Problems with opinions...

Legend · Queen of Terabithia Age: 41 Gender: Joined: 14 Oct 2005

Sometimes, however, it is true that you can't make a judgment on something if you haven't experienced enough of it. You can't go to one theme park and decide you hate them all-- there are a lot of different kinds of theme parks, and you might like one of them.

If all you ever saw was one silver folding chair and you hated it, you couldn't go around saying you hate all chairs, could you? You could say you hated silver folding chairs, though. Or perhaps just silver chairs, or folding chairs, because maybe there's something about the colour silver in chairs, or the way folding chairs work that you just don't like. But then, a Lay-Z-Boy isn't going to have those qualities most likely (unless you just hate having something to sit on, which makes you -odd-, to say the least)

Now, admittedly, most of the situations you described are not like that, but I don't think it's completely out of line to say someone's wrong because they haven't experienced enough of something to make a valid judgment on them in -all- situations. There are some situations where that statement -is- completely valid.

FawkesFyre · Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 2:23 pm Post subject:

I think I get what you are saying. I've lurked in many forums where everyone is expected to verify everything they are saying with some sort of source reference just so that the one tiny statement they make can be taken as at least partially valid...until the others start debunking the source.

Needless to say, I do not post in those because I happen to have the opinion that one should be allowed to state their opinon on a matter and leave it at that....no footnotes required.

I typically don't like peas or beans...I should be able to state that without a full explanation as to why and what kind I have or have not tried. If someone wants to ask me why, or continue into a conversation..then sure, I'll give more info...

SirGunslinger · Rebel without a clue Gender: Joined: 21 Jun 2007

Blackmage · Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 6:03 pm Post subject:

Opinions are like assholes everyone has one.

simply jose · player Joined: 06 Apr 2003

I must say, I agree with Blackmage. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. An opinion is never wrong or right, its just what it is "an opinion". Most ppl just get defensive about wut they like, dont take it personal. For example, some ppl like bush as a president; I find he is a retard. Lol it doesnt make me right but at the same time it doesnt mean I am wrong either; therefore; I do not waste my time trying to convince ppl about it. Most ppl want to sit there and argue to make u believe there point, but if we didnt have different opinions then we wouldnt be unique. Now about the beer, hmmm I'm gonna have to say thats sacriledge hahahaha beer is my bestest friend. J/k

underpants · awesome sauce! Age: 41 Gender: Joined: 07 Jul 2004

GAAZ, I don't think you've done enough research to back your opinion of having problem with opinions. I have a problem with you!

love ya Mr. Green

Shino · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 7:06 am Post subject:

simply jose · player Joined: 06 Apr 2003

I have to agree with shino there. It sux to have ppl try and force their opinions on u. Shino has always been a wise man.

Graillik Tur · Renaissancetaku Gender: Joined: 09 Jul 2004

This is what is known as "Factual Opinions". It is the concept that because you believe your opinion, it somehow makes it a fact in your reality. Therefore for someone to argue with that opinion is not to say "I don't agree with your opinion" but to say "you're wrong, you're reality is wrong, you're dumb, you're a liar". Well...on a sub-consious level. I have run into this many times. People will argue their opinions as though you not agreeing with them, is in fact, arguing them to be incorrect. It's sad, but people like that, you can't talk to about certain things. Otherwise, you end up spinning in circles.

Or if you're like me you argue with them for the hell of it, cause it's fun to watch them twist in the wind.

Terin · Huzzah! Gender: Joined: 27 Oct 2003

meh, I just get my knickers in a twist when people say that you aren't allowed to think a certain way, lol. Like those who take the view that if you don't vote, you can't complain. I see your point, but if you give me a pineapple and a pinecone and say "you can vote on which one goes up your ass" I'm not going to vote for the lesser of two evils, I'm not ging to vote, but you can bet your ass I'm gonna complain once "the poles close" because either way I'm gonna have rectal bleeding. Hence why I haven't voted during Bushes entire term. OK, this might seem like a threadjacking but rejecting someones opinion based on your own opinion that they didn't give it a chance is ridiculous. It's like someone telling you to bare the pain of the pinecone because your mouth feels so fresh once you cough up the seeds. Razz

-T