Do you think you are a good person?

It's funny, a couple years ago I would have said "of course!" but now, I really don't think so.
I'm bitter, self-righteous, incredibly hot-headed and sooooooo judgmental. Sure, I'll try to help people when they really need it and I'll always have the backs of those I care about. But other than that, nah. I don't really feel bad about it either.

 

I'd say I am a deeply compassionate person that will listen to people no matter what the issue. But it's also ironic that people closest to me may not necessarily agree because I am a bit shy!! Luckily I get a chance to show who I am to most other people and apparently I give good advice.

 

I think I'm a good person most of the time, though I do have my less-than-perfect moments. But for the most part, I'm a nice, friendly and loving person

 

I agree with this one above me. A few years ago, I thought I was the best thing since sliced bread. But I have a lot of awful qualities too that might not make me a 'good' person.

What makes someone a 'good' person? Is it that they give money for charity? Is it that they are just nice to people? Are they honest when others don't want them to be? Does that make them a good person? What about a person who killed 20 people to save the one person they love, what kind of person does that make them (obviously that's the train railroad theory).

It's complex what is 'good' and what is 'bad'. So, I chose the last option.

But, yes I do try not to be a dickhole.

 

I think I'm a good person for the most part. I try to treat people with respect and I try to spread positive energy in the world. I have a desire for reaching out to people who struggle with certain issues. I try to show compassion, depending on the topic.

But I am far from perfect. Sometimes, I can be selfish, inconsiderate, immature, and lack ambition. Sometimes, I don't always put my best efforts forth. I'm pretty sure that I have other flaws that I can't think of at this moment.

 

Well other people tell me so, but I actually think I have a number of faults that you wouldn't associate with a good person. I had a lot more when I was younger, but they've been ironed out over the years. I think the most important point is that I try my best and I'm willing to apologise when I do or say something wrong.

 

For the most part, yeah but I'm selfish at the moment.

 

I think I'm 51% good and 49% evil.

 

I don't think I'm a good person even though I know my perception of myself is somewhat skewed.

People tell me I'm a good person and a great friend but I still struggle to believe it even though I know they are telling me the truth I just can't rationalise it against the person I think I am

 

Absolutely. I'm a little surprised at how cagey people seem to be about claiming it. Although, I think most people are basically good and I'm pretty sure a lot of people on this forum would disagree with me...

 

I think I'm a piece of shit, but people say thy see good things in me. So, I don't know.

 

All I can really say for sure is that I usually, though not always, try to be.

 

I'd like to say I am and most people seem to think that way but there are definitely times where I don't think I am.

 

I used to be an awful person, but after some epiphanies, some soul searching and some research on my issues, I think I've managed to overcome my evil nature and become a generally good person.

 

I think I'm a good person. I don't knowingly do anything to hurt other people, and I try to be polite to everyone.

 

I don't think I genuinely am, but I know if I allocate enough effort I can gravitate towards more reasonable decisions. My mind can be cruel at times, but I know what to keep to myself and not act upon.

I can still make mistakes, I can still be judgmental at times. I'll be honest, if given the power I'd probably end up wiping out serial killers, rapists, human traffickers and so on. Even if they deserve it, can I really call myself "good" if I destroyed even more than them? That's a lot of lives taken, but maybe more saved? Who knows. Something I ponder on at times.

Despite this, I feel like I can still be a fair person through effort.

 

Well there's a reason my parents call me the child of Satan

Although, seriously, it depends on what we consider to be good

I voted for "the concept of morality is illogical" on your poll

For what it's worth I feel like I have a good side and a bad side

 

Not all Canadians are nice...
To a random stranger, I would be more polite than a good person. But to those I know, even a bit, I call it as I see it.