Opinions - Debates

Ellen · 07-14-2006, 11:37 AM

There’s a saying. Opinions are like *******s – everyone has one, and they all stink.

Does it make sense for someone to ask for opinions, then get pissed off because they didn’t hear what they wanted? That’s the beauty of America. Everyone can have their own opinion about things. To each his/her own. Just because a person doesn’t agree with a particular opinion, why should the person with that opinion be chastised?

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not defending anyone. I just think that if people ask for opinions, they have to understand that there are going to be some opinions put out there that are not necessarily what everyone would agree with. On the other hand, stating your opinion is one thing, being judgmental is another. Although everyone has a right to their opinion, nobody has the right to judge others.

Just my opinion.

=Mrs.AiNokeA= · 07-14-2006, 11:42 AM

I agree if your asking for an opinion expect to get answers you wont like. Now if you are being put down then that is one thing and I would be upset too but if the person is just stating their opinion like you asked then you shouldnt get upset with them. If anything you dont have to like it but just pass it by dont make a big deal out of nothing.

harrisonsdream · 07-14-2006, 11:46 AM

giving an opinion is completely different than attacking the person for their opinion. you can attack their opinion by using logic and using facts that support your opinon but attacking the person by saying your dumb or stupid or whatever is just ridiculous. that makes you look ignorant and stupid

07-14-2006, 11:47 AM

On those who ASK for opinions:
Some people do not really want your opinion, they want you to say they are right. Just for justification on their actions.
Some people honestly want and need opinions because they are having trouble deciding on an issue and they need outside opinions.

Now for those people that GIVE their opinion:

There is a way to word and voice opinions so you do not come out sounding like an *******. I have seen many people be able to do this. It is not HARD to do!

Though I do THINK some people need to take a class in tact and manners in order to be able to speak without being rude, judgemental and coming off sounding like, well, an *******!

That is just MY OPINION.

Ellen · 07-14-2006, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by RockstarMom

On those who ASK for opinions:
Some people do not really want your opinion, they want you to say they are right. Just for justification on their actions.
Some people honestly want and need opinions because they are having trouble deciding on an issue and they need outside opinions.

Now for those people that GIVE their opinion:

There is a way to word and voice opinions so you do not come out sounding like an *******. I have seen many people be able to do this. It is not HARD to do!

Though I do THINK some people need to take a class in tact and manners in order to be able to speak without being rude, judgemental and coming off sounding like, well, an *******!

That is just MY OPINION.

tmac111905 · 07-14-2006, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by RockstarMom

On those who ASK for opinions:
Some people do not really want your opinion, they want you to say they are right. Just for justification on their actions.
Some people honestly want and need opinions because they are having trouble deciding on an issue and they need outside opinions.

Now for those people that GIVE their opinion:

There is a way to word and voice opinions so you do not come out sounding like an *******. I have seen many people be able to do this. It is not HARD to do!

Though I do THINK some people need to take a class in tact and manners in order to be able to speak without being rude, judgemental and coming off sounding like, well, an *******!

That is just MY OPINION.

I agree, give your opinion on the quesiton asked, not judge the person.

Did you just MOON us rockstar mom? hahaha I hadn't seen that icon before

April · 07-14-2006, 12:19 PM

I agree with the above.

but some people just dont know how to write, are more outspoken, more abrasive, less sensitive......and it comes across as rude, judgemental, and uncaring to those overly sensitive. I believe this is where the name calling starts. And that shows your childish side

07-14-2006, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by tmac111905

I agree, give your opinion on the quesiton asked, not judge the person.

Did you just MOON us rockstar mom? hahaha I hadn't seen that icon before

Yes..........I MOONED YOU!!!

Ellen · 07-14-2006, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by April

I believe this is where the name calling starts. And that shows your childish side

You TOTALLY got what I was thinking!!!

harrisonsdream · 07-14-2006, 12:49 PM

i know i have said some abrasive things to people on here, just in my comments in this forum and in suggestions to other people. i am a blunt person and that gets me in trouble sometimes. i've gotten better though. so sorry in advance if i hurt any of ya'lls feelings. i don't mean too, but there are times when i get very heated about certain topics and i just need to say it all and its easier to be abrasive. i am not making excuses simply stating that i know i am a culprit of this. but you are exactly right name calling just makes you look childish and immature

07-14-2006, 11:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ellen Loving Life! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 21,995 Blog Entries: 4 Classifieds: (2) Activity: 6% Longevity: 64%	Opinions There’s a saying. Opinions are like *******s – everyone has one, and they all stink. Does it make sense for someone to ask for opinions, then get pissed off because they didn’t hear what they wanted? That’s the beauty of America. Everyone can have their own opinion about things. To each his/her own. Just because a person doesn’t agree with a particular opinion, why should the person with that opinion be chastised? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not defending anyone. I just think that if people ask for opinions, they have to understand that there are going to be some opinions put out there that are not necessarily what everyone would agree with. On the other hand, stating your opinion is one thing, being judgmental is another. Although everyone has a right to their opinion, nobody has the right to judge others. Just my opinion. __________________ My Guys!!

07-14-2006, 11:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
=Mrs.AiNokeA= I just give up already... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 25,916 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 63% Longevity: 65%	I agree if your asking for an opinion expect to get answers you wont like. Now if you are being put down then that is one thing and I would be upset too but if the person is just stating their opinion like you asked then you shouldnt get upset with them. If anything you dont have to like it but just pass it by dont make a big deal out of nothing. __________________ Just look at us. Everything is backwards; everything is upside down. Doctors destroy health, lawyers destroy justice, universities destroy knowledge, governments destroy freedom, the major media destroy information and religions destroy spirituality. -- Michael Ellner

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April It's YOUR choice Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: HOME IN TEXAS!!!!! Posts: 7,957 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 0% Longevity: 98%	I agree with the above. but some people just dont know how to write, are more outspoken, more abrasive, less sensitive......and it comes across as rude, judgemental, and uncaring to those overly sensitive. I believe this is where the name calling starts. And that shows your childish side __________________ Freedom and Liberty require Service and Sacrifice

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07-14-2006, 11:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
harrisonsdream Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 52,170 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 67%	giving an opinion is completely different than attacking the person for their opinion. you can attack their opinion by using logic and using facts that support your opinon but attacking the person by saying your dumb or stupid or whatever is just ridiculous. that makes you look ignorant and stupid

07-14-2006, 11:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
RockstarMom Guest Posts: n/a Activity: 0% Longevity: 0%	On those who ASK for opinions: Some people do not really want your opinion, they want you to say they are right. Just for justification on their actions. Some people honestly want and need opinions because they are having trouble deciding on an issue and they need outside opinions. Now for those people that GIVE their opinion: There is a way to word and voice opinions so you do not come out sounding like an *****. I have seen many people be able to do this. It is not HARD to do! Though I do THINK some people need to take a class in tact and manners in order to be able to speak without being rude, judgemental and coming off sounding like, well, an *****! That is just MY OPINION.

07-14-2006, 12:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
harrisonsdream Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 52,170 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 67%	i know i have said some abrasive things to people on here, just in my comments in this forum and in suggestions to other people. i am a blunt person and that gets me in trouble sometimes. i've gotten better though. so sorry in advance if i hurt any of ya'lls feelings. i don't mean too, but there are times when i get very heated about certain topics and i just need to say it all and its easier to be abrasive. i am not making excuses simply stating that i know i am a culprit of this. but you are exactly right name calling just makes you look childish and immature