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Post by Marcho Millennius on Apr 21, 2009 8:29:46 GMT -5
I was wondering if anyone has any wisdom to offer on the topic of secrecy, the benefits and weaknesses of plotting in the shadows.
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Post by setiishadim on May 18, 2009 9:13:13 GMT -5
I would but I am sworn to silence. lol Really, what are you plotting in the shadows?
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Post by The Dark Lord of the GITH on May 26, 2009 11:38:06 GMT -5
sometimes the best place to hide is in plain sight. Just as sidious did in the movies so could you depending on what your trying to do.Of course to do this you first must gain the trust and loyalty of those around you, and if your plotting against someone else gain then their trust is even more important than those around you. Be certain not to get too bold as that could easily be your downfall. also I would suggest you use google. Youll likely find all kinds of info on this topic.
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Post by Empress Palpatine on Jun 12, 2009 22:14:38 GMT -5
If secrecy is what will make the plan work, then by all means, that is the way to go. Do whatever works for the goal.
I am at a point right now where I am deciding what to keep secret and what to make public. I have to really define what my goal actually is in order to make that decision.
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Post by Mrs. Darth Vader on Jun 20, 2009 0:40:40 GMT -5
"Publicity is the best form of secrecy." Adolf Hitler. I quoted him because he obviously achieved power just that way. He wrote all his goals and ambitions in his book "Mein Kampf" and many did not think he would actually carry it out. but he did. The way the news makes everyone not believe in Global Warming is to constantly talk about it so people say it is fake. It works every time. If you try to keep secret people try to ferret you out then they believe what they caught you at. Also tell the truth will also trick them because we live in a nation of liars so if you tell the truth they will not believe you and again you have achieved secrecy. I know this as absolute fact because when I was younger I told the truth and No One Believed me. To this day if I tell the truth No One will Believe it. So BINGO. there you have it.
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Post by Marcho Millennius on Jul 2, 2009 1:33:13 GMT -5
Plotting in the shadows was something of a joke lol =)
But you see I am a pretty private and introverted person
like in any conversation I rarely boast about myself or what I or what I've done
because what I do, I don't do for any notoreity I do to further myself, for example going to college or working overseas, but in most situations its hard to avoid questions regarding your personal life because those are what people would ask if they want to know you.
And I'm not really up on the whole lying to people's faces thing. Concluding this I wonder if there are ways to deflect the conversation or does keeping quiet do the trick?
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Post by Mrs. Darth Vader on Jul 13, 2009 23:05:33 GMT -5
Marcho Millennius
Good point. Thought deflection. I know someone personally who is an expert at thought deflection but she is not me. Another example at thought deflection is from an old TV movie series called "Colombo". It is about this Homicide police LT. who played dumb to find out who the murderer is. Colombo also used thought deflection. He would ask a direct question then he would change the subject to gardening or something trite and meander for a while only to circle back around to what he really wants to find out. You can reverse this to deflect a conversation when you wish that someone not find out something.
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Post by Marcho Millennius on Aug 12, 2010 2:40:14 GMT -5
I thank you for your wisdom because in this day and age it seems that personal privacy is worth nothing. We all share willingly with our close friends and family but what gives any common stranger the right to know our secrets?
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Post by Mrs. Darth Vader on Aug 12, 2010 16:27:47 GMT -5
Marcho Millenius
No stranger has the right to know your secrets. What you reveal to people is up to you. This is why we have Privacy laws. If someone is too pushy and nosy about your business you can always leave saying nothing. "The Right To Remain Silent" can extend further than just dealing with the police if you choose. Here you have to stand your ground and not allow someone else to force information out of you. Of course this is hard if it is a parent but anyone else can go take a hike! I am glad that you liked all the advice. I hope you continue to enjoy this board.
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