Opinion (Oxford Dictionary)
əˈpɪnjən
1. a view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
"that, in my opinion, is right"
2. a statement of advice by an expert on a professional matter.
“"if in doubt, get a second opinion"
Fact (Oxford Dictionary)
fakt
1. a thing that is known or proved to be true.
(facts) Information used as evidence or as part of a report or news article: “even the most inventive journalism peters out without facts, and in this case there were no facts"
From Wiki, not the best source of facts for scientific purposes but it will serve; “What distinguishes fact from opinion is that facts are verifiable, i.e. can be objectively proven to have occurred.
An example is: "America was involved in the Vietnam War" versus "America was right to get involved in the Vietnam War". Another example Monaco is high downforce versus I feel that Monaco is low downforce.
An opinion may be supported by facts, in which case it becomes an argument, although people may draw opposing opinions from the same set of facts. Opinions rarely change without new arguments being presented.
It can be reasoned that one opinion is better supported by the facts than another by analysing the supporting arguments. In casual use, the term opinion may be the result of a person's perspective, understanding, particular feelings, bias, beliefs, and desires. It may refer to unsubstantiated information, in contrast to knowledge and fact.
So in summary, you can have whatever opinions you like, however those opinions are not facts. You can have your own opinions and arguments but you cannot have your own facts.
Another interesting word is;
opin•ion•at•ed
adjective \-yə-ˌnā-təd\
Expressing strong beliefs or judgments about something : having or showing strong opinions. Unduly adhering to one's own opinion or to preconceived notions.
Cheers
Facts vs Opinions
posted on 27/9/14
comment by M.U.D.D - Luke Shaw makes me throb with desire (U9612)
posted 21 minutes ago
How can you gossip on a public forum?
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come on manx you are of an age where you can recognize infantility and fully grown adults gossiping about other forum members is pathetic beyond belief when the people involved are mature adult blokes -
posted on 27/9/14
Ur obsessed with age. U have a massive inferiority complex
posted on 27/9/14
comment by BWFCCLEGG (U7583)
posted 13 minutes ago
Ur obsessed with age. U have a massive inferiority complex
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--------- oh --- ok then whatever you say bw
posted on 27/9/14
Bullied at school martial
posted on 27/9/14
comment by BWFCCLEGG (U7583)
posted 2 minutes ago
Bullied at school martial
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who was"nt ?
posted on 27/9/14
U
posted on 27/9/14
On this thread, not one single member has disagreed with my comments or posted that any of my comments was untrue or inaccurate.
Not even MA.
posted on 27/9/14
MA, a debate only works if you listen to what other people have to say and admit that you are wrong if you are prove wrong.
posted on 27/9/14
Spot on eden
posted on 27/9/14
Repeat challenge from Senna / Hamilton thread.
OK MA, when I am able to remove the filter I have placed on you, lets have an adult discussion. I shan't say debate as the rules of debating, online or otherwise, are too restrictive for here.
So lets just use common sense.
You pick the subject, unfortunately as this is an open forum everyone else can be involved. I promise not insult you, either by name calling or belittling you. You have to promise to do likewise, so no 'schoolgirl', 'drunk' or 'crawling out from under rocks' comments. Nor any 'pal', 'bruvvrs' or other condescending remarks.
You reckon you can manage that?
Not sure when the filter can be removed but it can't be long now. But it will give you plenty of time to think of something we can all get our teeth into.
Deal?