I need to apologize...

[Moor]

i have been speaking from the heart on a matter that bothers me a lot.
while i have been trying to get a point across, i have been told that i am wrong to feel this way.

i have said somethings that may have hurt someone, and for that i do apologize. that was never my intent. i only wanted to state how i felt about this issue.

so please don't flame me anymore, i can't take it.

[Sara Noel]

You didn't say or do anything wrong. People have strong opinions on a lot of topics. Your opinion is valued by others here. Your experiences and opinions are your own. Some might disagree based on their own experiences and opinions. It's all OK.

Gabe and I have strong opinions. I regulate myself. Always have on FV. He doesn't. LOL For the record, Gabe and I rarely agree. LOL On anything! My daily life is an endless debate over everything. LOL

[LuvMyHubby]

I don't think anyone should ever have to apologize for the way they feel or their opinions for that matter. We are all entitled to our feelings and our opinions.

I find that method of delivery sometimes affects how people listen to each other. Some people are matter of fact and this works for some and for others...well not so much and some like me tend to try and soften my delivery around my opinions because of the people I work with.

Anyway, sorry for hijacking your thread.

[Greebo]

Moor, I think you're taking this too personally. People have strong opinions on the subject, and they have differing opinions, but I don't see anyone in that thread flaming (that is, personally insulting) you or calling you wrong.

[AmyBoz]

Moor...In my opinion, you have no need to apologize (nor do I or anyone else). Opinions and feelings are just that...opinions and feelings. They are never wrong. They are shaped by our experiences, which are truly varied.

Imagine if we all agreed on everything. It would go something like this:

Post #1: How do you remove a stain?
Post #2: I use Shout.
Post #3: Me too.
Post #4: Me too.
Post #5: Me too.
Post #6: Me too.
Post #7: Me too.
Post #8: Me too.

I'm sure you get the drift. Obviously, our debated topics are a bit hotter than stain removal, but the point remains the same. I often read yours or Jessica's posts and say "Huh...never heard that before," and then go look up whatever it is you are talking about and become a smarter, more well-rounded person because of it. May not change my opinion, but it does broaden my knowledge base. And, even if it doesn't broaden my knowledge base, it broadens my base of knowledge about the experiences and thoughts of others.

[FrugalMomof3]

I dont feel you need to apologize either, none of us do for that matter, that's why it's called "Freedom of speech" "Freedom to express our opinions"

While some may not agree on it, it's your opinion, dont feel sorry that you expressed yours.

[Ilovesewing]

Hmm, I don't know which thread you've been posting on, but I don't think you should apologize for your opinion. It is what it is, and you are your own person. If I don't like your opinion I'll ask someone else for their's instead

[Michelle68]

Moor...In my opinion, you have no need to apologize (nor do I or anyone else). Opinions and feelings are just that...opinions and feelings. They are never wrong. They are shaped by our experiences, which are truly varied.

Imagine if we all agreed on everything. It would go something like this:

Post #1: How do you remove a stain?
Post #2: I use Shout.
Post #3: Me too.
Post #4: Me too.
Post #5: Me too.
Post #6: Me too.
Post #7: Me too.
Post #8: Me too.

Me too!


--Michelle

[Darlene]

I think for the most part people just have an opinion and want to let it be known. What helps me is when people say you, they, me, us, we, all, some, they are talking generalities and I just take it all with a grain of salt. Most times I learn something, other times I just let it go. This is a "don't worry,be happy" kind of place, it can get spunky but don't let it rub you the wrong way. We are all different and that's a good thing. :hug:

[Edna_E]

I actually relish people posting discussions of opinions that differ from mine - it makes me think mine through again, and sometimes I change my opinion and sometimes I end up strengthening it, but I always learn from the exercise.

I hope people have not been flaming you in private. I think it is important for the forum to be open for discussion of controversial topics, and if we are all made afraid that others might dislike what we say, then we will lose that open forum.

[fernykins]

Moor everybody has a right to their own opinion. It would be a very sad world if we all throught a like.......... I like different opinions....... Its what makes life interesting.
Fern