But don't worry, ignore everything I've said. Apparently you are not allowed an opinion on public forums anymore. Jeez, who would of thought a thread titled "Transfer Speculation" would bring out personal opinions on players.
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I think its more the fact that it comes across as a statement of fact. Things like "Elliott's Rubbish" is going to get people defensive right from the start. When it comes across as opinion such as containing the words "in my opinion..." or "I think.." and don't completely trash (how punny) a player, then it will be better recieved. For example earlier I got away with the following
[QUOTE=S.O.N] Not keen myself. Then again I'm one of those few who think that he shouldn't be in the starting 11 for the AW's. If Ricky IS keen for him to start for the AW's however I would not be upset if he decided that Elliot was good enough for the Nix. In Ricki we trust.
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I think its more the fact that it comes across as a statement of fact. Things like "Elliott's Rubbish" is going to get people defensive right from the start. When it comes across as opinion such as containing the words "in my opinion..." or "I think.." and don't completely trash (how punny) a player, then it will be better recieved. For example earlier I got away with the following
[QUOTE=S.O.N] Not keen myself. Then again I'm one of those few who think that he shouldn't be in the starting 11 for the AW's. If Ricky IS keen for him to start for the AW's however I would not be upset if he decided that Elliot was good enough for the Nix. In Ricki we trust.
without too much bagging. It is clear that i am stating my opinion, I guess people respect that.
S.O.N2010-04-04 12:50:42