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One person's opinion is just as valid as... No! Some people's opinions are just delusional!
When opinions conflict with actual verifiable reality, they cease to be opinions and become at best misinformation. We now get voices though shouting that every person is allowed their opinion, that all opinions are valid. But if an opinion is observably false, and may cause harm to both the one voicing the opinion and others, surely we should not be listening, but instead treating it as a symptom of a mental illness?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You need to stay out of that virus forum Polly 
But on a serious note - if you are referring to the opinions on an Internet forum them I would take everything with a pinch of salt.
People are rarely who they project themselves to be.
Even the seemingly nutty ones x |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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In general I’d say all are valid, but not always constructive, there’s normally some underlying fear or issue with extreme opinions. If you discount all the opinions of the mentally unwell, you’d have a very limited set of views! |
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"One person's opinion is just as valid as... No! Some people's opinions are just delusional!
When opinions conflict with actual verifiable reality, they cease to be opinions and become at best misinformation. We now get voices though shouting that every person is allowed their opinion, that all opinions are valid. But if an opinion is observably false, and may cause harm to both the one voicing the opinion and others, surely we should not be listening, but instead treating it as a symptom of a mental illness?
Opinions please!"
Polly ........ I could kiss you. |
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I'm thinking more of the widespread delusions that seem to be taking hold of huge numbers of people, and leading to real world consequences. But those of us who can see these harmful views as actually conflicting with physical evidence are supposed to just shut up because "everyone is allowed an opinion". What do we do then when these "opinions" cause hatred, loss of livelihoods, crime, poverty, economic cost, death, war? |
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Ignore the uppers comments Polly. Of course not all opinions are the same...... nor are a lot of them valid.
If I had a pound for every time an uneducated arsehole retorted with '....... that's my opinion and it's worth just as much as anyone elses' ... I'd be a fucking millionaire.
Our 'opinions' on ice-creams are simple preferences which I'd never contest.
Our 'opinions' on important matters need to be strongly based on Science.
They need to have foundations in TRUTH and I do get really concerned for the future when the populace don't seem to understand that even 'truth' is testable. |
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"I'm thinking more of the widespread delusions that seem to be taking hold of huge numbers of people, and leading to real world consequences. But those of us who can see these harmful views as actually conflicting with physical evidence are supposed to just shut up because "everyone is allowed an opinion". What do we do then when these "opinions" cause hatred, loss of livelihoods, crime, poverty, economic cost, death, war?"
We ask them simple questions Polly. Just simple questions. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm thinking more of the widespread delusions that seem to be taking hold of huge numbers of people, and leading to real world consequences. But those of us who can see these harmful views as actually conflicting with physical evidence are supposed to just shut up because "everyone is allowed an opinion". What do we do then when these "opinions" cause hatred, loss of livelihoods, crime, poverty, economic cost, death, war?"
Thats the problem with the internet though isnt it?
People can put pretty much anything out there, without a great deal of regulation
Impressionable people read it, and well, you know the rest |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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So who's right then?
Everyone else is always an idiot or just plain wrong if they disagree with you.
( disclaimer- I'm not pointing the finger at anyone )
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I would say that everyone is entitled too an opinion, but that does not validate the opinion.
Validation of the opinion is a separate process, which will often fail upon closer scrutiny. "
But who gets to validate the opinion? |
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"So who's right then?
Everyone else is always an idiot or just plain wrong if they disagree with you.
( disclaimer- I'm not pointing the finger at anyone )
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Noooooo Mary Nooooooo. People are not idiots for disagreeing or having opinions. Everyone has opinions but they are not truths and if they want to state them as fact the least they should do is do some finding out.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So who's right then?
Everyone else is always an idiot or just plain wrong if they disagree with you.
( disclaimer- I'm not pointing the finger at anyone )
Noooooo Mary Nooooooo. People are not idiots for disagreeing or having opinions. Everyone has opinions but they are not truths and if they want to state them as fact the least they should do is do some finding out.
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But most people have read something online by Karen on Facebook or similar ( Daily Mail ) and it's a valid source of information to them.
Who is the decider of what is true and what isn't?
The BBC?
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"I would say that everyone is entitled too an opinion, but that does not validate the opinion.
Validation of the opinion is a separate process, which will often fail upon closer scrutiny. "
Who gets to validate another person's opinion? |
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"Yes they should be, but it can be debatable if it is so online as one said here, it is good to have a debate for and against something, not just for it."
If you are going to debate , Shag, then you need something in your sacks to stand up.
You cannot just say....... well that's my opinion.... |
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"I would say that everyone is entitled too an opinion, but that does not validate the opinion.
Validation of the opinion is a separate process, which will often fail upon closer scrutiny.
Who gets to validate another person's opinion?"
Themselves if they can support it with evidence.
Science..... Facts.....
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By (user no longer on site)
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In the words of Prof. Bruan Cox:
"The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even be made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense" |
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In my opinion the Moon is further away from the Earth than the Sun.......
Okay..... that's my opinion and anything you say doesn't matter cos my opinion is as valid as yours.....
Toody bah huh .... and the Earth is flat. |
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"In the words of Prof. Bruan Cox:
"The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even be made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense""
Bruan ? Did he say that ? I like it. Don't disappoint me Jenniferrrrr. |
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"I would say that everyone is entitled too an opinion, but that does not validate the opinion.
Validation of the opinion is a separate process, which will often fail upon closer scrutiny.
Who gets to validate another person's opinion?
Themselves if they can support it with evidence.
Science..... Facts.....
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Facts are not opinions and vice versa |
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"I would say that everyone is entitled too an opinion, but that does not validate the opinion.
Validation of the opinion is a separate process, which will often fail upon closer scrutiny.
Who gets to validate another person's opinion?
Themselves if they can support it with evidence.
Science..... Facts.....
Facts are not opinions and vice versa "
Noochie..... an Orange is an Orange |
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"In the words of Prof. Bruan Cox:
"The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even be made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense"
Bruan ? Did he say that ? I like it. Don't disappoint me Jenniferrrrr."
He did say it.
In my opinion hecIS called Bruan |
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I thought opinions were like arseholes? Now, apparently, they're sacrosanct. I go back to Gove with his mighty comment "I think the British people have had enough of listening to experts". That's where the rot began.
Trouble is he was right.  |
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"In the words of Prof. Bruan Cox:
"The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even be made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense"
Bruan ? Did he say that ? I like it. Don't disappoint me Jenniferrrrr.
He did say it.
In my opinion hecIS called Bruan "
I looked up Bruan in case there was a Bruan ......
I can sigh a sigh of relief now. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I would say that everyone is entitled too an opinion, but that does not validate the opinion.
Validation of the opinion is a separate process, which will often fail upon closer scrutiny.
Who gets to validate another person's opinion?
Themselves if they can support it with evidence.
Science..... Facts.....
Facts are not opinions and vice versa
Noochie..... an Orange is an Orange"
Yes thats a fact...not your opinion |
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"I thought opinions were like arseholes? Now, apparently, they're sacrosanct. I go back to Gove with his mighty comment "I think the British people have had enough of listening to experts". That's where the rot began.
Trouble is he was right. "
I think this is a tad insensitive to those without arseholes. |
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"In the words of Prof. Bruan Cox:
"The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even be made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense"
Bruan ? Did he say that ? I like it. Don't disappoint me Jenniferrrrr.
He did say it.
In my opinion hecIS called Bruan
I looked up Bruan in case there was a Bruan ......
I can sigh a sigh of relief now."
Your relief is my relief |
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"I would say that everyone is entitled too an opinion, but that does not validate the opinion.
Validation of the opinion is a separate process, which will often fail upon closer scrutiny.
Who gets to validate another person's opinion?
Themselves if they can support it with evidence.
Science..... Facts.....
Facts are not opinions and vice versa
Noochie..... an Orange is an Orange
Yes thats a fact...not your opinion "
Yes Noochie. Why are you telling me that a fact is not an opinion ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I would say that everyone is entitled too an opinion, but that does not validate the opinion.
Validation of the opinion is a separate process, which will often fail upon closer scrutiny.
Who gets to validate another person's opinion?
Themselves if they can support it with evidence.
Science..... Facts.....
Facts are not opinions and vice versa
Noochie..... an Orange is an Orange
Yes thats a fact...not your opinion
Yes Noochie. Why are you telling me that a fact is not an opinion ? "
Because opinions can be different...but a fact is a fact |
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"I would say that everyone is entitled too an opinion, but that does not validate the opinion.
Validation of the opinion is a separate process, which will often fail upon closer scrutiny.
Who gets to validate another person's opinion?
Themselves if they can support it with evidence.
Science..... Facts.....
Facts are not opinions and vice versa
Noochie..... an Orange is an Orange
Yes thats a fact...not your opinion
Yes Noochie. Why are you telling me that a fact is not an opinion ?
Because opinions can be different...but a fact is a fact"
I know Noochie. I know.
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This is also an issue in main stream media where for the sake of "balance" they have to get an opposing point of view from some whack job think tank. So you have the view of say an eminent scientist in their field who has been researching the subject for decades and to balance it you have Auntie Doris who has spent the afternoon reading some facebook posts yet both are given equal weight.
No, just no. |
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By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago
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"Yes they should be, but it can be debatable if it is so online as one said here, it is good to have a debate for and against something, not just for it.
If you are going to debate , Shag, then you need something in your sacks to stand up.
You cannot just say....... well that's my opinion.... "
You are right there, although sometimes some might not accept another ones opinion if the bbc have not said it. |
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"This is also an issue in main stream media where for the sake of "balance" they have to get an opposing point of view from some whack job think tank. So you have the view of say an eminent scientist in their field who has been researching the subject for decades and to balance it you have Auntie Doris who has spent the afternoon reading some facebook posts yet both are given equal weight.
No, just no."
Fnarrrrrrrrrrrrr......... |
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"I have a seething mistrust of the BBC ...
I believe all the presenters are robots.
I saw it on FB .... 
They're like Spitting Image puppet robots
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I think they are made of meat but have signally things in their ears. |
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"I would say that everyone is entitled too an opinion, but that does not validate the opinion.
Validation of the opinion is a separate process, which will often fail upon closer scrutiny.
But who gets to validate the opinion?"
If I was presented with an opinion that I thought had no basis I would ask the person presenting it to substantiate it. If they could I would acknowledge it, but not necessarily agree with it.
If not , I’d tell them to stop talking out their arse.  |
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"YouTube has a lot to answer for. I have seen YouTube videos cited as evidence without a shred or irony.
YouTube is difficult. It is also used by educators and there's reliable stuff there too"
Yep but problems arise because people like me (for instance) don't know if Dr. Blogs who is telling me that gargling vinegar destroys covid 19 is a real doctor or not. |
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"I thought opinions were like arseholes? Now, apparently, they're sacrosanct. I go back to Gove with his mighty comment "I think the British people have had enough of listening to experts". That's where the rot began.
Trouble is he was right. "
Agreed. And I also agree with all that Granny has said on this one |
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"YouTube has a lot to answer for. I have seen YouTube videos cited as evidence without a shred or irony.
YouTube is difficult. It is also used by educators and there's reliable stuff there too
Yep but problems arise because people like me (for instance) don't know if Dr. Blogs who is telling me that gargling vinegar destroys covid 19 is a real doctor or not. "
For sure. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Everyone is entitled to opinions regardless if they are mutually accepted and agreed, their motive behind what they say, their logic and reasoning.. is completely out of your control.
Control what you can, which is to choose who’s opinions matter and who’s you are willing to hear. This group of people should be minimum |
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It depends what you mean by valid.
You can think whatever you want. You can hold any opinion you want.
That does not mean you can DO whatever you want. You are free to be wrong, but you are not free to be irresponsible.
If you express an opinion, you are not free from the consequences of that expression. People may agree with you, argue with you, ridicule you, and in some cases put you in prison.
An opinion that is wrong is in my opinion invalid. How you express it may or may not be valid. Asking whether something is correct is one thing, stating as fact a serious misunderstanding is not. |
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By *an4funMan
over a year ago
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"In the words of Prof. Bruan Cox:
"The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even be made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense""
Bruan wouldn't last long in this forum. He'd be chased out by the pitchfork bearing #bekind brigade |
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