Me Vs. The World

I think that as I have become older I see more gray areas in discussions. I also think that sometimes people who respond do not take into account the many cultural differences between us all. what is the norm in one country is not the norm in another. I hope that I have not come in with my own opinions too strongly on any of your discussions! I would be angry with myself if I had as I admire you so much. People should walk in our shoes for a mile before they can crticise. I do have firm opinions too and I think that I have been criticised on Capital Puncishment adn abortion and homosexuality. Sometimes we do not read a post carefully enough as we have another 50 to answer and this can cause confusion. Keep your opinions as they are yours and they are worthy just as you are worthy.

I can definetely relate to that, but having non-mainstream ideas is a richness not something wrong. Every human being is unique, so are his opinions. Even if everyone else is saying otherwise it doesn't mean you are wrong. That is especially true on mylot, i've experieced that on various themes such as energy, politics, and sometimes religion. What are you non-mainstream ideas?

Sometimes. But i think for the most part i tend to be a middle of the road type of person. I don't really have any strong opinions on anything. I usually can see both sides to any argument and have trouble picking a side. Like abortion. I think that in some cases people should be allowed to get abortion. but i don't think teenagers should be able to use it as an easy out when they get pregnant. But say a woman in here 30's who was on birth control because she never wants kids gets pregnant. I think she should be able to have an abortion if that is what she chooses since she was taking steps to not get pregnant and it failed her. I'm sure most people will have a problem with that view but oh well. i'd probably agree with you on most stuff seeing as we were separated at birth.

i feel the same way sometimes.. it seems like so many people are narrowminded and im very open minded and i just get slammed for not thinking things are taboo or having the balls to question things.. sometimes it makes me just not wanna bother!!

Where do I start, I have so many but my favourite at the moment is as followed. I am in my mid 30's been in relationships but have decided that the whole relationship thing is not for me. I like being by myself, making my own decisions, not being responsible for anyone else and not having to comprimise my feelings. But what do I get from people around me, when are you going to find someone, settle down and have a family. They just don't seem to understand that the typical familly life is not for me. Just because the majority of people go down this route it certainly doesn't mean it's for me. What makes it worse I could understand them saying this if I wasn't happy about being on my own but nope they really don't understand. Grumble over and now back to happy face :-)

I think here on Mylot, there are certain people who disagree just for the sake of it, and you can't do anything about that. I've read a lot of your posts, and your views tally with mine on a lot of subjects, so it's you and me against the world, if we need to be!

i do feel like that sometimes, i guess it is natural...someday you will get to meet someone that thinks alike like you..hehe:) dont you like it, it makes you unique!

That is the beauty of the internet. Even if you have a different opinion, it still matters. I have not posted much discussion to merit strong responses different from my opinion. I think it is great that you are a non-conformist and you stay true to what your believe in even if a lot disagree with them.

well you are not alone. I also feel sometimes that my way of thinking is different from everybody. but for me being different is better than being indifferent

I agree with you. It doesn't bother me though because it makes me an individual. I try to respect everyone's point of view no matter how hard headed they are. Our differences make us special. Even if someone doesn't always agree with you, at least you can both get the chance to try to understand eachother's point of view. I know it can make you feel lonely and misunderstood sometimes. Part of the issue with that on here is the language barriers. There are people from all over the world. We were raised wit different customs and values. I find it interesting even when someone totally misunderstands what I was trying to say. Popular or not I'm just going to be me and be happy with it.

I can't recall reading any of your discussions before, I apologize for that, however, it is probably because you look at all sides of an issue, instead of just one...that is a good thing! Some people are black and white, and can't think in the gray areas; when people can't see from another's point of view, they might be very closed minded also, so they are not seeing a side that you are seeing. Just don't get frustrated...I'll put you on my friends list, so I can read you more often, and we can discuss

I agree with you. On a whole we are all strangers to one another the moment we leave our home, college ,town or wherever we come from.Competition is very high among us where each of us vying for success, popularity and wealth. I feel that we all have our own right to an opinion no matter who agrees to it.To have someone to disagree with you means some one knows what you are talking about. All that its needed then is to help that guy to see it from your point of view.

First off, I think that you sound like a very unique individual! Who wants to be around people who like everything you like all the time? While it is nice to share things with people, sometimes it can be a little nagging. I say the people who disagree with you are either 1) trying to be as unique as you or 2) trying to challenge you, either way it's not so bad. Secondly, I feel that religion is something that even people of the same religion disagree over. Religion can turn the world into mad house, create wars and destruction. I've found that keeping my opinions on religion to myself is the best way. You can't share everything with everyone.

I know EXACTLY how you feel. Sometimes I feel like I'm completely against the world in some things. Opinions. Arguments. All sorts. But when I feel like that, I always remind myself that this is what makes me individual and myself, so I would never let it get me down, cos it actually makes me happy. I would never change how I felt to fit with anything else and I'm proud of who I am and what I believe in. Oh yeah, and it feels GREAT!!!

I am mostly a middle of the road person. I would say that sometimes it is over my son, who is disabled, that I feel that way.

If you hold a certain opinion, it is because you believe it is the right opinion. Naturally, you then post information about your opinion in order to sway others to see things in the way you think is right. Those that disagree with you will then post their opinions to try to convince you that their opinions are right. Many times debates simply disintegrate into name-calling and fruitless statements that don't do anything to convince anyone. I do feel the need to post my opinion, both on topics where I agree and those where I disagree. If I feel I am right, it would be odd not to try to persuade others to agree with me. There's always the opportunity to educate and persuade, that's why it's worthwhile posting even if everyone disagrees with you.

I don't think I've ever had a discussion where every single responder disagreed with me or even one where most people disagreed with me. And I've very rarely even had one where a person disagrees with me rudely. I must look like somebody you don't want to mess with. lol Anyway, as far as opinions, I don't think I'm that far off from a fair number of people. Where I feel different is more being able to relate to people emotionally. There I feel very different from almost everybody.