David777
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Is it valid as some seem to try to do, to describe posts of other's opposing opinions on this web discussion board as "forcing" their positions on other members?
I'm not really sure what you mean so I can't form an opinion... any examples ?Is it valid as some seem to try to do, to describe posts of other's opposing opinions on this web discussion board as "forcing" their positions on other members?
I don't know what you mean by "valid"....valid according to whom? I assume it's valid to the person who's describing another person's post as forceful. Both "valid" and "forcing (one's opinion)" are subjective.Is it valid as some seem to try to do, to describe posts of other's opposing opinions on this web discussion board as "forcing" their positions on other members?
No "clarification needed here", but I suspect no one listens or takes on board a darn thing I go on about, (so on that basis I absolve myself of all responsibility for any " forcing" going on here!!! ).Is it valid as some seem to try to do, to describe posts of other's opposing opinions on this web discussion board as "forcing" their positions on other members?
I have yet to encounter someone on this board who isn't opinionated. Some people are quite assertive and not afraid to express a differing opinion. There are members who might not like others' opinions and find these differing opinions offensive. Perhaps because of the way they're delivered. Or when giving their opinion, someone takes offense because someone disagrees with them.Is it valid as some seem to try to do, to describe posts of other's opposing opinions on this web discussion board as "forcing" their positions on other members?
Can I take you to task a little, (hopefully in the friendly way I've advised others to try).I have yet to encounter someone on this board who isn't opinionated. Some people are quite assertive and not afraid to express a differing opinion. There are members who might not like others' opinions and find these differing opinions offensive. Perhaps because of the way they're delivered. Or when giving their opinion, someone takes offense because someone disagrees with them.
Expressing one's opinion is constitutionally protected under the First Amendment. Opinions are not correct or incorrect. An opinion is a personal expression of someone's feelings or thoughts, values, or personal history. Opinion is not fact and can be completely unsupported by fact. Facts are based on data/evidence.
Is it "valid" to "force" opinions/views on other members? I don't think you can force your opinion or your view on others.
Definitions: View >> https://www.definitions.net/definition/view
Definitions: Valid >> https://www.definitions.net/definition/valid
Definitions: Force >> https://www.definitions.net/definition/force
Freedom of Speech, What it is and What it isn't >> https://www.lawforseniors.org/how-g...reedom-of-speech-what-it-is-and-what-it-isn-t
Bella
ignore button is very useful....grahamg, you're like a dog with a bone. What does bringing up any of this in this thread and calling everyone's attention to it and to me have to do with David's question?
I told you in this thread >> (https://www.seniorforums.com/thread...age-of-equality-married-folks-excepted.71241/) I had nothing else to say to you. In your response, you first "complimented" me and then insulted me in your further responses in a sarcastic passive-aggressive way. Now you've come chasing after me to this thread to take me "to task a little"? You came after me to up the ante because you didn't like what I said and I wouldn't respond further to you. You just can't let it go. You need more attention, continuing to seek approval and trying to justify yourself in your never-ending pity party. Well, pal, you're gonna have to party by yourself.
I'm asking you nicely, grahamg, please do not address me in any way again. Please do not reply to me, mention or refer to me, or quote me ever again. This is the last response you will get from me. I've said all I'm going to say to you in the past, present, and future. Please leave me alone.
Bella
It DOES rather give one an understanding of WHY his wife left........grahamg, you're like a dog with a bone. What does bringing up any of this in this thread and calling everyone's attention to it and to me have to do with David's question?
I told you in this thread >> (https://www.seniorforums.com/thread...age-of-equality-married-folks-excepted.71241/) I had nothing else to say to you. In your response, you first "complimented" me and then insulted me in your further responses in a sarcastic passive-aggressive way. Now you've come chasing after me to this thread to take me "to task a little"? You came after me to up the ante because you didn't like what I said and I wouldn't respond further to you. You just can't let it go. You need more attention, continuing to seek approval and trying to justify yourself in your never-ending pity party. Well, pal, you're gonna have to party by yourself.
I'm asking you nicely, grahamg, please do not address me in any way again. Please do not reply to me, mention or refer to me, or quote me ever again. This is the last response you will get from me. I've said all I'm going to say to you in the past, present, and future. Please leave me alone.
Bella
Does it matter who chooses to respond to you when there's a posse willing to join in?It DOES rather give one an understanding of WHY his wife left........
Agree!I am also a bit unclear as to what you mean.
However I have not seen people here who would accept being "forced" into a position. Most folks are pretty independent thinkers.
Some are not asking him further questions, (and its not obligatory to answer them in any event!).What strikes me is that @David777 started something, but so far has not answered what has been asked of him. Hmmmm.
If I create a thread, I do feel responsibility to address at least some others questions as I may choose to. For those I don't, it doesn't necessarily reflect a question I dislike, cannot, or do not want to answer, although sometimes that could be true. There are many types of threads one might post and the way I personally address each will vary. Sometimes am otherwise busy elsewhere in my world as I have interests away from home, sometimes for a week or more. While it is true some unmotivated days I may spend hours on sites like this, the web for this person tends to be more like a break from other activities.What strikes me is that @David777 started something, but so far has not answered what has been asked of him. Hmmmm.
Good idea!ignore button is very useful....
I do not understand how it is possible to force a position on anyone without their permission..one can always disagree...Personally, I love hearing others POVs and at times find some info to tweak my own. The way to really learn is to examine another opinion and see if it has merit..Is it valid as some seem to try to do, to describe posts of other's opposing opinions on this web discussion board as "forcing" their positions on other members?
Sounds good until you have to decide who will police the internet...I say only the most extreme positions should be policed..for example, similar to shouting fire in a crowded theaterThe internet as a whole is used by many to impose their beliefs on others...be it religious or the current so-called 'woke' ideas. Too many impressionable people are influenced by this and I think our respective governments need to start policing the internet more efficiently. Instead of which, they are encouraging it. The world of sport and women's rights are being violated.
I agree with you!!..I want to hear what everyone says and I often consider ideas with which I disagree just to figure out if they have validityGood idea!
I choose not to use such a feature, feeling I can cope well enough with whatever gets said to me without doing so, (but dont let that influence you!).