Are we all attention seekers?

[AFK 89]

People like having attention.

I admint I like having attention on me.

 

Of course there are some people who abuse that and want too much.

[Not_active 731]

I agree with OP here, not seeking contact with other humans, wanting recognition, admiration...well, that wouldn't be very human at all. 

Edited February 4, 2015 by RaveRatchet

[Lisa 5,552]

Of course we're all attention seekers. Anyone who says otherwise is lying (and/or lying to themselves) or has a really good reason. As OP said, we're social creatures who work/live together in a society. Each of us wants to be an idol in our societies.

[Phill 1,285]

I'm not an attention seeker. Now watch me juggle these chainsaws 

[Tom Snyder 4,111]

Not really, my jokes are just random. So no real intention of seeing it. 

[kanashimi purinsesu 244]

Yes we all seek attention but I think somehow it's been distorted in modern times where there's a little too much self-interest instead of sharing the attention and it kinda made the whole attention seeking thing become super prevalent. I don't mind showing off or being really obnoxious but I always invite others accomplishments or find some way to get somepony else in on the goodness. Makes it funner to me.

 

I think that there are too many ponies out there now, especially with the internet, that seek attention a loooot because modern society has so many distractions and new rules and basically cliques. I think that kinda makes you an outcast not by choice more often than not. So sometimes ponies go to extremes or are always trying to get noticed so they can get into that kinda state of being.

[KatonRyu 1,026]

If you want attention for something you actually accomplished then it's fine with seeking it. However I see far too many selfies and pictures of people's lunches these days. That sort of attention seeking is just stupid in my opinion.

 

I don't think all of us are attention seekers because a lot of us will be content being left alone for the most part. Only when we accomplish something do we seek approval (or constructive criticism, although that usually isn't appreciated anymore either.)

 

Now that I say that, that's another form of attention seeking I loathe. Fishing for compliments and burning down the first person who says something other than "Praise be unto your divine lunch" or something similar. (Kudos to anyone who posts something utterly sarcastic like that and gets thanked for it).

[~Chaos~ 3,966]

I'm sure it's a natural thing, just some people will try to get much more than other people.

[CC_Maud_Pie 6,431]

Yes. Sometimes I want attention because it's human nature to desire recognition. It helps them boost their self esteem during the hard days and even makes them feel less lonely.

Edited February 10, 2015 by CC_Maud_Pie

[LZRD WZRD 1,929]

I don't like to admit it, but every time I see the notification icon light up my heart skips and I get super excited that somebody's acknowledged my existence. I like to come off as non-caring about attention, but if I'm being honest I love it when other people give me their attention

[1Bit 1,531]

Some attention is always nice...but I think it really depends on the source and whether its positive or negative. I think attention-seekers are those who don't care what kind of attention it is, as long as it's directed at them, they're happy. I wouldn't say we are all attention-seekers though. 

[Rebel the Wolfgirl 5,585]

To a degree, we do seek attention. Some of us, like Kim Karcrapian, do it for the wrong reasons.

[YouAreWorthSoMuch 102]

Why did you make this topic?

This is almost exactly what I came in to say. /thread.

[DATA EXPUNGED 324]

I think people crave attention naturally from the day they are born. However, some people carry on their childish self-centeredness longer than others.

[NotoriousSMALL 1,984]

Being an attention whore is way different than wanting to be acknowledged. An attention whore usually seeks over the top means of being the center of attention, and will even go out to make it negative attention if need be.

[Pastel 7,627]

Of course, it's just a human thing.

[Po-Nonimous 583]

IMO the person who posts a picture of a beautiful sunset or their favorite pony or what have you is just seeking a little attention and that's not bad.

 

But, the young woman who posts nude selfies on a website in order to be the center of attention is a very bad thing so, yeah, there is a difference.

[Hovershy 3,812]

I think it is natural for humans to crave attention, but not too much.

 

But I don't understand why people say bronies are attention seekers. I mean I guess some are, but most just wanna be left alone and watch a show. 

[King Sejong 858]

   Everyone deserves attention, for those who have a histrionic need for attention, still be given their time to share, overall, we should be seen and heard, we choose to the be seen in a negative or positive light, depending on your behaviour at the time you wanted attention, it is detrimental to yourself or others to not have a moment to shine, as was said in a Twilight Zone episode "Number 12 looks just like You", "Being like everybody is the same as being nobody."

[Splashee 28,537]

Yes, and we are proud! 

[ExplosionMare 18,007]

It’s impossible for me to say I don’t want attention, because I do, I just don’t like too much attention

[Splashee 28,537]

2 minutes ago, ExplosionMare said:

It’s impossible for me to say I don’t want attention, because I do, I just don’t like too much attention

You have been attentioned 

[ExplosionMare 18,007]

1 minute ago, Splashee® said:

You have been attentioned 

And now so have you 

[Pastel Heart 6,463]

I know I do. Totally shameless. My dream is to be spoiled. ~w~

I'm basically a cat. Pet me and bring me food~

Edited September 23, 2020 by Pastel Heart
Totally shameless

[TBD 17,228]

I'm not much of a attention seeker, I rather be ignored and let my own thoughts be left alone.