Since I've been a brony, and even more so since when I joined these forums, I have noticed a trend among many other fans that troubles me. We all know the cliche mantra "love and tolerate," and most seem to follow that little code to some extend. However, it seems that many people are interpreting it in the wrong way. They seem so cautious when stating their opinions, as if disagreeing with someone else is a form of borderline intolerance.
I think respectful debate on an issue or belief is very healthy and constructive, and even necessary if you want to be truly confident in your beliefs. Due to this, it troubles me whenever I see posts where people shy away from even remotely challenging another person's opinion. It's as if there's an "everybody can be right!" mentality among some members of the community, when that's simply not true.
Of course, the majority of posters seem like they healthily state and debate their opinions, and there are even some who yell their opinions from the mountains, but there's still a disproportionately large group that's very timid when it comes to such things.
At least, that's just my opinion.
Now, please note that the only other forum I frequent is NationStates, where posters often proclaim their opinions as if they're undeniable truth, so my point of view is probably different from most here. It may be that the people here are like most people anywhere.
So, does anyone else see this trend? Or is my viewpoint just so slanted that I'm seeing things that don't actually exist? Furthermore, if what I say is correct, do you think it's a bad thing, or actually a good thing?