Re: Cancel deposit return check? - Landlord Forum thread 338271

Re: Cancel deposit return check? by MrDan (Georgia) on August 22, 2015 @11:41

Dear G,
My purpose in posting is not to try to convince people that any one opinion is right, but rather that as a landlord, they should read what others have to say and then decide for themselves what they think will affect their business.
We should answer all questions honestly and respectfully with integrity, as a good opinion answer is worth its weight in gold. Not to mention the damage that bad information can cause for a landlord.

On one hand, "This is my opinion" does not preclude a statement from being wrong. It’s interesting that someone feels those four words somehow give them carte blanche to expel either irresponsibly or make statements that cannot be verified outside of the fact that they believe them so. The problem is when those opinions are actually misconceptions, and then those reasons being expressed are something factually wrong and not an opinion. There is a difference between what you believe and things you just don’t know, that what you thought was an informed opinion is actually just a tiny thought based on little information and your feelings.

The other hand admittedly, some opinions are better than others when they are supported by facts, as these opinions are reached objectively. Being objective is when you try to see things as they are, not as you feel they should be. People, who are not objective, or subjective, allow their personal feelings to influence their opinions. So when reading an opinion, one should consider whether it is valid. If facts are given to support the opinion, it probably is valid. As landlords, we should make the choice to discover how we will use the information...or not.

As to the opinion stated by you, what it is…is what it is, just not an objective opinion. I believe everyone has a bad day and times when they are frustrated and as a result strike out at others, perhaps this has happened.
There is no ill will and I do look forward to reading your responses.

MrDan

“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” — John Adams, December 1770

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Re: Cancel deposit return check? by Garry (Iowa) on August 22, 2015 @12:40	[ Reply ]

Mr Dan, I have read your post, and I respect it. It is an opinion, just like mine is, and thereby carries the same weight as mine, or anybody's, does. Now that we have both aired our opinions, we can hopefully both get back to helping people on this forum. G

Re: Cancel deposit return check? by Mike on August 22, 2015 @15:42	[ Reply ]

G, your statements about MrDan were not an opinion, but allegations. As was pointed out, an opinion without facts to back it up is not an opinion, but just a statement. No way do your opinions carry the same weight as MrDan's. He gives facts to back his opinion up while you do not.

Re: Cancel deposit return check? by Anonymous on August 22, 2015 @16:50	[ Reply ]

Bravo, Mike!!! Extremely well said. It was obvious that G missed part of MrDan's meaning, so I really appreciate this post.

Re: Cancel deposit return check? by Garry (Iowa) on August 22, 2015 @16:52	[ Reply ]

Thank you, for your opinion, Mike. Mr Dan and I are moving on, to help other posters with their questions. I hope you can do the same.

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Re: Cancel deposit return check? by Anonymous on August 22, 2015 @12:41	[ Reply ]

MrDan, you're being way too generous and gracious in this case. That aside, thank you very much for all the value that you add to this forum.

Re: Cancel deposit return check? by Sara on August 22, 2015 @14:30	[ Reply ]

I agree, too generous!