Quote:No it's not the same.

 

Stating your opinion is one thing, criticizing and condescending others and the organization who do not share your opinion is a completely different thing. Once you have taken it that far you take full ownership and responsibility for that opinion. You can no longer step back and disown the opinion it now becomes your belief and it represents you. You now become responsible for the backlash you have earned because you chose to take it too far.

 

If you aren't man enough to stand behind your convictions then you probably shouldn't present them as such. If you want to be treated as having an opinion, then present it as such. Quit pushing it further than stating an opinion, then you won't receive the backlash you get for taking it too far.