Originally Posted by WaywardKiwi
Hi Holly,
Apologies, as you originally quoted my post, I thought you were responding to my post and offering a counter point, to which I then offered a counter point. I didn't realise you meant to respond to the original post and didn't want to continue the discussion.
Again, I am a bit confused by this 'push my opinion' and 'always be right' stuff. Maybe the way I write my posts and communicate on this forum is coming off a certain way. I generally will offer my opinion once, and then post again if I do think of something else to add; in this case, when I saw many people categorically say it wasn't criminal, when I had found a case which said it was, I thought that was valuable, or at the very least interesting, information. When people quote me and ask questions or offer counter points, I generally view that as an invitation to discussion and an opportunity continue developing my opinion.
I am also very liberal with the 'Just my opinions' and 'I take you points' - these are sincere. I generally believe in most matters on eNotalone, there is rarely a right answer, just various shades and opinions.
Unfortunately, this thread has already been derailed by somehow becoming about me. It was never my intention, and I am genuinely disappointed, if not entirely surprised. For my part, I will reflect on how I communicate here, but maybe its best I request this thread be closed.
Thank you,
T