opinion is not fact

charles-l · Post by **charles-l** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 1:06 pm

I'm fed up with people who feel that their opinion, belief or view, should not be criticised. If it is not fact, if it has very little empirical support then how can some people validate their views. They can't, it is sheer ignorance and obstination. Therefore I have the right to criticise anyone who shares their view in the public arena; it's freedom of speech.

Sorry for having to bring up issues like this but I feel it's important to get the message across.

Charlie

Nav · Post by **Nav** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:49 pm

You know what bothers me more at the moment is that I have to filter through 'mood dampening' posts to find ones that are interesting, light hearted or informative.

charles-l · Post by **charles-l** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 3:31 pm

ok fair point, I just felt it needed to be said as there are some people on ableton forum not behaving fairly in line with etiquette

knotkranky · Post by **knotkranky** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 6:38 pm

Opinion is not fact

Is that a fact or an opinion?

HD1 · Post by **HD1** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 7:10 pm

the fact of the matter is, its only his opinion

yourmom · Post by **yourmom** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 7:32 pm

heh. what a tosser. trying to force his opinion on everyone..

FaX-01 · Post by **FaX-01** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 8:17 pm

Great name for a band / track or particularly a CD title -

"Opinion is not Fact.

Hmmm just could be my next track.
Thanx for the inspiration.

AdamJay · Post by **AdamJay** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 1:26 am

knotkranky wrote:
Opinion is not fact
Is that a fact or an opinion?

Digi V · Post by **Digi V** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 1:33 am

if one wants to demand free speech then one must be willing to stand up to the way that speech is judged by others.

nolus · Post by **nolus** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 1:38 am

Facts are simple and facts are straight
Facts are lazy and facts are late
Facts all come with points of view
Facts don´t do what I want them to
Facts just twist the truth around
Facts are living turned inside out
Facts are getting the best of them
Facts are nothing on the face of things
Facts don´t stain the furniture
Facts go out and slam the door
Facts are written all over your face
Facts continue to change their shape

I´m still waiting...

Pitch Black · Post by **Pitch Black** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:27 am

Weeeeell, a general theory of media is that currently we have moved from a journalism of reportage to a journalism of assertion.

And by the way, the exercise of power has moved from coercion to seduction.

...go on, ask me one on sport...

dallas! · Post by **dallas!** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 10:37 am

charles-l wrote:I'm fed up with people who feel that their opinion, belief or view, should not be criticised. If it is not fact, if it has very little empirical support then how can some people validate their views. They can't, it is sheer ignorance and obstination. Therefore I have the right to criticise anyone who shares their view in the public arena; it's freedom of speech.

Sorry for having to bring up issues like this but I feel it's important to get the message across.

Charlie

hehehe, tongue firmly in cheek!

I respect your opinion BUT YOUR WRONG!

and just incase you didn't know I'm kidding, remember kids.

Opinions are like arseholes, everybody has them and most of them stink!

Right back to work then!

dallas!

MrYellow · Post by **MrYellow** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 12:20 pm

It's a rock solid fact that this thread is moronic.

-Ben

Digi V · Post by **Digi V** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 12:28 pm

the problem with the internet is the serious lack of credentials.

even though some say weighing peoples opinions on personal reflection is a fallacy it is often done and holds much water in an argument.

you cant tell who the hell is talking to you online most of the time. anyone can say whatever the fuck they want and believe their opinion is just.

Machinate · Post by **Machinate** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 1:05 pm

AdamJay wrote:
knotkranky wrote:
Opinion is not fact
Is that a fact or an opinion?

opinion is not fact

opinion is not fact

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