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What makes us feel we need to share our opinions with communities and the world?

People put signs in their yards stating who they will vote for, people go online to debate/argue about the same.
Politics, religion and just about anything under the sun... people will argue about it all and even resort to be rude, insulting, etc.... and yet, it never makes a real difference in anyone's life.

Why do we feel anyone really cares about our opinions? (unless they are like minded)

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Ontheroad · M

I must admit to commenting on other original posts that are, at least to me, outlandish, spreading misinformation, just plain stupid, etc.

I don't do it with the thought that I have a chance in hell of changing the OP's mind/opinion, but more to try and set the record straight for those who stumble across their post.

Is it useless and fruitless? Probably, but I do it hoping to keep the sane folks sane. I also don't invite anyone to read it or respond... if you don't want to read what I have to say, move right along. It won't hurt my feelings one bit.

SW-User

@Ontheroad Your comments always make me smile. Like, I wish I wrote that.

Ontheroad · M

@SW-User Thanks, that's a bonus... it's nice to see others are having a bit of fun right along with me.

SW-User

@Ontheroad People seem to be seeing this as internet only and some taking the examples I gave as what to post about.
Thank you for your thoughts.

Riverman2 · 61-69, M

@Ontheroad Even if I don't agree with absolutely everything, I think your post are well written. They sometimes get me to look at something from a different perspective.

SW-User

@Riverman2 I second that.