Thoughts du Jour

[callistra]

OK, so I am reading about the internt, as one is wont to do, and then I was reading about this... "The Backbone Project. Help me become less wishy washy." (Yanno, I am kind of over every one using the word project for ... every new project they start. Ok, fine, I will shut up then...)

Ferrett says, “If you’re a conciliatory person by nature,

Comments

[ariaflame]

I tend to be one of those people who can see multiple points of view on a subject and thus tend not to have firm unyielding opinions on most subjects.
This does not mean I can be easily swayed to agree with someone, just that I can see why they might think the things they do. Though sometimes it makes me sad.

It also means that if you have good evidence for your theories I am happier to listen and more likely to agree. (all these being general yous of course)
I tend to get annoyed at those that try to assert their opinion as fact.

[callistra]

I have that problem too. I've always been able to see multiple POVs in discussions.

[kaths]

Ditto, and I get annoyed when people get narky about 'fence sitters'. There's no point having an opinion for the sake of it, if neither side is compelling enough to sway you!

[huckle]

I think it takes a clear mind to not have an opinion on something. To me, its a sign of intelligence - strongly opinionated people are often not that bright, I think. So go, wishy washy person!

[callistra]

Haha one thing I am very firm about is how AWESOME that cake was! Now that's a firm opinion!