[LoisR]

I know this has been written about before, but it is still entertaining to see the same responders (first responders?) offering their wisdom to anything that comes by them.
Facts seem to be optional. So are objectively researched responses, the use of non-perjorative statements, and a well needed reflective pause prior to responding, rather than being the first kid on the block at 5 am.
A guess ole Archie Bunker was right after all when he stated: "Everyone is entitled to my opinion." Perhaps his words to Edith to "stiffle it " would be more appropo.

[tophcfa]

So few don’t know so much about everything, they just think they do.

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by LoisR

How do so few know so much about everything?
...

I don't know.

[vintageogauge]

They are like teachers and parents.

[onejld]

it's not easy being the worlds foremost expert on hearsay, but saying things with authority will make people believe it

[VApeople]

We know more than you because we are smarter and better informed.

We are also better looking.

[BS Beef]

[Big O]

"To be absolutely certain about something, one must know everything or nothing about it."

Henry Kissinger

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by VApeople

We know more than you because we are smarter and better informed.

We are also better looking.

And you are sooo lucky to have us!

[manaboutown]

They have crystal balls so they can see all, know all.

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by LoisR

I know this has been written about before, but it is still entertaining to see the same responders (first responders?) offering their wisdom to anything that comes by them.
Facts seem to be optional. So are objectively researched responses, the use of non-perjorative statements, and a well needed reflective pause prior to responding, rather than being the first kid on the block at 5 am.
A guess ole Archie Bunker was right after all when he stated: "Everyone is entitled to my opinion." Perhaps his words to Edith to "stiffle it " would be more appropo.

You are posting your opinion, why is it any more true than anyone else's? There are a lot of "facts" posted here, just because you disagree doesn't make them invalid.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

You are posting your opinion, why is it any more true than anyone else's? There are a lot of "facts" posted here, just because you disagree doesn't make them invalid.

Took the words right out of my mouth

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

You are posting your opinion, why is it any more true than anyone else's? There are a lot of "facts" posted here, just because you disagree doesn't make them invalid.

I agree. There are a lot of posts that claim to state a fact, and if it is wrong, it will be quickly corrected by another poster. That is good.

But, everyone is entitled to an opinion about anything. Opinions should not be corrected.

[billethkid]

Some think what they know they know is more than everybody else knows.

Separate and apart from those that think they know what they don't know.

But how do they know they don't know?

If they knew what they did not know then it would just be part of what they know.

Right?

[bandsdavis]

It seems to me that Parkinson's Law, "Work expands to fit the time alloted to it", also applies to opinions. And the more time available, the more opinions offered. Including by me!