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I don't even know what to say about it. I absolutely do not share ANY of your views, and yet there are so MANY. o_o

Since, as you have noticed, this forum covers a pretty large area of thinking your confession that you share no views presented indicated either you have a hugely original mind or do not think at all.

I've already shared my views. You can search for them. I gave up because I don't support the viewpoints in this forum. I felt like I was being ganged up on every time I spoke my mind.

That's not surprising. If you have unusual views that might be common. This will feel particularly bad if you are not an argumentative person by nature, or if you recognize your flaws in that position.

WP's PPR forum isn't for the weak of heart, or those that are easily offended. I kinda think of it as a "post at your own risk" place.

I like it for a lot of reasons... I can throw out an idea that is bouncing around in my head, and just sit back and wait for someone to find all the flaws in the idea... which I can then use to make the idea stronger... or discard the idea altogether if appropriate.

I also feel I can speak my mind, say what I want, not have to worry about it, people won't come here if they're easily offended, or at least they shouldn't. I'm not easily offended, truth might hurt, but i'll drink deeply of that cup every time.

Few here share my opinions either, at least not on the specific levels, I suspect a good number do on the general levels. But I can say that this forum has helped me greatly to come to grips with many of my ideas and philosophies in life. I think I am a better person for having read and posted here. Better or worse, there is no doubt that I am a different person. And I like today-me better than 3 months ago-me.

I post here in part because the majority here don't necessarily agree with me; I could post elsewhere if I wanted an echo chamber. Just like everywhere else on the net we have our share of trolls, ideologues, zealots and hypocrites, exposing them for what they are is great practice for effective writing and persuasive techniques. Don't look at the disagreement of others here as an obstacle, but instead as an opportunity to explain your viewpoints and expound upon your opinions; otherwise what's the point of posting on the internet at all?