hahah, naw, I understand what you're getting at. It's the whole 'politically correct' nature of our times. Somehow there's a whole generation that's afraid of the possibility of offending anyone. I wonder how this came about anyways?
If you ask me, someone else's response is beyond your control. If someone takes offense where none was intended, that's their issue. If someone takes offense over a miscommunication, well, ya try and clear the miscommunication. If the person continues to be offended then there's nothing you can do, communication breakdown, that's where a discussion degenerates into an arguement. It can be pretty irritating.
But that's what the internet can be good for; so many people with so many differing opinions, it's a good way to learn to debate. Which is why I don't like the whole "it's just different" attitude, because that's just a cop-out and a conversation killer. Doesn't mean much.
Nothing to be afraid of in differing opinions. Someone might just come by who's thought through it more, or has a very good understanding of the issue. Ya might just learn something.
I find myself to be pretty damn stubborn in my opinions, I'll automatically defend my ideas. It's a good way to put 'em to the test. If my little theories can hold up, they might be alright, if someone is able to shoot 'em down even better!
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