Saying what you think
Many people on this forum don't like what I have to say, but I state my honest opinion, I will never say anything I don't mean just to make me popular, as I believe some people here do. I would never compliment anyone if I didn't believe it to be true. For instance, some might show a photo of themselves and be told how wonderful they look, when in reality they look terrible. If asked for my opinion about someone's appearance I will not say they look good when they don't. I would be very annoyed if someone told me a lie, just to butter me up. I prefer people to be straight with me. OK my approach doesn't always make me popular, and I get a lot of stick for it on this forum, but it doesn't bother me in the slightest.
However, posters can be certain if I do agree with their position on a topic, or pay them a compliment I mean every word of it.