and elementary education."

 

Ok... It's definitely accurate!

 

 

@@DukeofCanterlot

 

And it seems from your character personality evaluations I'm most like Rarity! That's not what I would've expected, but I guess I may actually have some similarities xD

Edited May 31, 2014 by DJ-BRONI3

[Admiral Regulus 2,769]

We're too busy on the internet and not in the real world,

But no yea.. similar interests, I guess.

 

INXX types make about ~10% of the world in total. There are approximately 7,000,000,000 people in the world, meaning there would be approximately 700,000,000 INXX types.

It's possible that you meet plenty on the MLP Forums but not in real life.

 

The missing types seem to be ESXXs from the internet. I see plenty of ISXX and ENXX peeps.

 

It's not just here, though. You go anywhere on the internet, and you'll see that probably about 70% or more of people are INs, with the most common usually being INTJ.

 

Is it really that INs love the internet while the ES types avoid it, or are the online tests flawed?

[DaringDo's #1Fan 18]

I'm INFP. Check mah swag, yo.

 

[Admiral Regulus 2,769]

So... I decided to do a little bit of research, here. These are the results that I've found.

 

 

This gives the relative percentages of the population of each type based on several different internet communities, as well as the general population.

 

The bars in black represent the overall prevalence of each, considering the entire general population. The bars in cyan represent the prevalence among men, and the bars in red represent the prevalence among women.

 

Now, for the online communities:

 

Purple represents the data gathered from here. This is us.

 

The whitish-blue color represents the xkcd community. XKCD is a webcomic based on nerd humor.

 

The green color represents data gathered from Wrong Planet, an online community for individuals with autism or aspergers.

 

Gold represents Aeclectic Tarot, a website dedicated to tarot cards.

 

The Navy Blue color represents results gathered from an ADHD forum.

 

The orange color represents results gathered from a Christian internet community.

 

The pink color represents results gathered from AVEN, a website dedicated to asexuality.

 

---

 

Basically, this illustrates a few things:

• INs are everywhere on the internet. 'Nuff said.
• ENs are represented on the internet with the same frequency as the general population.
• ESs are vastly underrepresented on the internet.
• ISs are slightly underrepresented on the internet.

 

In addition, I have a few other unique observations:

• Autistics are most likely to be INTJs. In fact, there seems to be a significant degree of overlap between the two groups. INTP is the second most common personality type, very closely related.
• Members of the AVEN community are also most likely to be INTJs. Again, there could be some overlap here, considering that INTJs are notorious for their inability to succeed in the department of romance.
• XKCD attracts INs like a pond of water attracts mosquitoes. This isn't surprising, considering the style of humor.
• Tarot seems to be an INF thing. This makes sense, considering that it's far more subjective than objective by its very nature.
• Christians are a little more evenly spread out than the other selective groups, and closer to the general population. They still lack ESs, though.
• The most common type on ADHD forums is INFP, followed by INTP and ENFP. The Js are vastly underrepresented compared to the rest of the internet population.
• On average, men are most likely to be ISTJ, and women are most likely to be ISFJ.
• Very few people, either in real life or on the internet, are ENTs.
• ISFJ, ESFJ, and ESTJ are the most common personalities in the general population.

[Shift 4,272]

INTP
Introvert(56%) iNtuitive(12%) Thinking(50%) Perceiving(78%)

 

So i'm Twilight? I can get down with that.

 

EDIT: I took it again and apparently I am an INTJ, which I agree with. I took another test and apparently that was the same result. So, whoop de freakin' do. It's description does fit me better though. 

Edited July 30, 2014 by Shift