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In Reply to: Not Intended To Offend, But..... posted by AudioHead on October 25, 2002 at 15:49:23:
To me, using "IMHO" to signify humility is a way of saying your opinion is yours alone, and others may not agree with your viewpoint. It's equivalent to saying "This is what I think, but you may not agree with it.""IMO" is a stronger statement, meaning you think your opinion carries more weight than IMHO. It's more emphatic, less humble. In Net jargon it simply means "I think that", but using fewer characters.
Some people go even farther, using "IMNSHO" for not-so-humble opinions. Interestingly, this also signifies that you may not agree.
So, is everything we post an opinion? Of course not. "Casablanca is one of the best films of all time" is an opinion. "Casablanca is regarded as one of the best films of all time" is a fact. To say that eight out of ten critics liked the new Jackie Chan movie is likewise a statement of fact. It does not reflect the opinion of the writer.
I think, therefore I am using "IMO" and "IMHO" to convey my thoughts succinctly, and to save web space for monographs on humility.
Ted
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Follow Ups
- IMHO differs from IMO, and is valid. - Ted in NJ 07:25:20 10/28/02 (4)
- My point is simply this... - Mrs. Piggy 16:57:11 10/28/02 (0)
- Wonder Exactly Where Miss Piggy Stands On ..... - AudioHead 09:01:24 10/28/02 (2)
- I'd like to know. - Ted in NJ 09:49:07 10/28/02 (1)
- By saying "I" in "I love it" you are fulfilling all responsibility you, have.... - Mrs. Piggy 16:50:03 10/28/02 (0)
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