FabSwingers.com forum: Are you informed or opinionated?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Was having a discussion with the ol therapist about imposter syndrome. Got me thinking. I hate thinking too much. Anyway what makes you more informed than *just* opinionated?

Take 2:

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

Surely that is listening!

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

You speak to clarify and are able to reason as to why you make any claims to knowledge. You demonstrate intellectual humility.

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman
over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire

Both I guess. I do appreciate when someone can change my views. It's refreshing

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

"You speak to clarify and are able to reason as to why you make any claims to knowledge. You demonstrate intellectual humility.

That last bit is my favourite.

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman
over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire

"Was having a discussion with the ol therapist about imposter syndrome. Got me thinking. I hate thinking too much. Anyway what makes you more informed than *just* opinionated?

Take 2:"

Through life experiences, listening to others? Is this a trick question??

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

Just the right mix of both to make sure I’m almost always completely wrong

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Both I think! X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not just by listening but actually examine the merits of a counter argument to your original opinion without prejudice and being aware of any possibility of uncon*ci*us (not allowed that word, darn it) bias on your part.

Then doing some research through multiple sources to see if that counter argument has any merit and making a decision on your opinion based on that.

It’s a prefect game for an over thinker

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I held the opinion that I disliked a certain food item.

I ate some of it yesterday morning. Now I'm of the informed opinion that I love it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to be opinionated more so than I am now. I used to love debates and put in an opinion in on something. I have no real knowledge of. Only age and experience has taught me. It's better to be corrected when wrong to move forward with knowledge. Than to be blind and stupid

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By *ruceyyMan
over a year ago

London

Depends on the subject at hand. I'm pretty honest if I have no Scoobies on the subject and if interested (rarely let's be fair) I may enquire.

I am opinionated though but I'm one to let people have their opinions, it's only if I know factually they are talking shit (again, rarely to be fair) that I would get quite confrontational about it!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I think reading is a good one. I think Reading usually makes you more informed on things. Not just listening.

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By *ruceyyMan
over a year ago

London

"I think reading is a good one. I think Reading usually makes you more informed on things. Not just listening. "

Interesting, I shall read!

(What did the tiger have for tea)

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

"I think reading is a good one. I think Reading usually makes you more informed on things. Not just listening. "

Neither are of any benefit without the intellectual capacity to digest that which you have consumed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm informed,opinionated and best of all,totally judgemental.

It upsets the equilibrium of this site as I'm not "amazing".

Judging by the appalling verifications I think most of you are shallow,needy,desperate and unoriginal.

"Omg, what can I say,if you're lucky enough,oral skills,respect this women" blah blah fucking blah.

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By *assy69Man
over a year ago

West Sussex and Wales

"Was having a discussion with the ol therapist about imposter syndrome. Got me thinking. I hate thinking too much. Anyway what makes you more informed than *just* opinionated?

Take 2:"

Listening…… examining both sides of the story/debate ….. and then coming to a conclusion of your own (always happy to have my mind changed after forming my conclusion)

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"I'm informed,opinionated and best of all,totally judgemental.

It upsets the equilibrium of this site as I'm not "amazing".

Judging by the appalling verifications I think most of you are shallow,needy,desperate and unoriginal.

"Omg, what can I say,if you're lucky enough,oral skills,respect this women" blah blah fucking blah.

Bad Morning ?

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By *r.SJMan
over a year ago

Wellingborough

Reading is good and with a thirst for knowledge, if something raises an interest, I will be double checking it and researching to be more informed.

In a discussion yesterday with parents, they were objecting to the foreign aid we give and adverts pleading for it on tv. I informed them we receive aid as well and when five minutes allowed was checking my opinion and the figures. (UK received over 2 billion in 2020)

Listening is also good though... I listen to radio 4

and pretty sure that helps with being more informed.

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)

"I'm informed,opinionated and best of all,totally judgemental.

It upsets the equilibrium of this site as I'm not "amazing".

Judging by the appalling verifications I think most of you are shallow,needy,desperate and unoriginal.

"Omg, what can I say,if you're lucky enough,oral skills,respect this women" blah blah fucking blah.

Bad Morning ?

Need a group hug

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I like to be informed as I don't like being wrong.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

"I'm informed,opinionated and best of all,totally judgemental.

It upsets the equilibrium of this site as I'm not "amazing".

Judging by the appalling verifications I think most of you are shallow,needy,desperate and unoriginal.

"Omg, what can I say,if you're lucky enough,oral skills,respect this women" blah blah fucking blah.

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By *ddkkk91Man
over a year ago

fife

I would say a little bit of both.

But also like to listen to other views and get more educated.

Always nice to have a good healthu debate

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By *inda May SimmonsTV/TS
over a year ago

hexham

"Surely that is listening!"

And reading!

Always question what you see and are told.

Research it, read up on it ( from all sides ) and the draw your conclusions

Then review your conclusions constantly and revise where necessary.

Never close yourself down to new ideas and/or new procedures

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm informed,opinionated and best of all,totally judgemental.

It upsets the equilibrium of this site as I'm not "amazing".

Judging by the appalling verifications I think most of you are shallow,needy,desperate and unoriginal.

"Omg, what can I say,if you're lucky enough,oral skills,respect this women" blah blah fucking blah.

And I oop-

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

On some things. So , on some subjects, I am opinionated because I am informed.

On other subjects I don’t really care.

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

It’s pretty much my job to start off clueless about things and quickly become informed and then opinionated. I’m quite good at it.

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

We all have opinons, some more than others. I think its easy to spot an uninformed opinion. An informed opinion is based on evidence, facts or analysis.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm informed,opinionated and best of all,totally judgemental.

It upsets the equilibrium of this site as I'm not "amazing".

Judging by the appalling verifications I think most of you are shallow,needy,desperate and unoriginal.

"Omg, what can I say,if you're lucky enough,oral skills,respect this women" blah blah fucking blah.

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

"I'm informed,opinionated and best of all,totally judgemental.

It upsets the equilibrium of this site as I'm not "amazing".

Judging by the appalling verifications I think most of you are shallow,needy,desperate and unoriginal.

"Omg, what can I say,if you're lucky enough,oral skills,respect this women" blah blah fucking blah.

That's rough buddy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am a good listener. I listen to other people's opinions all the time. It is important to me for other people to air their opinions on all matters. Then I will tell them how I am right and they are wrong. That is very therapeutic. Much loves.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

"I held the opinion that I disliked a certain food item.

I ate some of it yesterday morning. Now I'm of the informed opinion that I love it."

Ooo what was it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I listen and observe with the intent to understand rather than just to respond

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