Most of the time when people say they have an unpopular opinion, it turns out it’s actually pretty popular.

Do you have some that’s really unpopular and most likely will get you downvoted?

  • Vanished@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I think this is actually the popular opinion. I believe that no one person can deal with every single issue the world has, and it’s not selfish to choose what actions you do take to help the world. Not everyone can put the energy in to save the dolphins. But if that’s your calling, you should go for it, and not judge someone for not putting the same level of energy in as you. It’s not hiding your head, it’s focusing your energy to be more effective. Passion is needed to make the change needed. It’s okay to choose your battles.

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      1 year ago

      It sounds like we stand so far apart on this issue that you aren’t quite even understanding me.

      That’s okay. It’s an unpopular opinion after all.

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        1 year ago

        Either I understand you and don’t agree, or I don’t understand you and therefore you don’t know where I stand on this topic, so you don’t know how far apart we stand. What part do you think I don’t understand, or would you rather dismiss me?

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          1 year ago

          It’s not that I particularly want to dismiss you… I mainly just don’t want to engage. I am constantly having to explain myself and get pulled into arguments I never wanted, because it is so unpopular. It took me too long to learn that I don’t owe you or anyone else a fight.

          However you were also very rude to Cl1nk. Clearly you are not a user who engages in good faith, so yes, I am going to dismiss you - just as readily as you demanded my time.

          But before I go: the dolphins are fucked. Anyone trying to specifically save them is myopic beyond the point of helpfulness.

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            1 year ago

            My message was to someone else. I’m guessing it was deleted or something, I don’t know. I’m very new here. I can see why it would appear rude, so if it matters I’m sorry about that. I’m not sure how I am engaging without good faith… that would imply I’m not interested in considering someone else might be right and I might be wrong. I consider that every time I engage someone in conversation.

            As you said, you didn’t have to engage, and so for your answer I am grateful. Have a good day, and for what its worth I hope more people start personally finding the planet to be their calling. It’s a good one.