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Started by Venus, Apr 24, 2022, 01:29 PM

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Venus

This is MY opinion to this political forum 😁


It's perfect because it's how most of you truly think in here lol 🙄



Hobby

Hobby

HighStepper

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Often what we see is a BIAS not an OPINION.

The dictionary definitions seem to treat these words (opinion, bias) as if they were close to being synonyms. 
I differentiate them on a rather simplistic basis.
  • It has been said that you have a right to your own opinions. However, you do not have a right to your own facts. The facts are the facts.
  • It is how we interpret those facts that give rise to our OPINION.
  • We differ in opinion because we differ in how we interpret the facts.
  • People with opinions understand and accept that there can be different interpretations and thus different opinions.
  • If a person is provided with new facts or additional facts, different understandings can occur, leading to a change in opinion.

On the other hand BIAS, unlike opinion, is often not connected to facts.
  • Bias tends to not accept that there could be other legitimate opinions.
  • Bias is not open to considering new facts.
  • New facts are not accepted as facts. "My mind is made up don't confuse me with the facts." lol

So, if in a discussion different opinions are found, a discussion about facts and interpretations can be productive.

Should bias be found you can:
  • Move on.
  • If you're from the South say, "God bless"
  • Post a rebuttal. However, keep in mind your words are intended for the other thread readers with an open mind.

Too much sex is still not enough.

Romanticlover

I like the old saying: "Opinions are like assholes...everybody has one"
Are we having fun yet?

zep

Quote from: Romanticlover on Apr 24, 2022, 05:38 PMI like the old saying: "Opinions are like assholes...everybody has one"

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