When a person offers up their personal experience in an attempt to convey a point of view that may be contrary to the popular/accepted opinion being expressed, it's disappointing to see that person judged and ridiculed by other members.

If a person's experiences conflict with the popular ideas expressed on this site, are they supposed to just keep quiet, avoid the issue, or should they prepare for attack? I've always thought people benefit from hearing about the broad spectrum of human experience, not just what is considered 'normal''rational' or 'acceptable' or even 'provable'.

I thought Videosift was the place to hear that and be able to express that without fear of malice.