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The concept is simple. Post an opinion of yours that you think is not shared by most people, after you state whether you agree or disagree with the previous opinion. Stating why you agree/disagree is optional, but this is just for fun, it is not a place for serious debates. Now I will start it off:

Pepsi is better than coke.

pepsi is different than coke. pepsi to me is more refreshing in that it is a trifle bit fruitier and has a gentler carbonation and cola flavor. but [as they say] your mileage may vary.
48 frames per second [film frame rate] is better than 24, in terms of motion fidelity and overall image clarity, immediacy of on-screen action and freedom from unpleasant judder artifacts. studies done by douglas trumbull [hollywood sfx guy of some repute] found that 66 frames per second was optimal in terms of physiological audience response to on-screen action. stuffy fuddy-duddy ol' 24 frame per second tradition be damned.

I agree, I think higher frame rate has really improved image clarity in the film industry.

I believe the quality of mainstream music has declined over the years.

I agree. After grunge in the '90's, it was all down hill. Music is now like an SNL skit of itself. I hope it implodes.

I think it only counts as reading a book if you are actually reading a book. An e-book is not a book.

Mixed view. I believe e-books can be handy for those with limited space and perhaps budget. But the real deal will always be better to have.

I believe people are better off without organized religion in their lives.

the acronym for book is "Box Of Organized Knowledge" - so if you stick to that working definition of a book, it matters not what form the book takes as long as it meets that definition. e-books [in outboard players such as the nook and kindle] perform that function in a manner which crudely emulates analog books.

the wurlitzer theatrical pipe organ [and its variants made by kimball, compton, robert morton et al] were far more versatile musical instruments than the traditional liturgical/classical pipe organs one sees in some churches, in that the former have more wind pressure [louder] and unified actions [more versatile] and can produce many more different sounds, including supplying their own rhythmic accompaniments via the 2nd touch percussions and toy counter special effects [noisemakers].

organized religion fills the psychic holes in many people's lives so it serves a useful function. otherwise, i have no use for it.
high definition video at 60 frames per second, beats 35 mm film in terms of motion fidelity and freedom from film emulsion noise.

That's so, but it's not always the look I want. "The medium is the message." Don't remember who said it, not sure I'm understanding it right, but I think it has something to do with what you're saying.
Shoot... Wish I was more opinionated.
Um, cats are much easier to live with than dogs?

I agree, I have owned both dogs and cats and found the cats more easy to look after. You don't have to bathe them, walk them, or pick up their poop.

I think there will be more focus on streaming media opposed to physical in the future. e.g. Netflix.

marshall mccluhan. it was a variation on the title of his book "the medium is the messAGE." and to make you feel better, there is a surfeit of opinions on this thumpin' bumpin' world, so if you don't have enough don't worry about it.
and cats are easier to live with if you don't mind cat hair and cat vomit in diabolically out of the way places that stink to high heaven and leave you scratching your head wondering where in the hell is that smell coming from?

not really in america so much because our national infrastructure blows, a majority of the nation outside the urban centers still lacks fiberoptic cabling which makes high speed internet possible.

if clothing were outlawed, it would put a big dent in our national obesity problem. i just put this here wondering what would happen

One thing that would happen is that no one would ever see me in person. Would socks and shoes count as clothing? Oh, wait. Never mind. Those are accessories.

Yaay!! I just thought of something opinionated! If someone is really vegetarian, they shouldn't even eat "pretend" meat.

Nah, I would still classify them as vegetarian. Now, being vegan is a whole different story.

Early stage abortion should be legal and free with no exceptions.

I never knew abortion in Canada wasn't offered for free. I certainly do agree it should be provided for free. Some people simply do not have the resources to take care of a child on their own, which would give it a poor quality life.

Cold weather is better to live in than hot.

Even though I can't take humidity, I prefer hot weather. Now lately mind you, I've become more and more tolerant of cooler weather.

A woman should be able to act who she wants to be, dress in whatever she wants to wear, listen to whatever she wants, etc. without being judged or immediately called a ___________ (insert degrading name into blank). Everybody's an individual with a different background and a different story, don't judge people until you get to know them better.

Of course I agree with you. I think what you say should apply to both genders, THAT to me is true feminism and a good thing we should all embrace for ultimate happiness.

I believe if Charles Manson had ordered those teenagers to murder 3-4 nobodies he never would have gotten a life sentence.