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Old 31-07-2012, 02:12 PM
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Tinderboxsky (Steve)
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You make a good point RG when posing the question as to the difference between factual advice and opinions.
I enjoy the forums, the discussions, the information and the generally refreshingly open banter between members. However, I have certainly come to the conclusion that many members are confusing the difference between advice and opinions. When replying to a request for advice, too often I see opinions proffered in response. Too often there is no context to enable an informed judgement of that opinion. But not in all cases, as there are members who will quite clearly subtitle their response as an opinion with some context which is fine.
Properly founded advice and how to provide it is a whole topic in itself, perhaps for another discussion outside this thread.