Fear, usefull or not?

[Ziruken]

i always have wonder is fear something that is really that needed? because when you are in a tight situation, fear gets in the way, so then u try and prevent it all. When you are about 11-13 usually fear gets in the way of getting girls, but that's not important.

Well here is my opinion, Fear is not that usefull!
This is because it gets in the way for most things of when its ur first-3rd time.
but its also helpfull because "sometimes" it helps you make the best desition.

I want to hear others ppl opinion on this that's why i made it.

[xenomorph]

Fear is a tool for leaders and strong people to control the weaker and less powerful people. The Fear that you're talking about is entirely self-generated. You're the allowing yourself to fear.

Conclusion: fear IS useful

[Shino]

well, no1 likes to rly likes "fear", but fear is something that you cant get away from, and yes fear is something that is always in our way, but we can also learn from our fears/ mistakes.











=/ blah (bored xD)

[Ziruken]

I know. I just scratch the surface of fear :P
And now im gonna tell you! everyone has fear no matter what you say! you may say "i dont fear anything" but there is always something that you fear and you try to deny it but u cant! but there is also common sence involved (sorta) because fear+common sence= what makes you how you are(almost!)
Now it isnt really a tool! If you notice(leaders usually) have a weakness. i my self am a leader but still im fully aware i still got fears! >..<

[Zowy]

I'm not afraid of anything. Most of the fears people have are in one way or another related to death(their own or someone they love), i'm not a afraid to die and i don't really love anyone, basically i have nothing to lose so i have nothing to fear.

[eskuAdradit0]

^emo..
i mean,i dont find fear that useful,specially cuz im 13 o.o and it always comes between me and a girl..

[Ziruken]

well lol i feel great about my self!!!!!! i aint no emo. (if u talkin 2 me)
cant doubt that i just wanted 2 know more about u ppl!! lol zowy i bet if i put a VERY big water bug(the ones that are as big a flash lights battery!) u would be scared to death. If you are told you death will be pure pain till u die you will be scared! lol u cant hide from fear >..<
but for m w/e fear is fear hehe i can find a good use for it.

[Zowy]

well lol i feel great about my self!!!!!! i aint no emo. (if u talkin 2 me)
cant doubt that i just wanted 2 know more about u ppl!! lol zowy i bet if i put a VERY big water bug(the ones that are as big a flash lights battery!) u would be scared to death. If you are told you death will be pure pain till u die you will be scared! lol u cant hide from fear >..<
but for m w/e fear is fear hehe i can find a good use for it.

I think there's a difference between being scared and being afraid.

If you'd jump out of my closet wearing a really scary mask or something, i'd be scared for about three seconds, then i'd give you another three seconds to get lost before i stick my nails in your face. Just kidding

If someone would break into my house and try to kill me i'd be scared at first sight but i wouldn't be afraid to try and take him down, and i wouldn't be afraid of the fact that he could kill me, but what i'd really do is hide, wait until he's not paying attention aproach him from behind and either snap his neck or cut his throat. If that's not possible i'd just stick a knife in his face without giving it a second thought.(Reminds me of those pathetic movies where the woman is put in a situation like this and instead of fighting she's running and screaming and is eventually saved by the main character who happens to be a man. I really hate those movies, they make women look bad.)

If you'd tell me my death will be pure pain untill i'd die, the thought would scare me a bit but i'm not afraid of death or afraid of pain.

I hope it makes sense, i don't care if you believe me or not, that's just the way i am.

[NSman]

Adrenaline is very useful and triggered by fear.
It probably saves a life every once in a while in extremely critical situations.

Fear also prevents us from doing very stupid things.
Like jump off of cliffs because it seems like fun, commit suicide, or pick a fight with a guy 3x your weight.

Sure, it gets in the way sometimes, like stagefright, ect, but it's not impossible to get over it

[Jenny]

Without fear, you can do something really stupid. If you had no fear, you would prolly jump down a cliff when your young just because some friends said so. Without fear of dying you could just die or something. I'm lucky as I'm really easy frightned ^^"

[Ziruken]

well what you are saying is common sence! not fear.

zowy fear is in everyone! depending on how strong it is! the stronger it is the weaker you seem. even if you get scared a while that still is fear. fearless person would get scared for anything!

[Pitbull]

Fear is useful.. Then you will do stuff without being afraid. Like if a friend dares you to do a crazy stunt.

[Ziruken]

once again.. its common sence!

[ghost bane]

Fear is a tool for leaders and strong people to control the weaker and less powerful people. The Fear that you're talking about is entirely self-generated. You're the allowing yourself to fear.

Conclusion: fear IS useful

no its not fear is felt by dictators fear that his people will rise up and take over one day all dictators feel that fear so is fear useful, no

a dog thats afraid will bite you once you turn your back but not one that respects you

[xenomorph]

a dog thats afraid will bite you once you turn your back but not one that respects you

excuse me? how'd you get that conclusion? a dog that is truly afraid of you will NEVER harm you, but NEVER protect you. A dog that truly respects will NEVER harm you but ALWAYS protect you. A dictator will never fear a people's revolt as long as he has power, and has governed well.

You brought up a good point. Leadership. It's the best example of useful fear. A leader will instil fear unto his people so he won't have to fear them. If a police officer is patroling around your house, you obviously fear him, because he has a gun(power). this doesnt mean your going to kill him when you have a good chance.

[Heidenreich]

Fear unlocks teh super strenght within, blah.

[Weener]

Fear is usefull to know our limits also some of us may get thrills from fear.


where would all the horror movies go?

[BodyFlirtaciouz]

I think there's a difference between being scared and being afraid.

If you'd jump out of my closet wearing a really scary mask or something, i'd be scared for about three seconds, then i'd give you another three seconds to get lost before i stick my nails in your face. Just kidding

If someone would break into my house and try to kill me i'd be scared at first sight but i wouldn't be afraid to try and take him down, and i wouldn't be afraid of the fact that he could kill me, but what i'd really do is hide, wait until he's not paying attention aproach him from behind and either snap his neck or cut his throat. If that's not possible i'd just stick a knife in his face without giving it a second thought.(Reminds me of those pathetic movies where the woman is put in a situation like this and instead of fighting she's running and screaming and is eventually saved by the main character who happens to be a man. I really hate those movies, they make women look bad.)

If you'd tell me my death will be pure pain untill i'd die, the thought would scare me a bit but i'm not afraid of death or afraid of pain.

I hope it makes sense, i don't care if you believe me or not, that's just the way i am.

cool way of interpreting both synonyms
gg <(^v^)>

[Rivenwolf]

Fear = adrenaline, adrenaline means someone is getting their ass kicked.

[EternalError]

The only thing to fear is Fear itself. Also, I was about to post what Rivenwolf said before I read his post, fear=adrenaline, no adrenaline=you dead. Fear is extremely useful, it also helps us know our limits and keeps us... alive lol

[Ziruken]

and common sense is what you ppl are talking about! kids! im talkin about "fear" not common sense!

[Soushiri]

Fear is something that we obtain through conditioning, usually from events that we recognize as potentially causing pain (mostly physical, but emotional pain can be factored in with self-awareness and can thus be included when we consider humans). It's essentially a neural mechanism of survival responsible for making us aware and keep away from aversive stimulis in the world. Irrational fears are sometimes cued by traumatic experiences or other catalysts and can be treated with hypnotic suggestion as well as counseling (usually more effective).

[Thundawave]

fear's useful In situations where if you didnt have it.you'd Kill your self in crazy situations.

[Shikihe]

Fear is instinct... if your life is in danger you sense fear which makes you wanna escape that situation, to stay alive, to lay your eggs around ^^

[gangsta]

fear is usefull sometimes, but sometimes its not, like when i was about 14 this guy pulled out a gun in the playground and said come with me, and i was going to go with him when i saw a cop car then i ran toward it. I was hella lucky cuz if fear got in my way i would b dead