IMHO or IMO???
Feb 2, 2023 14:22:18 #
EddieE
Loc: Dallas, TX
To me, it is saying that I am not an expert in the area. It is saying I may be wrong and am open to changing my opinion. Now if you ask me something I am very knowledgeable about, then I would be less inclined to use the H. Let's face it, we all know a little about a lot, and a lot about a little.
Feb 2, 2023 14:38:44 #
Many years ago I was introduced to IMHO as 'in my humble opinion'. Today, I favor leaving it as IMHO. Leave the interpretation up to the reader.
They could very well think it means 'in my harebrained opinion'.
They could very well think it means 'in my harebrained opinion'.
Feb 2, 2023 15:28:56 #
TheShoe
Loc: Lacey, WA
Rongnongno wrote:
Why do you feel the need to be polite when expressing an opinion?
Putting the "civil" in "civilization".
Feb 2, 2023 15:50:37 #
cahale
Loc: San Angelo, TX
Rongnongno wrote:
I am kind of wondering why folks add the 'H' when giving their opinion.
Either you have an opinion or you do not. If you qualify it as 'humble' you weaken it, basically typing it isn't worth much.
Instead, use either IMO or IMOO. The later meaning is only your own, based on your own experience, and not related to anyone else's.
IMHO as 'Humble'? Phooey.
Either you have an opinion or you do not. If you qualify it as 'humble' you weaken it, basically typing it isn't worth much.
Instead, use either IMO or IMOO. The later meaning is only your own, based on your own experience, and not related to anyone else's.
IMHO as 'Humble'? Phooey.
In my never to be assumed as anything humble opinion, you are missing the point. Why, instead, does everyone insist on doing the acronym thing in the first place. If you are that short of time, skip the whole act which required the shortening in the first place. DYGMD?
Feb 2, 2023 16:13:41 #
Klickitatdave
Loc: Seattle Washington
Thanks for bringing this up. IMHO (lol) people who use acronyms either think of it as being "Cool", or they are lazy and want to save themselves some time and energy typing. I confess that I have been one of the latter but I am trying to not use them as much. I have the same issue with people who overuse emojis leaving a series of them and expect people to understand what they are trying to convey. If I wanted to spend my time on a message board doing picture puzzles I would find a website that focuses that activity.
Feb 2, 2023 16:43:03 #
cahale wrote:
In my never to be assumed as anything humble opinion, you are missing the point. Why, instead, does everyone insist on doing the acronym thing in the first place. If you are that short of time, skip the whole act which required the shortening in the first place. DYGMD?
DYGMD...Do you get my drift. Sometimes it's fun, a bit of a challenge to figure them out. I really don't think it's case of being lazy.
Feb 2, 2023 16:49:26 #
Feb 2, 2023 17:39:39 #
IMHO is just being polite. It seems we need much more of that on this site.
Feb 2, 2023 19:15:22 #
RodeoMan
Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
Why use it at all? Obvivously if you are submitting a statement, its your opinion unless you are quoting someone else. However if you if you feel that what you have to say is of a special grade, then you could start off with "IMEO". The "E" is for "exalted" . Thomsenic suggested "E" for esteemed. That is appropriate if your opinions have been deemed worth considering by others. Exalted is when when you have given yourself the stamp of superiority.
Feb 2, 2023 22:48:43 #
Klickitatdave
Loc: Seattle Washington
Ava'sPapa wrote:
DYGMD...Do you get my drift. Sometimes it's fun, a bit of a challenge to figure them out. I really don't think it's case of being lazy.
Yes, it is fun to solve puzzles and it is also intellectually stimulating as well. However, in a great many cases, acronyms interfere with clear communication and therefore have limited if non-existent value to that end.
Feb 3, 2023 01:14:59 #
Bret P
Loc: California
BobHartung wrote:
IMHO IMOO = IMO 
LOL, but then is "my way" the same as "my own way"? (not to Frank!)
Feb 3, 2023 06:31:43 #
Rongnongno wrote:
No opinion is humble. Either you have or you do n... (show quote)
I would think most of your opinions are fairly humble.
Feb 3, 2023 06:37:58 #
( I could care less )... Lets chew on this for a while; Maybe not as exciting as IMHO but almost everyone is guilty of this one... Sorry Ron, not trying to hijack your thread but 4 pages and counting ?
Feb 3, 2023 07:31:11 #
Feb 3, 2023 08:50:10 #
IMO - IMO is the way to go. If you're offering your opinion, you're automatically not being humble.
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