In an overwatch FB group, I posted: "FACT: Mercy loves Genji... In my opinion."
I thought that this was equivalent to: "In my opinion, Mercy loves Genji" because it is a fact that I have an opinion.
However, somebody said the following, "You said
FACT: Than you stated something and then said "in my opinion"
Which makes it your opinion not a fact
You than went on to to tell me that it is a fact that you have an opinion and yeah thats true.
But you would have needed to say
FACT: I have an opinion... Mercy loves Genji.
Which would have validated your claim. However you didnt phrase it that way which means it is your opinion and not a fact. Its really that simple. The way you phrase something determines how the context sounds."
Is she correct?
Basically, I wanted to say my opinion but also wanted to throw people off with the word "fact".
I agree with the criticism you received.
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thecatpetterBasically, I wanted to say my opinion but also wanted to throw people off with the word "fact".
You certainly did throw people off. The evidence is that you got the criticism that you wanted..