I like strong opinions held weakly. Say what you mean, mean what you say and be prepared to listen and change your mind. But have the courage of your convictions.
One day I’ll post a rant about gendered language policing, but not today. Today, just go practise sounding like you mean it.
Kelley’s 21st (21 stories in 21 days!) Clarion West write-a-thon piece, “Synchronicity,” is up. It’s a particularly fine one. You can read the other twenty pieces here. I think all that off-the-cuff effort and brilliance needs more sponsorship, don’t you?
Nicola Griffith 
Oh man is it really that bad? I use the interrogative tone all the time? It isn't that bad, I don't think?
mordicai, try the imperative!
I don't see what's 'weak' about listening and being prepared to change my mind. I've even been known to change my mind when there's good reason to. I see that as strength, not weakness.
As for speaking with authority, I haven't any, and I don't know that anyone does. I prefer to question authority.
Promiscuous, weak as in lightly held, not a death grip. It means having an opinion based on thought and fact and feeling, and being open to change.