I think the problem with "opinions" such as the "Flames should just stick to hockey" or "I didn't like the logo change" or "I don't like when they do pink jerseys" is they aren't really opinions, but rather introductory statements that should be followed by the persons actual opinion.
Explain "why" you feel the Flames should stick to hockey, or "why" you don't like the rainbow branding on the web site, etc..... That would be having an opinion, and one that I agree doesn't necessarily have to conclude with one being homophobic etc... as there are potentially other reasons one might feel that way.
But what mostly happens in these types of discussions, is those making those types of statements never actually explain the why, or said another way, never really voice their actual opinion, all they voice is contempt or disagreement with what's going on. And rather than ever actually be forced to explain their position, or take the risk of having to explain how they feel, they degrade the conversation to one of "I have the right to a different opinion and aren't you oppressing me by being critical of my altering opinion" even though they've never actually had the guts to give or explain their real opinion or stance.
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