Has a GN discussion/thread ever swayed your opinion?

I am sure i have, if not changed, moderated my opinions on some subjects after reading threads on GN, although none immediately springs to mind.

For me the biggest benefit from GN is the wide variety of people it brings togethe with wider range of backgrounds lives and experiences than I could ever possibly meet in my ordinary life.

Yes, sometimes especially if I'm agonising over something or over thinking

It's shown me how loud minorities can seem.

Others have often extended my knowledge.

I've always believed in facts and compromise but it seems many on here don't. Perhaps that's particular to the demographic?

I think maybe helped me form an opinion rather than change it if I hadn’t made up my mind about something.

Even the politics thread has helped me occasionally!

It’s certainly made me realise what a diverse group of people we are!

I’ve found it helpful to see comments from people with different views.

No

Not so much changed my opinion. But I have received some excellent advice on various subjects.

I like to think I can be swayed by reasoned argument but will never agree with some of the extreme views stated on here.

One I remember that changed my mind was about the titles we give to certain professions and whether they are different for the different sexes. E.g waitress, actress. What changed my mind was someone pointing out that we don't say doctoress or professoress, and I had a complete change of opinion.

No, not really, but it is interesting to read other points of view and to know that opinions can be so deeply divided.

I would say MN in particular influenced some of my views on womens rights issues such as same sex care, prostitution, etc. I dont know if they changed my mind as such, but I thought about those subjects more.

I have learnt much, and yes, knowledge does sometimes sway my opinions.

What I have learnt is provide links and evidence and expect just a few people not to take what I might consider the “compassionate and empathetic line”.

Lots of very decent, open and honest lovely people on here.

Have a good weekend

Sometimes - it makes you see another point of view. Not so much on the political threads but on other topics. The politics here are different in many ways, we have different issues and sometimes diametrically opposing views. I think Christianity is more widespread here.

GrannyGravy13

Yes, I was adamant that Shamima Bagin (sp) should stay in the camp in Syria. She had chosen to leave the UK. she was educated and should have known what she was doing.

After reading various comments on multiple threads regarding her fate, I totally changed my opinion, she is the UK’s problem and should be dealt with here.

It is rather hypocritical of a country to deport foreign nationals for various crimes and then not take responsibility for its own citizens abroad.

(I am blaming, spelling and grammar mistakes on the heavy duty painkillers I am taking, sorry)

That’s interesting GG I remember the thread!

I was of the opinion she should not enter the UK from the start.

I hope your pain killers work!

Yes, I have modified my opposition to the Assisted Dying Bill since reading posts on this.

A few.
Not that many.

I tend to write it on the thread if it has happened.
If I start reading a thread about something, and change my mind by the end of it.

Yes, I was adamant that Shamima Bagin (sp) should stay in the camp in Syria. She had chosen to leave the UK. she was educated and should have known what she was doing.

After reading various comments on multiple threads regarding her fate, I totally changed my opinion, she is the UK’s problem and should be dealt with here.

It is rather hypocritical of a country to deport foreign nationals for various crimes and then not take responsibility for its own citizens abroad.

(I am blaming, spelling and grammar mistakes on the heavy duty painkillers I am taking, sorry)