IMHO

IMHO.

Nope. You'll never see me post that nor will you hear me say it.

My opinion is never humble. It's not that I'm always right (though my fallibility is a secret, so don't let it get out!); no, I just see no purpose expressing an opinion with any undue deference. If I have a disagreement with someone on a subject in which he is much better versed than I am, I will not offer an opinion at all, humble or not. I will ask many questions of him and defer to his superior knowledge. Even when I have an inclination toward one view or another, if I am not confident in my knowledge I will reverse judgment and learn from the masters. This is proper and avoids the embarrassment of proclaiming on issues about which you know nothing. The experts will eat you for lunch (even worse if this is done publically and an entire room or website gets to view your exposed ignorance).

On the other hand...when I know I am right, or have a reasonable belief of it, my opinion will come out and it will have no humility attached. Make a stupid comment about Immanuel Kant and I will tear you a new noumenon. I happen to be fairly well-educated and I have a great amateur interest in a variety of fields, meaning it is quite likely that you will run into a field where I have at least some expertise. Do not expect to be given any quarter. I am vicious when I am right, you are wrong, and you insist on arguing.

Fair warning given.