Unpopular Opinions - OP Updated with Threadban List 4/5/21

Sorry about that · 05-04-2020 3:13am

Justin Credible Darts wrote: »

of course it is.
This notion you must like everyone is the type of horsesh1t spewed by people who want to appear like they are liberal.,

Who says you must like everyone?

99nsr125 · 05-04-2020 3:13am

Shady Grady wrote: »

Your still a bitch.They haven't come back to defend themselves. And yet here you are still posting about them.Bitchass.And I'll take what is coming to me.

Em, I replied to you not them

I think you need to put down the alcohol and figure
out why you're angry

Justin Credible Darts · 05-04-2020 7:12am

Sorry about that wrote: »

Who says you must like everyone?

It was the ignorant attitude of people like raconteuse or whatever she was called who deleted her account.

She would throw around ignorant accusations because an unpopular opinion in a unpopular opinion thread did not suit her agenda.

She had the audacity to make out all foreign women was subservient, accused me of being a woman hater based on my preference for foreign women.

I said I prefer foreign girls and was called a troll....a label that is spouted by people with no intelligent comeback

If I said I hated foreign girls I would be called a racist, you cant win when people like her had an agenda with everyone.....just look at the posts of her in this thread finding fault with everyone, before throwing a strop and deleting the account

Ted_YNWA · 05-04-2020 8:24am

MOD

FFS, with all the abuse she has got since she closed her account, I don't blame her.

Does it really need to be spelled out to be respectful of others. Unpopular opinions are just that, not everyone will agree. Opposition is to be expected. If you can't debate it in a civil manner. DON'T POST.

Cards have been issued.

Sorry about that · 05-04-2020 8:34am

Justin Credible Darts wrote: »

It was the ignorant attitude of people like raconteuse or whatever she was called who deleted her account.

She would throw around ignorant accusations because an unpopular opinion in a unpopular opinion thread did not suit her agenda.

She had the audacity to make out all foreign women was subservient, accused me of being a woman hater based on my preference for foreign women.

I said I prefer foreign girls and was called a troll....a label that is spouted by people with no intelligent comeback

If I said I hated foreign girls I would be called a racist, you cant win when people like her had an agenda with everyone.....just look at the posts of her in this thread finding fault with everyone, before throwing a strop and deleting the account

She debated fairly and intelligently; that's all I see. I did notice that you accused her of being xenophobic because she (as I did), concluded that you liked women to be subservient. I would also agree with her there; in that you not only criticised Irish women's bodies, but what you perceive as their mindsets, despite admitting to having only dated one.

There's a post of yours that refers to Irish women as "things", which as I'm sure you're aware is a trick used by some abusive men, known as dehumanising. You've blatantly objectified those women you simply don't find attractive, but that post seems to have been deleted.

Nobody has criticised your preference for non Irish women, but rather than simply declare that preference (fair play), you have generalised, demeaned, and assumed to know the thoughts of all Irish women. It paints you in a poor light.

What would your mother or sister think? Did you get this from your Dad? Worryingly, I don't think you are a troll.

dubstarr · 05-04-2020 9:19am

bonny! wrote: »

I like Jame Corden

Jesus,you have just gone too far:D

beerguts · 05-04-2020 12:40pm

The Irish are not a very welcoming race. Sure we can be affable and charming but we rarely let anybody new into our social circle after our early twenties,

05-04-2020 12:52pm

beerguts wrote: »

The Irish are not a very welcoming race. Sure we can be affable and charming but we rarely let anybody new into our social circle after our early twenties,

That’s not my experience, I must say. I came here from the UK 20 years ago in my forties, and found it was easy to be accepted (as a “blow in” of course!) by both neighbours and colleagues, some of which have become lasting friends.

In contrast, I’d have hardly known my neighbours in England, a nod as you walked down the garden path would be the most you’d get for the first year or more.

beerguts · 05-04-2020 1:03pm

Deleted User wrote: »

That’s not my experience, I must say. I came here from the UK 20 years ago in my forties, and found it was easy to be accepted (as a “blow in” of course!) by both neighbours and colleagues, some of which have become lasting friends.

In contrast, I’d have hardly known my neighbours in England, a nod as you walked down the garden path would be the most you’d get for the first year or more.

That's nice to hear Robert. Its nice to hear someone coming to Ireland and liking it, Us Irish are always seeking validation:).

Greyfox · 05-04-2020 3:14pm

beerguts wrote: »

The Irish are not a very welcoming race. Sure we can be affable and charming but we rarely let anybody new into our social circle after our early twenties,

We're welcoming and very friendly, the thing it most Irish people don't have all that much time after their 20's for new friends, life gets in the way

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts · 05-04-2020 3:27pm

Justin Credible Darts wrote: »

or people who ask if you want butter and think butter and cheap manky spread is the same thing.

I do have to ask is it proper butter and not spread, to let them know there is a difference.

The deli workers who probably have no say in ordering must be riveted. Unless your problem is that they don't say 'spread' instead of 'butter'. In which case, what a big doily you are.

Justin Credible Darts · 05-04-2020 5:02pm

Ted_YNWA wrote: »

MOD

FFS, with all the abuse she has got since she closed her account, I don't blame her.

Does it really need to be spelled out to be respectful of others. Unpopular opinions are just that, not everyone will agree. Opposition is to be expected. If you can't debate it in a civil manner. DON'T POST.

Cards have been issued.

hold up, she accused me of being a woman hater
accused me of being a troll, made false accusations. and has followed me for week , all her accusations based on zero

She says all foreign women are subservient and leaves in a huff

but I get a card for highlighting it ?

That is some logic,

05-04-2020 5:08pm

Justin Credible Darts wrote: »

hold up, she accused me of being a woman hater
accused me of being a troll, made false accusations. and has followed me for week , all her accusations based on zero

She says all foreign women are subservient and leaves in a huff

but I get a card for highlighting it ?

That is some logic,

Aside from a staggering lack of self-awareness, you're not infallable.

I doubt if this qualifies as an unpopular opinion though.

Justin Credible Darts · 05-04-2020 5:16pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Aside from a staggering lack of self-awareness, you're not infallable.

I doubt if this qualifies as an unpopular opinion though.

yet you still posted it, no agenda there either.

BuboBubo · 05-04-2020 6:08pm

Eastern Europeans are sh1t at social distancing.

There.

Let the battle commence!

cms88 · 05-04-2020 6:23pm

Some Nurses are the most egotistical people i've ever come across. How many other jobs feel the need for everyone to tell them how great they are all the time?

05-04-2020 6:44pm

cms88 wrote: »

Some Nurses are the most egotistical people i've ever come across. How many other jobs feel the need for everyone to tell them how great they are all the time?

I beg to differ, you're being flippant. I've been in and out of hospital wards often in the past few years, and believe me when one is heavily relying on trained health professionals for assistance then the immediate feeling is one of gratitude.

iamwhoiam · 05-04-2020 6:48pm

cms88 wrote: »

Some Nurses are the most egotistical people i've ever come across. How many other jobs feel the need for everyone to tell them how great they are all the time?

How many are asking you to tell them how great they are . I have never in all my years met a nurse who needed any such thing .And I have met thousands b

0lddog · 05-04-2020 7:00pm

BuboBubo wrote: »

Eastern Europeans are sh1t at social distancing.

There.

Let the battle commence!

They are not alone

It seems that OP does not have much time for it either

Potential-Monke · 05-04-2020 8:56pm

This will probably ruffle a few feathers.

If you're stuck inside because of Covid and you're not able for it, there's something wrong with you. People have become too dependent on everyone and everything else, that a few weeks stuck inside without physical contact from others (but still having verbal contact) is driving them up the wall. I think that is a sign of something, but it's is certainly not healthy to see so many people crying out for contact with others, even if it's family*.

I also think lots of people who say this, or mainly those who post it on social media, are attention whores who are missing out on the daily gossip and bitching about other peoples lives. I think it speaks volumes about how many people are interested in, and actively engage in, gossip, and this lack of physical contact is driving them up the wall, because there is no gossip. These will be the same people who would love nothing more than some scandal to happen, like divorces due to isolation. I hate those people.

Actually, I hate gossip in general. No need for it. Mind your own business.

(* There are always exceptions, i'm not lumping everyone in the same boat)

budsalt · 05-04-2020 9:04pm

I’m going On third week now on my own and don’t crave for anyone yet, though at times I have been looking for a hacksaw or a file.&#55357;&#56595;

Justin Credible Darts · 06-04-2020 1:49am

Potential-Monke wrote: »

This will probably ruffle a few feathers.

If you're stuck inside because of Covid and you're not able for it, there's something wrong with you. People have become too dependent on everyone and everything else, that a few weeks stuck inside without physical contact from others (but still having verbal contact) is driving them up the wall. I think that is a sign of something, but it's is certainly not healthy to see so many people crying out for contact with others, even if it's family*.

I also think lots of people who say this, or mainly those who post it on social media, are attention whores who are missing out on the daily gossip and bitching about other peoples lives. I think it speaks volumes about how many people are interested in, and actively engage in, gossip, and this lack of physical contact is driving them up the wall, because there is no gossip. These will be the same people who would love nothing more than some scandal to happen, like divorces due to isolation. I hate those people.

Actually, I hate gossip in general. No need for it. Mind your own business.

(* There are always exceptions, i'm not lumping everyone in the same boat)

There is a lot to be said for being comfortable with a select few in your life.

I dont have a facebook account, no interest in that, dont have a mobile phone, and outside using the home pc like now, I am finding it zero problem spending my time just with my wife only leaving the house to walk the dogs., and my only contact with others is a few phone calls.

I am aiming of for all of this to be sorted hopefully for August, and any person claiming that having to stay at home sitting on their arse is some sort of hardship , should be thankful they never experienced real true hardship

chrissb8 · 06-04-2020 2:35am

cms88 wrote: »

Some Nurses are the most egotistical people i've ever come across. How many other jobs feel the need for everyone to tell them how great they are all the time?

Literally no idea what you're talking about.

On top of a high-pressure job where literally, it can be life or death depending on certain actions taken or not taken, they see all manners of horrific injuries and illnesses befell people and the emotional baggage of that is heavy. Dealing with grieving/anxious families too. Also, the shifts and work nurses are put through in the first few years of their careers is gruelling.

They deserve every bit of praise they get and then some.

Also, I just think you're talking s**e about the nurses you've met being egotistical. To be successful in such a job you need to sacrifice, sacrifice and then some, quite the opposite of egotistical.

This is informed by any nurse I have ever dealt with ever in my life. Including my Mom who is a nurse. Infact I have never heard anyone anywhere have a bad word to say about nurses.

Because you know what, if you have ever been to a hospital or will need to go in the future the biggest sense of comfort is a nurse with a smile who cares.

Nurses are great. End of.

freshpopcorn · 06-04-2020 3:29am

Justin Credible Darts wrote: »

and any person claiming that having to stay at home sitting on their arse is some sort of hardship , should be thankful they never experienced real true hardship

I find people might say something like ''I'd like to go for meal, for coffee, shopping,etc They know the situation and understand why it's happening and are happy enough with it.
However the cool thing now to do is for people to make a big deal out of the comment reply to them get over yourself, all you've to do is sit on the couch and your grandparents were at war, #juststayathome etc.(These comments are shared by people looking for praise and attention).

Quantum Erasure · 06-04-2020 4:14am

this whole 'virtue signalling' thing is bollocks ... post a picture of your face to stand up against suicide. tag 10 friends and dare them not to do the same, COPY AND PASTE, DO NOT SHARE, because facebook takes down these viral 'woke' chain messages ...

One eyed Jack · 06-04-2020 10:30am

cms88 wrote: »

Some Nurses are the most egotistical people i've ever come across. How many other jobs feel the need for everyone to tell them how great they are all the time?

‘How many other jobs’ or - ‘how many other people’?

Nurses don’t appear to have asked for any sort of obsequious gestures. It was actually egotistical people who thought people working in caring professions needed the validation. I thought the whole thing was nauseating myself, and then the egotists went that one step too far, with the resulting backlash -

We've Actually Never Seen Anything Like The Reaction To Ireland's Call-Gate

chrissb8 wrote: »

This is informed by any nurse I have ever dealt with ever in my life. Including my Mom who is a nurse. Infact I have never heard anyone anywhere have a bad word to say about nurses.

...

Nurses are great. End of.

Not that I agree with what the other poster said, but I’d suggest at the same time you’re just a tad biased, just a tad, mind :pac:

TuringBot47 · 06-04-2020 6:03pm

sly censorship of the thread here... posts deleted.

Justin Credible Darts · 06-04-2020 7:03pm

TuringBot47 wrote: »

sly censorship of the thread here... posts deleted.

people coming on to a thread about unpopular opinions get upset with the unpopular opinions....go figure.

God forbid you highlight or state how you find certain aspects of Irish culture repulsive, or find foreign women better looking, or berate the drink culture of ireland and the parochial mentality get upset....in a thread for unpopular opinions.

the beer revolu · 07-04-2020 10:51am

Justin Credible Darts wrote: »

people coming on to a thread about unpopular opinions get upset with the unpopular opinions....go figure.

God forbid you highlight or state how you find certain aspects of Irish culture repulsive, or find foreign women better looking, or berate the drink culture of ireland and the parochial mentality get upset....in a thread for unpopular opinions.

I don't think it's the opinions in themselves that gets people's back up, it's the manner in which they are put forward and argued when questioned.

Sometimes it is just the opinions, though.
People think, "how can someone have that opinion and not realise that it makes them look like a really horrible human being?"

Justin Credible Darts · 07-04-2020 5:12pm

the beer revolu wrote: »

I don't think it's the opinions in themselves that gets people's back up, it's the manner in which they are put forward and argued when questioned.

Sometimes it is just the opinions, though.
People think, "how can someone have that opinion and not realise that it makes them look like a really horrible human being?"

But does it ?
For example, I think the vast amount of fat people are fat due to their own lifestyle, laziness, and dependency on crap food etc.
Yes there are exceptions due to medical reasons, steroids etc.
It is also a fact they are a burden on the health system

I believe a lot of people think this, but seemingly expressing this is frowned upon, and attacking the poster wont change this.

If I say I prefer foreign girls to Irish girls, which is not only my preference but my right, again parochial defensive Irish people will jump on board.
These opinions dont make the poster a horrible person, but people will label anyone who dont agree with them as that to suit their agenda.

the beer revolu · 07-04-2020 5:13pm

Change the fuppin record, Justin.

Tacitus Kilgore · 08-04-2020 11:58am

Unpopular opinion - the last few pages have been pure and utter shite

the beer revolu · 09-04-2020 11:13am

I have no doubt that if I was over 70 and still in good health, that I would be doing my own shopping and going for walks.

I totally get why older, fit, independent people are going against the guidelines. I'm not saying that they should, just that I get it.

dubstarr · 09-04-2020 5:46pm

Justin Credible Darts wrote: »

But does it ?
For example, I think the vast amount of fat people are fat due to their own lifestyle, laziness, and dependency on crap food etc.
Yes there are exceptions due to medical reasons, steroids etc.
It is also a fact they are a burden on the health system

I believe a lot of people think this, but seemingly expressing this is frowned upon, and attacking the poster wont change this.

If I say I prefer foreign girls to Irish girls, which is not only my preference but my right, again parochial defensive Irish people will jump on board.
These opinions dont make the poster a horrible person, but people will label anyone who dont agree with them as that to suit their agenda.

I agree with you and i am fat.Im fat cause i dont exercise and eat food.Im not fat cause of "genetics" or "not eating all day"

She is d.i.s.c.o · 10-04-2020 3:05am

I liked Liam Gallagher's song, Songbird.

the beer revolu · 10-04-2020 9:38am

dubstarr wrote: »

I agree with you and i am fat.Im fat cause i dont exercise and eat food.Im not fat cause of "genetics" or "not eating all day"

And do you find that being told that motivates you to lose weight?

There are studies that indicate the opposite.

blinding · 10-04-2020 9:42am

the beer revolu wrote: »

And do you find that being told that motivates you to lose weight?

There are studies that indicate the opposite.

Depressing People about their weight will not help People to lose weight.

the beer revolu · 10-04-2020 10:04am

blinding wrote: »

Depressing People about their weight will not help People to lose weight.

Try telling that to Justin.

BuboBubo · 10-04-2020 10:19am

blinding wrote: »

Depressing People about their weight will not help People to lose weight.

Agree. It's like smoking. All the "subtle" hints, tut tuts, and health speeches won't help anyone to quit.

Until a person decides to quit themselves it's not going to happen. Then the tutters can step in and give positive vibes instead.

gary550 · 10-04-2020 11:28am

Justin Credible Darts wrote: »

But does it ?
For example, I think the vast amount of fat people are fat due to their own lifestyle, laziness, and dependency on crap food etc.
Yes there are exceptions due to medical reasons, steroids etc.
It is also a fact they are a burden on the health system

It's a pretty generic point Justin. Do you hold the same opinion about smokers? people who are alcohol dependant (or abuse alcohol on a regular basis)? Drug dependant people (or recreational abusers of drugs)? You could even stretch it to people who like to or regularly drive fast & in a reckless manner. They all have to avoid logic in their choices and are all a burden (or potential burden) on the healthcare system & state.

What about poor people? It can be argued that they lack resolve, are too lazy to better themselves, are victims of their own lifestyle choices and generally have a much greater likelihood of being smokers or alcohol dependant or overweight or uneducated which in turn not only makes them potentially detrimental to our healthcare system but also a permanent drain on Mr & Mrs Tax Payer because they are more likely to need subsidised income and state sponsored housing.

Now all the above are not my unpopular opinion nor do I hold any contempt for any of the above groups but all are valid arguments when you take into account your arguments about lifestyle choices, laziness etc.

Out of curiosity where is your line drawn?

Panthro · 10-04-2020 11:33am

I'd hope it's drawn in the sand.

FixdePitchmark · 10-04-2020 11:54am

Going to a holiday homes and exercising outside - makes no difference in the overall scale of things.

Panthro · 10-04-2020 12:05pm

Ah it does though.

FixdePitchmark · 10-04-2020 12:14pm

Panthro wrote: »

Ah it does though.

Going "shopping" - many unnecessary shopping trips is probably in the order of 50 times worse.
We will find all this out when real data comes out in a few years - sure all these restrictions people want now , will be first to go

Rothko · 10-04-2020 12:25pm

She is d.i.s.c.o wrote: »

I liked Liam Gallagher's song, Songbird.

Yeah, I think it's a fairly decent tune.

Justin Credible Darts · 10-04-2020 2:26pm

gary550 wrote: »

It's a pretty generic point Justin. Do you hold the same opinion about smokers? people who are alcohol dependant (or abuse alcohol on a regular basis)? Drug dependant people (or recreational abusers of drugs)? You could even stretch it to people who like to or regularly drive fast & in a reckless manner. They all have to avoid logic in their choices and are all a burden (or potential burden) on the healthcare system & state.

What about poor people? It can be argued that they lack resolve, are too lazy to better themselves, are victims of their own lifestyle choices and generally have a much greater likelihood of being smokers or alcohol dependant or overweight or uneducated which in turn not only makes them potentially detrimental to our healthcare system but also a permanent drain on Mr & Mrs Tax Payer because they are more likely to need subsidised income and state sponsored housing.

Now all the above are not my unpopular opinion nor do I hold any contempt for any of the above groups but all are valid arguments when you take into account your arguments about lifestyle choices, laziness etc.

Out of curiosity where is your line drawn?

Fat people people being a burden on the health system is a fact which I am entitled to voice. Do I want those people to die, of course not, but I would rather see them exercise, or change their diet. I have friends who are fat, but it does not change the truth.

As for recreational junkies, and chain smokers again this is their lifestyle even if most are thin. and yes they do, like fat people will have a shorter life expectancy.
You can argue drink and drugs are an addiction....is laziness an "addiction

Laziness is not reserved for the poor, laziness is classless. Plenty "poor" people cannot afford a car or as many taxis so will do more walking.

My point is bone idle laziness, is not in the same league as prescribed, or recreational drugs or alcohol,

No one goes to bed thin and wakes up obese
They allow it to happen, they see themselves getting fatter and fatter and do nothing, at what point when your clothes don't fit do you say, its time to change things ?

dubstarr · 10-04-2020 3:55pm

the beer revolu wrote: »

And do you find that being told that motivates you to lose weight?

There are studies that indicate the opposite.

No but nobody says anything to me.Saying that im deaf as well so maybe i cant hear it:D

dubstarr · 10-04-2020 3:57pm

gary550 wrote: »

It's a pretty generic point Justin. Do you hold the same opinion about smokers? people who are alcohol dependant (or abuse alcohol on a regular basis)? Drug dependant people (or recreational abusers of drugs)? You could even stretch it to people who like to or regularly drive fast & in a reckless manner. They all have to avoid logic in their choices and are all a burden (or potential burden) on the healthcare system & state.

What about poor people? It can be argued that they lack resolve, are too lazy to better themselves, are victims of their own lifestyle choices and generally have a much greater likelihood of being smokers or alcohol dependant or overweight or uneducated which in turn not only makes them potentially detrimental to our healthcare system but also a permanent drain on Mr & Mrs Tax Payer because they are more likely to need subsidised income and state sponsored housing.

Now all the above are not my unpopular opinion nor do I hold any contempt for any of the above groups but all are valid arguments when you take into account your arguments about lifestyle choices, laziness etc.

Out of curiosity where is your line drawn?

I think the difference is nobody NEEDS to smoke,Nobody NEEDS TO drink.But you NEED food.You cant cut it out.

playonplayette · 08-05-2020 11:57pm

Men who cry...a lot.

Sorry..I know all this modern shyte and all people should express themselves and yea to a certain extent but tbf I just don't get or like men who cry a lot.

Like I remember myself as a kid being told not to cry sometimes and I'm a woman. I remember falling in the playground and holding back the tears because I didn't want anyone to see me cry and being proud I fell and didn't cry.

Not saying people or men shouldn't express themselves but I just wouldn't want a man who cries more than I do and that's that.

The reason, often, when a man cries that it's comes across as moving is because it's not associated with men so therefore when he does it's attributed as 'it must be something big/deep but I've known male cryers from when I was a kid and older and most of them were self pitying whingy *****. Just antidotal but there ya go.

da_miser · 09-05-2020 12:53am

No real unpopular opinions in this thread, posters are afraid of a ban if they give a unpopular one!
If its a opinion why should boards issue bans for posters being honest?

Unpopular Opinions - OP Updated with Threadban List 4/5/21

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