Opinions are sometimes wrong

CMDD · July 2015

I just came across this and it reminded me of the arguments we get into on here. I find that usually someone or a few people want their opinion validated even if it is not correct.
Hope you find this interesting too and that it doesn't start another dramatic fight.
https://www.houstonpress.com/arts/no-it-s-not-your-opinion-you-re-just-wrong-7611752

ChiccoBeanz · July 2015

I love it!

BostonBaby1 · July 2015

Great article!

mac-n-cheesy · July 2015

Love the article (except for the part about water expansion because that is incorrect) but the insight on the subject of opinions is simply very well written.
Maybe more people on this BMB will read it?? One can only hope

Thank you for sharing.

kategancla · July 2015

Love it.

And are there hats?

Beckah31 · July 2015

Of course, there are hats...

And they're fabulous!

amw2133 · July 2015

I love it. I'm also watching John Oliver at the moment. Haha

tinydove · July 2015

I just read this earlier! A friend posted it on Facebook. It makes some really good points.

Mother0fDragons · July 2015

Great article!

ChiccoBeanz · July 2015

lynem29 said:

Love the article (except for the part about water expansion because that is incorrect) but the insight on the subject of opinions is simply very well written. Maybe more people on this BMB will read it?? One can only hope Thank you for sharing.

spottedginger · July 2015

Lol at the sentence about education persecuting individuals who disbelieve.

Ken122014 · July 2015

lynem29 said:
Love the article (except for the part about water expansion because that is incorrect) but the insight on the subject of opinions is simply very well written.
Maybe more people on this BMB will read it?? One can only hope
Thank you for sharing.

She stated that was an opinion... Is that the part you're talking about? That water expands because of the shape of the molecule?

Mother0fDragons · July 2015

*edited because the gif wasn't necessary

leek71983 · July 2015

The article is great, but I have a feeling the people who would benefit most from reading it will just argue that it's also an "opinion." Somehow they always find ways to stay ignorant. :-@ I loved it!

reware · July 2015

lynem29 said:
Love the article (except for the part about water expansion because that is incorrect)

Hey @CMDD thanks for the refreshing article!
And not really my wheelhouse since chem 101 but pretty sure that water expanding fact still holds...

breezypip · July 2015

CMDD said:
I just came across this and it reminded me of the arguments we get into on here. I find that usually someone or a few people want their opinion validated even if it is not correct.
Hope you find this interesting too and that it doesn't start another dramatic fight.
https://www.houstonpress.com/arts/no-it-s-not-your-opinion-you-re-just-wrong-7611752

Fantastically accurate article!

Whovian84 · July 2015

LOVE this article! Thank you for posting. Definitely going to have my undergrad students read this.

However, I have to say that I think the reason these recent discussions have escalated so quickly is not exclusively about the issues alone. There have been so many disrespectful interactions that it makes it difficult to even have an educated conversation about the hard facts and what is actually supported by science. My biggest beef are with statements that assert other members do not love or care about their babies. Statements like these are simply inflammatory and show absolutely no interest in helping others to gain knowledge. It's a low blow and does nothing to advance the discussion.

In my dream world, instead of insulting each other we would all support our arguments with resources from legitimate sources (such as abstracts/research or websites that summarize them like the Mayo Clinic) and not other blogs, pseudo science, or anecdotal "evidence." The world is hard enough on women (especially pregnant women) that we don't need to be shaming each other as well.

Beckah31 · July 2015

@Whovian84 , you complete me. And not just because of your screen name.

I think the majority of the arguments (and I mean the fussy fights, not the actual debates) come from a serious lack of ability to disagree with someone AND back up your own philosophy or opinion. And a really unhealthy drive to be "right".

ChiccoBeanz · July 2015

Slightly off topic, I think the arguments on our board are a little tame. I've done some exploring and I must say... yikes at some of the stuff I've seen.

On another note, seems to me, people don't seem to know the difference between fact and opinion if other people validate said opinion. Also, this is the Internet and we aren't voice messaging each other. Some people lose their real life behavior behind a screen name and say some rude things that they wouldn't usually say. Somethings are most likely often read incorrectly. It's really a hit or miss kinda thing. It is all in the recipe for escalating a thread to Def con 4.

But this is just MY assessment of things. Lol not trying to stir the pot or create any mud. Just sharing my thoughts like the pps.

CMDD · July 2015

@jonesy288 they are totally tame!! I agree.

kaitinperth · July 2015

Haha, I saw this article the other day. LOVED it, so glad you posted it here!

Whovian84 · July 2015

Yeah, I haven't looked on other boards as much (no time!), but the recent ones that have been shut down (fisting, etc) got a little out of hand. I can't imagine what those other boards must look like!

ChiccoBeanz · July 2015

Whovian84 said:

Yeah, I haven't looked on other boards as much (no time!), but the recent ones that have been shut down (fisting, etc) got a little out of hand. I can't imagine what those other boards must look like!

The baby shower board and baby names board can be fun. Like def con 4

Whovian84 · July 2015

Haha, if I'm lacking for entertainment I will definitely check those boards out!

ChiccoBeanz · July 2015

Whovian84 said:

Haha, if I'm lacking for entertainment I will definitely check those boards out!

Champagne flutes as favors is one to take a gander at. May give you an insight to how things work over there.

Jenichael1217 · July 2015

lynem29 said:
Love the article (except for the part about water expansion because that is incorrect) but the insight on the subject of opinions is simply very well written.
Maybe more people on this BMB will read it?? One can only hope
Thank you for sharing.

I'm also confused by your comment about water expansion? One of the unique properties of water is that it expands as it freezes. I distinctly recall this fact being in my college textbooks for biology, chemistry, and oceanography. I'm a science teacher and I always discuss this with my students when we go over the boiling and freezing point of water.

Fun fact: Water becomes more dense as it becomes colder until it reaches 4 degrees Celsius, at which point its density decreases until it becomes ice. This is why water is colder the deeper you go, but ice is at the surface.

ChiccoBeanz · July 2015

Jenichael1217 said:

Love the article (except for the part about water expansion because that is incorrect) but the insight on the subject of opinions is simply very well written. Maybe more people on this BMB will read it?? One can only hope Thank you for sharing.
I'm also confused by your comment about water expansion? One of the unique properties of water is that it expands as it freezes. I distinctly recall this fact being in my college textbooks for biology, chemistry, and oceanography. I'm a science teacher and I always discuss this with my students when we go over the boiling and freezing point of water. Fun fact: Water becomes more dense as it becomes colder until it reaches 4 degrees Celsius, at which point its density decreases until it becomes ice. This is why water is colder the deeper you go, but ice is at the surface.

Science teachers unite!! Lol

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