Opinions and where to find them

[miss_peg]

I have opinions.

That shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. Most people have some form of opinions, even if it's merely that they don't have opinions on lots of issues.

Sometimes I feel like I have too many, or they're too controversial.

Do you ever wish you could just spill your guts and screw the consequences? That's how I feel frequently because there

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[hughville]

Now I want to know what "grinds your gears".

I feel the same way. I know better than to post about some of my opinions even though it's my journal and I'm entitled to those opinions. As you said, the potential fallout makes me wary and so I don't do it.

Wouldn't it be nice if we could post those opinions and have a civil discussion with people in the comments? It'll never happen, but it's still nice to think about.

[miss_peg]

I can't even remember what this post was originally about, but I have opinions about near enough everything!

It would be fantastic if we could have civil discussions about our opinions, shame it's unlikely. :(

[nynaeve_sedai]

It depends on where you're at. For example, among my college friends and on LJ, my opinions are pretty much anathema. The few times I've dared to give my opinion the nicest thing that happens is that I'm ignored, the other times I'm basically called every name in the book.

Right. Because mocking me will TOTALLY make me change my well thought out, reasoned opinion that I've cultivated over the last decade. Yes LJ commenter, YOU YOU were the one who made me realize the stupidity of it all. /sarcasm

I feel your pain although we probably disagree on lots of stuff LOL

[marissaangell]

i so know this feeling. probably the reason why i was an outcast between my classmates for many years.

but i do have opinions of many things and only recently learned it's really not bad to share them even if they're just random and on twitter or other blog.

probably a reason i started to post on blogs and things.

and also my opinions are reason why i fight with mom and some other relatives.

my opinions are sometimes harsh and direct so not always for display. but i'm learning.

opinions are who we are and so it's not bad to display them.
i've learned that there will always be likers and dislikers and not to give a damn about their thoughts.

[pwalkeri]

Aw. Well, if you're a Romney supporter, I would seriously love for you to comment on this post of mine. I have a few FL that I think are following it for comments, but I will be in your corner 100% if any wank happens (but it's highly doubtful it would).

I can understand not wanting to deal with backlash about unpopular opinions.