Accepting people's opinions -Message to everyone-

[Beanflicker]

Good thread. I agree that people should be more accepting of other's opinions. Talking about boxing with people who have different opinions than me, I find, is one of the better ways to learn more about the sport. It makes discussion fun.

There is a lot of crap out there, though. People disrespecting fighters is one thing I can't stand. And of course there are people with extremely biased opinions, we see that every day. No one here is free of bias, whether we want to admit it or not, but some people seem to go to the extreme (ie people recently claiming that Hopkins had been EXPOSED).

[:::PSL:::]

People should know the difference between opinion and bullshit.

[Deanrw]

You will see some people try to back up their opinions with articles by "boxing experts"

What makes someone an expert anyway? I followed this sport hard for 35 years now, and I am still just an asshole with an opinion.

There is no such thing as a boxing expert, anywhere! We are all just assholes with opinions. Nobody is completely neutral as everyone has a favored style, fighter, location etc.

That is why there are three judges. They are only assholes with opinions also, but the law of averages hopes that their opinions will mix, balance and be fair.

That is all we can ask for.