Before I begin, is this the real Johnny Soporno? If so, I
Love your Worthy Playboy videos!
I just got back from Steve Pavlina's conscious growth workshop, and I can tell you without a doubt that I'm one of the few true Darkworkers I know of. When I told people that I was at Steve's workshop to gain power, I received several looks of horror.
I wholeheartedly agree with what you're saying in this forum post. I argue in my blog that Darkworking is horribly misunderstood.
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The idea that Darkworking is STS and Lightworking is STO is a misconception, as you've pointed out.
Dark/Lightworking is simply a question of how we "frame" the purpose behind our quest for power. Darkworkers often seem narcissistic and cruel because we concentrate power within ourselves. We cast aside those who no longer serve our purpose, who fail to add to our increasingly complex reality. And we're often more open about the fact that we desire power. In fact, it's MUCH harder for us to hide the fact that we're seeking power, and we often must use Machiavellian communication (i.e. "lies") to obfuscate our purpose.
Within your Worthy Player paradigm, a Darkworker would probably value progress (finding the next HB10) over sentimentality (strengthening the emotional bond with the current harem).