My opinion

If I give my opinion that does not mean I expect you to change yours. I do not go around and around I just state mine and read yours
If I voice mine I am not trying to take anything away from you. I am just expressing myself. I was on my way to get ice cream and it hit me that maybe some people are afraid that I do not want them to have Kudos or have a birthday party and that is NOT the case at all. I am happy for any joy that comes to you.
I just wish we could do it for everyone or none but THAT IS JUST my view on it . That is as far as my opinions go.

Everyone in the world is entitled to an opinion. Dont feel bad for voicing yours

Hi PasDeDeux,
I understand what you're saying. I've been kudoed and hugged and it's a great feeling when it happens. People, like Sky-alphabetical hugs, and numerous ((((((for everybody)))))) posts have been made by a whole assortment of users to try and include everyone. Unfortunately not everyone is NAMED and hugged. But I do see an effort by many people to try to include those who are forgotten, overlooked or don't get much attention.
I think it's great when someone comes right out and says "Hey! I need hugs over here" and without question they end up with an avalanche of hugs.
So, everyone does get hugs although not everyone gets a named hug.
(((((Pasdedeux)))))))
I like that you're able to voice your opinion.

Opinions are important, but knowing how much you ((( Pas ))) care for everyone is a treasure
Angie

I too have very strong opinions & realize that everyone else has their own opinions also. I try hard to express my opinions without trying to force them on anyone. Sometimes it is hard to express my opinion without getting on the wrong side of the person that I am replying to. I don't want people to think that my opinion is the only way or the only thing that counts.....& hope that there are many other points of view to look at. But as I found out even with my own Mother.....she didn't want to hear my opinion. I then when I did express my opinion, she would take everything personally rather than just taking it just an opinion.

I try hard to express my opinions in a way where they are just that.....my opinion. I realize that I can't determine how someone will take what I say, & sometimes I am reluctant to express my opinions when I don't know well the person I am talking to. Even when I know the person (as in my Mothers case) I am always stressed about speaking my opinion even though I know that is just what it is & there will be as many opinions as there are people. I usually have opinions (or thoughts) on almost everything & the challenge is expressing them in a way where they can be accepted. The other thing I really try hard to do is base my opinions on knowledge, not just my feelings. That was something my father never did....he had all kinds of opinions that weren't based on any kind of knowledge & those were the times when I was completely embarrased by him.

I appreciate hearing other peoples opinions....it helps me know that there are other ways of thinking that should be looked into....not ignored, nor something to make me angry.

Opinions are a good thing when we take them for what they are.
Debbie