I still like this place more than others, but excuse me if I don't stand by agreeing with everything that comes out of someones mouth. I'll even post if I feel strongly enough about it. He said inner circle and that means clique. If you meant something else Cheshire than you should have been clearer though what you said sounded pretty clear to me.
This reminds me of hundreds other convos.
You are sure entitled to a different opinion - nobody is going to warp the golden rule of courtesy just to silence you.
That said, as a general advice, being allowed to speak doesn't mean you are forced or expected to.
You can harbour your dissent on your quiet own.
I had to learn and do it, since I seldom get along or agree with anybody else.
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If it is of any solace - or even relevance - to you, I tend to dislike circles, clubs, cliques, groups, parties and so on.
Maybe it is my fault, being unable to befriend people...
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Maybe you are right: some feel weaker without company, so they seek shelter in numbers.
Who knows.
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If I may humbly suggest so, I would advise Cheshire against this kind of "outburst" threads, in the future.