posted on March 16, 2001 06:16:22 AM
I like a variety of opinions. I like to take mine out, dust them off and see if they are still what I think. I just like the variety to be well thought out, from all angles...not just words that were spoon fed the person somewhere along the way and then never really considered as to credibility or validity.
UAEs are personal or far removed stories that defy all or most of the facts about something, yet the person expects everyone to take at face value and change their opinions.
NoBS, I agree, I don't like to be shut down by the "defintive opinion".
You can't derail my threads. My real life conversations are not merely focused on one topic...they are conversations that wander where the people take them. Meetings have Robert's rules of orders, presidential debates have rules. I think AW is a much more relaxed atmosphere. A person should go where the thought takes them.
I throw a thought out, it goes from there. Kinda like raising a kid (even Lt. Bobs), you do what you can, but you really have no control over it. So please...if the urge hits ya to have fun in a thread I started...feel free. I am not insulted.
[ edited by grannyfox on Mar 16, 2001 06:19 AM ]
posted on March 16, 2001 07:02:32 AM
I don't expect all opinions expressed to be well-thought out or logical. Sometimes, opinions are simply formed from life experiences and those experiences are difficult to articulate or painful to discuss on a message board. In some threads, more understanding can be gleaned about where an opinion is coming from by reading between the lines rather than in reading the words themselves.
As others have stated though, you can't expect others to convert to your point of view without logic or facts to back it up. They don't share your unique life experiences.
I just cannot tell you how refreshing it is
to read your "opinion on opinions" so well stated!
Whenever I attempt to state an opinion or
just be humorous, my logic is questioned,
my thinking is termed "weird", misspelled words are
pointed out...all this when most of the time I was not even trying to
form an "argument" with premises in the order in which they make the most sense
backed up by well documented evidence and a conclusion.
posted on March 16, 2001 07:52:55 AM
Helen, I think your posts often reflect how you would speak in the real world. However, in the real world the harshness of words is often softened by body language. A raised eyebrow, a shrug, an amused smile, etc. is just as important as words in communicating how you feel.
Communicating how you feel on a message board can be difficult. I remember the summer of 1999 when AW switched over to new servers and made changes in the message boards. Smilies could no longer be created. It was very unpleasant and everyone was very relieved to have smilies available again a few days later.
Irene
[ edited by stockticker on Mar 16, 2001 07:53 AM ]
posted on March 16, 2001 08:04:12 AM
Maybe this should scare you Helen...but I can follow your arguments...I do find them well thought through and understand what you are saying. IMO you do present all of the things you mention in what you provide in debate. Your socialogical back ground explains much, to a person who understands what that means.
**Disclaimer: If I appear arguementive, then I probably am just being a #*!@ today. It comes & goes. C.
We all have buttons that others can push to get a reaction. The buttons vary from person to person. It is not wise to advertise what your particular buttons are.
Hey! I had to go out for a while and just
got your message. Thank you very much!!!
I always enjoy your well informed posts
and your wisdom. That's special!!!
Stockticker,
I really don't care who pushes my buttons.
And, I've decided not to use smiley faces
so that should be exciting!!!
posted on March 16, 2001 11:31:42 AM
Somtimes those buttons are not the pushable ones. But the ones poking furiously THINK it is.
Opinions are what make each person individual. Its only when that opinion is conceived as the correct one and the door is slammed shut that I find irritating. Can't debate or share differences at a closed door.
When I was younger I hated going to weddings. It seemed that all of my aunts and the grandmotherly types used to come up to me, poking me in the ribs and cackling, telling me, "You're next".
They stopped that crap after I started doing the same thing to them at funerals.
