Have you ever realized after the fact that you gave bad advice on Fluther? Did you pm the person to let them know?

I have sometimes backed off of a harsh stance if the person provided more information. When i did, I not only PMd them, I tried to acknowledge it within the thread.

Fortunately or unfortunately, I rarely remember what I have said here. However, if someone makes a comment and shows me I was mistaken, then I’ll usually acknowledge that.

But mostly, the questions I answer aren’t susceptible to a determination of good or bad advice. It’s opinion, and I’m the only one who can decide if I want to change my opinion. But whether I hold onto it or change it, it doesn’t make sense to say it’s a good or bad opinion.

The advice I give is the best I know how to give. I try to make sure it’s based on something more than opinion.

“The advice I give is the best I know how to give. I try to make sure it’s based on something more than opinion”

GA!

Thanks (the both of you)

I have used words that were misunderstood, but I got it straightened out by using PM.

When I make a public mistake that is pointed out to me, I apologize.

If I admit a mistake I want it public in the thread where I made the error.

Not that I’m aware of. I think I have had to clarify myself now and again.

Only if the answer was misunderstood.

Nope.

So, I asked my g/f: Being opinionated and obnoxious. How can one be opinionated without being an obnoxious ass? (referring to myself)

Her response: Before You Speak, Ask Yourself: Is It Kind, Is It Necessary, Is It True, Does It Improve On The Silence? ~ Sai Baba

For the most part, I try to keep my opinions to myself unless my advice is asked for or I really think something needs to be said. You know what they say about opinions, anyway.

wise woman

I will never give advice that I think is wrong, it’s just sometimes it’s a bit controversial, like a dual-bladed knife. If I made a mistake I’ll gladly apologize.

I have posted answers on the wrong thread before…would that qualify?

No, but I have PM’d other Jellies to let them know that the “naughty” or harsh answer they just gave was given to an underaged kid : )

I wish the Fluther avatars for underaged people had some kind of a symbol next to them, like on your drivers license so that everybody could know that there was a kid on the thread.

I honestly can’t remember (stupid swiss cheese brain), but I certainly must have. I’m pretty sure I’d acknowledge my error in the thread, because I’d want everyone who participated to know not to follow my incorrect advice. I might also apologize directly to the OP, via PM, if it was really out of line.

I PM or say it right there on the Q. I don’t want other people who might have been following to get bad information either.

Yeah. I totally misunderstood a comment and responded inappropriately. I PM’d and then posted my mistake. Life is short. It is better to honestly own it and make it good.

I don’t give advice often of fluther, but I have treated people way too harshly and have apologized when it was pointed out to me.