Ok guys, I'd like to hear your definitions of what you think a neg is....I have studied mysteries stuff and even mystery (the inventor of the term himself) uses it in various contexts. So im trying to figure out if it has a fixed definition, or if its just a loosely used term...

(and yes I am going to analyse the crap out of this so if you dont like it dont read it)

The most typical defintion of a neg is that it is a 'negative compliment' as defined by mystery, and is ONLY used for opening to lower bitch sheilds, hence mainly mainly used on HB 9-10's. eg. I like the colour of your hair [the compliment]....is that your natural hair colour? [the negative side, as you know its not her natural hair colour]. This is meant to get HB 9-10 to also back down and start seeking your approval, this raises your value/status.

1. Do you agree with my definition above?

2. Does the neg have to have the compliment aspect attached to it, or can it purely be a general IOD. eg. You are so retarded. (no compliment here at all, just busting on her)..is this still a neg? (i have heard mystery referring to this as negging too! hence my confusion.)

3. Does a neg need to be something serious, or can it be in a playful/joking kinda way. This is important as there is a major difference between the two tones of course as they have completely different effects. Eg. The classic neg is 'nice nails....are they real?'..'no they're acrylic actually'...'uuh ok'..[said back to her while looking very dissappointed]. Now this neg MUST be seriously else it loses its effect, you really need to genuianely seem dissappointed that her nails are not real. This is opposed to the 'you are so retarded' neg which obviously is said in a joking way (in my opinion this is plain and simply busting on her and not negging, but mystery calls it negging!??).


Comments on the above points?

cool thanks for the info!