Pistonheads is having a worrying affect on me so I need help

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I've been a member for a fair while primarily due to my interest in cars but in the last year I've contributed a lot more to several forums.

This weekend I went to my brothers wedding, a lovely do with all kinds of people. Family and friends, young and old, powerfully built Directors and their posse, cleaners and engineers. A really nice mix which I guess is normal.

The only person who wasn't normal I think was me and I blame PH.

I have an opinion on EVERYTHING, even on stuff I don't know much about I have to put it across.
I argue about EVERYTHING, no matter the point of view I have to put an alternative.
My opinions are REALLY EXTREME. I thought most would have a viewpoint on topics (the type of which PH has) but they aren't bothered.
I try to inflict my view on everybody regardless as to whether they want it or not.

I feel I am inhabiting a parralel universe on PH and when you get to talk to people in real life things which I (we) get all uptight about are insignificant, they don't even know about them!

It's happening in the workplace too and while I'm listening to the radio, watching TV, out n about, it's all pervading.

PH has turned me into a know all who argues about everything.

Should I be concerned? I am thinking the opposite, that all the other non PH people need to get on here so they can become more opinionated and join my club.

What do others think? Am I really bothered what they think, should I be?

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dannyDC2 said:

I know there is satire behind this post, but it definitely holds some truth.

PH brings out the best in us, if you're a bit of a c*nt before, you're a proper c*nt after a few years.

Correct. There is a degree of satire. Without a doubt I've always been opinionated but my opinions now are so extreme compared to others I met, yet here on PH they seem pretty normal.

On PH people are arguing the toss at length about the most insignificant thing and obsessing about shoes, cigars, lawns, women, parking tickets.

It's quite remarkable that I was chatting to people in my role as best man and not getting the feedback and banter I expected, deserved in deed DEMAND!!! I'm a powerfully built multiple Director FFS, these people should show some respect.

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The Spruce goose said:

I have to admit i have seen thread with your name on and moved on, do you have aspergers?

Ahhh but you couldn't resist reading this one you see. You tried but gave in to the fascination.

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227bhp said:

The question you have to ask is; has PH turned you into this or just attracted you because that is how you are?

I don't think PH has turned me into it, I always had the genetics to be an argumentative so and so but without a doubt the dipping into multiple forums, gleaning info from each, has made me consider myself to be an expert on pretty much everything.

It's also made me cynical though this may be an age thing (I'm 49)

One of the most worrying is how straight talking I've become, I think many say things on PH they wouldn't face to face but I've started to do that too.

Anyhow, I actually had exceptionally good feedback at the wedding on my best man speech, which I expected, and my hospitality as I worked the tables was superb.