The difference between an opinion and offensive or demeaning behavior lies in the content, intent, and impact:
1. Opinion:
- An opinion is a personal belief, feeling, or view based on individual experiences, convictions, or values.
- It's a person's right to hold and express an opinion, as long as they do so in a respectful and non-harming manner.
- Opinions can be factual or emotional, but they represent an individual's views that don't necessarily need to be universally accepted or shared.
2. Offensive and Demeaning Behavior:
- This refers to statements or actions that intend or tend to insult, harm, or belittle another person.
- Such behavior often demonstrates a lack of respect or empathy for the feelings, rights, or views of others.
- It can be both verbal and non-verbal and is often destructive as it tends to evoke negative emotions like anger, sorrow, or shame.
- A comment that discriminates against others on a racist, sexist, or other grounds often falls into this category, regardless of being presented as the "opinion" of the speaker.
By the way, in our section, you are a stranger, a guest. You should behave as such in our house, with respect. If someone comes in my house like this I throw him out. Otherwise, we will collectively ensure very quickly that you won't be able to post in any thread here. You're only isolating yourself.
This Iranian section is honored and respected, and among those speaking here are highly educated individuals. Many of them are scholars or esteemed persons. How can you, as an outsider and foreign guest, dare to come into our house and speak to the other members in this way?
