Professor Loui's
Modern Myers-Briggs Questionnaire

SOCIAL SITES

1. Most of my friends probably have more social network friends than I do.

2. I like to chat just as much with strangers as with people I know well!

3. I don't mind receiving personal messages from people I don't know well.

4. I really do care about every one of my social network friends!

5. People should have as social network friends only people they really know.

6. I always sign my email with official information about me.

7. My avatar (personal image) is usually a photo of me (not just a part of me).

8. My avatar (personal image) is usually an official photo of me.

9. My avatar (personal image) is sometimes a pretty good photo of me, but not perfect.

10. I note my friends' birthdays!

11. My favorite friends are my closest family members.

12. I wouldn't social network if my friends or colleagues weren't already doing it!

13. I update my status often (on my social network)!

PROGRAMMERS AND NON-PROGRAMMERS

14. If I could know one language on one system, it would be something quick and dirty and powerful like awk and perl on unix!

15. If I were to program, I would prefer to program in methodical structured, safe languages -- the more method, the better!

16. I don't like programming!

17. Lots more people would program if they were taught well.

18. Good programming is the result of persistence.

19. The best programming is the result of genius!

20. The best time to get a program right is at the ground level.

21. The impressive part of programming is the problem solving and improvisation.

22. Practice makes perfect!

23. I gladly copy other people's code -- why reinvent the wheel?

24. When things go wrong, I go to some lengths to find out why!

25. I prefer playing video games to programming.

26. I prefer watching TV to programming.

27. I prefer running around outside to programming.

28. In principle, well-designed board games are as much fun as computer games.

COMPUTERS

29. I try to leave windows open so I can come back later!

30. I follow a structured routine of closing windows, putting things in folders, and shutting down when I am done.

31. I strongly prefer keeping the computer in its original, proper configuration!

32. I work to keep my computer in optimal condition when possible.

33. I am really good at just one or two programs, such as Photoshop or Powerpoint.

34. I like the feel of the jump drive -- my data in my own hands!

35. Big beautiful displays are important to me!

36. People should conform to using the keyboard the way it is designed and intended to be used!

37. Most keyboards could be improved easily!

38. The mouse should match the keyboard!

39. I regret that computers are a necessary component of my life.

40. I often imagine my life would be better without computers!

41. I could be a Mac person because it is so damned good looking!

42. I could be a Mac person because it is such a great design!

43. I could be a Mac person because it makes me look good!

44. I could be a Mac person because it makes me feel clever!

45. I could be a Mac person because it is closer to the ideal!

46. I could be a Mac person because my real job is more important than fussing with computers!

47. Life is too short to split folders into subfolders.

48. People think my desktop is pristine!

49. I would like to use the video camera when chatting!

50. I like to use scheduling and calendar software!

51. I like it when a whole group uses collaboration software!

52. Every computer should have its own personal, non-digital name!

53. I often use the computer to help me arrive at the right decisions!

MOBILE PHONES

54. I have a rare, personalized ring tone!

55. The wider the circle of calling friends, the better, even if it costs a bit.

56. The better the mobile phone can browse the web, the better the mobile phone!

57. I like my phone even if it is non-optimal.

58. The color of my phone is important to me.

59. People should turn off their ringer in movies and meetings and on buses and elevators and in bathrooms and when other people are around!

60. Children should learn all the good things their phone can do for them!

61. If batteries are heavy, then let phones be heavy!

62. It's still true that the best thing about a phone is that you can call for help in an emergency.

63. I always ask for the numbers of people who work with me and work for me.

64. I often persuade people on the phone in ways that don't work with email!

65. I am good at using my mobile phone to trick people.

66. GPS tracking is a good thing to have on all mobile phones.

67. I am the quickest person I know at texting.

TRANSPORTATION

68. There's nothing wrong with well-chosen aftermarket components that improve a car.

69. There's nothing wrong with hot aftermarket components that only serve to make a car look good.

70. There's nothing wrong with personalizing a car so it better serves the driver.

71. A car is just transportation.

72. Cars pollute! Let's get rid of them today!

73. My car says something about me!

74. If I could have the fanciest or most kick-ass car, I would, even if it weren't the best design!

75. My car's interior is usually sort of messy!

76. If I had a nasty dent, I would get it fixed even if it cost a lot.

77. Cars should show some kind of design principles, not merely satisfy market demand!

78. Cars should at least be aerodynamic!

79. Cars should all be really safe even if it means legislating that they all look alike!

80. If you want to make great cars, you should think about how they are made.

81. I prefer to bike whenever possible.

82. I never miss an exit, a stop sign, a school zone, a pedestrian crossing, or a red light.

83. I would never deliberately run a stale yellow light.

84. Public transportation rocks!

85. I don't like talking to people while I am on an airplane.

86. I have initiated a conversation at a gas station for little or no reason.

87. I calculate my gas mileage.

88. I can usually feel when my car needs attention.

CONTENT

89. I watch a lot of DVD's!

90. My DVD's are well organized!

91. I finalize my DVR's whenever they are done.

92. I prefer to keep DVR's unlabeled because I never know what I might add.

93. I wish they had gotten the MP3 sharing sites right from the start.

94. I am glad they have finally rationalized the MP3 market.

95. It's ok for clever people to have MP3's that unclever people don't.

96. It's ok for the government to have a small amount of information about each of us if it keeps us safe.

97. The MP3 format is lousy and should be completely re-done.

98. The MP3 format is really lousy compared to old vinyl records!

99. I've never thought about the MP3 format -- I just like the music.

100. I search for myself on google regularly!

101. I wish people would not search for me on google!