The passing person could have an opinion stating that I have qualities of a 14 year old. Me being 14 isn't debatable. It's a fact.
Well yeah but we're being subjective here, and under the pretense that you don't know for sure. While there always will be that absolute fact, if we could only make valid statements that were absolutely correct there would be no such idea of 'an opinion.' It's all about perceptions, in my opinion.* *is it really? Could be wrong, but thats still an opinion, isn't it?
The word opinion should only be used to describe something that is neither true or false. If I were to say GMJigga's nonexisting pants are ugly, that'd be an opinion because I can't back it up, even if it's general consensus. Someone may think I posses the qualities of a 14 year old, while others may not. That is debatable. But something that is definite, like age, or saying something, is not. I either am, or I'm not. He either said it, or he didn't.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MyNetsForLife @ Jan 21 2008, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>even if it's general consensus.</div> hahaha. that is false, sir, for I wear none. Interesting that you said it was indeed debatable. I wouldn't expect a fact to be debated, but an opinion... Ok honestly I have no idea what we're talking about now, so look at this: It's a very, very, very early copy of what I'm working on now (along with your sig). I'm not even done adding footage (let alone effects), but you get the idea. <div><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AhizBRFD5jI&"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AhizBRFD5jI&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /></embed></object></div>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MyNetsForLife @ Jan 21 2008, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The word opinion should only be used to describe something that is neither true or false. If I were to say GMJigga's nonexisting pants are ugly, that'd be an opinion because I can't back it up, even if it's general consensus. Someone may think I posses the qualities of a 14 year old, while others may not. That is debatable. But something that is definite, like age, or saying something, is not. I either am, or I'm not. He either said it, or he didn't.</div> An opinion is just what a person thinks about something. It has nothing to do whether its true or not. You could change the words "in my opinion" with "I personally believe". Although people have a tendency to say it when they don't want to state it as a fact. I could say "In my opinion, the sky is blue." Sounds weird, but it still works. In my opinion, George Bush is President. "I personally believe George Bush is President."
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Lavalamp @ Jan 21 2008, 10:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MyNetsForLife @ Jan 21 2008, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The word opinion should only be used to describe something that is neither true or false. If I were to say GMJigga's nonexisting pants are ugly, that'd be an opinion because I can't back it up, even if it's general consensus. Someone may think I posses the qualities of a 14 year old, while others may not. That is debatable. But something that is definite, like age, or saying something, is not. I either am, or I'm not. He either said it, or he didn't.</div> An opinion is just what a person thinks about something. It has nothing to do whether its true or not. You could change the words "in my opinion" with "I personally believe". Although people have a tendency to say it when they don't want to state it as a fact. I could say "In my opinion, the sky is blue." Sounds weird, but it still works. In my opinion, George Bush is President. "I personally believe George Bush is President." </div> Fundamentally, an opinion cannot be true or false. 1. a belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty. There are sufficient grounds to prove that Bush is president, and to prove I'm 14. But not sufficient enough to prove that Jigga's nonexisting pants are ugly.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ Jan 21 2008, 10:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MyNetsForLife @ Jan 21 2008, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>even if it's general consensus.</div> hahaha. that is false, sir, for I wear none. Interesting that you said it was indeed debatable. I wouldn't expect a fact to be debated, but an opinion... Ok honestly I have no idea what we're talking about now, so look at this: It's a very, very, very early copy of what I'm working on now (along with your sig). I'm not even done adding footage (let alone effects), but you get the idea. <div><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AhizBRFD5jI&"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AhizBRFD5jI&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /></embed></object></div> </div> GMJigga, the clips are put together nicely, and the first song is great. The one thing I'd note is the lyrics seem to be much better for a video about a team of players rather than one alone. " They say a family that plays together, stays together. And one that walks apart just falls apart. So, together we stand, divided we fall. United, we form Voltron and take on all. Let’s move. Yes, the birds left the nest. I’m all grown up I gotta fly with the rest. Best of the best is what we strive to be. Yeah. A legacy is what we trying to leave. Ya dig? Now say goodbye to the past. The future is here at last. The second coming. The new beginning. The truth is speaking. You should listen. So glorious. Victorious. We take what we want we born warriors. So glorious, Victorious. We take what we want we born warriors. " If you did a vid on the entire Nets team being united and playing as a team, that would be a great fit.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MyNetsForLife @ Jan 21 2008, 10:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Lavalamp @ Jan 21 2008, 10:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MyNetsForLife @ Jan 21 2008, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The word opinion should only be used to describe something that is neither true or false. If I were to say GMJigga's nonexisting pants are ugly, that'd be an opinion because I can't back it up, even if it's general consensus. Someone may think I posses the qualities of a 14 year old, while others may not. That is debatable. But something that is definite, like age, or saying something, is not. I either am, or I'm not. He either said it, or he didn't.</div> An opinion is just what a person thinks about something. It has nothing to do whether its true or not. You could change the words "in my opinion" with "I personally believe". Although people have a tendency to say it when they don't want to state it as a fact. I could say "In my opinion, the sky is blue." Sounds weird, but it still works. In my opinion, George Bush is President. "I personally believe George Bush is President." </div> Fundamentally, an opinion cannot be true or false. 1. a belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty. There are sufficient grounds to prove that Bush is president, and to prove I'm 14. But not sufficient enough to prove that Jigga's nonexisting pants are ugly. </div> An opinion cannot be true or false??? So if I said imo, Sean Williams is taller than Boki. It is either true or false, its just I think Sean Williams is taller.
Yeah there's a second verse to the song, but didn't quite have the allusions I wanted, like "the bird's left the nest" and any mention to "the second coming." Never really analyzed the plurality of the lyrics, though; that's a good catch! Most of the mix is going to be to that Rick Ross remix, so I'll probably leave it.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Lavalamp @ Jan 21 2008, 10:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MyNetsForLife @ Jan 21 2008, 10:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Lavalamp @ Jan 21 2008, 10:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MyNetsForLife @ Jan 21 2008, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The word opinion should only be used to describe something that is neither true or false. If I were to say GMJigga's nonexisting pants are ugly, that'd be an opinion because I can't back it up, even if it's general consensus. Someone may think I posses the qualities of a 14 year old, while others may not. That is debatable. But something that is definite, like age, or saying something, is not. I either am, or I'm not. He either said it, or he didn't.</div> An opinion is just what a person thinks about something. It has nothing to do whether its true or not. You could change the words "in my opinion" with "I personally believe". Although people have a tendency to say it when they don't want to state it as a fact. I could say "In my opinion, the sky is blue." Sounds weird, but it still works. In my opinion, George Bush is President. "I personally believe George Bush is President." </div> Fundamentally, an opinion cannot be true or false. 1. a belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty. There are sufficient grounds to prove that Bush is president, and to prove I'm 14. But not sufficient enough to prove that Jigga's nonexisting pants are ugly. </div> An opinion cannot be true or false??? So if I said imo, Sean Williams is taller than Boki. It is either true or false, its just I think Sean Williams is taller. </div> That'd be a misuse of imo.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MyNetsForLife @ Jan 21 2008, 10:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>An opinion cannot be true or false??? So if I said imo, Sean Williams is taller than Boki. It is either true or false, its just I think Sean Williams is taller.</div> That'd be a misuse of imo. </div> Why is that? What is your opinion or judgement on the issue of who is taller, Boki or Sean Williams? Do you have an opinion (belief, thoughts) on what is a better material to build cars with? Wood or metal?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Lavalamp @ Jan 21 2008, 10:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MyNetsForLife @ Jan 21 2008, 10:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>An opinion cannot be true or false??? So if I said imo, Sean Williams is taller than Boki. It is either true or false, its just I think Sean Williams is taller.</div> That'd be a misuse of imo. </div> Why is that? What is your opinion or judgement on the issue of who is taller, Boki or Sean Williams? Do you have an opinion (belief, thoughts) on what is a better material to build cars with? Wood or metal? </div> For the first: One of them is taller. One of them is shorter. That's not debatable. Saying it's our opinion that Sean is taller is a misuse of opinion. For the second: It would depend on the criteria and vantage point.
Imo, we need an English professor to come and settle this lol. His opinion on what an opinion is would be valuable in my opinion.
Talking about the whole Jizzy/opinion/fact thing, age can be debatable - in the sense that, you may or may not have proof of age. I mean look at Yao Ming, Lebron James, Greg Oden - I've seen a few arguements about how old they really are. Someone could say "In my opinion, Greg Oden's 25. That's what I believe, and I'm sticking to it." and that wouldn't mean that it is or isn't a fact - it wouldn't be easy to prove or disprove it either way, since Birth Certificates and things of that nature can be forged or faked. About the height thing - well, that's a toughy. For a fan who may never have the chance to actually measure the two without shoes, it's probably all about how you see them, whether it's on TV or in person, and there could be many things that throw you off as to proving who is taller - whether it's different postures (with one or both not standing up straight), or one of them wearing bigger shoes than the other....you could easily say Sean's taller than Boki, or Boki's taller than Sean, just because you're basing it on how it looks when they're close to eachother. And with the NBA "official height", let's face it - many of those heights are off by a bit. For example, it may have Jason Collins listed at 7'0, and Jarron listed at 6'11, yet they're twins - and really the same height. Or I have heard that Garnett is listed as 6'11 when he's really 7'0, just because he didn't wanna play center. And about the car thing - depends. what are you using it for? Is it near water? Will the wood be able to hold up? etc, etc. And about Jizzy - (correct me if I'm wrong here) - wasn't it that he merely interpreted something Kidd said? How is that interpretation not an opinion? I mean, that's basically what an interpretation is - an opinion on what one thinks of what someone said, or what something means.
