[Shinami]

Yeah, I created this out of blatant curiosity. I was wondering, if people really looked at themselves, who would they be more like? L or Light? Plus, this is a good way to get to know the people you often talk to on these forums. (And this is my first thread as well. )

I myself, sadly, see myself as more of an L despite my obvious worshipping of Light. I may be intelligent, but I am not gorgeous in any way and lack social skills, being a person who despises most of society. I don't mind being wierd, and I do alot of things most people would view as socially unacceptable, plus I have a certain addiction to sweets but still remain abnormally healthy (0_o). Also, on the other side of the coin, I can never act really well around others. ALso, I highly doubt that if I found a Death Note I would do what Light did.

I can't wait to hear everyone's replies!

[Rjina]

I'd say that I am extremely similar to Light, but only in an animalistic sense--that is, I can't control my sentiments, and they resonate with the same values as Light's. However, I make decisions based on my head (though I think too much with my heart sometimes), so I'd like to think that I'd follow L's course of action.

I can easily say that I'm nothing close to either of these incredible figures... I don't come near to matching their intelligence...

But I can be selfish and selfless at the same time, and I'm judgmental toward society, and yes, like you I can despise much of society. However, my feelings are mixed. I realize that society has its weaknesses, and that man can never come close to perfection... this is what I absolutely love about the world, is its imperfection and mortality.

So although my natural reaction toward society is similar to Light's, when I give it a second-thought, I'm more like L.

I'd say I'm more like L, because I believe that no one has the right to place judgment...

[Carmen]

I want to reply the same thing on the voting about light and L, so look there to see my answer...

[Shinami]

Well, I wasn't implying that any of us could really measure up to them when I created this post, I just really wanted to know what people thought about themselves. In fact, I doubt anyone on Earth in this generation could ever get as far as these two geniuses.

But it is fun to at least wish. XD

[Rjina]

Yes, their intelligence is very appealing to me...
But if you really look at the big picture, what they're doing isn't particularly 'intelligent,' per se. It's more of an enhanced sense of logic, perception, prediction, and... though I hate to admit this: paranoia.

If there's a few things I find attractive in a man it's this:
1. Intelligence/Deep thinking
2. Sensitivity and excellent intuition
3. Sincerity/Genuine
4. Independent (finance, cooking, with his own personal 'bubble')
5. At least mildly attractive <--- we all know this is true :(
6. Firm on his initiatives (like L )

[ZERO PHOENIX]

Wow Rjina! Your posts are incredibly insightful. Hmmm, in terms of this topic, I have to say that I am closer to Light than L. I too feel that the innocent people of the world cry out for true justice! Light's ideals appeal to me because I have often pondered the same things. I feel that this world should only be meant for the righteous and those who do evil should be done away with. I often find myself putting the needs of others above myself and even if it should harm me or imprison me into an unfavorable position, I still go above and beyond the call of duty to help those in my life. Whether or not I suffer is of no detriment to me. I do have a level of disdain for those who willing and casually commit wrong and when I see something bad happening to someone else, I take it personally. Even though I know that I cannot right every wrong, even though I know I can't make a difference for everyone, my heart yearns powerfully to make a change in that person's life. I adore good and I despise evil and because of this, I can scarce find peace among the wretchedness of society's dregs! I am similar to Light and although neither of us are perfect, I agree with his ideals and approve of his strength of character.

Mada RIARU IDEARU no hazama ni ite gisei no kase ni ashi o torarete mo
Afureru shoudou osaekirenai tsuyoku motomeru kokoro ga aru kara
Even if I’m still in the rift between reality and ideals and my feet are bound by shackles of sacrifice
My overflowing impulse isn’t fully repressed because I have a heart that yearns powerfully

[Rjina]

Thank you (shy) ^___^

Yes, though I might disagree with a few of Light's points (or rather, his methods), I do believe that he has an admirable strength of character--and a lot of guts, if I say so myself.

I, too, take it very personally when I see wrong being done onto others.

[Shinami]

Well, in a way everyone is like Light, but what maters is how far you'd go with it. Even though I desperatley wish I could be Light and I often do put others before myself, I just can't help feeling that it doesn't work. Whenever I look into a certain aspect of Light, I can see I'm lacking, but if I put myself into L's shoes I find it much easier. I always did have more fun being the seeker than the hider...

[Rjina]

I'd find myself conflicted between what I want and what I need.

Putting myself in L's position is what I'd want... but that's not necessarily the path I would walk along.

[Shinami]

Originally Posted by Rjina

I'd find myself conflicted between what I want and what I need.

Putting myself in L's position is what I'd want... but that's not necessarily the path I would walk along.

I'm like that, but exactly opposite. T_T