Originally posted by GahLakTus
Im sorry I thought this was a "discussion" forum where one would expect opinions. Clearly you believe this is a place for you to try and belittle others and make confused asumptions.
You: if anything homosexuality should be classed as a psychiatric disorder.
Me: for something to be a psychiatric disorder, it must interfere with the normal day-to-day functioning of an individual.
You: Individual perception. Individual opinion.
Me: DSM-V and ICD-10 classifications of mental disorder, actually
You: Medical classifcation does not dictate all my perceptions and opinions thank you.
ok, this is important. Now, I'll give you that you might not know what the DSM or ICD are, but they are the world's foremost institutions in regards to the scientific diagnosis of mental disorder. You then claim they do not dictate what you think about mental disorder. This is you, saying in your own words, that you don't care what science has to say about mental disorders
Me: no, I really didn't think science would matter to you
You: Please don't make immature assumptions it does nothing to support your argument.
see, here, you get defensive for no reason. All I have done is phrased back to you exactly what you expressed to me.
Me: you are the one who claimed that your opinion is superior to the science of mental health, so the accusation is apt. Clearly you are not interested in what is scientifically classified as a psychiatric disorder.
You: Claimed my opinion is superior to the science of mental health? No I think you'll find I only expressed my opinion.
Homosexuality has already been classed as a psychiatric disorder in the past admittedly it isn't anymore so don't presume that im not interested in what is scientifically classified as a psychiatric disorder. Regardless I like you, am entitled to an opinion.
now, the defense of your point here is: I am entitled to an opinion. This is in response to me claiming that science is against what you are saying. You concede that you know science has progressed beyond thinking homosexuality is a mental disorder, then retreat into the "I am entitled to an opinion" line, which is absolutely true. However, it shows your feigned interest in science to be hypocrisy and does nothing to substantiate your point. All it does is move the onus back to you, so it is your opinion? who are you?
Me: the entitlement to an opinion says nothing about its accuracy
which is factually accurate, given that someone's belief in something is not justification enough for that thing to be true
You: That is your opinion, and you are entitled to it smile
which is also true, though my opinion can be backed up using formal logic and empirical testing, whereas your opinions are non-falsifiable.
-"Why is it a worthwhile opinion?"
-"because someone has it!"
I know you can tell how silly that sounds
Me: yes, but given that opinions are very much like assholes, I feel the need to go a little bit further than "That is my opinion, so there!!"
You:
Im sorry I thought this was a "discussion" forum where one would expect opinions. Clearly you believe this is a place for you to try and belittle others and make confused asumptions.
1) this is a marketplace of ideas. You posted them, do not get upset when others react.
2) Opinions are not equal. An opinion with nothing to back it up aside from the fact you have it is worthless.
3) I have not belittled you. In fact, you have called my arguments confused and immature, whereas all I am saying is that you are wrong.
4) My confused assumptions come specifically from the words you have said. Feel free to clarify how telling me that you don't care about medical and scientific opinion of mental disorder is actually evidence for you being interested in it.