ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Published opinion

When someone shares their opinion with the world, like writing it in a newspaper or on the internet, it's called a published opinion. Just like when you share your favorite color with your friend or your mom and dad, people can share their thoughts and feelings about something that's important to them with lots of other people. Sometimes lots of people might agree with the opinion, and sometimes they might not. But it's always okay to have your own opinion and share it with others!