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Dear FB Followers,

How would you like me to respond to a link or video or even a comment that I do not agree with?  Should I continue to follow my Father’s advice (from childhood) and keep quiet if I have nothing nice to say?  Do you want me to tell you how I really feel?  Most of my followers are friends, people I either talk to regularly or occassionally that have had some sort of impact in my life.  A few I have never met.  Do the rules apply to both groups or should I share my honest opinions with those I personally know and keep quiet with those I don’t?

With topics such as religion, politics, and other issues being posted there are obviously going to be differences in opinions.  When you post such things are you looking for confirmation of your opinions or do you really want to open the topic for discussion?  I’ve stayed away from commenting when I don’t agree and, at least in my little facebook world, others seem to do the same.  All controversial postings seem to have a couple (or a lot depending on topic)” Amens” and “I’m with you’s” but opposing sides are not seen.  What is the goal? 

I know that some with opposing views have discontinued FB friendships so that the postings won’t have to be seen.  I truly believe that this is not the intention of the poster.  It’s cool to have an opinion and FB is a way to share those opinions with others, but sometimes it’s hard not to respond in an opposing fashion (at least for me) and yet I would neverwant to offend you.  We are all entitled to our opinions.  I just want to know what you, my friends, expect.  Please tell me.  Should I respond when I disagree or can I continue to be silent, there by letting you know I disagree?

Your FB Friend