sad_sam,

Please remain active. Yes, if you dare to speak what you believe to be true, you will be challenged by those who do not agree with you, sometimes harshly and unfairly. Try to keep in mind that the debate is better for your input than it would have been without it. Even those who do not share your opinions are made better for learning of them, as they must think a bit harder to respond to other reasonable points of view. Even you benefit, as you will be challenged to think carefully about what you believe to be correct.

Pixies is better off when more voices are heard, not fewer, no matter what some may say.

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Eudaimonia