You could spend years building a li(f)e
— lose it all in one second.
– O.D. ©2021
Art by: AaronGriffinArt
There are many deaths. It’s up to you to decide the one that speaks to you.
Forever, In Mayfly Years.
A Series Of Unpopular Opinions (10)
A series of unpopular opinions. Share a thought, no matter how crazy or critique the ones other people have chosen to share. The point is to have fun provided we all keep an open mind and respect each others views. Healthy debates are welcome, extended discussions even more so.
<< Held (almost) every Friday >>
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I shared three unpopular opinions in the last post. Thank you to those that participated.
Unpopular opinion #1 Being good at math doesn’t make you smarter than other people. It just means you’re good at math. by u/alcoholyuhlater
Response(s):
Paula Light “Agree. People have their niches. Someone might be really good with tools and fixing/building things, but know little of history and literature. Vice versa for another. We should celebrate all skills and forms of knowledge instead of only the ones that the SAT can judge”
rugby843 “Agreed, people have individual talents and should use them to their best advantage”
Anne leueen “#1. YES! I was hopeless at Math and a good student in other subjects. Math is a subject you can get 100 % in . History? English? Philosophy? No 100% in those subjects. I worked in the financial markets for many years and people would always say “you must have been good in Math”. HaHA! If they only knew!”
Zaexanthe “1.For so long Math and speaking good English have been used as a sign of intelligence. In as much as math is important, its becoming irrelevant because everyone has a calculator. Our education system worldwide is now outdated. It was built on who can memorize the most but thats unnecessary now, we have information at the tip of our fingers. Intelligence is more than book smart, it includes so many other things. Whats the point of being good at math if you are not socially intelligent.”
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Unpopular opinion #2 Kids aren’t dumb so start treating them like the individual they are by u/Delusionaldally
Response(s):
Paula Light “Yes, treat children respectfully. That mom needs to be educated too though before she harms her child with poor nutrition and self-image”
rugby843 “Children are just little people and understand more than we know. Respect that and act accordingly. Ramen noodles are extremely bad for anyone, easy and cheap yes, but not for a good diet.”
Anne leueen “#2 Kids are unique individuals and I NEVER talked to either of my kids as if they were lacking in intelligence. I also referred to myself as I and not “Mummee ” As in “Mummee wants you to put your toys away now. Mummee is getting dinner for you snookums”. Nope it was “Time to put your toys away now Tom and Annie. Lets get cleared up and ready for dinner.” “
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Unpopular opinion #3 Influencers are bad for society, and they should be stopped. by u/Efren_John
Response(s):
Paula Light “I don’t even understand the influencer thing, maybe because I don’t use Instagram. Are companies really paying minor celebs to put their product in a photo? Who cares!”
rugby843 “If you let your child watch or use this type of technology constantly you are doing them a disservice. Teach by example”
Zaexanthe “Influencer culture is the worst disease that has hit our generation. People are being rewarded for being lazy, stupid and just useless. Since everyone is an influencer now what will our future be like?”
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Thanks to Paula Light , rugby843 , Anne leueen and Zaexanthe for participating and sharing their thoughts. Very much appreciated.
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As for today’s unpopular opinion(s) We have three. Check them out:
(Note: These opinions are in no way reflective of my personal views or biases; just ones I think will spark interesting dialogue in the comment section)
Unpopular opinion #1 Stop acting like depression is cool. by u/Uxogh
I’ve been under depression for several years. I attempted 3 times to end my life and the only result nowadays is a constant anxiety against myself.. I have trust issues and I barely even sleep correctly at night.
Netflix and other Medias have to stop acting like it’s something great and important for teenage boy/girl. I truly think a character doesn’t have to be depressed to be a deep character.
Unpopular opinion #2 Ignoring a phonecall or text message is not rude , it is a necessity for a healthy lifestyle. by u/HibiscusRosa
Because I own a smartphone it doesn’t mean that I want to be available all day. Personally I
set my boundries, during lunch/dinner and from 15h00-17h00 which is my personal time to workout and relax I never answer any phonecalls or messages. With messages I am even stricter and I answer them only when I find time to spare. If I replied to every message or email right away, it would absorb a significant amount of my precious time and I would have to use my phone more than I would like.
Unpopular opinion #3 Dating coaches are ridiculous by u/CharlesElliotFiddler
I saw on instagram the other day that this one girl I know was promoting her friend’s “dating coach services”. I laughed. Is that even real?
I looked it up and there are a ton of ‘professional services’ for people looking to improve their dating life. I swear to god I never saw something more ridiculous than this. People actually pay money for this.
This is something more popular in the US, Canada, and UK. When I was in Scandinavia and Panama, you didn’t really see things like that. Similarly in Ireland too. It’s not as common there.
In Wyoming and Alaska, it’s not that popular either, but in many places in the US it is.
Unpopular opinion #4 Women who dress certain ways for modesty reasons are empowering in their own way. by u/thishams
I don’t believe in controlling women, and how they dress, but being half Middle Eastern, I have a lot of female relatives who wear hijabs and keep themselves covered for modesty reasons.
I live in the US, and my relatives are in no way forced to dress this way. They aren’t even practicing religion.
I just find it so empowering how they choose to dress this way because it makes them feel better about themselves.
I’m not trying to slut shame, or say that women who dress differently aren’t empowering either, I just think that women who dress certain ways for modesty reasons are empowering in their own way.
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No Excuses.
I did not form my inner world to stay out of touch with reality
On the contrary,
I formed my inner world because I’m in touch with reality
And in all honesty?
To me, reality, is quite simply …
Underwhelming.
– O.D. ©2021
Art by: AaronGriffinArt
Use what you find around me however you please; but don’t tell me how to use my mind. Think. Reflect. Because you might not even know where to find yours.
Blood Echo.
Leaky Encroach.
You’re not telling me who I am,
You’re not telling me who I could be,
You’re not showing me a world I don’t already see
You’re not who I imagine when I see a leader in front of me;
No, honey,
You’re late.
– O.D. ©2021
Art by: Astri-Lohne
I don’t endorse smoking. But if that’s your thing, don’t mind me.
A Series Of Unpopular Opinions (9)
A series of unpopular opinions. Share a thought, no matter how crazy or critique the ones other people have chosen to share. The point is to have fun provided we all keep an open mind and respect each others views. Healthy debates are welcome, extended discussions even more so.
<< Held (almost) every Friday >>
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I shared five unpopular opinions in the last post. Thank you to those that participated.
Unpopular opinion #1 Hate towards the homeless is one of the biggest problems that goes vastly unnoticed by u/-kiwi-1
Response(s):
rugby843 “In my opinion, most of these I would say are ridiculous except for the first one. You don’t need to be rude or use disgusting behavior to a homeless person. It might be you some day”
Infinite Living “The treatment of the homeless is totally inappropriate. I didn’t think about it before but I agree with you on number 3 
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anne leueen “The homeless. I was always nervous of homeless people. I didn’t hate them I was just very uncomfortable. Then I read James Bowen’s autobiographical story :”A Streetcat Named Bob.” This is a true story of a recovering addict and a stray street cat and how they save each other. It opened my eyes to what the homeless life is like. Now I often will stop to chat for a moment and see if they would like something to eat.”
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Unpopular opinion #5 Women should be allowed to take a sick day on the first day of their period every month, if they need to, without consequences by u/lemonpaloma
Response(s):
Infinite Living “I don’t know if it is required to specify that I am a woman on the first day of period. I would rather simply take a sick leave because I am sick just like any other human feels sick someday and prioritize self-care. I am assuming there are monthly sick leaves allotted in most jobs, I don’t work for anyone”
Thanks to Anne leueen , Infinite Living and rugby843 for participating and sharing their thoughts. Very much appreciated.
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As for today’s unpopular opinion(s) We have three. Check them out:
(Note: These opinions are in no way reflective of my personal views or biases; just ones I think will spark interesting dialogue in the comment section)
Unpopular opinion #1 Being good at math doesn’t make you smarter than other people. It just means you’re good at math. by u/alcoholyuhlater
Society has such a hard-on for STEM but I don’t think it makes someone smarter just because they did well in one of those subjects in school. Like someone being good at writing/art should be looked at the same as someone being good at math/biology/physics etc.
Unpopular opinion #2 Kids aren’t dumb so start treating them like the individual they are by u/Delusionaldally
I work in childcare and it amazes me when I speak to others they look down on kids thinking they can’t understand basic things. For example, I took care of and tutored a now three year old. The mother has weight insecurities so she barely feeds her kid. Only ramen noodles and juice. When the kid is with me I feed her properly, the mom flipped out and told the daughter not to accept food from me in the future. The two year asked why and she said “because you’ll get fat like me” the little girl apparently said “but teacher eats more than you and she’s not fat” and she flipped out on the kid. The kid was genuinely confused so I sat her down and talked to her about how fat is stored, unhealthy eating habits etc. I was still talking to a toddler so I made sure to explain it in terms she would understand.
Another instance my cousins were playing and I heard my female cousin tell her brother that he’s acting gay in a taunting way. I asked if they they what it means. “No, but I know it’s bad”. I explained what gay means to them. I’m from a largely Christian family and afterwards they said, “but gay is not bad”. I did not influence their opinion at all! All I did was explain the actual word and they were able to reach that conclusion themselves. Same with the girl from before, I never bad mouth her mother at all. I just told her how the body stores fat, the benefits of a healthy balanced diet etc.
I talk to children like they’re people. I know they can critically think for themselves given the right information and everyone needs to start doing so. Ask them questions, answer their questions and talk to them like you would any one else.
Unpopular opinion #3 Influencers are bad for society, and they should be stopped. by u/Efren_John
Fuck Influencers.
We don’t need the youth being influenced by these dumb, narcissisticmillennials/GenZ, getting rich and famous, for being stupid, doing bullshit pranks, playing video games all day, and showing their ass & tits for views.
We need to stop awarding these influencers, or giving them a pass. It’s tiny things that can create big impacts.
Young people are dedicating a lot of time watching these types of people. They need to held in check. Held accountable.
– O.D. ©2020
Art by: snatti89
The Facet Extinction.
I wake up — every, single, day.
To hunt — kill, my ego for sport
It’s a high stakes game, painstakingly rediscovering
My tentative view of satori.
An endless — pathless journey.
Irony: Chiseling a statue to my humility
My humility, Stems from the need —
To preserve my soul’s integrity
Not for people — It has never been about them
And If I’m being completely honest
If you hadn’t mentioned it right now
I would have never noticed they were there.
– O.D. ©2021
Art by: AaronGriffinArt
An Eye For Ghosts.
Sex, relationships,
The ceremonial life strand splice?
All nice; I guess,
But, much like sky-diving for fun
— It’s not for everyone.
– O.D. ©2021
Art by: gromwulf
Relish Hellish Greenish Tinge
I won’t lie and claim to know what hell is like
But, If I was to hazard a guess? I would have to say:
Marrying a narcissist may quite literally be the easiest way
To gain a decent amount of perspective.
– O.D. ©2021
Art by: AngelGanev
Sky Surface.
I’ve been told I sling ink with the unrelenting fervor of a fiend
My pen skates paper, friction sparks flame
Levitating fumes — Slowly. Deliberately, coalescing
Eventually marking the sky with intermittent smoke signals;
High or low — as far as you assume you may be,
Sooner or later you’ll start to see
That if you’ve been looking for a soul that burns much like mine
Every other place you’ve looked will continue to be the wrong place,
There’s only one soul that bears my likeness. You’ve already found it.
– O.D. ©2021
Art by: Aenami
O.D. 